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1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS 2-Dr. Convertible

The V8 Malibu SS convertible combined Super Sport trim, small-block power, and open-air motoring on the debut Chevelle platform.
45867B122624
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 5867 Malibu SS
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 122624 Unit #122624

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu SS
Year1964
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 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
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 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1

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
Displacement283.04
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Rated HP48.05
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque285@2400
Horsepower195@4800

Dimensions

Production9640
Length193.9
Wheelbase115
Width74.6
Height54
Rear Tread58

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.48
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.58
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.50 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump

Equipment

Equipment283 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, Power steering, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Pushbutton Radio, Power brakes, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.