The Corvette was now officially called the Stingray.
1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette remained much of the same for 1969, although it was now officially called the "Stingray" (one word). The big news was that the coupe outsold the convertible for the first time, and continued to do so in the following years. Engine choices were changed with a new 350 cid V8 replacing the previous 327. Corvette big-blocks again began with the base 390 horsepower and ranged up to the 425 horsepower 427. In addition, two Corvettes were built with the ZL1 engine, a canary yellow and a Can-Am white t-top coupe with black ZL1 stripes. Technically, the ZL-1 was a $3,010 option that consisted of an assortment of aluminum cylinder block and heads on top of the $1,032.15 L88 race option. A total of 69 Camaros also received this engine option.
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Corvette
94
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe
$4,763
3,091 lbs
22,129
94
67
2 Dr Convertible
$4,420
3,096 lbs
16,633
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Lenght
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Corvette
98 in
182.5 in
69 in
58.7 in
59.4 in
F70 x 15
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
(A82) Became standard equipment on Corvettes manufactured in 1969.
(L88) Required codes K66, F41, J56, G81.
(ZL1) Required codes K66, F41, J56, G81. Radio and air conditioning was not available with the ZL1
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
HW *
8-350
350
380
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HX * %
8-350
350
380
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HY
8-350
300
380
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HZ
8-350
300
380
4 BC
LL
8-427
390
460
4 BC
LM *
8-427
390
460
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
LN *
8-427
400
460
3 - 2 BC
LO * †
8-427
430
460
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
LP (A.H.)
8-427
435
460
4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
LQ *
8-427
400
460
4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
LR #
8-427
435
460
4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
LT #
8-427
435
460
4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
LU (A.H.)
8-427
435
460
4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
LV †
8-427
430
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
LW (A.H.)
8-427
435
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
3 - 2 BC
LX #
8-427
435
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
3 - 2 BC
ME
8-427 #
430 (560)
450 (Not Available)
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
MG
8-427 #
430 (560)
450 (Not Available)
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
MR
8-427 #
430 (560)
450 (Not Available)
4-Speed Manual
4 BC
(A.H.) Aluminum Heads
* High Performance
† Heavy Duty
% Used w/ Air Conditioning
# Special High Performance
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
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.
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).
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.
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Saddle (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9475L
Medium Bright Blue (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9540LH
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.
Trunk Colors (spatter finish)
Black - Gray - Aqua 389 - 259
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.
