With features such as rocker panel trim, made the Impala popular with consumers.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1970 Impala was still a step up from the Bel Air and a step below the Caprice. It had bright rocker panel trim and the body side scripts were had the Impala name. Standard equipment was basically the same as the Bel Air.
1970 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Impala Series 63 - Six-Cyl
63
69
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$3,021
3,655 lbs
6,500 Total
63
37
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P
$3,038
3,641 lbs
Impala Series 64 - V-8
64
69
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$3,132
3,602 lbs
606,300 Total
9,562 Convertibles
64
37
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P
$3,149
3,788 lbs
64
39
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P
$3,203
3,871 lbs
64
47
2 dr Custom Coupe - 6P
$3,266
3,801 lbs
64
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,377
3,643 lbs
Kingswood Series 64 - V-8
64
45
4 dr Kingwood Wagon - 6P
$3,589
4,321 lbs
162,600 Total
64
35
4 dr Kingwood Wagon - 9P
$3,477
4,269 lbs
Model Series Identification
Impala - 16300-16400
Impala (Sport Coupe) - 16337-16437
Impala (4-Dr. Sedan) - 16369-16469
Impala (Custom) - 16447
Impala (4-Dr. Sport Sedan) - 16339-16439
Impala (Convertible) - 16467
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevrolet
119 in
216 in
80 in
62.5 in
62.4 in
F78 x 15B(six-cylinder)G78 x15 (V-8)
Chevrolet Convertible
119 in
216 in
80 in
62.5 in
62.4 in
G78 x15
Chevrolet Station Wagon
119 in
217 in
80 in
62.5 in
62.4 in
H78 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. 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
Comfort-On Air Conditioning
Powerglide Transmission
Deflector (station wagon)
Positraction Rear Axle
Power Drum Brakes
Heavy-Duty Battery
Power Front Disc Brakes
Dual Exhaust
Carpeted Load Floor (station wagon)
63-Amp Generator
Electro-Clear Rear Defroster
Engine Block Heater
Standard Rear Defroster
Heavy-Duty Radiator
Power Door Locks
Six-Way Power Seat
Tinted Glass
Power Strato-Bucket Seat
Headlight Delay System
Rear Fender Skirts
Vigilante Light Monitoring System
Power Steering
AM Push Button Radio
Comfort-Tilt Steering Wheel
AM/FM Push Button Radio
Wheel Covers
AM/FM Radio w/ FM Stereo
Special Wheel Covers
Vinyl Top
Rally-Styled Wheels
Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
Fingertip Windshield Wiper Control
Engine Data
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl. Corvair-- Stamped on top of the block ahead of generator oil filter adapter. 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
CCG (p) (t)
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CCH
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CCK (p) (t)
6-250
155
235
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
CCL (p) (t)
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CCM
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
CCZ
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CGR
8-400
265
400
Manual 3-Speed
2 BC
CGS (p)
8-454
345
500
Manual 3-Speed
4 BC
CGT (p)
8-454
390 +
500
Manual 3-Speed
4 BC
CGU
8-454
390 +
500
Manual 3-Speed
4 BC
CGV
8-454
345
500
Manual 3-Speed
4 BC
CND
8-350
250
345
Manual 3-Speed
2 BC
CNO
8-350
250
345
Not Available
2 BC
CNP (p) (t)
8-350
250
345
Manual 3-Speed
2 BC
CNQ
8-350
300
380
Manual 3-Speed
4 BC
CNR
8-350
300
380
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
CNS (p)
8-350
300
380
Powerglide
4 BC
CNT (p)
8-350
300
380
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
CNU
8-350
250
345
Powerglide
2 BC
CNV
8-350
250
345
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
CNW (p) (t)
8-350
250
345
Powerglide
2 BC
CNX (p) (t)
8-350
250
345
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
CRF
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CRG
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
NOTES:
(p) Police
(t) Taxi
+ High Performance
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: Stamped on differential carrier (along with date of manufacture) or on the axle tube near 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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