1965 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Information Specifications Resources Pictures

The 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle now came equipped with a 396 V8

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

In 1965, the big news for Chevelle fans was not only a 327 with 350hp, but the addition of the limited edition 396, known as the Z-16 package. With just 201 of these pavement pounders produced, 200 were hardtops and one was a convertible. Boasting 375hp the Z-16 package included stouter convertible-type frames, heavier-duty suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars, and faster power-assisted steering. A Muncie 4-speed was optional. A ’65 Chevelle with the 396 had been timed at just 6.7 seconds 0-60MPH and a quarter mile at 15.3 at 97MPH. With 375hp, a 160-mph Speedometer and lots of chrome under the hood the ’65 Chevelle 396 boasted a lot of sport with plenty of power.

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Chevelle 300 Series 31 - Six-Cyl
31	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,109	2,870 lbs	26,500 (rounded off)
31	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,146	2,900 lbs	26,500 (rounded off)
31	15	2 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,400	3,140 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle 300 Series 32 - V-8
32	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,215	3,010 lbs	5,100 (rounded off)
32	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,251	3,035 lbs	5,100 (rounded off)
32	15	2 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,505	3,275 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 33 - Six-Cyl
33	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,183	2,870 lbs	32,000 (rounded off)
33	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,220	2,910 lbs	32,000 (rounded off)
33	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,511	3,185 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 34 - V-8
34	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,288	3,010 lbs	9,600 (rounded off)
34	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,326	3,050 lbs	9,600 (rounded off)
34	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,616	3,320 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,299	2,945 lbs	56,400 (rounded off)
35	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,326	2,930 lbs
35	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,532	3,025 lbs
35	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,590	3,225 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,405	3,080 lbs	95,800 (rounded off)
36	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,431	3,065 lbs
36	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,637	3,160 lbs
36	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,695	3,355 lbs	Note 3
Chevelle Malibu SS Series 37 - Six-Cyl
37	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,484	2,980 lbs	8,600 (rounded off)
37	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,690	3,075 lbs	8,600 (rounded off)
Chevelle Malibu SS Series 38 - V-8
38	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,590	3,115 lbs	72,500 (rounded off)
38	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,796	3,210 lbs	72,500 (rounded off)
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 38/Z16 - V-8
38	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$4,091	3,115 lbs	201
38	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$4,297	3,210 lbs	201

Notes:

384,894 Chevelles were produced
137,200 had 6-cyl and 206,700 had V-8
Wagons Six-Cyl = 13,800 (rounded off) and V-8 = 23,800 (rounded off)

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevelle	115 in	196.6 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	6.95 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon	115 in	201.4 in	74.6 in	58 in	58 in	7.35 x 14

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Manufacturer

1 = Chevrolet

Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder	33 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino six-cylinder
05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder	34 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino V-8
07 = Corvair Corsa six-cylinder	35 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino six-cylinder
11 = Chevy II 100 four-cylinder	36 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino V-8
R12 = Corvir Forward Control six-cylinder	37 = Chevelle Concours six-cylinder
13 = Chevy II 100 six-cylinder	38 = Chevelle Concours/Super Sport V-8
14 = Chevy II 100 V-8	53 = Biscayne six-cylinder
15 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport six-cylinder	54 = Biscayne V-8
16 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport V-8	55 = Bel Air six cylinder
17 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport	56 = Bel Air V-8
18 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport	63 = Impala six-cylinder
23 = Camaro six-cylinder	64 = Impala V-8
24 = Camaro V-8	66 = Caprice
25 = Deluxe Camaro six-cylinder	67 = Impala Super Sport six-cylinder
26 = Deluxe Camaro V-8	68 = Impala Super Sport V-8
31 = Chevelle 300 six-cylinder	94 = Corvette
32 = Chevelle 300 V-8

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = two-door sedan	39 = four-door hardtop or sport sedan
15 = two-door station wagon 6p	45 = four-door station wagon 9p
17 = two-door hardtop	47 = two-door hardtop
27 = two-door sedan	67 = convertible
35 = four-door station wagon 6p	69 = four-door sedan
37 = two-door hardtop or sport coupe	87 = two-door hardtop

Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year

5 = 1965

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Doraville, Wisconsin	(T) Tarrytown, New York
(F) Flint, Michigan	(U) Lordstown, Ohio
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(W) Willow Run, Michigan
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(Y) Wilmington, Delaware
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(Z) Fremont, California
(L) Los Angeles, California	(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio	(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Options & Accessories

Description	Description
Four-Season Air Conditioning	Push-Button Radio & Rear Speaker
Rear Antenna	AM/FM Push-Button Radio
Positraction Rear Axle	Rear Seat Speaker
Rear Axle Ratio	Black Vinyl Roof (coupes & sport coupes)
Heavy-Duty Battery	Front Seat Belt Deletion
Heavy-Duty Body Equipment (Chevelle 300 4 Dr Sedan)	Deluxe Seat Belts w/ Retractors
Special Metal Brake Facings	Divided Second Seat (station wagon)
Front Bumper Guards	Heavy-Duty Rear Shock Absorbers
Rear Bumper Guards	Sport-Styled Steering Wheel
Heavy-Duty Chassis Equipment (Chevelle 300 4 Dr Sedan)	Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Heavy-Duty Clutch	Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Suspension
Comfort & Convenience Package A	Tachometer
Comfort & Convenience Package B	6.95 x 14 Whitewall Tires
Transmission Oil Cooler (Powerglide)	7.35 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires
Rear Window Defroster (sedan & sport coupe)	7.35 x 14 Whitewall Tires
Dual Exhaust	7.75 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires
Temperature Controlled Fan	7.75 x 14 Whitewall Tires
42-amp Delcotron Generator	4-Speed Manual Transmission
55-amp Delcotron Generator	S-Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission
62-amp Delcotron Generator	Powerglide Transmission
Tinted Windows (all glass)	Full Wheel Covers
Tinted Windshield	Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Heater & Defroster Deletion	Power Steering
Tri-Volume Horn	Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Instrument Panel Safety Pad	Power Convertible Top
Luggage Rack (station wagon)	Power Windows
Two-Tone Paint	Heavy-Duty Radiator
Power Brakes	Manual Radio & Antenna
4-Way Power Seat	Push-Button Radio & Antenna

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 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
AA	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AC	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AG	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AH	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AK (t)	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AL	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AN	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
AR	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
CA	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
CB	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
CC	6-230	140	220	Powerglide	1 BC
CD	6-230	140	220	Powerglide	1 BC
DA	8-283	195	285	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
DB	8-283	195	285	4-Speed Manual	2 BC
Not Available	8-283	220	295	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
DF	8-283	195	285	Powerglide	2 BC
DG	8-283	220	295	3-Speed Manual	4 BC
DH	8-283	220	295	Powerglide	4 BC
EA	8-327	250	350	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EB	8-327 *	300	360	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EC	8-327 #	350	360	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
ED	8-327	350	360	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
EE	8-327	250	350	Powerglide	4 BC
EF	8-327 *	300	360	Powerglide	4 BC
IX	8-396	375	415	4-Speed Manual	4 BC

Notes:

* High Performance
# Special High Performance
(t) Taxi

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed Manual	On the top right flat of the case assembly
3 & 4-Speed (Corvair)	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover, on the flat on the top of the transmission assembly.
Turbo Hydra-Matic	Right hand vertical surface of transmission case
Powerglide (Corvair)	On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan, immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the sticker parallel to mold flash, stamped on right side of transmission oil pan

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
N	Muncie	4-Speed
W	Warner Gear	3 and 4-Speed
P	Muncie	4-Speed
R	Saginaw	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed
M	Muncie	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide
T	Toledo	Powerglide
CA	Hydra-Matic	3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
D	Saginaw	Overdrive
K	McKinnon	3-Speed
E	McKinnon	Powerglide
O	Saginaw	Overdrive
X	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
B	Cleveland	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Y	Toledo	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
A	Cleveland	2-Speed, Manual Powerglide

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).

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
GB	GC	2.73 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
GD	GE	2.73 (metallic lining	10 Bolt
CX	CD	3.07 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
CJ	CK	3.07 (metallic lining	12 Bolt
CA	CE	3.08 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CL	CM	3.08 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
CW	CF	3.31 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
CN	CO	3.31 (metallic lining	12 Bolt
CB	CG	3.36 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CP	CQ	3.36 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
	CR	3.70 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
CH	CS	3.70 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
CC, CV	CI	3.73 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
CT	CU	3.73 (metallic lining	12 Bolt

Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick	C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile	K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac	M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005		N - Madeira Maroon Lucite® Code - 4624LH Dulux® Code - 181-97213M
C - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		P - Evening Orchid Lucite® Code - 4632L Dulux® Code - 181-97221
D - Mist Blue Lucite® Code - 4630L Dulux® Code - 181-972219		R - Regal Red Lucite® Code - 4625LH Dulux® Code - 93-97540H
E - Danube Blue Lucite® Code - 4631L Dulux® Code - 181-97220		S - Sierra Tan Lucite® Code - 4626L Dulux® Code - 181-97215
H - Willow Green Lucite® Code - 4633L Dulux® Code - 181-97223		V - Cameo Beige Lucite® Code - 4401L Dulux® Code - 93-96261
J - Cypress Green Lucite® Code - 4634L Dulux® Code - 181-97224		W - Glacier Gray Lucite® Code - 4623L Dulux® Code - 181-97212
K - Artesian Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4628L Dulux® Code - 181-97217		Y - Goldwood Yellow Lucite® Code - 4620L Dulux® Code - 93-96908
L - Tahitian Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4629L Dulux® Code - 181-97218
NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
White Lucite® Code - 4024L (semi-gloss)		Dark Green Lucite® Code - 9225LH (flat)
Light Fawn Lucite® Code - 9170 (semi-gloss)		Midnight Green Lucite® Code - 9193LH (flat)
Medium Fawn Lucite® Code - 9171LH (semi-gloss)		Medium Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4628L (semi-gloss)
Medium Dark Fawn Lucite® Code - 9182L (semi-gloss)		Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9176LM (semi-gloss)
Medium Dark Fawn Lucite® Code - 9202LH (flat)		Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9197LH (flat)
Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - 4626L (semi-gloss)		Medium Blue Lucite® Code - 4630L (semi-gloss)
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9178LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue Lucite® Code - 9172LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9199LH (flat)		Dark Blue Lucite® Code - 9194LH (flat)
Medium Slate Lucite® Code - 4623L (semi-gloss)		Red Lucite® Code - 9183LM (semi-gloss)
Dark Slate Lucite® Code - 9175LH (semi-gloss)		Medium Red Lucite® Code - 4625LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Slate Lucite® Code - 9196LH (flat)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)
Gunmetal Lucite® Code - 9191LH (flat)		Black Lucite® Code - 88 (semi-gloss)
Medium Green Lucite® Code - 4633L (semi-gloss)		Black Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss.