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| 1963 Dodge 330 |
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1963 Dodge 330
In 1963, the 330 was the base model for Dodge and the lowest priced. it was available in four modes, a 2-door and 4-door sedan and two wagons equipped with either a standard six or V8 engine. Features of the 330 model included torsion-bar ride, a rust protected body, self adjusting brakes and low friction steering. Standard options included electric windshield wipers, sun visors, and a PCV system.
1963 Dodge 330 Factory Specifications & Production
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price
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Shipping Weight
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Total Production |
| 330 Series |
| TD1L/2L |
413/613 |
4 dr Sedan - 6P |
$2,301/$2,408 |
3,064/3,253 lbs |
Note 1 |
| TD1L/2L |
411/611 |
2 dr Sedan - 6P |
$2,245/$2,352 |
3,029/3,218 lbs |
Note 1 |
| TD1L/2L |
456/656 |
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P |
$2,648/$2,756 |
3,293/3,478 lbs |
Note 1 |
| TD1L/2L |
457/657 |
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P |
$2,749/$2,857 |
3,358/3,543 lbs |
Note 1 |
Note:
1. 330 total production = 64,100. A total of 40,100 were 6-cylinders and 24,000 were V8's (total rounded off to the nearest 100).
Chassis Specifications
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Width |
Front Track |
Rear Track |
Tires |
| 330 |
119 in |
208.1 in |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
7.00 x 14 |
| 330 Station Wagon |
116 in |
210.7 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
7.00 x 14 |
1963 Dodge VIN Decoding |
| Serial Numbers were stamped on a metal plate on the left front door pillar. |
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| First Symbol - Model/Engine |
| 4 = Dart - six cylinder |
6 = Dodge V8 |
| 5 = Dodge 880 V8 |
7 = Dart 170/270/GT |
| Second Symbol - Series |
| 1 = 170/330/Custom 880 |
6 = 440 station wagon |
| 2 = 440 |
7 = Polara/270 station wagon |
| 3 = 270/Polara |
8 = Taxicab |
| 4 = Dart GT/Polara 500 |
9 = Police Special |
| 5 = 170/330/880/Custom station wagon |
10 = Fleet car |
| Third Symbol - Year |
| 3 = 1963 |
| Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| 2 = Dodge Main |
6 = Newark, DE |
| 3 = Detroit (Jefferson) |
7 = St. Louis, MO |
| 5 = Los Angeles, CA |
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| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Started at 100001 |
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