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1965 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 1965 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 Many of these numbers have been discontinued by GM or superseded with new numbers.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.

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Body Panels and Trim Parts:

These parts are used on all '65 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 '65 Yes 3857942
Parking/Turn Signal Lens
(located in the bumper)
'65 (amber) Yes 5956557 / 8
Front Bumper Brackets '62 - '65 Yes 3790437 / 8 (inner)
----- / - (outer)
Front Bumper to Grille Filler Panel '62 - '65 Yes 3858407 or
3866887
Grille '65 No 3867837
Headlight Bezels '65 No ----- / -
Radiator Support '65 Soon -----
Battery Tray '62 - '67 Yes 3794061
Front Fenders '62 - '65 Some 3859177 / 8
Eyebrow Molding
(on front of fenders around headlight bezels)
'65 No ----- / -
Front Inner Fender Panels '63 - '65 ? ----- / -
Headlamp Mud Caps '62 - '65 Yes 3859255 / 6
Hood '62 - '65 Yes 3872697
Hood Hinges '63 - '65 Yes 3864681 / 2
3864680 (65 spring)
Hood Latch '65 No -----
Hood Lip Molding '65 No -----
Hood Wind Split
(runs down center of hood)
'62 - '65 Yes 3791511
Cowl Panel Grille
(between hood and windshield)
'62 - '65 No -----
Rocker Panels '62 - '67 (note 3) 2 door only 1663289 / 8 (2 dr)
Doors '62 - '65 (note 2) 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 1) Yes 9702887 / 6
Floor Pans '62 - '67 Yes -
Quarter Panels '62 - '65 (note 2) Yes (2dr skins)
Some (4dr skins)
-
Rear Inner Fenders
(outer part of wheel well)
'62 - '65 (exc. '62 - '63 convertible) Yes 4895615 / 3
Gas Tank '62 - '67 (16 gallon exc. 3 seat wagon) Yes 3793946
Gas Tank Mounting Straps '62 - '67 Yes 3905934
Trunk Floor '62 - '67 (note 4) Yes (exc. wagon
load floor)
-----
Trunk Lid (exc. wagon) '65 Some -----
Tailgate (wagon only) '62 - '65 No -----
Tail Light Lens '65 (note 4) Yes (exc. wagon) 5956827 / 8 (lens)
910731 / 2 (assembly)
Back Up Light Lens '65 (note 4) Yes (exc. wagon) 5956821 / 2
Licence Plate Light '62 - '65 Yes 5953152 (lens)
Rear Bumper '62 - '65 Yes 3848996
Rear Bumper Brackets '62 - '65 ? ----- / -

Emblems and Nameplates:

Part Description Year Range Avail from
Parts Suppliers
GM PN L/R
V8 Cross Flag Fender Emblem
(used on all cars with V8 engines)
'65 - '67 Yes 3840318
(GM replacement)
Front Fender Engine Displacement Emblem '65 - '66 (with 230 L6)
'65 (with 283 V8 - used w/above flag emblem)
'65 - '67 (with 327 V8 - used w/above flag emblem)
Yes
Yes
Yes
3865890
3865833
3865834
"Nova" Quarter Panel Emblems
(has "Nova" script follwed by "Chevy II" shield)
'65 Yes -----
"Nova SS" Quarter Panel Emblems
(has "Nova" script followed by "SS")
'65 Yes -----
"Bow Tie" Rear Panel Insert '65 Yes -----
"Nova SS" Trunk Lid Emblem '65 Yes -----

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. The sedan rear windows are unique to '65 but will interchange between 2 and 4 door sedans. 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 2) * -
Windshield Reveal Molding '62 - '67 (note 2) ? -----
Door Side Windows '62 - '65 (note 2) * -
Rear Window '62 - '65 (note 2) * -
Rear Window Reveal Molding '62 - '65 (note 2) No -----
Outside Rearview Mirror
(manual chrome round)
? ? -----

Special Moldings and Trim:

These parts are optional pieces not found on the base model '65 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
Roof Drip Rail Molding '62 - '65 (note 2) Yes (2 door) -----
Quarter Panel Peak Molding '65 No 4 door:
3870991 / 2
Rocker Panel Molding '65 No -----
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 '65 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") '65 - '66 No -----
Full Wheel Covers (14")
(for models with 14" wheels)
'65 (regular & simulated wire) No -----
SS Wheel Covers (14") '63 - '65 No 3964523
(not verified)

Notes:


  1. All handles are the same for 2 & 4 door, front and rear, but rear push rods are shorter on 4 doors.
  2. These parts are different for all body styles (2 door, 4 door, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon). Front 4 door Sedan doors fit Station Wagons and the rear doors can be modified to fit. Commonly available reproduction 2 door quarter patch panels can be adapted to fit other body styles.
  3. These parts are different between 2 door, 4 door, and Station Wagon body styles.
  4. 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 1965 Chevy II/Nova.


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