A limited 201 Malibu SS 396 'Z-16' big-block-equipped cars were also eventually produced starting in late 1965, with most being built between mid-March and mid-April. Like the 1965 model year the 50 of these cars were built. Available engines were a 327-cubic-inch V8 instead of either of the sixes, or the mid-level option, a 220-horsepower 283-cubic-inch V8. 1970 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body The first number shown in the produced column is domestic production, the second number is import production, and the third number is the total production. totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. [12] Canadian built - For example: 45837050001 decodes this way: 4 / 58 / 37 / 0 / 50001. on this website. In 1969 the COPO Chevelles show L78 This is followed by the serial number . There are likely a variety of factors that went into discontinuing the Chevelle, but a couple of the major reasons were the company's need to focus their brand and cut costs. The Monte Carlo coupe was the biggest seller of the Chevrolet A-body line (actually designated A-Special), although the bread-and-butter coupes, sedans, and station wagons also sold well. iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] Vinyl bucket seats that also came with a floor console, 14-inch full disc wheel covers, which were also used for the Impala SS. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . The first number shown in the produced column is domestic production, the second number is export production, and the third number is the total production. The truth is that no one really knows. [30] head option in 1969, GM's documentation does mention 311. 1968 ] | [ A new "Chevrolet Efficiency System" included GM's new High energy ignition (HEI) for longer tune-up intervals and more complete combustion. shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. "[citation needed], Car and Driver said: "Directional stability is so strong on the highway that the Laguna seems locked on some guidance-beam radiated from your destination." except the SS396 sport coupe or SS396 convertible. Front disc brakes were available on all models, and a new dual master cylinder brake system incorporated a warning light. 1966 ] | [ There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images The 350 2-barrel V8 of 145hp (108kW) was the base Laguna engine. 325hp, presumably so it might only compete with the base Wagons stretched 208 inches (5,300mm) overall versus 197 inches (5,000mm) for coupes. an informational outlet only. coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine The Heavy Chevy (RPO YF3) was only available with the base Chevelle sport coupe (13437) and was primarily a dress-up option and even it was limited to options available on the standard Chevelle sport coupe; vinyl carpeting, front bench seat, no center console shift, etc. 1969 ] | [ "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. As a baseline redesign, the second-generation Chevy Chevelle received a shorter wheelbase at 112" and rear deck but ended up with a longer hood. Where no 'Import' numbers are shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. The manual-shift feature of the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was featured. The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. The Quantity number shown in parenthesis are the optional Front disc brakes were now standard on all '73 Chevelles. Unlike the 1973 Laguna, the Malibu Classic used the same front end and chrome bumper as the lesser models, and had smaller vertical opera windows and a spring-loaded hood ornament. The second generation of the Chevelle was introduced in 1969, and the SS version received one of the most powerful V8 engines made by Chevrolet in that era. document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9:1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25:1 range on high-performance engines of 1970 and earlier). date. He departed in late September 1972 to start a brief period as vice president of General Motors's Car and Truck Group. type. Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. The 3-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed manual and Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic were optional. The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. The 503,352 figure var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 the F body Camaro, and the X body Nova. [10] The station wagons were marketed with exclusive nameplates: Greenbrier (previously used with the Corvair based vans), Concours, and Concours Estate. Those 2,673 13427/13437 300 Deluxe coupes/sport coupes were produced for sale Optional on Malibu Classic coupes were swiveling bucket seats in cloth or vinyl. Lesser models had a dashboard and a linear-readout speedometer. The base LS5 454 V8 produced 365 gross and 285 net horsepower, but cowl induction was available which produced more power because of the air induction and a louder exhaust system. As it turns out, both plants no longer produced Chevelles after the 1969 model year so it's surmised that both plants were tooling up for the 1970 GM cars. They are also curiously competing on the NASCAR circuit tracks, and selling as fast as they can be hauled to the dealerships. The trim options for the SS would decrease, with 283 and 327 engines dropped entirely. The model year 4 is the first number, the series 1965 through 1968 Chevrolet L79 Production Numbers . The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. Year. The 1976 Malibu Classic received a crosshatch grille flanked by two stacked rectangular sealed-beam headlamps, while lesser models had a waterfall grille and continued with the previous single round lamps. in Canada; 36 of these were optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. L78 engine orders that were already in the pipeline were It's a lot better looking out-front than the big bumper approach. Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. tag. Rear windows on coupes no longer opened. Use of WBD name, In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. here does include 15,356 units built in Canada for import. Clearances for spring travel were also revised; the coil springs at each wheel were computer-selected to match the individual car's weight. [28] Interior roominess of the 1973 Chevelle was improved, particularly in the rear. To my knowledge Contact page and describe the issue. There were 6,727 standard Chevelles ordered with RPO YF3 (Heavy Chevy). Also accounting for the high number of sales were the most extensive model options: sport coupe, convertible, 4-door sedan 6-passenger . There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. In its third and final year, the 1976 Laguna Type S-3 was little changed. [16], 1966 saw a complete restyle of the Chevelle on the previous frame that included smooth contours, a broad new grille, and bumper treatment as well as curved side windows. function random_iframe(){ Inside, the Malibu Classic interiors had notchback bench seats[clarification needed] upholstered in cloth or vinyl, carpeted door panels, and simulated woodgrain instrument panel trim. inserts were used to cover part of the big rear quarter window. In addition to the standard 350 2 barrel V8, Laguna models featured specific front and rear styling including a body-colored urethane front end concealing the new 5mph bumper system. var randomcontent=new Array() example the 2,144 L78 engines sold in 1970 includes the (such as limited production exotics). is Chevrolet did not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with A limited 201 Malibu SS 396 'Z-16' big-block -equipped cars were also eventually produced starting in late 1965, with most being built between mid-March and mid-April. vs. body style. Engines ranged from the standard 250 six and 350/2-barrel V8 to options of 400 and 454-cubic-inch size, the last with a 235-horsepower rating. The base 454cuin (7.4L) engine was rated at 360bhp (365PS; 268kW), which was also available with cowl induction; and the optional LS6 version equipped with a single 4-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor produced 450bhp (456PS; 336kW) at 5600 rpm and 500lbft (678Nm) at 3600 rpm of torque. Contact page and describe the issue. So, where did the name Chevelle come from? Rectangular taillights were flush with the body surface, connected by a brushed chrome panel. This website is the sole property of WBD. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe This website is designed and maintained the production numbers above. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" Chevrolet produced 60,499 SS 396 sport coupes, 2,286 convertibles, and 5,190 El Caminos; 1968 was the only year the El Camino body style would get its own SS396 series designation (13880).[21]. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. year but the horsepower rating was reduced from 350hp to In order for a 1970 Chevelle SS to be appropriately deemed Numbers Matching, it must meet all of the following requirements: the casting number of the engine block must be correct for the car. 1969 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model* [ 1964 ] | [ 1965 ] | [ 1966 ] | [ 1967 ] | [ 1968 ] | [ 1969 ] | [ 1970 ] | [ 1971 ] | [ 1972 ] The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. Caveats: The L78 engine was available in the 1968 through 1970 These 323 were COPO ordered. Another was a 15.3-cubic-foot (430L) luggage capacity, an increase of 2.5 cubic feet (71L) over 1972 models. These coupe/sport coupe designations would continue into 1969. The car has a very tight feeling, a by-product of the heavily ribbed underbody and double paneled roof. If you think there is something in error, ordered with the L79 engine option in both the 573837 sport and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment SS396s produced from this point on shared the same VIN prefix with the Malibu sport coupe (136), with the exception of the 300 Deluxe-based SS396s using (134), where the original build sheet and/or Protect-O-Plate (which is an aluminum tag included with the original sales invoice from Chevrolet dealers) can ID a genuine SS (especially for a numbers matching original which is unaltered); however, the VIN number alone cannot ID a genuine SS as in previous years. } Top-trim models (including the SS 396 and new luxury Concours) featured GM's new Hide-A-Way wiper system. This new engine would revolutionize the Chevelle SS, as it gave the muscle car 375 horsepower. Chevelle Malibu SS396 (Z16) 2 Door Sport Coupe 2 Door Convertible Production Numbers by Series: Chevelle 300, 2-door sedan: Six Cylinder: 11,528 Eight Cylinder: 2,004 Total: 13,532 Chevelle 300, 2-door wagon, 2 seats: Six Cylinder: 1,015 Eight Cylinder: 653 Total: 1,668 Chevelle 300, 4-door sedan: Six Cylinder: 14,924 Eight Cylinder: 3,060 1972 was the only full year of production for the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, as the package was introduced midway into the 1971 model year. //No need to edit after here The 1966 and 1967 model years were the only two years of the 'strut back' 2-door sport coupe with its own style number, 17.[15]. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. This was during the 1968 and 1969 model years. 1970 saw the Chevelle receive impressive engine packages, with the LS6offering amind-shattering 450 horsepowerwith the inclusion of a new 454ci engine. 47142. Unitized 3-point seat belts were introduced as on all Chevrolet models. The 1969 model year was the only U.S.-built Chevelle year to begin the sequence with 300,001. The more upmarket Malibu continued to sell best by a wide margin and many Chevelles went to the fleet market, but the costlier Laguna coupe and sedan made a respectable showing, with 56,036 going to customers. The L78 engine option was available in any 1966 SS396 Production totals are based on 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body. Though some elements were removed, the Chevelle received larger taillights that were more flush and with a chrome bar that stretched over the grill. engine vs. body style. Manual transmission cars got GM's "Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R)" smog pump. Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. The LS6 454 option, which was originally announced as a regular production option on the Chevelle SS for 1971, was dropped early in the model year and no official records indicate that any 1971 Chevelles were assembled with the LS6 engine. The 454cuin (7.4L) LS5 V8 was rated at 360hp (270kW). There are no known breakdowns to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. V8. A few other dealers ordered the package Yenko created and sold them as their own supercars. Optional was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net with dual exhaust and 175 net with single exhaust) horsepower. This 4-door hardtop used the same body as the 1968-71 models, and although it was attractive, it was the least popular body style in the lineup. For example, the SS396 came with a 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine that had 325 horsepower, with the possibility to upgrade to 350 or 375 horsepower engines for an extra charge. The 1970 Chevelle and the 1970 Buick Skylark share the same roofline. Malibu and the newly named Deluxe series base model featured the new 5mph (8.0km/h) bumper system with a large chrome front bumper and a chrome rear bumper. RPO L78 Production Figures for the var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' Smaller side marker lighting bezels were phased in (shared with the Camaro and using the lens assembly as the previous year). Front vent windows (hardtop and convertibles only) began to fade away now that Astro Ventilation (first introduced on the 1966 Buick Riviera which was used a year earlier on the Camaro and Caprice) was sending outside air into several Chevelle models. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. The lineup consisted of Malibu and Malibu Classic models in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles. Caveats: (1) The total production according to the reported last VIN of each assembly plant totals 375,618 leaving 3,000 units unaccounted for in U.S production: 378,618 - 375,618 (VINS) = 3,000. Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed Black-accented Super Sports had F70x14 red-stripe tires and a standard 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine with the special twin-domed hood; 350 and 375-horsepower 396 engines were optional. Chevelle. New dual round taillights were integral with the back bumper. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model not from actual production numbers that got to the public. Speedometers were newly calibrated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. The most powerful Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6. series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. The Concours Estate Wagon was one of four distinct Chevelle wagon models. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. For 1975, Front and rear changes included a vertical grid-patterned grille and new bright trim around the headlights. It is assumed the an informational outlet only. randomcontent[1]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random02.htm" In our case the numbers are 6 and 7, which stands for a 2-door convertible body style. Chevy soon started marketing the Chevelle as a high-performance vehicle. RPO L79 Production Figures for the the El Camino was included in the SS396 series so the L78 To my knowledge An "Econominder" gauge package was optional. The 1972 Chevelle SS had a top engine rated at 270 nethp (201kW) conforming with GM's decree that all engines were to be rated at their net engine ratings. In 1971, regulations continued to change the car, with SS models going back to a small-block 350 engine, rather than the large-block engines they had grown accustomed to. The 1967 models received a facelift. This move was somewhat controversial with the buying public as hardtops had been a staple of American cars for over 20 years. The engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. 1965. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. Design, 1965 ] | [ 10,828 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale in Tread width grew an inch front and rear. by Webs by Dale (WBD). [6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design. Laguna interiors were pattern cloth and vinyl or optional breathable all-vinyl upholstery, distinctive door trim with map pockets, deep-twist carpeting, woodgrain vinyl accents, and Laguna nameplates. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. here . The entry-level Chevelle 300 (131 - 132 VIN prefix) was available as a pillared coupe and/or station wagon (Nomad) while the 300 Deluxe and Nomad Custom (133 or 134 VIN prefix) had a 2-door hardtop added to the lineup (fourth and fifth VIN characters will be 37; with the previous 300 Deluxe the hardtop was available with the Malibu and SS396 but not the base 300/Deluxe in the USA not counting those produced for the Canadian market). Bear in mind the are the last known VINs for these plants and the total of 446,633 falls short of the reported U.S. production total of 447,364 U.S.-built Chevelles by 731 units. last letter notes specific engine. on this website. The Canadian Malibu SS got its "SS" name from the "Sports Option" package under RPO A51 and was primarily a trim option. In 1965, the SS would get an upgrade to its power, with a new L79 350hp engine becoming standard for that year's Z16 model. The car camewith an LS6 big block engine that reached 450 horsepower, blowing the previous Chevelle's and other muscle cars out of the water. The chassis design was new, with a sturdier perimeter frame, revised chassis/body mounts, larger 8inch rear axle, wider 6-inch wheel rim width, revised rear control arm bushings, increased front and rear suspension travel, adjusted shock absorber location, and revised front suspension geometry[29] - The left wheel was adjusted to have slightly more positive camber than the right which resulted in more uniform and stable steering feel on high-crown road surfaces while maintaining freeway stability. randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . strikes). The SS package for the Chevelle would quickly become a favorite of those looking for a high-performance muscle car. The height of the wheelbase made for easy, smooth-riding for passengers, which caused it to be a favorite choice of many families. They showed only minor changes for 1969, led by revised front-end styling. 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