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1963 Chrysler 300 Series TC-2
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 1,625
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 215.3 inches
Width 79 inches
Height 55 inches
Front Tread 60.9 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 382.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 305@4600
Rated Horsepower 52
Torque 410@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Ball and Ball
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 4.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 8033100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series & Body style
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

1963 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1963Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Formal Black
Glacier Blue
Cord Blue Metallic
Navy Blue Metallic
Surf Green Metallic
Forest Green Metallic
Holiday Turquoise Metallic
Teal Metallic
Alabaster
Madison Gray Metallic
Festival Red
Claret Metallic
Embassy Gold Metallic
Oyster White No. 2
Fawn
Cypress Tan Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite Eight automatic transmissionOpt
413 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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