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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 2-Dr. Convertible

The SS 396 convertible combined big-block muscle with open-air motoring and bucket seats. This rare and desirable model offered 396 cubic inches of performance with wind-in-your-hair excitement.
138677K195016
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3867 Chevelle SS 396
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 195016 Unit #195016

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle SS 396
Year1967
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP53.53
Cylinders8
Displacement396
Compression10.25
Horsepower195@4600
Torque285@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production3321
Weight3485
Wheelbase115
Length197
Width75
Rear Tread58
Height53.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF70 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling22 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Radio, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Speed control device, Power seats, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Bolero Red, Butternut Yellow, Capri Cream, Deepwater Blue Metallic, Emerald Turquoise Metallic, Ermine White, Granada Gold Metallic, Madeira Maroon Metallic, Marina Blue Metallic, Mountain Green Metallic, Nantucket Blue Metallic, Royal Plum Metallic, Sierra Fawn Metallic, Tahoe Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$3033.00

Other

B&s 4.09 & 3.76

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.