65 chevelle option codes for mac

We offer the most complete selection of restoration parts, styling, performance upgrades and accessories for your classic chevy. Not all regular production options rpo were available for all years from 1964 through 1972. The 19661967 chevelle reference cd includes information on all models from the chevelle 300 to the ss396. Decoding chevrolet vin, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint codes. Decoding option lists this is a collection of all the option codes and their explanations for each respective year of chevelle.

The chevelle was the basis for the beaumont which was a retrimmed model tat was sold only in canada by pontiac dealers. Adding rpo z16 to the malibu ss was the logical choice in which to introduce the new mk iv bigblock 396 v8. Sep 01, 2006 check out the new chevy performance tools that could help you with your muscle car build and our answers to questions from you fellow readers at chevy high performance. Decoding chevrolet vin, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting. I have other specialty registries for ss396 and ssoptioned chevelles. Provides lists of options available on chevrolet cars from 1946 thorugh 1975. For chevrolet, the most powerful entries in the musclecar wars carried the name chevelle, one of the best looking and most soughtafter vehicles to ever carry the bowtie logo.

For that reason, the separate chevelle ss was technically superior in sales. Some rpo codes were for internal accounting and not a check box option such as b22, c56, yf8, etc. If you know of any codes not listed here, please email me with details 1 year, 2 body date, 3 plant, 4 group number, 5 letter code, 6 option if known. While the series code on the data plate may not match the series code in the v. The 0 is for the model year 1970, the 6 is the gm designation for the chevelle lineup, the a51 for example is the regular production option rpo code for the option and the ab for example is the variant of the option. See more ideas about chevrolet chevelle, chevrolet and chevy chevelle. Larry claypool, mark corbin, stan east, bill hubbell, dave newell, dave trull. There is no breakdown of engine options by body style however. Find great deals on ebay for chevelle console and chevelle console shifter. But the reality is that the 1964 65 gto option sold more than the chevelle ss model of the same years. Some mistakes can be made, but i make every attempt to keep the details accurate. Chevy performance parts performance tools chevy high. Roof racks, cd changers, car covers, whatever my goal is to have almost everything that could be found. After the general motors displacement ban ended for the 1970 model year, chevrolet put new skin on the chevelle and a new powerplant under the hood.

The chevelle was produced with the intention to compete with the similarly sized ford fairlane and to return to the chevy lineup a model similar is size and concept to the popular 195557 models. We offer the best restoration parts and we have 50yrs of auto experience to make your dream car into reality. The chevrolet chevelle is a midsized automobile which was produced by chevrolet in three. I also design and maintain websites for small business, individuals, car clubs and other organizations. How to tell if a 1965 chevelle is a true malibu ss. Ill not attempt to decode what each trim code, paint code, and where applicable, group option codes in this series represent. Corvair regular production option rpo decoding by kent sullivan team members. Check out the new chevy performance tools that could help you with your muscle car build and our answers to questions from you fellow readers at chevy high performance. While not many changes were made to the 64 chevelle s body in regards to the new 1965 model, but the 65 chevelle did receive a new grille, tail lamps, some small exterior touches, and minor interior changes. Dedicated to vintage chevrolet restorers, collectors and aficianados. As far as the chevelle registry is concerned whether its an ss396 or ssoptioned chevelle is of no relevance. Decoding option lists optional equipment for 1966 and 1967 chevelles. The malibu began as a trimlevel of the chevrolet chevelle, becoming its own.

Rpo description production price genuine leather seats 2,128 9. The ford fairlane was initially introduced as fords premier fullsize offering but became a midsize car in 1962 as fords entry into the intermediate muscle car market. In 1965, the big news for chevelle fans was not only a 327 with 350hp, but the addition of the limited edition 396, known as the z16 package. With just 201 of these pavement pounders produced, 200 were hardtops and one was a convertible. A look at the market for the 19701972 chevrolet chevelle ss m a r k e t r e v i e w. Find all the details on the storied 1970 chevrolet chevelle ss, including the 396 and 454ci bigblock engines, from the pages of this comprehensive book. Sold between 1955 and 1970, the fairlane name was taken from henry fords estate, fair lane, near dearborn, michigan. Click on any plants link in the navigation menu on the left of the page for detailed information for interior, paint, and group option codes. Decoding build sheets chevelles from 1964 72 have a small strip of paper, about 2 inches wide by 8 inches long or a square about 5 inches by 7 inches that is usually buried in the cotton stuffing of the rear seat, in the backrest of the front seat, or drivers bucket. The chevrolet malibu is a midsize car manufactured and marketed by chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and since 1997. If you can find your build sheet, then just look up the codes in the available lists and youll know for sure what your car originally came with. As a matter of personal preference, i tend to place a lot of emphasis on tracking down the original optional equipment that was available when either of my two 1987 bmws were new. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Wbd shall not be held liable for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained on these registry website.

I am trying to decode a cowl tag on a 65 chevelle ss line. Early in the model year, the ls6 454 option, which had been originally announced as a regular production option on the chevelle ss for 1971, was dropped. Automotive parts and accessories ecklers automotive parts. At the outset of 1966, the gto brand management team at pontiac motor division pmd had a big problem on its hands. The chevrolet chevelle ss represented chevrolets entry into the midsize muscle car battle. The ss had its own line of engines and performance equipment. This rpo code required any optional engine and transmission available in the chevelle lineup. In 1968, chevrolets chevelle received a total redesign, introducing the secondgeneration of the model name. With such potency under the hood, combined with nearly every option chevrolet offered and a speedometer that topped out at 160 mph, this rare chevelle has. Trust ecklers chevelle to bring you the best quality 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970. These registry websites were created as informational forums only and the information is updated as needed. The malibu continued to lead the model as the topselling chevelle, and would continue to do so, as it offered the most model options.

I just think a period car should at least start with the early engine. Mac s antique auto parts 23 master power brakesmp brakes 1 max performance 1 milodon 4. Listing of all interior trim codes found on the fisher body number plate and samples of many. See more ideas about chevrolet chevelle, chevy chevelle and 1965 chevelle. This book is a nononsense, hardhitting data book that delivers all of the necessary information to correctly identify the numbers and options associated with your chevelle. Chevrolet chevelle ss engine,283,327,350,396 big block. Jun 23, 2015 both were offered as two and fourdoor sedans, while the deluxe had the added option of a fourdoor wagon.

Feb 22, 2012 the 1967 chevrolet chevelle malibu sales brochure makes us wonder how cool it actually was to work at a dealership back in 1967 super chevy magazine. These codes are usually found on the build sheet or dealer invoices and describe what options were installed on that particular vehicle. It lists the options available, order codes, dimensions and capacities. Some 1964 and 1965 chevelle 300s came with the bo7 police package but was powered with the inline six. First introduced in 1964, the new chevrolet chevelle made its debut with a range of options and body styles. Decoding option lists optional equipment for 1964 and 1965 chevelles. Ecl codes for the th350 m40 transmission have been found to be. The malibu continued its reign as the sales leader for chevelle, since it carried the highest number of model options with the fourdoor sport sedan, twodoor sport coupe and convertible, fourdoor sedan, and the twoseat station wagon. The chevelle ss was the high performance version of the chevy chevelle. Sep 01, 2004 mini mac malibu, part 1 tech 1965 chevy chevelle malibu.

Decoding chevrolet vin, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers. Both were offered as two and fourdoor sedans, while the deluxe had the added option of a fourdoor wagon. Macs is the place to buy antique and vintage ford auto parts and accessories for any old, vintage, antique, classic or obsolete ford car or truck. In the face of declining musclecar sales following the insurance surcharge wrath of 1970, the chevelle ss at least in base form changed from a specific performance car to a trim package, much like the original 196465 chevelle ss models that predated the introduction of the ss 396 in 1966. Ss396 19661968 chevelle ss396 series 1969 300 deluxemalibu series and 1970 malibu series with z25 option. Chevrolet fans took to the new chevelle right away as buyers toyed with body styles like the sporty malibu ss convertible to the thrifty and still sporty 300 2 door station wagon and a range of engine options and accessories. Macs registries for chevelle camaronovahhr chevelle of the month. A series of one letter and two numbers indicates the factory installed options. Mac s has 195579 thunderbird parts for your classic ford tbird restore your little bird, big bird, squarebird, bullet bird, flair bird, jet bird, convertible, hardtop, landau, sports roadster, and town landau or town hardtop with classic, vintage parts from mac s antique auto parts. The chevelle was introduced on september 26, 1963 as a midsized vehicle for the chevrolet fleet. No official records indicate than any 1971 chevelles were. If you are lucky enough to find this, the mice usually have other plans for it then photocopy it immediately. 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.

Mini mac malibu, part 1 tech 1965 chevy chevelle malibu. Ill be making it a stock version here is a bit of work to the engine so far. Read on to learn more about the 1967 pontiac gto drive in this classics article. Dearborn classics is open, shipping daily and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. The 1964 chevelle ss came with just a 283 or 327 v8.

It illustrates all the models and trim levels available on 65 chevelles. Code series models affected 1 00 2 00 except 100 3 300800 except x80. All the options jeff lavery as a matter of personal preference, i tend to place a lot of emphasis on tracking down the original optional equipment that was available when either of my two 1987 bmws were new. Theres also the question about the gto being number one in 1964 65 because it was just an option and yet to be its own separate model. How do i know which date code is correct for my chevelle. Glamorous looks, flashy colors, and big engines all worked to help build performance fever in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Owners manual, 1965 allchevrolet line brochure includes corvette, customer accessories. The 1967 chevrolet chevellemalibu sales brochure makes us wonder how cool it actually was to work at a dealership back in 1967 super chevy magazine. The ford fairlane was initially introduced as fords premier fullsize offering but became a midsize car in 1962 as fords entry into. So follow along with us over the next couple of years and watch my 65 chevelle become a modernday musclecar. Early 1964 and 1965 chevelles had a malibu ss badge on the rear quarter panel.