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1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The big news for the Corvette in 1970 was Chevrolets new 454 V8 that replaced the power-plant pavement pounding 427s. 1970 sales fell to nearly half, due to the result of a strike at General Motors. A “cheese-grater” grille insert and front fender vents marked the ’70 ‘Vette. The top power-plant option for the ’70 Corvette went to the 454 LS5 rated at 390 hp. Base prices rose to $5,192 for the Coupe and $4,849 for the ragtop, with 17,316 produced.

1970 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Chassis Data

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 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

1970 Chevrolet Corvette Options

NOTES:

• (ZR1) The LT1 was available as part of the ZR1 option. The "Z" meant it was part of Chevrolet's Special Items Group. The ZR1 option included the LT1 engine, M22 Heavy-Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission, J50/J56 Dual-Pin Brakes with heavy-duty front pads and power assist, and F41 supension consisting of special 89 lb./in. ride rate front springs and 121 lb./in. ride rate rear springs, matching shock absorbers, and a .75 in. front stabilizer bar.

1970 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

• (T.I.) = Transistor Ignition
• * = High Performance
• † = Heavy Duty
• % = Used w/ Air Conditioning
• # = Special High Performance

Transmission Codes

*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).

1970 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
15 - Laguna Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 5134L Dulux® Code - 5134D		62 - Caramel Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 5128LM
27 - Bridgehampton Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5132L Dulux® Code - 5132D		72 - Monza Red Lucite® Code - 5027LH Dulux® Code - 5027DH
44 - Donnybrook Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5133L Dulux® Code - 5133D		77 - Marlboro Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 5131LH
51 - Daytona Yellow Lucite® Code - 5026LH Dulux® Code - 5026D
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.

1970 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9717LH (semi-gloss)		Red Lucite® Code - 4688LH (semi-gloss)
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.

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.