1969 Chevrolet Malibu

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 Wagons Six-Cyl = 7,400 (rounded off) and V-8 = 38,500 (rounded off) 86,307 had the RPO Z25 Option

Chassis Specifications

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevelle (2 Dr)	112 in	197 in	76 in	59 in	59 in	7.35 x 14
Chevelle (4 Dr)	116 in	201 in	76 in	59 in	59 in	7.35 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon	116 in	206 in	76 in	59 in	59 in	7.75 x 14
Chevelle SS 396	112 in	197 in	76 in	59 in	59 in	F70 x 14

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

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

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
	CE, FK, KH	3.08	10 Bolt
	CG, FM, KL	3.36	10 Bolt
CC	CI	3.73	12 Bolt
CX	CD, KX	3.07	12 Bolt
CW	CF	3.31	12 Bolt
CP, CT, FH, KD	CH, FI, KC, KD, KE	2.73	10 Bolt
CJ. CL, CN, CQ	CK, CM, CO, CS	2.56	12 Bolt
FN, KA, KJ, KN	FO, KB, KF, KP	3.55	12 Bolt
	KK	4.10	12 Bolt
	KM	4.56	12 Bolt
	KO	4.88	12 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