1963 Chevrolet Impala
The 1963 Chevrolet Impala offered all new "Jet Smooth" styling.

1963 Chevrolet Impala

The 1963 Chevrolet Impala offered all new "Jet Smooth" styling. Grilles, bumpers, hoods, sculptured side panels, and rear deck contours were new but the Impala stayed basically the same. The front and rear fenders had a "V" shape. The Impala was the top of the line full sized model offering from Chevrolet and had the most standard features and could be optioned with most anything. The enhanced appeal for 1963 helped Chevrolet boost its SS sales, that soared beyond 153,000. The SS convertible started at $3186 with an available 250-horsepower 327 V-8. Optional small-blocks offered up to 340 horses, and the "real fine" 409 big-block packed 340 to 425hp.

 

1963 Chevrolet Impala Specifications and Production

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Impala Series 1700 - Six-Cyl
17 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,662 3,310 lbs 96,700 Total
17 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $2,732 3,350 lbs
17 47 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P $2,667 3,265 lbs
17 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $2,917 3,400 lbs
17 45 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P $2,063 3,745 lbs
17 35 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,960 3,705 lbs
Impala Series 1800 - V-8
18 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,768 3,435 lbs 735,900 Total
18 39 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P $2,839 3,475 lbs
18 47 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P $2,774 3,390 lbs
18 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $3,024 3,870 lbs
18 45 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P $3,180 3,870 lbs
18 35 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P $3,067 3,835 lbs

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevrolet 119 in 210.4 in 79.0 in 60.3 in 59.3 in 7.00 x 14/7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon 119 in 210.4 in 79.0 in 60.3 in 59.3 in 8.00 x 14

Options & Accessories

Description Description
Deluxe Air Conditioning w/ Heater Vinyl Roof
Cool Pack Air Conditioning Station Wagon Divided Second Seat
Driver Seat Belt Deluxe Steering Wheel
Pair of Front Seat Belts Super Sport Equipment Package
Heavy-Duty Brakes w/ Metallic Facings Tachometer
Comfort & Convenience Group Wheel Discs
Air Foam Seat Cushion (Biscayne) Wire Wheel Discs
Tinted Glass (all windows) Two-Speed Electric Washers & Wipers
Tinted Windshield Turbo-Fire 327-cid/250-hp
Grille Guard Turbo-Fire 327-cid/300-hp
Rear Bumper Guard Turbo-Fire 327-cid/340-hp
Padded Dash Turbo-Fire 409-cid/400-hp
Station Wagon Luggage Locker Turbo-Fire 409-cid/425-hp
Station Wagon Luggage Carrier Overdrive Transmission
Two-Tone Paint Powerglide Transmission
Power Brakes 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
Six-Way Power Seat 4-Speed Manual Transmission
Power Steering Positraction Rear Axle
Power Tailgate Window Delcotron 42-Amp Generator
Power Windows Heavy-Duty Radiator
Manual Radio Heavy-Duty Battery
Push-Button Radio Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan
Push-Button Radio w/ Antenna & Rear Speaker Delcotron 62-Amp Generator
Delcotron 52-Amp Generator  

Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code Engine Horsepower Torque Transmission Carburetor
A 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
AE 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
B 6-230 140 220 Powerglide 1 BC
C 8-283 195 285 3-Speed Manual 2 BC
CB (p) 8-283 195 285 3-Speed Manual 2 BC
CD 8-283 195 285 Overdrive 2 BC
CL 8-283 195 285 3-Speed Manual 2 BC
D 8-283 195 285 Powerglide 2 BC
DK 8-283 195 285 Powerglide 2 BC
QA 8-409 400 + 425 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
QB 8-409 425 425 3 & 4-Speed Manual 2 - 4 BC
QC 8-409 340 420 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
QG 8-409 340 420 Powerglide 4 BC
QM 8-409 400 + 425 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
R 8-327 250 350 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
RA 8-327 250 350 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
RB 8-327 300 + 360 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
RK 8-327 300 + 360 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
S 8-327 250 350 Powerglide 4 BC
SA 8-327 250 350 Powerglide 4 BC
SB 8-327 300 + 360 Powerglide 4 BC
SG 8-327 300 + 360 Powerglide 4 BC
XE (s) 8-327 300 350 3 & 4-Speed Manual, Powerglide 4 BC
Notes:
+ High Performance (p) Police (s) Service Engine
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
First Symbol - Year
3 = 1963
Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl) 14 = Impala SS (V-8)
02 = Chevy II 15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)
04 = Chevy II Nova 16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl) 17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl) 18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl) 53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)
08 = Corvette 54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl) 55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl) 56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8) 57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl) 58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = 2dr Sedan 41 = 2dr Sedan
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P) 45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)
19 = 4dr Sedan 47 = 2dr Sport Coupe
27 = 2dr Sedan 49 = 4dr Sedan
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P) 67 = 2dr Convertible
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe 69 = 4dr Sedan
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan 70 = Sedan Delivery
(A) Atlanta, Georgia (L) Los Angeles, California
(B) Baltimore, Maryland (N) Norwood, Ohio
(F) Flint, Michigan (O) Oakland, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts (S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin (T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri (W) Willow Run, Michigan
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005 922 - Ember Red Lucite® Code - 4387LH Dulux® Code - 93-95896H
905 - Laurel Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185 923 - Riverside Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H
908 - Ivy Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4394L Dulux® Code - 181-96219 932 - Saddle Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4392L Dulux® Code - 181-96217
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250L Dulux® Code - 181-95180 934 - Cordovan Brown Metallic Lucite® Code - 4393L
914 - Monaco Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4391L Dulux® Code - 181-96000 936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774
916 - Daytona Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4395L Dulux® Code - 181-96220 938 - Adobe Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186
918 - Azure Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253L Dulux® Code - 181-95183 940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176
919 - Marine Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4390LH Dulux® Code - 181-95998H 941 - Sebring Silver (FIRE-FROST) Lucite® Code - 867-96417
920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187 948 - Palomar Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 4389LM
Paint Code Color Name Paint Code Color Name
950 (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Tuxedo Black (900) 970 (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Autumn Gold Metallic (920)
954 (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Laurel Green Metallic (905) 971 (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Saddle Tan Metallic (932)
959 (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Silver Blue Metallic (912) 972 (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Ermine White (936)
962 (Upper) Silver Blue Metallic (912) (Lower) Monaco Blue Metallic (914) 973 (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Ember Red Metallic (922)
963 (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Azure Aqua Metallic (918) 984 (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Satin Silver Metallic (940)
967 (Upper) Azure Aqua Metallic (918) (Lower) Marine Aqua Metallic (919)
NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment.  

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Ivory Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Medium Fawn Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Dark Fawn Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) Medium Saddle Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - (flat) Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) Medium Green Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss)
Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat)
Medium Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss)
Dark Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat)
Light Red Lucite® Code - (flat)
Medium Red Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss)
Medium Red Metallic Lucite® Code - (flat)
Black Lucite® Code - (flat)
   
NOTE: Unrubbed LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original unrubbed interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss.

Transmission Codes

Transmission Location
3-Speed Manual Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed (Corvair) Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide (Corvair) On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide Stamped on the bottom of oil pan
Plant and Type Designation Prefix Plant Transmission Type
W Warner Gear 3-Speed
S Saginaw 3-Speed
M Muncie 3-Speed, Overdrive*
C Cleveland Powerglide
T Toledo Powerglide
D Saginaw Overdrive
K McKinnon 3-Speed
E McKinnon Powerglide
O Saginaw Overdrive
A Cleveland 2-Speed, Manual Powerglide
Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).

Axle Codes

 
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.
Codes - Non-Locking Codes - Locking Ratio Inspection Cover
AA, BA AK, BK 3.55 (std. lining) 12 Bolt
AB, BB AM, BM 3.36 (std. lining) 10 Bolt
AC, BC AH 3.70 (std. lining) -
AE AN 3.55 (metal lining) 12 Bolt
AF AP 3.70 (metal lining) -
AG AQ 3.36 (metal lining) 10 Bolt
AJ AR 3.08 (metal lining) 10 Bolt
  AL 4.11 (std. lining) -
  AS 4.56 (std. lining 12 Bolt
  AT 4.11 (metal lining) -
  AU 4.56 (metal lining) 12 Bolt
AW, BW AX, BX 3.08 (std. lining) 10 Bolt
   
   
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