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1969 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sedan

Popular family sedan offering more features than base Biscayne models
155699U167629
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5569 Bel-Air
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code U Lordstown, OH
Serial Number 167629 Unit #167629

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantLordstown, OH
Plant CodeU
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
Torque325@2800
Main Bearings5
Displacement327
Horsepower235@4800
Cylinders8
Rated HP51.2
Compression9.0
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron

Dimensions

Production155700
Weight3725
Height55.9
Wheelbase119
Width79.8
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Length215.9

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

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

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$2875.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors4
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.