Chevrolet's 1962 Chevy II also known as the Chevy Nova |
1962 Chevrolet Nova
Taking over for the Corvair, was the all new Chevy II. Targeted to rival the Ford Falcon the Chevy II, was sporty, simple and conventional. While it outsold the Corvair in it's debut, it still couldn't beat Ford's popular Falcon. Standard in all the Chevy II's, except the Nova 400's was a new inline 4-cylinder efficient engine with 90 hp and great fuel efficiency.
Notes:
Production totals were recorded by body style only. Totals for 1962 were: 4 Dr Sedan - 139,004, 4 Dr Station Wagon - 59,886, 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 59,586, 2 Dr Sedan - 44,390, and 2 Dr Convertible - 23,741
There was 283-cid V-8 and 327-cid V-8 options from the dealer.
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)
1962 Chevrolet Nova Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Chevy II Series 100 - Four-Cyl | |||||
01 | 69 | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,041 | 2,445 lbs | Note 1 |
01 | 11 | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,003 | 2,410 lbs | |
01 | 35 | 2 Dr Station Wagon | $2,339 | 2,665 lbs | |
Chevy II Series 100 - Six-Cyl | |||||
01 | 69 | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,101 | 2,535 lbs | Note 1 |
01 | 11 | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,063 | 2,500 lbs | |
01 | 35 | 2 Dr Station Wagon | $2,399 | 2,755 lbs | |
Chevy II Series 300 - Four-Cyl | |||||
03 | 69 | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,122 | 2,460 lbs | Note 1 |
03 | 11 | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,084 | 2,425 lbs | |
03 | 45 | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,517 | 2,765 lbs | |
Chevy II Series 300 - Six-Cyl | |||||
03 | 69 | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,182 | 2,550 lbs | Note 1 |
03 | 11 | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,144 | 2,515 lbs | |
03 | 45 | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,577 | 2,855 lbs | |
Chevy II Nova Series 400 - Six-Cyl | |||||
04 | 49 | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,236 | 2,575 lbs | Note 1 |
04 | 41 | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,198 | 2,540 lbs | |
04 | 37 | 2 Dr Sport Coupe | $2,264 | 2,550 lbs | |
04 | 67 | 2 Dr Convertible | $2,475 | 2,745 lbs | |
04 | 35 | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,497 | 2,775 lbs |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Chevy II | 110 in | 183 in | 69.9 in | 56.8 in | 56.3 | 6.00 x 13 |
Chevy II Station Wagon | 110 in | 197.4 in | 69.9 in | 56.8 in | 56.3 | 6.50 x 13 |
Chevy II Nova | 110 in | 183 in | 69.9 in | 56.8 in | 56.3 | 6.50 x 13 |
1962 Chevrolet Nova Options
Description | Description |
Air Conditioning | Push-Button Radio & Antenna |
Rear Armrest (100 Series) | Divided Rear Seat (station wagon) |
Seat Belt (driver) | Front Bucket Seats (Nova 400) |
Front Seat Belts | Heavy-Duty Rear Shock Absorbers |
Group A Body Equipment | Front Heavy-Duty Springs |
Heavy-Duty Brakes | Rear Heavy-Duty Springs |
Comfort & Convenience Group | White Sidewall Tires |
Tinted Windows (all glass) | Full Wheel Covers |
Tinted Windshield | Wire Wheel Covers |
Padded Dash | Rear Axle w/ 3.55 Ratio |
Two-Tone Paint | Rear Axle w/ 3.36 Ratio |
Power Brakes | Positraction Rear Axle |
Power Steering | Heavy-Duty Battery |
Power Tailgate Window (station wagon) | Heavy-Duty Clutch |
Manual Radio & Antenna | Positive Crankcase Ventilation |
35-amp Generator | Powerglide Transmission |
42-amp Generator | 283-cid V-8 (dealer installed) |
Heavy-Duty Radiator | 327-cid V-8 (dealer installed) |
Engine Data
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
EG | 6-194 | 120 | 177 | Powerglide | 1 BC |
H | 6-194 | 120 | 177 | 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
HB | 6-194 | 120 | 177 | 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
HF | 6-194 | 120 | 177 | Powerglide | 1 BC |
1962 Chevrolet Vin Decoding
First Symbol - Year |
2 = 1962 |
Second & Third Symbol - Series | |
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl) | 14 = Impala SS (V-8) |
02 = Chevy II | 15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl) |
04 = Chevy II Nova | 16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8) |
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl) | 17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl) |
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl) | 18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8) |
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl) | 53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl) |
08 = Corvette | 54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8) |
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl) | 55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl) |
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl) | 56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8) |
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8) | 57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl) |
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl) |
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style | |
11 = 2dr Sedan | 41 = 2dr Sedan |
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P) | 45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P) |
19 = 4dr Sedan | 47 = 2dr Sport Coupe |
27 = 2dr Sedan | 49 = 4dr Sedan |
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P) | 67 = 2dr Convertible |
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe | 69 = 4dr Sedan |
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan | 70 = Sedan Delivery |
Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant | |
(A) Atlanta, Georgia | (L) Los Angeles, California |
(B) Baltimore, Maryland | (N) Norwood, Ohio |
(F) Flint, Michigan | (O) Oakland, California |
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts | (S) St. Louis, Missouri |
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin | (T) Tarrytown, New York |
(K) Kansas City, Missouri | (W) Willow Run, Michigan |
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
Started at 100001 |
Transmission Codes
Transmission | Location |
3-Speed Manual | Stamped on rear face of upper right corner |
4-Speed | Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover. |
Powerglide (Corvair) | On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock. |
Powerglide | Stamped on the bottom of oil pan |
Plant and Type Designation Prefix | Plant | Transmission Type |
W | Warner Gear | 4-Speed |
S | Saginaw | 3-Speed, Overdrive* |
C | Cleveland | Powerglide |
B | Toledo | Powerglide (Corvair) |
1962 Chevrolet Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.Codes - Non-Locking | Codes - Locking | Ratio | Inspection Cover |
DB | DF, DH | 3.08 (std. lining) | 10 Bolt |
DJ | DK | 3.08 (metallic lining) | 10 Bolt |
DA | DE | 3.36 (std. lining) | 10 Bolt |
DL | DM | 3.36 (metallic lining) | 10 Bolt |
DC | DD | 3.55 (std. lining) | 12 Bolt |
DN | DP | 3.55 (metallic lining) | 12 Bolt |
Paint Codes Exterior
923 - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H | 900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005 | ||
936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774 | 918 - Twilight Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253LH Dulux® Code - 181-95183H | ||
948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH Dulux® Code - 181-17182H | 903 - Surf Green Lucite® Code - 4254L Dulux® Code - 93-95184 | ||
925 - Coronna Cream Lucite® Code - 4151L Dulux® Code - 93-94079 | 905 - Laurel Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185 | ||
940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176 | 938 - Adobe Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186 | ||
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250LH Dulux® Code - 181-95180H | 920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187 | ||
914 - Nassau Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4251LH Dulux® Code - 181-95181H | 927 - Anniversary Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4344L Dulux® Code - 181-95742 | ||
917 - Twilight Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4252LH Dulux® Code - 181-95182H |
NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is not shown on car.
Paint Codes Interior
Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
Black Duco® Code - #44 | Not Available | Dark Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 95561 | Not Available |
Dark Red Duco® Code - 95472H | Not Available | Dark Gold Duco® Code - 95807 | Not Available |
Light Gold Duco® Code - 95477 | Not Available | Medium Red Metallic Duco® Code - 4066H | Not Available |
Dark Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 95555 | Not Available | Medium Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 95478 | Not Available |
Dark Green Metallic Duco® Code - 95556 | Not Available | Medium Aqua Metallic Duco® Code - 95479 | Not Available |
Dark Aqua Metallic Duco® Code - 95559 | Not Available | Medium Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 95480 | Not Available |
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