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1969 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2-Dr. Sedan

Historic Bel Air nameplate continuing as mid-level full-size trim option
155119J271448
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5511 Bel-Air
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 271448 Unit #271448

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

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
Rated HP51.2
Horsepower235@4800
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque325@2800
Displacement327
Compression9.0
BlockCast alloy iron
Cylinders8

Dimensions

Production155700
Weight3670
Width79.8
Wheelbase119
Length215.9
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling16 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power seats, Radio, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2833.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2
Seating6

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.