1938-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Car Corvette Truck Chassis Parts Catalog – October 1963

Description

Chevrolet Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalog: 1938-1964 Coverage

This 1938-1964 Chevrolet Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalog is the October 1963 edition (P&A 30) of the comprehensive parts reference used across Chevrolet passenger cars, Corvettes, and light- and medium-duty trucks. Effective October 1, 1963, it supersedes the October 1, 1962 catalog and provides a complete group-numbered listing of chassis components, accessories, and body parts for more than a quarter century of Chevrolet production. Whether you are restoring a pre-war Master De Luxe, maintaining a 1955-1957 Bel Air, or keeping a 1960s C10 or Corvette on the road, this catalog delivers the parts identification data Chevrolet dealers used daily.

File Details

• Manual type: Chassis parts and accessories catalog
• Brand: Chevrolet
• Publisher: Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
• Coverage: 1938-1964 Passenger Car, 1953-1964 Corvette, 1938-1955 (1st Series) 1/2 thru 2 Ton Truck, 1955 (2nd Series)-1964 1/2 thru 1 Ton Truck
• Language: English
• Page count: 1367
• File format: PDF
• Edition: Effective October 1, 1963
• Document number: P&A 30

Chapters Covered

• General Information
• G.M. Telegraphic Code
• New Parts or Accessories Returned for Credit
• Alphabetical Index
• General Illustrations
• Chassis Parts Listing — Groups 0.000 to 9.999:
  • Group 0.000 — Engine
  • Group 1.000 — Cooling and Oiling
  • Group 2.000 — Electrical
  • Group 3.000 — Fuel System
  • Group 4.000 — Transmission and Clutch
  • Group 5.000 — Rear Axle and Drive Shaft
  • Group 6.000 — Front Axle and Steering
  • Group 7.000 — Frame, Shock Absorber and Spring
  • Group 8.000 — Sheet Metal and Bumpers
  • Group 9.000 — Accessories
• Passenger Body Parts Listing — Groups 10.000 to 15.999
• Commercial Body Parts Listing — Groups 16.000 to 17.999
• Supplementary Data
• Parts History Index

The catalog is organized around Chevrolet’s group-number system, where the numeral before the decimal identifies the main vehicle unit and the digits after the decimal locate the specific component. This structure runs from Group 0.000 (engine) through Group 9.999 (accessories), then continues into body parts groups 10.000 through 17.999 for passenger and commercial bodies. Every listing shows the part number, description, quantity used, and list price where applicable, with cross-references to prime groups when a part appears in multiple sections.

What This Catalog Provides

This Chevrolet chassis parts catalog is far more than a simple parts list. It includes detailed exploded-view illustrations for every major assembly: engine components, cooling and oiling systems, electrical generators and starters, fuel system carburetors and pumps, transmissions (three-speed, four-speed, Powerglide, Turboglide, and overdrive), rear axle assemblies, front suspension and steering linkages, frames, springs, shock absorbers, and complete body panels. Each illustration is keyed to group numbers and part names, allowing you to visually identify a component and then locate its exact part number in the corresponding listing.

The 1938-1964 Chevrolet parts catalog covers an exceptionally broad range of models. Passenger car coverage spans from the 1938 Master and Master De Luxe through the 1964 full-size Chevrolet, including all the intermediate series that defined American motoring: Special De Luxe, Fleetmaster, Fleetline, Stylemaster, Bel Air, 210, 150, Biscayne, Impala, Nomad, and station wagon variants. Corvette coverage begins with the 1953 six-cylinder model and continues through the 1964 Sting Ray, covering the transition from the original roadster through the C1 and into the C2 generation. Truck coverage includes the 1938-1955 (1st Series) 1/2 thru 2 Ton models and the 1955 (2nd Series)-1964 1/2 thru 1 Ton trucks, including pickups, panels, Suburbans, and forward control chassis.

Engine coverage in this Chevrolet chassis parts manual includes the 216, 235, 261, 265, 283, 327, 348, and 409 cubic-inch V8 and six-cylinder engines, plus the 153 cubic-inch four-cylinder and the 230 and 292 six-cylinder engines introduced in the early 1960s. The catalog provides part numbers for pistons, rings, bearings, camshafts, cylinder heads, valves, manifolds, carburetors, fuel pumps, distributors, generators, starters, and all associated hardware. Transmission coverage includes the three-speed synchro-mesh, four-speed Warner and Muncie units, Powerglide (including the aluminum case version), Turboglide, and overdrive assemblies, with complete exploded views and individual component part numbers.

Using the Catalog for Parts Identification

One of the most valuable features of this 1963 Chevrolet parts catalog is the model series identification section, which lists every series code, wheelbase, and vehicle type from 1938 through 1964. This lets you confirm exactly which series your vehicle belongs to before searching for parts. The catalog also includes detailed diagrams showing where to locate engine numbers, transmission numbers, rear axle numbers, and vehicle identification numbers on passenger cars, Corvettes, and trucks — critical information for verifying that a part is correct for your specific application.

The alphabetical index at the front of the catalog lists parts by noun and descriptive name, directing you to the exact group number where all parts of similar kind are found. The general illustrations throughout the catalog show group numbers and noun names, providing a visual path to the part or assembly you need. If you know a part number, the Dealer Parts and Accessories Price Schedule can direct you to the group number to locate similar or correlated parts.

The supplementary data section expands the catalog’s usefulness beyond the core passenger and truck listings, covering parts information for vehicles that appear in the Truck Catalog (P&A 31) and the Corvair-Chevy II-Chevelle Catalog (P&A 34). This means the Chevrolet 1938-1964 chassis parts catalog serves as a central reference point even for models whose complete parts listings appear in companion volumes.

Who This Catalog Is For

This Chevrolet chassis and accessories catalog is an essential resource for anyone who owns, restores, maintains, or works on vintage Chevrolet vehicles. Restoration shops use it to identify correct original part numbers for ordering NOS or reproduction components. Mechanics and enthusiasts use it to understand how assemblies go together, what parts interchange across models and years, and what fasteners, gaskets, and small parts are required for a complete repair. Parts vendors and swap meet sellers use it to accurately describe and catalog the components they offer.

Because the catalog covers 1938 through 1964 in a single volume, it is particularly valuable for tracing parts that carry over from one model year to the next, or for understanding how a component evolved across multiple applications. The group-number system makes it possible to locate a part even if you only know its function rather than its exact name. The exploded illustrations turn a box of disassembled components into a clear assembly sequence, showing exactly how springs, retainers, bearings, seals, and housings fit together.

Why This October 1963 Edition Matters

The October 1963 edition of the Chevrolet Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalog represents a comprehensive snapshot of the entire Chevrolet parts system at a pivotal moment — the end of the 1963 model year and the beginning of 1964 production. It captures the final evolution of the early V8 era alongside the introduction of the newest engine and transmission options. Because it supersedes all earlier editions, it contains the most up-to-date part numbers and supersession information available at that time, making it the single most authoritative reference for any 1938-1964 Chevrolet chassis or body component.

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This catalog is delivered as an instant PDF download, ready to view on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can print specific pages for use in the shop, search the text for part numbers or descriptions, and keep the entire 1367-page reference in your pocket. There is no shipping wait and no physical volume to store on an already crowded shelf. Whether you are in the middle of a frame-off restoration, diagnosing a drivability issue, or simply trying to identify a mystery bracket, this 1938-1964 Chevrolet parts catalog PDF gives you the same information Chevrolet dealers relied on more than sixty years ago.