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1963 Chevy II/Nova Body Panel Interchange


Please note that this is NOT a list of parts for sale. The purpose of this list is to help fellow Nova enthusiasts determine which restoration and repair parts will fit a 1963 Chevy II/Nova.

The "Avail from Parts Suppliers" column lists the availability status.

The "GM PN" column lists the original GM part number for the part (if available). These numbers are listed as LEFT / RIGHT. I've taken these numbers from several different sources so there may be some inaccuracies. Many of these numbers have been discontinued by GM or superseded with new numbers. However, they are still useful for reference and parts identification purposes.

Parts listed in green will physically fit a '63 Chevy II/Nova but are not technically correct for '63. The notes following the listing give more details about the differences.

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Body Panels and Trim Parts:

These parts are used on all '63 Chevy II/Novas. See the Special Moldings and Trim section for optional parts. These parts are listed in order from the front to the back of the car.
Part Description Year Range Avail from
Parts Suppliers
GM PN L/R
Front Bumper '62 - '64 Yes 3848995
Front Bumper Brackets '62 - '65 Yes 3790437 / 8 (inner)
----- / - (outer)
Front Bumper to Grille Filler Panel '62 - '65 Yes 3858407 or
3866887
Grille '63
'62 (note 1)
'64 (note 1)
No 3833312
3792544
3859082
Headlight Bezels '62 - '64 Yes 3790349 / 50
Parking/Turn Signal Lens '63 - '64

'62 (note 2)
Assembly only

Assembly only
5954494 / 5 (lens)
897286 / 7 (assembly)
5953435 / 6 (lens)
Parking/Turn Signal Bezels '63 - '64 Yes 3792987 / 8
Radiator Support '63 - '64 Yes -----
Battery Tray '62 - '67 Yes 3794061
Front Fenders '62 - '65 Some 3859177 / 8
Eyebrow Molding
(on front of fenders around headlight bezels)
'62 - '64 No ----- / -
Front Inner Fender Panels '63 - '65 No ----- / -
Headlamp Mud Caps '62 - '65 Yes 3859255 / 6
Hood '62 - '65 Yes 3872697
Hood Hinges '63 - '65 Yes 3864681 / 2
3848272 (63/4 spring)
Hood Latch '63 - '64 No -----
Hood Lip Molding '63 No 3973377
Hood Wind Split
(runs down center of hood)
'62 - '65 Yes 3791511
Cowl Panel
(between hood and windshield)
'62 - '65 No -----
Rocker Panels '62 - '67 (note 5) 2 door only 1663289 / 8 (2 dr)
Doors '62 - '65 (note 4) 2 door skins only ----- / -
Door Hinges '62 - '66 (upper)
'62 - 67 (lower)
'62 - '67 (rear 4dr)
Yes
Yes
No
7642731 (L & R)
4841357 / 6
----- / -
Exterior Door Handles '62 - '65 (note 3) Yes 9702887 / 6
Floor Pans '62 - '67 Yes -
Quarter Panels '62 - '65 (note 4) Yes (2dr skins)
Some (4dr skins)
-
Rear Inner Fenders
(outer part of wheel well)
'62 - '65 (exc. '62 - '63 convertible)

'62 - '63 (convertible)
Yes

No
4895615 / 3
----- / -
Gas Tank '62 - '67 (16 gallon exc. 3 seat wagon)
'62 - '63 (3 seat wagon)
Yes
No (modify reg. one)
3793946
-----
Gas Tank Mounting Straps '62 - '67 Yes (exc. 3 seat wagon) 3905934
Trunk Floor '62 - '67 (note 6) Yes (exc. wagon
load floor)
-----
Trunk Lid (exc. wagon) '62 - '64 Some -----
Tailgate (wagon only) '62 - '65 No -----
Tail Light Lens '62 - '64 (exc. wagon)
'62 - '64 (wagon) (note 6)
Yes
No
5953465 (lens)
898614 (wagon assembly)
Back Up Light Lens '62 - '64 (exc. wagon)
'62 - '64 (wagon) (note 6)
Yes (with assembly)
No
5953466 (lens)
5953456 (lens)
Licence Plate Light '62 - '65 Yes 5953152 (lens)
Rear Bumper '62 - '65 Yes 3848996
Rear Bumper Brackets '62 - '65 No -----

Emblems and Nameplates:

Part Description Year Range Avail from
Parts Suppliers
GM PN L/R
Front Fender 6 Cylinder Shield Emblem '62 - '64 (both black & red) Yes -----
Quarter Panel "Nova" Emblem '63 Some -----
Quarter Panel "SS" Emblem '63 No 4883157 / 8

Window Glass, Moldings and Mirrors:

* Check with local auto glass shops for availability. Restoration parts suppliers do sell some glass but shipping can be difficult and expensive. Most glass shops can cut replacement flat side glass for '62 - '67 models but it will not have the original part number/date code etching.

All '62 - '65 2 door coupes (hardtop w/o post) share the same glass. They also share windshields (and possibly side windows) with '62 - '63 convertibles.

All '62 - '65 2 and 4 door sedans (post) and wagons share the same windshield. All '62 - '64 sedan rear windows are interchangeable between 2 and 4 door sedans (but not coupes). Front door windows also interchange between '62 - '65 4 door sedans and wagons.

Part Description Year Range Avail from
Parts Suppliers
GM PN L/R
Windshield '62 - '67 (note 4) * -
Windshield Reveal Molding '62 - '67 (note 4) No -----
Door Side Windows '62 - '65 (note 4) * -
Rear Window '62 - '65 (note 4) * -
Rear Window Reveal Molding '62 - '65 (note 4) No -----
Outside Rearview Mirror
(manual chrome round)
? ? -----

Special Moldings and Trim:

These parts are optional pieces not found on the base model '63 Chevy II/Nova.
Part Description Year Range Avail from
Parts Suppliers
GM PN L/R
Bumper Guards '62 - '65 (front)
'62 - '65 (rear exc. wagon)
'62 - '65 (rear wagon)
No
No
No
-----
985302
-----
Accessory Grille Guard '62 - '65 No 985331
Front Fender Scallops: '63 - '64 No 3824309 / 10
Roof Drip Rail Molding '62 - '65 (note 4) Yes (2 door) ----- / -
Non SS Body Side Molding '63 No quarter panel (4 dr):
3832831 / 2
SS Body Side Molding '63 - '64 No -----
Rocker Panel Molding '62 - '63 Some -----
Accessory Door Edge Guards '62 - '65 (2 door)
'62 - '65 (4 door & wagon)
No
No
985163
985164
Rear Body Molding
(3 piece -- not used on 100 series)
'62 - '64 Some 3792663 / 4 (outer)
3871605 (center)

Wheels and Hub Caps:

This table lists wheels and hub caps that were standard or optional equipment on all '63 Chevy II/Novas. Some of these wheels and hub caps were also used on other Chevy cars. For example, the SS wheel covers were also used on the '63 Impala SS.
Part Description Year Range Avail from
Parts Suppliers
GM PN L/R
Hub Caps '62 - '67 (not verified) No -----
Full Wheel Covers (13") '62 - '64 No 985359
Full Wheel Covers (14")
(for optional 14" wheels)
'63 - '64 No -----
SS Wheel Covers (14") '63 - '65 No 3964523
(not verified)

Notes:


  1. A '62 or '64 grille is probably physically interchangeable. But a '62 grille would require the use of '62 hood lip molding to prevent interference.
  2. The '62 parking lenses appear to be physically interchangeable with the '63 - '64 lenses but they are clear instead of amber.
  3. All handles are the same for 2 & 4 door, front and rear, but rear push rods are shorter on 4 doors.
  4. These parts are different for all body styles (2 door, 4 door, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon, and Convertible). Front 4 door Sedan doors fit Station Wagons and the rear doors can be modified to fit. Commonly available reproduction 2 door quarter panels can be adapted to fit other body styles.
  5. These parts are different between 2 door, 4 door, and Station Wagon body styles.
  6. These parts are different between Station Wagons and all other body styles.

Please note that this is NOT a list of parts for sale. The purpose of this list is to help fellow Nova enthusiasts determine which restoration and repair parts will fit a 1963 Chevy II/Nova.


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