Standard items that were new for 1963 included a 230-cu.in. inline six-cylinder engine; an updated 283 V-8; safety door latches; self-adjusting Safety Master brakes; extended-life exhaust system; air-washed rocker panels and a Delcotron Generator (alternator), which was first offered in 1962 as an option.
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What makes a 1963 Impala a SS?
Standard items that were new for 1963 included a 230-cu.in. inline six-cylinder engine; an updated 283 V-8; safety door latches; self-adjusting Safety Master brakes; extended-life exhaust system; air-washed rocker panels and a Delcotron Generator (alternator), which was first offered in 1962 as an option.
What is the best year of Impala SS?
The best years are the 2016 or newer Impalas, which are likely still covered under GM’s five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
What Motor came in a 63 Impala?
Once again, the base engines for all models were the 140 horsepower 230 cubic-inch six cylinder, or the 195 horsepower Turbo-Fire 283 cubic-inch V8. Stepping up to more powerful small-blocks, allowed buyers to choose from two of the available 327 cubic-inch engines.
What engine came in a 63 Impala?
The 1963 Impala featured rectilinear styling with an engine-turned aluminum rear taillight panel surrounded by a chrome border on SS models. Engine choice was similar to 1962, with the small-block 283 cu in (4.6 L) and 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8s most popular. The Sport Sedan featured a new, creased roof line.
How can I make my car frame stronger?
If you are building a racecar from the ground up, you may also want to consider stitch welding or riveting the entire unibody structure. Stitch welding or riveting the overlapping seams of metal will increase the overall rigidity of the chassis without adding any additional weight.
What is a frame wrap?
Frame wrap angle describes the horizontal angle of the lens plane in front of the eyes. The total frame wrap angle is measured with a common protractor, with one lens placed along the baseline of the protractor, and tracing a line tangent to the nasal and temporal limits of the opposite eyewire.
What is the difference between a 63 and a 64 Impala?
The roof lines of the 1963 and ’64 cars were the same, but the side trim on the ’64s was positioned just below the door handle vs. the ’63 side trim being much lower.
What’s the value of a 63 Impala?
Vehicle Valuation Analysis
| Engines | Median Sale |
|---|---|
| 327 CID | 340 HP | $28,500 |
| 230 CID | 140 HP | $7,700 |
| 327 CID | 300 HP | $22,100 |
| 409 CID | 400 HP | $17,000 |
Is the Impala SS rare?
In 1961, just 456 Chevy Impalas were commissioned as SS packages. However, only 142 of them were actually built with the 409 engine, which drives its rarity in the modern day. This particular car was a display car at the 8th Annual GM Nationals, making it even more valuable. What is this?