the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Note the unique Hideaway Headlamps.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was changed to look more aggressive. The heavily restyled body looked longer and lower. The wheel wells were flattened with sculptured feature lines flowing off the towards the rear of the car and rear-slanting air slots ahead of the rear wheel. At the front of the standard Camaros was a grille with 13 slender vertical moldings and five horizontal moldings forming a grid surrounded by a bright molding. A badge with the Chevrolet bow-tie emblem was in the center. There were single round headlights at the ends of the grille. The full width bumper integrated with the body color outer grille surround and there was a license plate holder in the center of the valance panel. Round parking lights were positioned on either side of the license plate. At the rear were wider taillight bezels with triple segment lenses.
The 1969 Chevrolet Z28 Camaro remains one of Americas most desirable Muscle Cars of all. With just $458 added to the base price of $2,726 of a Camaro coupe, the Z28 included twin rally stripes, quicker steering and the F41 handling suspension with E70x15 raised-letter tires on seven-inch wide rims.
With a solid-lifter 302 V-8 and four-barrel carburetor the 1969 Z28 wasn't the fastest but definitely packed plenty of power for most performance seekers. Another option unique to the 1969 Z28 was the cowl-induction hood with a valve that opened to draw in cool air from the base of the windshield. The Hurst-shifted close-ratio four-speed was standard.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Camaro Series 23 - Six-Cyl
23
37
2d Cpe
$2,621
3,005 lbs
Note 2
23
67
2d Conv
$2,835
3,255 lbs
Note 3
Camaro Series 24 - V-8
24
37
2d Cpe
$2,727
3,135 lbs
Note 2
24
67
2d Conv
$2,940
3,385 lbs
Note 3
Camaro Rally Sport Series
23 + Z22 - Six-Cyl
23
37
2d Cpe
$2,753
Not Available
Note 4
23
67
2d Conv
$2,967
Not Available
Note 4
Camaro Rally Sport Series
24 + Z22 - V-8
24
37
2d Cpe
$2,859
Not Available
Note 4
24
67
2d Conv
$3,072
Not Available
Note 4
Camaro SS Series 24 + Z27
- RPO L48 "Turbo-Fire 350" V-8/3-Speed Manual Transmission
24
37
2d Cpe
$3,023
Not Available
Note 5
24
67
2d Conv
$3,236
Not Available
Note 5
Camaro SS Series 24 + Z27
- RPO L34 "Turbo-Jet 396" V-8/3-Speed Manual Transmission
24
37
2d Cpe
$3,207
Not Available
Note 5
24
67
2d Conv
$3,420
Not Available
Note 5
Camaro SS Series 24 + Z27
- RPO L35 "Turbo-Jet 396" V-8/3-Speed Manual Transmission
24
37
2d Cpe
$3,086
Not Available
Note 5
24
67
2d Conv
$3,299
Not Available
Note 5
Camaro SS Series 24 + Z27
- RPO L89 "Turbo-Jet 396" V-8/3-Speed Manual Transmission
24
37
2d Cpe
$3,734
Not Available
Note 5
24
67
2d Conv
$3,947
Not Available
Note 5
Camaro Indy Sport Convertible
(Indy 500 Pace Car Replica) Model 2467 + Z11 (350-cid V-8)
24
67
2d Conv
$3,405
Not Available
3,675
Camaro Indy Sport Coupe Model 12437
+ Z10 (350-cid V-8)
24
37
2d Cpe
$3,192
Not Available
200 - 300
Camaro Z/28 Sport Coupe
- Series 24 + Z/28 - V-8/4-Speed Manual Transmission
24
37
2d Cpe
$3,588
Not Available
20,302
NOTES:
Total Production = 243,085
Base Coupe = 165,226
Base Convertible = 17,573
Rally Sport = 37,773
SS = 36,309
Model Series Identification
Camaro - 12300, 12400, 12500, 12600
Camaro Std. Sport Coupe - 12337, 12437
Camaro Std. - 12300, 12400
Camaro Std. Convertible - 12367, 12467
Camaro Deluxe - 12500, 12600
Camaro Deluxe Sport Coupe - 12537, 12637
Camaro Sport Coupe - 12337, 12437, 12537, 12637
Camaro Deluxe Convertible - 12567, 12667
Camaro Convertible - 12367, 12467, 12567, 12667
Chassis Specifications
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Camaro
108 in
188 in
74 in
59 in
58 in
E78 x 14B
Camaro SS 350
108 in
188 in
74 in
59 in
58 in
F70 x 14
Camaro Z/28
108 in
188 in
74 in
59 in
58 in
E70 x 15
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. Also the serial number was on the top of the dash, left side, visible thru windshield.
First Symbol - Manufacturer
1 = Chevrolet
Second & Third Symbol
- Series
01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder
35 = Chevelle Malibu/Concours six-cylinder
05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder
36 = Chevelle Malibu/Concours V-8
11 = Nova four-cylinder
38 = Chevelle Concours Estate V-8
13 = Nova six-cylinder
53 = Biscayne/Brookwood six-cylinder
14 = Nova V-8
54 = Biscayne/Brookwood V-8
23 = Camaro six-cylinder
55 = Bel Air/Townsman six cylinder
24 = Camaro V-8
56 = Bel Air/Townsman V-8
31 = Chevelle Nomad six-cylinder
63 = Impala six-cylinder
32 = Chevelle Nomad V-8
64 = Impala/Kingswood V-8
33 = Chevelle/Greenbriar 300 Deluxe six-cylinder
66 = Caprice/Kingswood Estate V-8
34 = Chevelle/Greenbriar 300 Deluxe V-8
94 = Corvette
Fourth & Fifth Symbol
- Body Style
11 = two-door sedan
45 = four-door nine-passenger station wagon
27 = two-door pillared sport coupe
46 = four-door three-seat station wagon
35 = four-door six-passenger station wagon
47 = Impala Custom or Caprice sport coupe
36 = four-door two-seat station wagon with dual -action
tailgate
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
AM
6-230
140
220
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
1 BC
AN
6-230
140
220
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
AO
6-230
140
220
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
AP %
6-230
140
220
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
1 BC
AQ %
6-230
140
220
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
AR %
6-230
140
220
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
BB
6-250
155
235
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
BC %
6-250
155
235
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
BD
6-250
155
235
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
BE
6-250
155
235
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
1 BC
BF %
6-250
155
235
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
1 BC
BH %
6-250
155
235
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
DA
8-307
200
300
Manual 3-Speed
2 BC
DC
8-307
200
300
Powerglide
2 BC
DD
8-307
200
300
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
DE
8-307
200
300
Manual 4-Speed
2 BC
DZ
8-302
290
290
Manual 4-Speed
4 BC
FJ
8-327
210
320
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
2 BC
FK
8-327
210
320
Powerglide
2 BC
FL
8-327
210
320
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
HA
8-350
300
380
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
HB
8-350
300
380
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
HC
8-350
250
345
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
2 BC
HD
8-350
250
345
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
HE
8-350
300
380
Powerglide
4 BC
HF
8-350
250
345
Powerglide
2 BC
HP
8-350
300
380
Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)
4 BC
HQ
8-350
255
365
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
HR
8-350
255
365
Powerglide
4 BC
HS
8-350
255
365
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
JB
8-396 (E)
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
JF
8-396 (E)
350 +
415
Manual 4-Speed
4 BC
JG
8-396 (E)
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JH
8-396 (E)
375 #
415
Manual 4-Speed
4 BC
JI
8-396 (E)
350 +
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JJ
8-396
(A.H.)
415
Manual 4-Speed
4 BC
JL
8-396 (E)
375 #
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JM
8-396
(A.H.)
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JU
8-396 (E)
325
410
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
KA
8-396 (E)
350 +
415
Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)
4 BC
KC
8-396 (E)
375 #
415
Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)
4 BC
KE
8-396
(A.H.)
415
Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)
4 BC
KL
8-396
375
415
Not Available
4 BC
ME
8-427
430 (A.H.)
460
Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)
4 BC
MG
8-427
430 (A.H.)
460
Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)
4 BC
CJB
8-396 (L)
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
CJF
8-396 (L)
350 +
415
Manual 4-Speed
4 BC
CJG
8-396 (L)
325
410
Turbo-Hydramatic 400
4 BC
CJH
8-396 (L)
375 #
415
Manual 4-Speed
4 BC
CJI
8-396 (L)
350 +
415
Turbo-Hydramatic 400
4 BC
CJL
8-396 (L)
375 #
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CJU
8-396 (L)
325
410
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
Notes:
(p) Police
(t) Taxi
(A.H.) Aluminum Heads
(E) 1st design; 396 cu. in.
(L) 2nd design; 402 cu. in.
+ High Performance
# Special High Performance
% Used w/ Air Conditioning
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
Powerglide (Corvair)
On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide Passenger (exc. Corvair)
Immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the
sticker parallel to mold flash.
Powerglide
All models stamped on the right side of transmission oil pan.
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Right hand vertical surface of transmission case
3-Speed
Corvair and fully synchronized Passenger (exc. Warner Gear) transmissions
stamped on square boss on left side below and rear of cover
4-Speed
Passenger models (exc. Corvair) stamped on right side of case ahead
of the extension.
4-Speed (Corvair)
Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
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.
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body
color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example,
the combination 51-50 on a Chevrolet would indicate the body finished
in Dusk Blue and the roof area in Dover White.) 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 cross-rail
in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument
panel brace, below the glove compartment.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Medium Gold (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9594L
Medium Turquoise (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9587LH
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable
to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required,
use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced
color.
Striping Colors
Black
Lucite® Code - 88L
Red
Lucite® Code - 5027LH
White
Lucite® Code - 5033L
Gold
Lucite® Code - 9669L
Light Blue
Lucite® Code - 9670L
Light Green
Lucite® Code - 9671L
Bright Blue
Lucite® Code - 9672L
Trunk Colors (spatter finish)
Black - Gray - Aqua 389 - 259
GM Roof Moldings Colors (Matched To Vinyl Roof Colors)
Fisher W Code
Roof Color Code
Color
Lucite® Code
Aprox. Amount Of 5528S To Be Added For Correct Gloss
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