In 1970, Chevrolet introduced the ultimate powerhouse for it's mid-sized line-up. Chevelle enthusiasts were greeted by the LS-6 with the fearless 454 V8. The 454 had a factory rating of 450 hp. Few other muscle cars could rival the power of this super sport optioned model. The LS-6 454 included high compression pistons, rectangle port cylinder heads, and solid valve lifters, teamed up with dual exhaust and a cowl induction hood. While performance was important, so was looks and 1970 SS optioned Chevelles were available with twin stripes running over the hood and rear deck lid. Magnum 500 steel wheels were used on all SS option models as well as heavier suspension. The 1970 Chevelle LS 454 remains one of the highest collected muscle cars of all time.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon Series 31 - Six-Cyl
31
36
4 Dr Nomad - 6P
$2,835
3,615 lbs
Note 3
Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon Series 32 - V-8
32
36
4 Dr Nomad - 6P
$2,925
3,718 lbs
Note 3
Chevelle Series 33 - Six-Cyl
33
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,537
3,196 lbs
10,700
(rounded off)
33
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,572
3,142 lbs
33
36
4 Dr Greenbrier- 6P
$2,946
3,644 lbs
Note 3
Chevelle Series 34 - V-8
34
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,627
3,312 lbs
13,200
(rounded off)
34
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$2,662
3,260 lbs
34
46
4 Dr Greenbrier- 6P
$3,100
3,748 lbs
Note 3
34
36
4 Dr Greenbrier- 8P
$3,213
3,794 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,685
3,221 lbs
21,100
(rounded off)
35
39
4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,790
3,302 lbs
35
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,719
3,197 lbs
35
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$2,919
3,243 lbs
35
36
4 Dr Concours - 6P
$3,056
3,687 lbs
Note 3
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,775
3,330 lbs
354,700
(rounded off)
36
39
4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,881
3,409 lbs
36
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,809
3,307 lbs
36
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$3,009
3,352 lbs
36
46
4 Dr Concours - 9P
$3,323
3,836 lbs
Note 3
36
36
4 Dr Concours - 6P
$3,210
3,794 lbs
Malibu Concours Estate Series 38 - V-8
38
46
4 Dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,455
3,880 lbs
Note 3
38
36
4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,342
3,821 lbs
Chevelle SS 396 Series 36 - V8 + RPO Z25 Super Sport 396 Option Package
36
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$3,439
Not Available
49,826
36
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$3,639
Not Available
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 36 - V-8 + RPO Z15 Super Sport 454 Option Package
36
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$3,497
Not Available
3,773
36
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$3,697
Not Available
Notes:
442,046 Chevelles were produced
37,400 (rounded off) 6-Cyl and 402,900 (rounded off) V-8
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
67 = two-door convertible
37 = two-door hardtop or sport coupe
69 = four-door sedan
39 = four-door hardtop or sport sedan
87 = Impala two-door sport coupe
Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model
Year
0 = 1970
Seventh Symbol - Assembly
Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia
(N) Norwood, Ohio
(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
(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
Last Six Symbols - Production
Sequence
Started at 100001
Options & Accessories
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
Engine Data
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
CCK
6-250
155
235
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
CCL
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
CCM
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
CKO
8-396 #
375
415
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CKP (A.H.)
8-396 #
375
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CKQ
8-396 #
375
415
4-Speed Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)
4 BC
CKR
8-400
330
410
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CKS
8-400
330
410
4-Speed Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)
4 BC
CKT
8-396 #
375
415
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CKU
8-396 #
375
415
4-Speed Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)
4 BC
CNC
8-307
200
300
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
CND
8-307
200
300
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
CNE
8-307
200
300
Powerglide
2 BC
CNF
8-307
200
300
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
CNI
8-350
250
245
3 & 4-Speed Manual
2 BC
CNJ
8-350
300
380
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CNK
8-350
300
380
Powerglide
4 BC
CNM
8-350
250
245
Powerglide
2 BC
CRE
8-350
300
380
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
CRN
8-454 *
360
500
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CRQ
8-454 *
360
500
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CRR (A.H.)
8-454 #
450
500
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CRS
8-454 #
450
500
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CRT
8-454 *
360
500
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CRV
8-454 #
450
500
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CTW
8-396 *
350
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CTX
8-396 *
350
415
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CTY
8-396 #
375
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CTZ
8-396 *
350
415
4-Speed Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)
4 BC
NOTES:
* = High Performance
# = Special High Performance
(A.H.) = Aluminum Heads
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
Ivory
Lucite® Code - 9715L (semi-gloss)
Dark Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9708LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9697LH (flat)
Medium Gold Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9707LH (semi-gloss)
Black
Lucite® Code - 4428L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code -
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.
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