1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sports Coupe

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

One of America’s most recognized Muscle Car Icons, the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle was produced with only minor styling changes, including new taillamps. With another record climbing sales year the Chevelle was on the rise and the SS 396 became an option package on all Chevelles. Now making it possible to order the SS 396 package on everything from the popular sales leading Malibu to the Chevelle 300-series and the Chevrolet El Camino pick up. The 396 engine option was offered again with 325, 350, and 375hp and in late model year, the 396 was bored out to 402 cubic engines, reportedly to meet new emission standards. Chevrolet produced a limited number of COPO Chevelles, specially ordered from the factory by specific dealers and a few select customers. Stocked standard with the L72 427 V8 rated at 425hp. An estimated 323 Chevelle COPO 427s were built.

 

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Specifications

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon Series 31 - Six-Cyl
31 35 4 Dr Nomad - 6P $2,668 3,390 lbs Note 3
Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon Series 32 - V-8
32 35 4 Dr Nomad - 6P $2,758 3,515 lbs Note 3
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 33 - Six-Cyl
33 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,488 3,100 lbs 21,000 (rounded off)
33 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe $2,521 3,075 lbs
33 27 2 Dr Coupe -6P $2,458 3,035 lbs
33 46 4 Dr Greenbrier - 9P $2,892 3,615 lbs Note 3
33 25/36 4 Dr Greenbrier- 6P $2,779 3,445 lbs
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 34 - V-8
34 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,577 3,230 lbs 21,000 (rounded off)
34 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe $2,611 3,205 lbs
34 27 2 Dr Coupe -6P $2,548 3,165 lbs
34 46 4 Dr Greenbrier - 9P $3,024 3,740 lbs Note 3
34 25/36 4 Dr Greenbrier- 6P $2,869 3,585 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,567 3,130 lbs 23,500 (rounded off)
35 39 4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,672 3,205 lbs
35 39 4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P $2,804 3,215 lbs
35 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,601 3,095 lbs
35 67 2 Dr Convertible - 6P $2,800 3,175 lbs
35 46 4 Dr Concours - 9P $3,044 3,625 lbs Note 3
35 36 4 Dr Concours - 6P $2,931 3,545 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36 69 4 Dr Sedan - 6P $2,657 3,265 lbs 343,600 (rounded off)
36 39 4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,762 3,340 lbs
36 39 4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P $2,894 3,350 lbs
36 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,690 3,230 lbs
36 67 2 Dr Convertible - 6P $2,889 3,300 lbs
36 46 4 Dr Concours - 9P $3,134 3,755 lbs Note 3
36 36 4 Dr Concours - 6P $3,021 3,685 lbs
Malibu Concours Estate Series 38 - V-8
38 46 4 Dr Station Wagon - 9P $3,266 3,730 lbs Note 3
38 35 4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P $3,153 3,680 lbs
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 34 - V8 + RPO Z25 Super Sport 396 Option Package
34 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,743 Not Available Note 4
34 11 2 Dr Coupe - 6P $2,680 Not Available
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 38 - V-8 + RPO Z25 Super Sport 396 Option Package
38 37 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P $2,822 Not Available Note 4
38 67 2 Dr Convertible - 6P $3,021 Not Available
NOTES: 439,611 Chevelles were produced 47,900 (rounded off) 6-Cyl and 391,700 (rounded off) V-8 Wagons Six-Cyl = 7,400 (rounded off) and V-8 = 38,500 (rounded off) 86,307 had the RPO Z25 Option

Chassis Specifications

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevelle (2 Dr) 112 in 197 in 76 in 59 in 59 in 7.35 x 14
Chevelle (4 Dr) 116 in 201 in 76 in 59 in 59 in 7.35 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon 116 in 206 in 76 in 59 in 59 in 7.75 x 14
Chevelle SS 396 112 in 197 in 76 in 59 in 59 in F70 x 14

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Options

Description Description
Four-Season Air Conditioning Ash Tray Light
Rear Window Air Deflector (station wagon) Courtesy Light
Air Injection Reactor Glove Box Light
Rear Antenna Luggage Light
Positraction Rear Axle Under Hood Light
Optional Rear Axle Ratio Luggage Rack (station wagon)
Heavy-Duty Battery Front & Rear Floor Mats
Center Rear Seat Belt Left Outside Remote Control Mirror
Front & Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belts Side Window Moldings
Center Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belt Rear Window Moldings
Custom Deluxe Shoulder Belts Two-Tone Paint
Front Disc Brakes Power Brakes
Sintered Metal Brake Linings 4-Way Power Front Seat
Front Bumper Guards Power Steering
Rear Bumper Guards Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Electric Clock Power Convertible Top
Heavy-Duty Clutch Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster Heavy-Duty Radiator
Door Edge Guards AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna
250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker
327-cid/325-hp V-8 Rear Seat Speaker
327-cid/275-hp V-8 Vinyl Roof Cover
396-cid/350-hp V-8 Thick Front Foam Seat Cushion
396-cid/375-hp V-8 Strato-Bucket Seats
Temperature Controlled Fan Super-Lift Rear Shock Absorbers
42-amp Delcotron Generator Speed & Cruise Control
61-amp Delcotron Generator Speed Warning Indicator
Tinted Windows (all glass) Deluxe Steering Wheel
Tinted Windshield Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Strato-Ease Headrests Sport Styled Steering Wheel
Heater & Defroster Deletion Stereo Tape System
Tri-Volume Horn Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Suspension
Special Instrumentation Tachometer
7.35 x 14 White Sidewall Tires 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
7.35 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
7.75 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
7.75 x14 White Sidewall Tires Powerglide Transmission
F70 x 14 Red Stripe Tires Overdrive Transmission
F70 x 14 White Stripe Tires Vinyl Interior Trim
Deluxe Cloth Interior Trim Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Mag-Styled Wheel Covers Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Appearance Group Auxiliary Lighting Group
Foundation Group Convenience Group

1969 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
AM 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 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 3-Speed Manual 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 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BF % 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BH % 6-250 155 235 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 1 BC
DA 8-307 200 300 3-Speed Manual 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 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
HA 8-350 300 380 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
HB 8-350 300 380 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 4 BC
HC 8-350 250 345 3 & 4-Speed Manual 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 w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch 4 BC
HQ 8-350 255 365 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
HR 8-350 255 365 Powerglide 4 BC
HS 8-350 255 365 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 4 BC
JA (E) 8-396 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
JC (E) 8-396 * 350 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
JD (E) 8-396 # 375 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
JE (E) 8-396 * 350 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
JK (E) 8-396 325 410 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
JV (E) 8-396 325 410 Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch 4 BC
KB (E) 8-396 * 350 415 Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch 4 BC
KD (E) 8-396 # 375 415 Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch 4 BC
KF (E) 8-396 # 375 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
KG (A.H.) 8-396 375 415 Manual 4 BC
KH (A.H.) 8-396 375 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
KI (A.H.) 8-396 375 415 Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch 4 BC
CJA (L) 8-396 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CJC (L) 8-396 * 350 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CJD (L) 8-396 # 375 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CJE (L) 8-396 * 350 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CJF (L) 8-396 # 375 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CJK (L) 8-396 325 410 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CJV (L) 8-396 325 410 Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch 4 BC
Notes: * = High Performance # = Special High Performance (A.H.) = Aluminum Heads (E) = 1st Design, 396 cu. in. (L) = 2nd Design, 402 cu. in. % = Used w/ Air Conditioning

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
  CE, FK, KH 3.08 10 Bolt
  CG, FM, KL 3.36 10 Bolt
CC CI 3.73 12 Bolt
CX CD, KX 3.07 12 Bolt
CW CF 3.31 12 Bolt
CP, CT, FH, KD CH, FI, KC, KD, KE 2.73 10 Bolt
CJ. CL, CN, CQ CK, CM, CO, CS 2.56 12 Bolt
FN, KA, KJ, KN FO, KB, KF, KP 3.55 12 Bolt
  KK 4.10 12 Bolt
  KM 4.56 12 Bolt
  KO 4.88 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  
   
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