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1970 Chevelle

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Decoding Information Links

• Engine Suffix Codes - 402 & 454 Production Numbers & Engine Pad
  Listing of engine ID codes for size, horsepower, and transmission type.
• Engine Horsepower/Torque Specifications
  Table of standard and optional engine horsepower ratings and torque specifications
• Exterior/Interior Color Combinations & Convertible/Vinyl Top Colors
  Exterior paint colors and recommended interior trim codes.
• Fisher Body Number Plate Decoding
  Decode your Fisher Body Number Plate (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag).
• Fisher Body Number Plate General Breakdown
  General decoding of Fisher Body Number Plates (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag).
• Is it an SS396 or SS454?
  How to tell if a 1970 Chevelle is a true SS.
• Interior Trim Codes
  Listing of all interior trim codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many.
• Interior Paint Colors
  Ditzler interior paint colors.
• Interior Trim Combination Chart
  Listing from GM parts book on all Chevrolet trim numbers, materials, and applications.
• Paint Codes
  Listing of all exterior paint codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many.
• Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards
  Decoding Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards ~ See samples via Chevelle and El Camino links below.
• Rear Axle Codes
  Axle ratio, date, manufacturing plant
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate Breakdown
  Generic decoding of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates.

Other 1970 Reference Material Links

• Build sheet Examples ~ Reading a Build sheet ~ Information Matrices ~ work in progress, coming online soon
  Examples of some of the often asked questions like drive shaft stripe colors, engine/transmission, etc.
• Trim Tag Examples
  Examples of every assembly plant's trim tags for Chevelle and El Camino.
• Trim Tag Analysis
  Analysis and breakdown of trim tag formats for the various assembly plants.
• Engine Photos
  Partial VIN stampings - Production Numbers of 396 and 454 V8 Engines
• Interior Photos ~ Bench Seat
  Examples of several interiors by code number.
• Interior Photos ~ Bucket Seat
  Examples of several interiors by code number.
• Interior Photos ~ Monte Carlo
  Examples of several Monte Carlo interiors by code number.
• Miscellaneous
  Miscellaneous paperwork/dimensions/weights/model identification/El Camino Features/D88 Sport Stripes, etc.
• Options and Accessories when installed by Chevrolet
  Options and Accessories when installed by Chevrolet
• Options by Quantity/Cost
  Options listed as RPO and/or Accessory.
• Options by Series/Model Number
  Options listed by RPO and series/model the RPO was available on.
• Physical Year Calendar Weeks
  January 1 through December 31
• Power Teams
  Engine, transmission, rear end combinations.
• Production Year Calendar
  September of 1969 to August of 1970.
• Production Numbers By Plant
  Last VIN reported by GM for each assembly plant.
• Production Numbers By Series/Model
  How many of each style, model, and engine type (L6 vs. V8) was produced.
• Radiator Numbers
  Radiator matrix.
• SS396/SS454 Myths & Facts
  Myths & Facts about 1970 Chevelles with one of the two SS Equipment options.
• Standard Interior And Exterior Equipment
  Standard Interior And Exterior Equipment by Chevelle series.
• Steering Wheels/Door Panels/Instrument Panel
  Different steering wheels, door panels, & instrument panel by Chevelle series.
• Trim, Moldings, and Front Sheet Metal
  Part numbers from GM Parts & Accessories Book.
• Warranty Protect-O-Plate cards ~ Chevelle/Monte Carlo
  Examples of Chevelle/Monte Carlo Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards.
• Warranty Protect-O-Plate cards ~ El Camino
  Examples of El Camino Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards.
• 1970 Chevelle Sport Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, & Station Wagon Photo Gallery
  Photos of 1970 Chevelles in almost every color offered.
• 1970 Chevelle El Camino Photo Gallery
  Photos of 1970 Chevelle El Caminos in almost every color offered.
• 1970 Monte Carlo Photo Gallery
  Photos of 1970 Monte Carlos.
• Dealer Brochures
  A variety of 1970 Chevelle dealer brochures.
  
• 1970 Trivia
  Just for fun stuff.

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