One of America’s most recognized Muscle Car Icons, the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle was produced with only minor styling changes, including new taillamps. With another record climbing sales year the Chevelle was on the rise and the SS 396 became an option package on all Chevelles. Now making it possible to order the SS 396 package on everything from the popular sales leading Malibu to the Chevelle 300-series and the Chevrolet El Camino pick up. The 396 engine option was offered again with 325, 350, and 375hp and in late model year, the 396 was bored out to 402 cubic engines, reportedly to meet new emission standards. Chevrolet produced a limited number of COPO Chevelles, specially ordered from the factory by specific dealers and a few select customers. Stocked standard with the L72 427 V8 rated at 425hp. An estimated 323 Chevelle COPO 427s were built.
1969 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,567
3,130 lbs
23,500
(rounded off)
35
39
4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,672
3,205 lbs
35
39
4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,804
3,215 lbs
35
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,601
3,095 lbs
35
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$2,800
3,175 lbs
35
46
4 Dr Concours - 9P
$3,044
3,625 lbs
Note 3
35
36
4 Dr Concours - 6P
$2,931
3,545 lbs
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36
69
4 Dr Sedan - 6P
$2,657
3,265 lbs
343,600
(rounded off)
36
39
4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,762
3,340 lbs
36
39
4 Dr Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,894
3,350 lbs
36
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,690
3,230 lbs
36
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$2,889
3,300 lbs
36
46
4 Dr Concours - 9P
$3,134
3,755 lbs
Note 3
36
36
4 Dr Concours - 6P
$3,021
3,685 lbs
Malibu Concours Estate Series 38 - V-8
38
46
4 Dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,266
3,730 lbs
Note 3
38
35
4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,153
3,680 lbs
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 34 - V8 + RPO Z25 Super Sport 396 Option Package
34
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,743
Not Available
Note 4
34
11
2 Dr Coupe - 6P
$2,680
Not Available
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 38 - V-8 + RPO Z25 Super Sport 396 Option Package
38
37
2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,822
Not Available
Note 4
38
67
2 Dr Convertible - 6P
$3,021
Not Available
NOTES:
439,611 Chevelles were produced
47,900 (rounded off) 6-Cyl and 391,700 (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
9 = 1969
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
1969 Chevrolet Malibu Options
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
Photo Gallery - 21 Pictures
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Options
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
AM
6-230
140
220
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AN
6-230
140
220
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
AO
6-230
140
220
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
AP %
6-230
140
220
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AQ %
6-230
140
220
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
AR %
6-230
140
220
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
BB
6-250
155
235
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
BC %
6-250
155
235
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
BD
6-250
155
235
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
BE
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
BF %
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
BH %
6-250
155
235
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
1 BC
DA
8-307
200
300
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
DC
8-307
200
300
Powerglide
2 BC
DD
8-307
200
300
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
DE
8-307
200
300
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
HA
8-350
300
380
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HB
8-350
300
380
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
HC
8-350
250
345
3 & 4-Speed Manual
2 BC
HD
8-350
250
345
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
2 BC
HE
8-350
300
380
Powerglide
4 BC
HF
8-350
250
345
Powerglide
2 BC
HP
8-350
300
380
Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch
4 BC
HQ
8-350
255
365
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
HR
8-350
255
365
Powerglide
4 BC
HS
8-350
255
365
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
4 BC
JA (E)
8-396
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
JC (E)
8-396 *
350
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
JD (E)
8-396 #
375
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
JE (E)
8-396 *
350
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JK (E)
8-396
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JV (E)
8-396
325
410
Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch
4 BC
KB (E)
8-396 *
350
415
Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch
4 BC
KD (E)
8-396 #
375
415
Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch
4 BC
KF (E)
8-396 #
375
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
KG (A.H.)
8-396
375
415
Manual
4 BC
KH (A.H.)
8-396
375
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
KI (A.H.)
8-396
375
415
Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch
4 BC
CJA (L)
8-396
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CJC (L)
8-396 *
350
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CJD (L)
8-396 #
375
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
CJE (L)
8-396 *
350
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CJF (L)
8-396 #
375
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CJK (L)
8-396
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
CJV (L)
8-396
325
410
Manual w/ Heavy-Duty Clutch
4 BC
Notes:
* = High Performance
# = Special High Performance
(A.H.) = Aluminum Heads
(E) = 1st Design, 396 cu. in.
(L) = 2nd Design, 402 cu. in.
% = Used w/ Air Conditioning
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
Medium Gold (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9594L
Medium Turquoise (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9587LH
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.
Striping Colors
Black
Lucite® Code - 88L
Red
Lucite® Code - 5027LH
White
Lucite® Code - 5033L
Gold
Lucite® Code - 9669L
Light Blue
Lucite® Code - 9670L
Light Green
Lucite® Code - 9671L
Bright Blue
Lucite® Code - 9672L
Trunk Colors (spatter finish)
Black - Gray - Aqua 389 - 259
GM Roof Moldings Colors (Matched To Vinyl Roof Colors)
Fisher W Code
Roof Color Code
Color
Lucite® Code
Aprox. Amount Of 5528S To Be Added For Correct Gloss
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