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  
104 Push button radio 1958-1962  
110 All weather air conditioner 1958-1962 Not available on 4 speed cars
111 Cool pak air conditioner -1962 Dealer add on
116 Heater recirculating 1958  
121 Fan clutch   optional
200 H.D. front/rear shocks -1962  
216 Air cleaner 1958  
220 Dual exhaust 1958  
227 Heavy duty clutch 1958  
237 Oil filter 1958  
240 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 $156.05 for 1962.
241 Governor 1958  
250 Electric clock 1958  
253 H.D. front coil springs 1958-1962  
263 Auxillary seat 1958  
300 250hp 327 1962 4 bbl (WCFB); this engine cost additional $137.75
313 Powerglide trans 1958-1962  
315 Overdrive trans 1958-1962  
320 Electric windshield wiper 1958  
324 Power steering 1958-1962  
325 H.D. Generator (45 amp) 1958  
331 Tach 1961-62 could be seperately ordered; cost $48.45 for 1962
338 Generator (35 amp) 1958  
345 H.D. Battery 1958  
347 Body deluxe equippment 1958  
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  
429 Body side molding insert 1958  
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  
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  
675 3:36 Positraction 1958  
676 3:55 Positraction 1958  
678 4:11 Positraction 1958  
685 4 speed transmission    
686 Sintered metallic brakes -1962  






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