1970 CHEVROLET NOVA Information Specifications Resources Pictures

The Nova SS 396 option was in its final year of production in 1970.

1970 Chevrolet Nova

The 1970 Nova was little changed from previous year ’69, although new side markers and taillight lenses were now wider and positioned slightly differently. Sadly, 1970 was the final year performance fans could option the Nova with the famous SS 396 engine option. The 300hp 350 was “officially” noted as the top engine offering, with only a handful of 396’s that were dropped into the ’70 Nova. Approximately 177 COPO Novas were ordered, with 175 converted by Yenko Chevrolet, and the other two were sold in Canada.

1970 Chevrolet Nova Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Nova Series 11 - Four-Cyl
11	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,205	2,843 lbs	2,247
11	27	2 Dr Coupe	$2,176	2,820 lbs	2,247
Nova Series 13 - Six-Cyl
13	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,264	2,942 lbs	173,632
13	27	2 Dr Coupe	$2,254	2,919 lbs	173,632
Nova Series 14 - V-8
14	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,533	Not Available	139,243
14	27	2 Dr Coupe	$2,503	Not Available	139,243

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevy II Nova	111 in	189.4 in	73 in	59 in	58.9 in	E78 x 14B

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
Four-Season Air Conditioning	Wheel Covers
Power Drum Brakes	350-cid/250-hp V-8
Power Front Disc Brakes	250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl
Carpeted Load Floor	4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
Console w/ Bucket Seats	4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
Electro-Clear Rear Defroster	Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
Standard Rear Defroster	Torque Drive Transmission
Power Door Locks	Powerglide Transmission
Tinted Windows (all glass)	Positraction Rear Axle
Headlight Delay System	Heavy-Duty Battery
Special Instrumentation	Dual Exhaust
AM Push-Button Radio	63-amp Generator
AM/FM Push-Button Radio	Engine Block Heater
AM/FM Push-Button Radio w/ FM Stereo	Heavy-Duty Radiator
Stereotape w/ AM Radio	Custom Exterior Package
Power Steering	Z26 Nova SS Package
Comfortilt Steering Wheel	L34 Nova SS Package
Vinyl Roof	L38 Nova SS Package

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
CCA	4-153	90	152	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
CCB	4-153	90	152	Torque Drive	1 BC
CCD	6-230	140	220	Torque Drive	1 BC
CCG	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1BC
CCK	6-250	155	235	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	1BC
CCL	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1BC
CCM	6-250	155	235	Powerglide	1BC
CCZ	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1BC
CKO	8-396 #	375	415	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
CKP (A.H.)	8-396 #	375	415	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
CKQ	8-396 #	375	415	Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch)	4 BC
CKT (A.H.)	8-396 #	375	415	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
CKU	8-396 #	375	415	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	345	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	345	Powerglide	2 BC
CNN	8-350	250	345	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	2 BC
CRE	8-350	300	380	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	4 BC
CRF	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1BC
CRG	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1BC
CTB	8-350 #	360	380	4-Speed Manual	4 BC
CTC	8-350 #	360	380	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
CTW	8-396 *	350	415	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
CTX	8-396 *	350	415	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
CTY	8-396 #	375	415	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
CYZ	8-396 *	350	415	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.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
CBA	CBB, CPI, CPJ	2.56	10 Bolt
CBC	CBD	3.36	10 Bolt
CBL	CBR	3.07	12 Bolt
CBM	CBS	3.31	12 Bolt
CBN	CBT	3.55	12 Bolt
CBP	CPX	2.73	12 Bolt
CPA	CPE, CPO, CPR	3.08	10 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

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
10 - Classic White Lucite® Code - 5040L Dulux® Code - 5040D		48 - Forest Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5116L Dulux® Code - 5116D
14 - Cortez Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 5032L Dulux® Code - 5032D		50 - Gobi Beige Lucite® Code - 5121L Dulux® Code - 5121D
17 - Shadow Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 5113L Dulux® Code - 5113D		53 - Camaro Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5073LH Dulux® Code - 5073D
19 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 99L Dulux® Code - 93-005		55 - Champagne Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5120L Dulux® Code - 5120D
25 - Astro Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5123L Dulux® Code - 5123D		58 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5117L Dulux® Code - 5117D
26 - Mulsanne Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5190L Dulux® Code - 5190D		63 - Desert Sand Metallic Lucite® Code - 5125L Dulux® Code - 5125D
28 - Fathom Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5124L Dulux® Code - 5124D		67 - Classic Copper Metallic Lucite® Code - 5076LH Dulux® Code - 5076DH
34 - Misty Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 5119L Dulux® Code - 5119D		75 - Cranberry Red Lucite® Code - 5118LH Dulux® Code - 5118DM
43 - Citrus Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5126L Dulux® Code - 5126D		78 - Black Cherry Metallic Lucite® Code - 5063LH Dulux® Code - 5063DH
45 - Green Mist Metallic Lucite® Code - 5122L Dulux® Code - 5122D
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)		Midnight Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9593LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9582LH (flat)
Dark Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9705LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9698LH (flat)		Dark Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 9719LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9700LH (flat)
Medium Sandlewood Lucite® Code - 9716L (semi-gloss)		Medium Bright Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9540L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9696L (flat)
Dark Sandlewood Lucite® Code - 9727L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9704L (flat)		Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9711L (semi-gloss)
Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - 9714L (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9712LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9701LH (flat)
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9726L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9703L (flat)		Medium Red Lucite® Code - 9709LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Brown Lucite® Code - 9713L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9702L (flat)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9706LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9699LH (flat)
Lime Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9718LH (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.