The Chevrolet Nova remained much of the same for 1969, while the exciting news for Nova fans and performance seekers was the very limited Yenko Nova 427. Unlike COPO Camaro’s and Chevelle's, the Yenko Nova 427 engines were not factory installed. Instead, Yenko ordered Nova Super Sport’s with the 375hp 396 V8 and dropped in the 425 hp Chevy 427 at the dealership, although Yenko rated the 427s at a more realistic 450 hp. Yenko Nova 427s were available with either the close-ratio Muncie four speed with Hurst linkage or a Turbo Hydra-matic with Hurst Dual-Gate shifter, and a heavy-duty 4.10:1 Posi axle. Built in both 1968 and 1969, they were extremely rare with only 37 built in 1969. The standard SS package with the 350 cid V8 cost just an extra $280 above a base priced Nova coupe of just over $2200 and included a special suspension, red stripe, F70x14s, and power front disc brakes. In 1969, a total of 5,262 Nova SS were built with the 375 hp 396 while another 1,947 were built with the 350 hp 396 engine. Total SS production was 17,654 units.
1969 Chevrolet Nova Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Nova Series 11 - Four-Cyl
11
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,267
2,610 lbs
6,103
11
27
2 Dr Coupe
$2,237
2,785 lbs
Nova Series 13 - Six-Cyl
13
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,345
2,920 lbs
157,400
13
27
2 Dr Coupe
$2,315
2,895 lbs
Nova Series 14 - V-8
14
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,434
Not Available
88,400
14
27
2 Dr Coupe
$2,405
Not Available
NOTES:
There were a total of 17,654 Novas equipped with the Super Sport Option
Chassis Specifications
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevy II Nova
111 in
190 in
73 in
59 in
58.9 in
7.35 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
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 Chevelle Options
Description
Description
All Season Air Conditioning
Power Disc Brakes
Rear Positraction Rear Axle
Power Steering
Console w/ Floor Mounted Shifter
Vinyl Roof
Electric Clock
Sport-Styled Steering Wheel
Heavy-Duty Clutch
Stereo Tape System
250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl
Powerglide Transmission
350-cid/250-hp V-8
3-Speed Manual Transmission
350-cid/255-hp V-8
4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
350-cid/300-hp V-8
4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
396-cid/350-hp V-8
Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
396-cid/375-hp V-8
Mag-Style Wheel Covers
Dual Exhaust
Mag-Spoke Wheel Covers
Tinted Windows (all glass)
Custom Exterior Group
Tinted Windshield
Exterior Decor Package
Special Instrumentation
Nova SS Option
Left-Hand Outside Remote Control Mirror
Special Interior Package
Power Drum Brakes
Photo Gallery - 10 Pictures
click on a thumbnail below for a larger view
1969 Chevrolet Nova Engine 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
AA
4-153
90
152
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AB
4-153
90
152
Powerglide & Torque Drive
1 BC
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 (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
JF
8-396 *
350
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
JH
8-396 #
375
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
JI
8-396 *
350
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
JL
8-396 #
375
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
4 BC
KA
8-396 *
350
415
Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)
4 BC
KC
8-396 #
375
415
Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)
4 BC
Notes:
* High Performance
# Special High Performance
% 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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