The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon offerred comfort. |
1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
Brand new body lines brought crisp new looks to the full-sized 1963 Chevrolet Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne. Chevrolet was on a role and topped the production charts in 1963. The Chevrolet Impala remained the most exciting of the bunch with more luxury and options than one could imagine. While comfort wasn't the only thing on Chevrolet's mind - Chevrolet produced a new 427-cubic-inch competition V-8 that outran everything early in the season at Daytona. Chevy also aided its racers by offering dealer installed aluminum front bumpers and front sheetmetal. Still "real fine" was the famous 409, offered in three versions including a; 340-hp 4 barrel, the unchaned 409 hp and the new solid-lifter-high-compression power house offering 425hp.1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications and Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Bel Air Series 1500 - Six-Cyl | |||||
15 | 69 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,508 | 3,280 lbs | See Notes |
15 | 39 | 4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P | $2,454 | 3,215 lbs | |
15 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | $2,921 | 3,720 lbs | |
15 | 35 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,818 | 3,685 lbs | |
Bel Air Series 1500 - V-8 | |||||
16 | 69 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,615 | 3,415 lbs | See Notes |
16 | 11 | 2 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,561 | 3,345 lbs | |
16 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | $3,028 | 3,850 lbs | |
16 | 35 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,925 | 3,810 lbs |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Chevrolet | 119 in | 210.4 in | 79.0 in | 60.3 in | 59.3 in | 7.00 x 14/7.50 x 14 |
Chevrolet Station Wagon | 119 in | 210.4 in | 79.0 in | 60.3 in | 59.3 in | 8.00 x 14 |
Vin Decoding
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.First Symbol - Year |
3 = 1963 |
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) | 58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8) |
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 |
(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 |
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005 | 922 - Ember Red Lucite® Code - 4387LH Dulux® Code - 93-95896H | ||
905 - Laurel Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185 | 923 - Riverside Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H | ||
908 - Ivy Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4394L Dulux® Code - 181-96219 | 932 - Saddle Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4392L Dulux® Code - 181-96217 | ||
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250L Dulux® Code - 181-95180 | 934 - Cordovan Brown Metallic Lucite® Code - 4393L | ||
914 - Monaco Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4391L Dulux® Code - 181-96000 | 936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774 | ||
916 - Daytona Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4395L Dulux® Code - 181-96220 | 938 - Adobe Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186 | ||
918 - Azure Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253L Dulux® Code - 181-95183 | 940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176 | ||
919 - Marine Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4390LH Dulux® Code - 181-95998H | 941 - Sebring Silver (FIRE-FROST) Lucite® Code - 867-96417 | ||
920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187 | 948 - Palomar Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 4389LM |
Paint Code | Color Name | Paint Code | Color Name |
950 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Tuxedo Black (900) | 970 | (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Autumn Gold Metallic (920) |
954 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Laurel Green Metallic (905) | 971 | (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Saddle Tan Metallic (932) |
959 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Silver Blue Metallic (912) | 972 | (Upper) Adobe Beige (938) (Lower) Ermine White (936) |
962 | (Upper) Silver Blue Metallic (912) (Lower) Monaco Blue Metallic (914) | 973 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Ember Red Metallic (922) |
963 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Azure Aqua Metallic (918) | 984 | (Upper) Ermine White (936) (Lower) Satin Silver Metallic (940) |
967 | (Upper) Azure Aqua Metallic (918) (Lower) Marine Aqua Metallic (919) |
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 under the dash, below the glove compartment.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Ivory Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) | Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Medium Fawn Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) | Medium Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) | ||
Dark Fawn Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | Dark Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Medium Saddle Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | Light Red Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - (flat) | Medium Red Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) | ||
Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | Medium Red Metallic Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - (flat) | Black Lucite® Code - (flat) | ||
Medium Green Metallic Lucite® Code - (semi-gloss) |
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