Chevrolet R.P.O. Codes



This list contains the R.P.O. codes that were used for 1962 and older Chevrolet cars.
(Listed in numerical order)


These codes were used on build sheets, window stickers and sometimes can be found on cowl tags in the accessory or ACC area. (depending on build plant)



R.P.O. code Part description Years used Special notes
101 Heater 1958-  
103 Manual radio 1958-1962  
104K Push button radio, rear speaker and antenna 1958-1962 $56.50 for 1962
110A All weather air conditioner 1958-1962 (not available on 4 speed cars) $363.70 for 1962
111 Cool pak air conditioner -1962 Dealer add on
116 Heater recirculating 1958-  
121 Fan clutch   optional
147C Comfort & convenience group -1962 $30.15 for 1962
148B Seat belt equipment -1962 $20.45
200 H.D. front/rear shocks 1958-1962  
216 Air cleaner 1958-  
220 Dual exhaust 1958-  
226 Low comp. L-6 1958- export
227 Heavy duty clutch 1958-  
237 Oil filter 1958  
240XF Supersport option 1961-62 Included bucket seats, front seat console, passenger assist bar, special wheel covers, side molding inserts, Supersport emblems and a special plate on the console with 4speed. Cost $53.80 for 1962.
241 Governor 1958-  
250 Electric clock 1958-  
253 H.D. front coil springs 1958-1962  
263 Auxillary seat 1958-  
283 8.00 X 14 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall rayon
288 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 6 ply blackwall rayon
300D 250hp 327 1962 4 bbl (WCFB); this engine cost additional $83.95 for 1962
313T Powerglide trans 1958-1962 $199.10 for 1962
315 Overdrive trans 1958-1962  
320 Electric windshield wiper 1958-  
324B Power steering 1958-1962 $75.35 for 1962
325 H.D. Generator (45 amp) 1958-  
330-332 Taxi cab trim 1958-  
331K Tach 1961-62 could be seperately ordered; cost $48.45 for 1962
333 2 speed wiper/washer -1962 $17.25 for 1962
335 Foam rubber cushions 1958-  
337 Headlight 1958- export
338 Generator (35 amp) 1958-  
345 H.D. Battery 1958  
347 Body deluxe equippment 1958  
348 Steering wheel unit 1958-  
398XA Tinted glass -1962 $37.70
580 Power front seat -1962 6 way flex-o-matic
397 Front power seat 1958  
397 300hp 327 1962 4 bbl (Carter)
398 Tinted glass 1958  
410 230hp 283 1958-61 4 bbl
412 Power brakes 1958-1962  
417 Engine positive ventilation 1958  
426 Power windows 1958-1962  
427 Padded dash 1958-1962 $16.15 for 1962
429 Body side molding insert 1958  
466 7.50 X 14 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 6 ply blackwall rayon
571 350hp 348 1960 3-2 bbls
572 305hp 348 1961 4 bbl
573A 280hp 348 1958-61 3-2 bbls
573 305hp 348 1958 4 bbl
573B 335hp 348 1961 3-2 bbls; hi-po solid cam; hi-po heads
574 315hp 348 1958-60 3-2 bbls
574 335hp 348 1958-60 3-2 bbls
575 305hp 348 1959-61 4 bbl
576 250hp 348 1958-61 4 bbl
580 Air ride suspension 1958  
580S 409 Turbo fire 1962 $320.65 for 1962
587A Dual 4 bbl carb 1962 $56.00 for 1962
590 320hp 348 1959-60 Hi-po solid cam; 11.25 compression; 4 bbl
593 H.D. Rear springs 1958  
578 250hp 283 1957-59 Fuel injection
579 290hp 283 1957-59 Fuel injection w/hi-po solid cam
580 360hp 348 1961 4 bbl
580 380hp 409 1962 4 bbl; hi-po solid cam; 11.0 compression; 4 speed; this engine cost an additional $320.65
587 409hp 409 1962 2-4 bbls; hi-po solid cam; 11.0 compression; 4 speed; this engine cost an additional $321.21
590 340hp 348 1960-61 Hi-po solid cam; 11.25 compression; hi-po heads; 4 bbl
593 H.D. rear coil springs -1962  
610J Heater delete -1962 $72.00 CREDIT
675J 3:36 Positraction 1958-62 $43.05 for 1962
676 3:55 Positraction 1958  
678 4:11 Positraction 1958  
685M 4 speed transmission -1962 $236.75 for 1962
686E Sintered metallic brakes -1962 $37.70 for 1962
691E 8.00 X 14 Tire -1962 (tubeless, 4 ply whitewall rayon) $35.80 for 1962
1806 7.50 X 14 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply whitewall rayon $33.55 for 1962
1807 7.50 X 14 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall nylon
1808 7.50 X 14 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply whitewall nylon
1814 8.00 X 14 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall nylon
1829 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tube, 4 ply blackwall rayon
1830 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tube, 4 ply blackwall nylon
1831 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tube, 4 ply blackwall nylon, on & off road
1833 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall nylon
1836 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall rayon
1840 6.70 X 15 Tire -1962 Tube, 6 ply blackwall rayon
1851 7.10 X 15 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall rayon
1851 7.10 X 15 Tire -1962 Tubeless, 4 ply blackwall nylon