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| 1964 Chevrolet Impala 8 Series | ||
| Station Wagon 3-seat | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,170.00 | |
| No. Produced | 192,827 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 9 | |
| Model Number | 1845 | |
| Weight | 3,895lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 210.8 inches | |
| Width | 77 inches | |
| Height | 56.7 inches | |
| Front Tread | 60.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.3 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 283.04 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 3 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 195@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.05 | |
| Torque | 285@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On front right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd | |
| 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 | 2.94 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| 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 | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.00 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 41845a100001 | ||
| 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 series this year. | |||
| References | |
| 1964 Chevrolet Passenger Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1964 Chevrolet Engineering Features | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1964 Value in Facts & Figures | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 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 |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1964 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Tuxedo Black | ||
| Almond Fawn Metallic | ||
| Lagoon Aqua Metallic | ||
| Meadow Green Metallic | ||
| Bahama Green Metallic | ||
| Silver Blue Metallic | ||
| Daytona Blue Metallic | ||
| Azure Aqua Metallic | ||
| Ember Red | ||
| Riverside Red | ||
| Saddle Tan Metallic | ||
| Ermine White | ||
| Desert Beige | ||
| Satin Silver Metallic | ||
| Goldwood | ||
| Palomar Red Metallic #2 | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 409 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 327 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |