1964 Chevrolet Malibu

First introduced in 1964, the new Chevrolet Chevelle made it's debut with a range of options and body styles. Chevrolet fans took to the new Chevelle right away as buyers toyed with body styles like the sporty Malibu SS Convertible to the thrifty and still sporty “300” 2 door station wagon and a range of engine options and accessories. The hottest ’64 Chevelle’s packed a 300hp 327 V8, while other options include a 327 with 250hp, a 283 with 220 hp, 283 with 195hp, and a 6 cylinder. The ’64 Chevelle was dubbed as, “back to the classic 1950’s”, using the same 115’ wheelbase, and classic designs. With instant success the first year Chevelle had 330,000 models produced.    

 

1964 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Chevelle Malibu Series 55 - Six-Cyl
55	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,349	2,870 lbs	62,100 (rounded off)
55	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,376	2,850 lbs
55	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,587	2,995 lbs
55	45	4 Dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,744	3,240 lbs	Note 4
55	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,647	3,140 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 56 - V-8
56	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,457	2,995 lbs	86,900 (rounded off)
56	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,484	2,975 lbs
56	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,695	3,120 lbs
56	45	4 Dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,852	3,365 lbs	Note 5
56	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,755	3,265 lbs
Chevelle Malibu SS Series 57 - Six-Cyl
57	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,538	2,875 lbs	0
57	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,749	3,020 lbs
Chevelle Malibu SS Series 58 - V-8
58	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,646	3,000 lbs	67,100 (rounded off)
58	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,857	3,145 lbs

Notes: 338,296 Chevelles were produced 142,034 had 6-cyl and 196,252 had V-8 Production was recorded by body style: Sport Coupe = 134,670, 4 Dr Sedan = 113,816, 4 Dr Wagon = 41,374, Convertible = 23,158, 2 Dr Sedan = 22,568, 2 Dr Wagon = 2,710 Wagons Six-Cyl = 17,100 (rounded off) Wagons V-8 = 26,900 (rounded off)

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevelle	115 in	193.9 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	6.50 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon	115 in	198.8 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	7.00 x 14

1964 Chevrolet Malibu Options

Description	Description
Air Conditioning	Manual Radio w/ Antenna
Rear Armrests	Push-Button Radio w/ Antenna
Front Seat Belts (pair)	Divided Second Seat (station wagon)
Heavy-Duty Brakes	Full Wheel Covers
Comfort & Convenience Group	Wire Design Wheel Covers
Grille Guard	White Sidewall Tires
Rear Bumper Guard	Positraction Rear Axle
Padded Dash	Heavy-Duty Clutch
Luggage Rack (station wagon)	Delcotron 42-amp Generator
Two-Tone Paint	Heavy-Duty Radiator
Power Brakes	Powerglide Transmission
Power Steering	230-cid/155-hp Six-Cyl
Power Tailgate Window	283-cid/220-hp V-8
Power Convertible Top	327-cid/250-hp V-8
Push-Button Radio w/ Antenna & Rear Speaker	327-cid/300-hp V-8

Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
BL	6-230	†	215-220	Powerglide	1 BC
BM	6-230	†	215-220	Powerglide	1 BC
BN	6-230	†	215-220	Powerglide	1 BC
BP	6-230	†	215-220	Powerglide	1 BC
G	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GB	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GF	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GG	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GH	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GJ	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GK	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GL	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GM	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
GN	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
J	8-283	195	285	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
JA	8-283	195	285	4-Speed Manual	2 BC
JD	8-283	195	285	Powerglide	2 BC
JG	8-283	220	295	Powerglide	4 BC
JH	8-283	220	295	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
JQ	8-327	250	350	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
JR	8-327 *	300	360	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
JS	8-327 #	365	350	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
JT	8-327 #	365	350	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
K	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
KB	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
KC	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
KD	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
KH	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
KJ	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
LL	6-230	†	215-220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
LM	6-230	†	215-220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
LN	6-230	†	215-220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
SR	8-327	250	350	Powerglide	4 BC
SS	8-327 *	300	360	Powerglide	4 BC

Notes * High Performance # Special High Performance † The horsepower is determined by the valve cover. Painted - 140-HP, Chrome - 155-HP

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
LA, YA, ZA	LG, YG, ZG	3.08 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
ZC	ZE	3.08 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
LB, YB, ZB	LH, YH, ZH	3.36 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
ZD	ZF	3.36 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
ZJ	ZK	3.70 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
ZL	ZM	3.70 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt