Chevrolet's 1962 Chevy II also known as the Chevy Nova
1962 Chevrolet Nova
Taking over for the Corvair, was the all new Chevy II. Targeted to rival the Ford Falcon the Chevy II, was sporty, simple and conventional. While it outsold the Corvair in it's debut, it still couldn't beat Ford's popular Falcon. Standard in all the Chevy II's, except the Nova 400's was a new inline 4-cylinder efficient engine with 90 hp and great fuel efficiency.
1962 Chevrolet Nova Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Chevy II Series 100 - Four-Cyl
01
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,041
2,445 lbs
Note 1
01
11
2 Dr Sedan
$2,003
2,410 lbs
01
35
2 Dr Station Wagon
$2,339
2,665 lbs
Chevy II Series 100 - Six-Cyl
01
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,101
2,535 lbs
Note 1
01
11
2 Dr Sedan
$2,063
2,500 lbs
01
35
2 Dr Station Wagon
$2,399
2,755 lbs
Chevy II Series 300 - Four-Cyl
03
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,122
2,460 lbs
Note 1
03
11
2 Dr Sedan
$2,084
2,425 lbs
03
45
4 Dr Station Wagon
$2,517
2,765 lbs
Chevy II Series 300 - Six-Cyl
03
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,182
2,550 lbs
Note 1
03
11
2 Dr Sedan
$2,144
2,515 lbs
03
45
4 Dr Station Wagon
$2,577
2,855 lbs
Chevy II Nova Series 400 - Six-Cyl
04
49
4 Dr Sedan
$2,236
2,575 lbs
Note 1
04
41
2 Dr Sedan
$2,198
2,540 lbs
04
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,264
2,550 lbs
04
67
2 Dr Convertible
$2,475
2,745 lbs
04
35
4 Dr Station Wagon
$2,497
2,775 lbs
Notes:
Production totals were recorded by body style only. Totals for 1962 were: 4 Dr Sedan - 139,004, 4 Dr Station Wagon - 59,886, 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 59,586, 2 Dr Sedan - 44,390, and 2 Dr Convertible - 23,741
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevy II
110 in
183 in
69.9 in
56.8 in
56.3
6.00 x 13
Chevy II Station Wagon
110 in
197.4 in
69.9 in
56.8 in
56.3
6.50 x 13
Chevy II Nova
110 in
183 in
69.9 in
56.8 in
56.3
6.50 x 13
1962 Chevrolet Nova Options
Description
Description
Air Conditioning
Push-Button Radio & Antenna
Rear Armrest (100 Series)
Divided Rear Seat (station wagon)
Seat Belt (driver)
Front Bucket Seats (Nova 400)
Front Seat Belts
Heavy-Duty Rear Shock Absorbers
Group A Body Equipment
Front Heavy-Duty Springs
Heavy-Duty Brakes
Rear Heavy-Duty Springs
Comfort & Convenience Group
White Sidewall Tires
Tinted Windows (all glass)
Full Wheel Covers
Tinted Windshield
Wire Wheel Covers
Padded Dash
Rear Axle w/ 3.55 Ratio
Two-Tone Paint
Rear Axle w/ 3.36 Ratio
Power Brakes
Positraction Rear Axle
Power Steering
Heavy-Duty Battery
Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Heavy-Duty Clutch
Manual Radio & Antenna
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
35-amp Generator
Powerglide Transmission
42-amp Generator
283-cid V-8 (dealer installed)
Heavy-Duty Radiator
327-cid V-8 (dealer installed)
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
EG
6-194
120
177
Powerglide
1 BC
H
6-194
120
177
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
HB
6-194
120
177
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
HF
6-194
120
177
Powerglide
1 BC
There was 283-cid V-8 and 327-cid V-8 options from the dealer.
1962 Chevrolet Vin Decoding
First Symbol - Year
2 = 1962
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)
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
Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(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
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
3-Speed Manual
Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed
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
4-Speed
S
Saginaw
3-Speed, Overdrive*
C
Cleveland
Powerglide
B
Toledo
Powerglide (Corvair)
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)
1962 Chevrolet 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
DB
DF, DH
3.08 (std. lining)
10 Bolt
DJ
DK
3.08 (metallic lining)
10 Bolt
DA
DE
3.36 (std. lining)
10 Bolt
DL
DM
3.36 (metallic lining)
10 Bolt
DC
DD
3.55 (std. lining)
12 Bolt
DN
DP
3.55 (metallic lining)
12 Bolt
Paint Codes Exterior
923 - Roman Red
Lucite® Code - 2931LH
Dulux® Code - 93-93037H
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 not shown on car.
