Don't know if this has been tried, but as we all know the 1963 Coupe and Convertible has so many one off or one year parts, some even changed during the actual model year. I would like to start a string of all of us putting our heads together and list all the parts that are ONLY used on the 1963 model year, and was change or eliminated in 1964. Once completed would like to see this list go sticky so people who want to restore the 63 have some idea of what they are getting into.

So I will start with a few:

Engine:
Master Brake Cylinder...Thumbscrew and Hex nut
Carburetors
Fan Blades (round and flat rivets)
Air Cleaner Base for the 340 HP, Air Cleaner Base (250 & 300 Hp),
Air Cleaner Base With Air Conditioning
Air cleaner (oil fill hose connect)
Rattle Blocks (used on the hood to cut vibrations)
Brake Booster
Ignition cover (two types here used)
Blower motor cover
Blower motor wheel
Blower motor capacitor
heater ducting
Fuel Line Set 327/340hp (Chrome)
Horns (pitch is different)
Draft tube at back of intake
Clutch fork design
Starter Brace
Oil Filler Tube 340hp (chrome), others Black, Oil Filler Tube Fi (chrome)
Oil Filler Cap (unplated)(250-300hp)(
Intake Manifold Bolts (AP Hdmk)(12) (zinc)
Idler Pulley 327/340-360 Hp (zinc Pulley)
Power Brake Hose And Clips (with Swan Logo)
Hose A/CL To Oil Tube
Breather/PCV Tube
Alum V/C Bolts 327 (phillips) for Finned Valve Covers
Alum V/C Bolts 327 (m Headmark) for metal Valve Covers
Exhaust Manifold Bolt Set
Exhaust Manifold French Locks (steel)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Hose & Clamps
Clean Air Tube With Hose
Alternator Pulley & Disk (250-300hp A/C)
Alt Bracket Bolts & Washers (63 LH-A/C)
Alternator Brace (RH)(with V Stamping)
Alt Brace LH A/C
Overflow/Supply Tank Straps with Metal Brackets, Backing Plates & Rivets
Fiberglass Supply Tank Support
Heater Hose Straps- Aluminum
Hose Clamp On Fender Skirt
Alternator Fan
Alternator Bracket- LH (327 A/C)

Interior
Dash Board, Stainless Steel Cone Instruments
Center Console, Center, all silver,
Console U-nuts
Console Horseshoe Molding
Console Retainer Bracket With Rivets & Nut Plate
Shifter Boot
Shift Boot Retainer
Shifter Boot Nut Plate+rivets
Shifter Indicator Plate- Std and Auto
P/W Switch Screws, Nuts & Spacers (Power windows was option)
Black Bakelite Shift Ball
Steering Column Support
Seat backs and seat legs (adjustable)
Seat Height Adjuster Mounting Screws & Washers
Seat Track Pinch Welt
Seat Adjuster Handle
Return Springs For Seat Adjusting Handle
Seat Track Rivets (63) (2 Seats /set Of 16)
Long Front Seat Nut Plate
Seat Belt Material
Seat Belt Buckles
Seat Belt Reinforcement Corners
"Tool Kit" indentations under the seats
Rear view Mirror
Plastic Glove Box
Plastic walnut steering wheel (option)
Steering Wheel- Colored Plastic (Black,Red,Tan,Blue)
Steering Mast (tube)
Steering Jacket Wedge And Screw
Steering Column Sleeve
Steering Column Mounting Bracket Under Dash
Directional Cable/ Horn Wire Clip On Mast
Turn Signal Metal Ring (with Pawls & Spring)
Directional Plate Screw
Directional Roller
Directional Roller "w-shape" Spring
Directional Cable
Directional Cable Mounting Screw
Directional Handle & ****
Directional Canceling Cam
Directional Switch
Bolts (dir. Switch Mounting) (1 Pr)
Upper Steering Bearing/horn Contact
AM Wonderbar Radio
Radio Lens- "wonderbar" (with Numbers)
Radio **** (push On)(AM Radio Only)
Dash Name Plates (with A/C too)
Radio Side Panel Left side 63 only
Clock unit using Stainless Steel Cone
Black door *****
the Ignition Keys were different, did not say Briggs Statton
Rear window trim
13 piece carpet
Insulation & Plugs under dashboard (with Heater)(L & R) Before Jan, changed after Jan.
Luggage Metal Stop
Pinchwelt- look for correct Width & Grain
Roadster- Pinchwelt Cap With Bolt & Nut
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (2 Hole)(LH)(til May 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (2 Hole)(RH)(til May 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (1 Hole)(LH)(june 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (1 Hole)(RH)(june 63)
Pinch Welt Cap Screw & Barrel Nut (roadster)
Coupe Rear Quarter Trim Panel Supports & Rivets
Upper Rear Window Vinyl Trim Strips


Exterior
Raised Door pads under door handles
Cookie Sheets
Rocker Panels
Felt whiskers in the doors in the window area
Long based side mirror, to include bracket, screws, gasket, and set screw
Polished Windshield Wipers
Hood (indents were made shallower in 64)
Rear window Stainless Steel Trim
Fiber Glass Headlight Buckets
Headlight assembly
Screw Set-headlight Bezel (4 Short,4 Long 63E
04-17D Screw Set-headlight Bezel (8 Pc) 63L
Lamp Asm LH Outer (not T-3)
04-21B Lamp Asm RH Outer (not T-3)
04-21C Lamp Asm LH Inner (not T-3)
Spare Tire Tub/Carrier
Spare Tire Carrier Support Brace
Tire Lock Bolt Bracket
Tire Lock Bolt
Hardware fasteners (Bolts) used on the Spare Tire Tub
Lock for the Spare Tire Rubber cover for the spare tire lock
Gas Cap Cover, Fuel Filler Roller Door roller type June 63 or the after May 63, the slide
Rear Fuel Tank Hose & 2 Clamps
Fuel Tank Suppor
Split Window
Parking Light Assembly (wires and rubber boots)
Parking light bulb (only fit the 63)
Grill Bracket U-nuts(for Sheet Metal Screws)
Grill U-nut (for Sheet Metal Screw)(10 Pc)


Suspension
Non Webbed spindles
Rear Spring Assemblies (turned up corners)
Emergency Brake Assembly
Steel Wheels
Wheel Covers (first 200 frosted, remainder chromed)
Rear exhaust bezels (two types used in 63)
Exhaust hangers and hardware
Rivets on the upper A Arms

Misc Hardware
Rear Deck Lock Gaskets- Rubber (Conv)

 

The first 1963....

 

The emergency brake warning light switch

windshield trim

gas cap
rear window trim
shifter console
shifter
horns?
radiator support
aluminum intake
seat frames

1964's had the raised door handles.

 

Wasn't the lower A arms diffreant

 

Collin, some of the items are not necessarily consistent. For instance, later in the year the SMALL BASE mirror is prevalent. Of course, when we talk the Z06 then we have even more 1-off parts.

 

Agree, but still the mirror was a mid year change, and long base never used again.

With the Z06, I would love to capture all the one off and put that in a separate category.

 

In the OP, should "spare tire tube" read "spare tire tub", re: the early design without lip and notches?

Also- draft tube at back of intake is different
Air cleaner (oil fill hose connect) different
Clutch fork design different

 

Corrected and added yours to master list.

 

The two-piece back glass.

 

I believe the bell housing is unique to '63 as well as the bearing retainer on the trans. Also the Diff and the Diff bracket. The main shaft on the Muncie is also unique. It does not have a bushing for the first gear to ride on. First gear rides directly on the shaft which has been a problem area, so I am learning.

If we had pictures of all these unique items that would be really helpful.

 

Yes. A welded reinforcement was added to the sway bar mounting bracket about halfway through the model year. The frame was a one-year-only part too, due to the solid body mounting (tall body mount brackets).

 

The raised pads for the door handles on the doorskin was also found several thousand '64's built earlier in the run

 

Was the light gray speedometer cable unique to 1963? The 1964 model also had a light gray cable, however the connectors were slightly different from the 1963. I think it might be unique to 1963, but not sure if it shared application to 1962.

 

You can add outer door wipe bead to that list. Ask me how I know....

Also vertical A pillar stainless.

 

Also I understand that the mounting bracket for AC compressor was a one year only, along with the underdash air stuff. Or so I am told.

Seat cushions under the vinyl were different, the overflow tank tubes were pressed in, not welded. There were actually 3 different versions of the hood with provisions for plastic vibration blocks. Some very late cars actually had metal headlight buckets, and the 64 instrument cluster with a spacer for steering column. early cars had smooth dash, no radio surround bezel. Only after introduction of AM/FM did radio surround bezel appear. The inner spindle drive flange were much thicker, as were the bumper braces. Early high horse cars had 60 # oil gage before switching over to 80# later in year. rear end was one year only on splines I believe, and a lighter duty P trac unit. Vent and heater cable assemblies were one year only. gray speedometer and tach cable jacket. Inner front fender panels were bonded, not weatherstripped. front splash pans, radiator support.There were two different versions of the rocker panels- one had a single mounting hole at either end, the other- two.
the headlight bucket guts were different also. There were at least two different versions of headlight bucket bezels; one had side retaining screws, the other at the top and bottom as I remember. You have to match up your buckets with right type of bezels if you are hunting for replacements. Center exhaust hangar was specific to 63 also. Rear glass retainers were different from later years, as well.

 

The owner's manual

Heck, starting out with a list like that, there can't be too much more to add!

 

Is the windshield stainless trim different on the 63, or is that uniform throughout the midyears? Coupe or convertible....outside or inside make any difference?

 

Hood wedges and seat covers

 

Convertible lower windshield moulding is 63 only as are the retaining clips. On the convertible the interior side panels behind the seats are 63 only.

 

You mentioned hood wedges, but there were 2 hoods. With provisions for wedge blocks and without.
Boyan