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1963 Chevrolet Impala 6 Series 1700
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,661.00
No. Produced 561,511
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 1769
Weight
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 210.4 inches
Width 79 inches
Height 55.5 inches
Front Tread 60.3 inches
Rear Tread 59.3 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 230 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 140@4400
Rated Horsepower 36
Torque 220@1600
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On right side of block behind the distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.1 inches
Semifloating
Not applicable
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 31769a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 12
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Assembly plant
Digits 7-12: Production number
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes this body type for ALL full size Chevrolet series this year.

1963 ChevroletDetroit 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.
Two Tone Colors Available
Ermine White
Adobe Beige
Tuxedo Black
Laurel Green
Ivy Green
Silver Blue
Monaco Blue
Daytona Blue
Azure Aqua
Marine Aqua
Autumn Gold
Ember Red
Riverside Red
Saddle Tan
Sebring Silver
Palomar Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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