1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Hardtop
1. 283 CID V-8 Introduced
2. SS Model Gets Unique Dashboard
3. New Full Size Car 230 CID I-6 an Option
4. Convertible Absent
5. Sports Coupe Big Seller @ 30,827 Sold
1964 Chevy II – Still Going Strong
The Chevrolet Chevy II was still a popular choice among compact car buyers, but the arrival of the new Chevrolet mid-size Chevelle did dent sales. Big news was the introduction of the 283 CID V-8 to the line, It would prove a popular choice going forward.
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Body Paint Color Codes
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II
| 900 Tuxedo Black | |
| 905 Meadow Green | |
| 908 Bahama Green | |
| 912 Silver Blue | |
| 916 Daytona Blue | |
| 918 Azure Aqua | |
| 919 Lagoon Aqua | |
| 920 Almond Fawn | |
| 922 Ember Red | |
| 932 Saddle Tan | |
| 936 Ermine White | |
| 938 Desert Beige | |
| 940 Satin Silver | |
| 943 Goldwood Yellow | |
| 948 Palomar Red |
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II
As may be known, in almost every way, the creators of the Chevy II used the 1961 Falcon as a benchmark. But things were changing by 1964. Only minor changes were made. The 1964 Chevy II had a redesigned grille. Nine vertical bars were equally spaced along the five, full-width horizontal blades. This gave a quadrant effect. Side trim treatments were more like the 1962 look than the 1963 appearance.
This year, sales were diminished due to the introduction of the new Chevelle. Meanwhile, the Chevy II received its first factory V-8 option, a 195 HP 283 CID engine. Later, the 220 HP version would be listed as available. Also introduced was the new 230 CID, 155 HP I-6. This six-cylinder was all-new, replacing the older I-6 engine, but based upon the I-4 and I-6 engines introduced for the Chevy II previously.
The Super Sport package was absent at the start of the year, but returned later. On the outside were “Nova SS” badges on the quarters and rear cove area. Inside it contained bucket seats, a floor shift, and a console as well as a special dash. Also missing and not to return this year was the convertible. It is assumed that Chevrolet did not want the drop top to compete with the new mid-size convertible.
The V-8 was a big hit, with 25,083 sold this year. Motor Trend concluded that: “By adding a V-8 and bigger brakes, plus detail changes, Chevrolet has made a nice compact even more desirable and a much better performer.”
You can see the listing for this option in the 1964 Chevy II 283 CID AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
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The 283 CID V-8 was available in 195 and 220 HP versions. It transformed the Chevy II from a grocery-getter to a mini-muscle car. It wouldn’t be long before the 327 CID V-8 found a home in the engine bay. See the specifications on the 283 in the 1964 Chevy II AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
With little notice, the convertible disappeared from the lineup. The common rationale is that Chevrolet did not want the very popular model competing with the new Chevelle convertible, If that was so, it was a poor decision, dropping a potential 25,000 vehicles from the sales figures.
The 230 CID I-6 was made available in the Chevy II this year. It had been designed from the newer I-4 and I-6 engines originally made for the Chevy II by using the I-4’s 3.875 inch bore and the 196 CID I-6’s 3.25 inch stroke. See the specifications on the 230 I-6 in the 1964 Chevy II AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Models Offered
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Base level 100 Series models were very plain, without body side trim and only stainless moldings around the front and rear windows. . Interiors were also spartan, with vinyl trim and plain door panels. The rear fascia was plain with a stylized Nova emblem just above the keyhole.
The 100 was only available in 2-door Sedan, 4-door sedan and Station wagon body styles.
Nova 400 models had constant-width belt moldings and “Nova” in script at the upper, trailing edge of front fenders. Interiors were upscale with chrome door latches and window cranks, armrests front and rear, and pile carpeting. A deluxe steering wheel and lighted shift indicator was also featured.
The Nova 400 was available as a 2-door Sedan, 4-door sedan, Station Wagon and 2-door Hardtop Coupe.
The top series consisted of only one model, the Nova Super Sport Sports Coupe, with ‘SS’ trim and equipment available later in the model year. It was only available as a 2-door Hardtop “Sport Coupe”. The SS option would result in special “SS” emblems and a special dash including a tachometer and full gauges., a console and floor shifter.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Engines
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Super Thrift 153 CID Four-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 153 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 90 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 152 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Valve timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 252°, Exhaust: (300°) 252°. Overlap 80°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3350″, Exhaust 0.3350″.
Carburetor: Carter one-barrel: Standard Transmission: 3792945; Automatic Transmission 3793019.
Hi-Thrift 194 Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 194 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.562 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 120 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 177 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Valve timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 252°, Exhaust: (300°) 252°. Overlap 86°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.3350″, Exhaust 0.3350″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Transmission: 7023105; Automatic Transmission 7023108.
Turbo-Thrift 230 Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 230 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.250 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 155 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 215 @2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Valve Timing: (includes ramp) Intake (324°) 274°, Exhaust: (324°) 274°. Overlap 98°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.4072″, Exhaust 0.4072″.
Carburetor: Rochester one-barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7023003; Automatic Transmission 7023000.
Turbo-Fire 283 V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 283 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.25:1.
Horsepower: 195 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 285 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 250°, Exhaust (300°) 250°, Overlap 78°. Valve Lift: 0.3987″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GV two barrel: SMT 7024101; AMT w/AC 7024018; AMT 7024110.
Turbo-Fire 283 V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 283 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.25:1.
Horsepower: 220 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 295 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: (includes ramp) Intake (300°) 250°, Exhaust (300°) 250°, Overlap 78°. Valve Lift: 0.3987″.
Carburetor: Rochester 4GC four barrel: Standard Manual Transmission 7024127; Automatic Transmission 7024128.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 110 inches.
- Overall length: Station Wagon: 197.6 inches; Others: 182.9 inches.
- Overall width: 70.8 inches.
- Overall height: Sedans: 55.0 inches; Coupes 54.0 inches; Super Sport 54.5 inches; Station Wagon 55.1 inches.
- Front tread: 56.8 inches; Station Wagon: 56.3 inches.
- Rear tread: 56.3 inches; Station Wagon: 55.8 inches.
- Tires: 6.50 x 13 black or whitewall tubeless; SS and optional 6.50 x 14 in black and whitewall optional.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Powertrains
- Powerglide Transmission Ratios
- I-6, 283 CID V-8: 1st – 1.82:1, 2nd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.82:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.94:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.94:1.
- 283 CID V-8: 1st – 2.58:1, 2nd – 1.58:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.58:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 283 CID V-8: 1st – 2.56:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.41:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.64:1 Floor Shift Only.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-4 153 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1.
- I-6 194 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, Station Wagon All – 3.36:1.
- I-6 230 CID: 3-Speed SMT and Powerglide – 3.08:1, Station Wagon All – 3.36:1.
- 283 CID V-8 195 and 220 HP: 3-Speed & 4-Speed SMT – 3.08:1, 3.36 optional.
- 283 CID V-8 195 and 220 HP: Powerglide – 3.08:1.
- Posi-traction optional for all V-8 equipped vehicles.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 3.08:1 to 4.56:1.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Powertrain Options
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- Turbo-Thrift 194 CID/120 hp I- 6 ($33).
- Turbo-Thrift 230 CID/155 hp I- 6 ($43).
- Turbo-Fire 283 CID/195 hp V- 8 ($54).
- Turbo-Fire 283 CID/220 hp V- 8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust ($67).
- Overdrive transmission with six-cylinder or 283-CID V-8 engines ($108).
- Powerglide, Six-cylinder ($167).
- Powerglide, 283 CID V-8s ($199).
- Four-speed manual transmission with V-8s ($168).
- Posi-traction rear axle ($38).
NOTE: Base I-6 and base V-8 price included in base model pricing.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Significant Options
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- Comfort and Convenience Group, on Nova ($28); on others ($39).
- Delcotron 42-amp alternator ($11).
- Front seat belts ($19).
- Grille guard ($15).
- Heavy-duty brakes ($38).
- Heavy-duty clutch ($5).
- Padded dash ($16).
- Positraction rear axle ($33).
- Power brakes ($3).
- Power steering ($75).
- Power tailgate window ($27).
- Radiator, heavy duty ($3).
- Radio, push button with antenna $57) with rear speaker ($70). Radio, manual tune and antenna ($46).
- Rear armrests ($10).
- Rear bumper guard ($10).
- Station wagon divided second seat ($38).
- Station wagon roof luggage rack ($43).
- Super Sport equipment for Nova Sport Coupe ($161).
- Tinted glass, all windows ($27); windshield only ($13).
- Two-tone paint, except convertible ($11).
- Wheel covers wire design ($13).
- Wheel covers, full ($13).
- Whitewall and oversize tire options ($9-$42).
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Facts – Related Document Downloads
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Brochure
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II AMA Specifications Sheets
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II V-8 Wagon Road Test – Car Life Magazine
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II V-8 Road Test – Motor Trend Magazine
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Production Figures are muddled – See Nova Resource .Org for Best Info
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1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super Sport Coupe
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super Sport Coupe was the top line Chevy II.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Super Sport Interior
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Super Sport Interior was only Available on the 2-door hardtop (Sport Coupe) this year.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Sport Coupe
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Sport Coupe fell just below the Super Sport and was bench seat equipped, with bucket seats as an option.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 4-door Sedan
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 4-door Sedan was the top line 4-door. Its additional exterior and interior trim made it a more desirable purchase.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 2-door Sedan
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 2-door Sedan was the top line 2-door sedan. Like others in the Nova line it features upgraded interior and exterior trim.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Station Wagon
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Station Wagon was the upgraded wagon in the line with nicer trim inside and out.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-door Sedan
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-door Sedan officially the “Chevy II 100” was the entry -level 4-door.
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-door Sedan
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-door Sedan was the least expensive Chevy II this year,
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Station Wagon
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Station Wagon was the entry level wagon in the line.