- Home
- Search for
Specifications Find automobile specifications - Directory
of Services Listing of dealers, companies and individuals offering cars, parts and services for antique, classic, vintage and muscle cars. - Engine
VIN CodesDecodes engine codes used in Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN's) for cars starting around 1953. -
Vehicle History
Vehicle History Reports for Classic Cars - Museums
Listing of automobile museums, as well as museums with some automotive related items. -
Clubs
Listing of Clubs and Organizations. -
Featured Cars
Take a Virtual Tour of our Featured Classic Car. - About Us
The Classic Car Database
Ads
Bookmark this page
| 1963 Chevrolet Impala 6 Series 1700 | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,917.00 | |
| No. Produced | 82,659 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 1767 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 210.4 inches | |
| Width | 79 inches | |
| Height | 55.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 60.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.3 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.1 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.5 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 31767a100001 | ||
| 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. | ||
|
| |||
| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes this body type for ALL full size Chevrolet series this year. | |||
| References | |
| 1963 Chevrolet | Detroit 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. Brigham | Horseless 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 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |