1963 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Information Specifications Resources Pictures

1963 the Grand Prix was contoured with new styling that included a new special grille with radical stacked headlights

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

1963 the Grand Prix was contoured with new styling that included a new special grille with radical stacked headlights and a tail panel with a special full width molding that covered the rear of the decklid and also concealed the taillights. A new cleaner exterior with "Grand Prix" lettering, new moldings for the rocker panels and wheel openings, and the roof was unique for this year and featured gracefully sculpted C-pillars that housed a unique concave rear window exclusive to the Grand Prix in the Pontiac lineup. The concave rear window would become a Grand Prix trademark through 1968.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications and Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Grand Prix Series 29
29	57	2d Hardtop - 5P	$3,490	3,915 lbs	72,959

NOTES:

5,157 Grand Prix's had Synchromest
67,802 Grand Prix's had Hydra-Matic

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Grand Prix	120 in	211.9 in	64 in	64 in	8.00 x 14

VIN Decoding

Vin Number was on the left front door hinge pillar.
First Symbol - Series
0 = Tempest (std.)	6 = Star Chief
1 = Tempest	7 = Bonneville Station Wagon
2 = LeMans	8 = Bonneville
3 = Catalina	9 = Grand Prix

Second & Third Symbol - Year
63 = 1963

Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Arlington, Texas	(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(D) Doraville, Georgia	(S) Southgate, California
(K) Kansas City, Kansas	(W) Wilmington, Delaware
(L) Linden, New Jersey

Last Four Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 1001

Options and Accessories

Code	Description	Code	Description
381	Push-Button Radio w/ Manual Antenna	511	Dual Exhaust
382	Push-Button Radio w/ Electric Antenna	512	Door Edge Guards
383	Push-Button AM/FM Radio w/ Manual Antenna	521	Custom Wheel Discs
384	Push-Button AM/FM Radio w/ Electric Antenna	528	Sport Wheel Covers
401	Rear Seat Speaker	531	Soft Ray Glass (all windows)
402	Two-Speed Wipers	532	Soft Ray Glass (windshield only)
411	Rear Seat Foam Cushion	548	Verba-Phonic Rear Speaker
412	Front Seat Foam Cushion	551	Power Windows
421	Windshield Washers & Two-Speed Wipers	552	Power Vent Windows
422	Safeguard Speedo w/ Fuel Level Light	554	Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
424	Instrument Panel Pad	561	Power Seat
431	Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner	571	Luggage Carrier (station wagon)
441	Visor Vanity Mirror	572	Spare Tire Cover
442	Inside Non-Glare Tilt Mirror	581	Air Conditioning
444	Outside Remote Control Mirror	591	Magi-Cruise Control
454	Outside Rear View Mirror	601	Console (bucket seats only)
461	Deluxe Steering Wheel	604	Electric Clock
462	Deluxe Wheel Discs	624	Front Seat Belts
471	Back-Up Lights	631	Front Floor Mats
481	Utility Light (Luggage or Under-Hood)	632	Front & Rear Floor Mats
482	Glove Box Light	641	Remote Control Deck Lid
484	Dome & Reading Light	654	Tilt Steering Wheel
491	Courtesy Light	664	Tachometer
492	Ash Tray & Cigar Lighter Light	678	Heavy-Duty Battery
494	Parking Brake Light	691	Safe-T-Track
501	Power Steering	694	Aluminum Wheels
502	Power Brakes

Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: (Six-Cyl) - On cylinder head-to-block contact surface behind oil filter pipe. (V8) - Stamped on right front side of block or beneath production engine number on machined pad on right hand bank of engine block.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
01A	8-389	215	390	Manual	2 BC
02B	8-389	235	402	Manual	4 BC
03B	8-389	215	390	Heavy-Duty Manual	2 BC
04B	8-389	235	402	Heavy-Duty Manual	4 BC
05A	8-389	215	390	Manual	2 BC
06B	8-389	303	425	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
07B	8-389	313	430	Heavy-Duty Manual	3 - 2 BC
08B	8-421 *	353	455	Heavy-Duty Manual	4 BC
11B	8-421 *	370	460	Heavy-Duty Manual	3 - 2 BC
12-5	8-421 #	390	Not Available	Automatic	2 BC
12B	8-421 #	Not Available	Not Available	3-Speed Manual	4 BC
12U	8-421 #	390	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC
13-4	8-421 #	Not Available	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC
13-5	8-421 #	420	Not Available	Heavy-Duty Manual	2 - 4 BC
13B	8-421 #	Not Available	Not Available	3-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
13U	8-421 #	405	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC
15H	8-389	267	405	Automatic	2 BC
16K	8-389	303	425	Automatic	4 BC
17H	8-389	267	405	Automatic	2 BC
18K	8-389	303	425	Automatic	4 BC
20L	8-389	230	380	Automatic	2 BC
21L	8-389	230	380	Automatic	2 BC
22B	8-421	Not Available	Not Available	Heavy-Duty Manual	4 BC
23H	8-389	267	405	Automatic	2 BC
24U	8-421 #	410	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC
25G	8-421 *	353	455	Automatic	4 BC
26-6	8-389	313	430	Automatic	3 - 2 BC
28G	8-421 *	370	460	Automatic	3 - 2 BC
34-J	8-421	Not Available	Not Available	Automatic	4 BC
35-M	8-389	283	413	Automatic	2 BC
36P	8-389	303	425	Automatic	4 BC
37M	8-389	283	413	Automatic	2 BC
38P	8-389	303	425	Automatic	4 BC
39N	8-389	303	425	Automatic	4 BC
40R	8-389	230	380	Automatic	2 BC
41R	8-389	230	380	Automatic	2 BC
43N	8-421	Not Available	Not Available	Automatic	4 BC
44M	8-389	283	413	Automatic	2 BC
45P	8-389	303	425	Automatic	4 BC
47Q	8-421 *	353	455	Automatic	4 BC
48N	8-389	313	430	Automatic	3 - 2 BC
50Q	8-421 *	370	460	Automatic	3 - 2 BC
75-9	8-421	Not Available	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC
125T	8-421 #	390	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC
135U	8-421 #	405	Not Available	Manual	2 - 4 BC

NOTES:

* - High Output
# - Super Duty

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
Super Hydra-Matic "315" (Dual-Coupling Hydra-Matic)	On name plate located on lower left corner of the rear face of transmission case.
Roto Hydra-Matic "10"	On serial number plate attached to left side of transmission.
Jetway	On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover.
3-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Transmission Type
P	Roto Hydra-Matic "10"
PAH	Roto Hydra-Matic "10"
PAS	Super Hydra-Matic "315"
PB	Roto Hydra-Matic "10"
PBS	Super Hydra-Matic "315"
PC	Roto Hydra-Matic "10"
PCS	Super Hydra-Matic "315"
PE	Roto Hydra-Matic "10"
PEH	Roto Hydra-Matic "10"
PES	Super Hydra-Matic "315"
PS	Super Hydra-Matic "315"

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: On flange end of axle shaft and on or near carrier.

Code	Color - Non-Locking	Color - Locking	Ratio
2	Red	Red & Green	43-16 = 2.69
3	Gray	Gray & Green	41-16 = 2.56
4	None	None	19-10 = 3.90
6	Blue	Blue & Green	40-11 = 3.64
7	Orange	Orange & Green	43-15 = 2.87
8	White	White & Green	41-12 = 3.42
9	Brown	Brown & Green	42-13 = 3.23
0	Yellow	Yellow & Green	40-13 = 3.08
0	Black	Black & Green	41-10 = 4.10

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Starlight Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005		V - Grenadier Red Lucite® Code - 4387LH Dulux® Code - 93-95896H
J - Silverleaf Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185		S - Saddle Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 4392L Dulux® Code - 181-96217
F - Yorktown Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250L Dulux® Code - 181-95180		K - Cordovan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4393L
W - Nocutrne Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4395L Dulux® Code - 181-96220		C - Cameo Ivory Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774
P - Aquamarine Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253L Dulux® Code - 181-95183		R - Yuma Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186
Q - Marlin Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4390LH Dulux® Code - 181-95998H		D - Silvermist Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176
T - Caravan Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187		L - Marimba Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 4389LM
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination HC on a Pontiac would indicate the body finished in Kimberly Blue and the roof area in Cameo Ivory.) 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

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Light Fawn Lucite® Code - 9000L		Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9011L
Medium Fawn Metallic Lucite® Code - 9004L		Medium Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 9005L
Dark Fawn Metallic Lucite® Code - 9014L		Dark Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 9012LH
Medium Saddle Metallic Lucite® Code - 9015L		Medium Red Lucite® Code - 9016LH
Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9006L		Medium Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH
Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code -		Dark Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code -
Medium Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 9010L		Black Lucite® Code - (flat)
Dark Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 9009L		Mocha Brown Lucite® Code - 4432L
Medium Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9007L
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.