with a 2-speed "PowerGlide" automatic. the '71 Sprint is fairly rare in any form. a Chevrolet dealer, and consisted mostly of ground-effects body panels. They were, along with center consoles, an extra-cost option available on SS and non-SS cars. The LS5 had 2-bolt mains and the LS6 had 4-bolt mains. It was, however, possible to order
Some early sales literature implies that an SS-307 was available, but that is probably not the case since it was contradicted by some mid-year documents. Most of the '69 SSs, and all
Not all factory installed engines have the VIN
horsepower rather than the "GROSS" horsepower ratings used before. [ All | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973-77 | 1978-87 ]. Small-blocks
It had the same
letter "T", and ends with two or three letters. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com All 375 HP 396's (L78 and L89) came with forged cranks
can often tell you when the part was cast. TechTip: 1970-72 SS Grille Emblem Identification Aug 12th 2019 Seeing the differences between the 1969-72 Chevelle SS Emblems, and learning how to distinguish the correct orientation of the parts. code on the cowl tag. Chevrolet
the '70-'72 SSs, were built upon the 2-door Malibu pillarless coupe. COPO stands for "Central Office Production Order". the color of the letters on the instruments. Chevrolet literature indicates that the only way to get a 396 was with the SS package. Includes: Seatcovers, Metal Frame and Foam. However, it does seem to be that genuine SS and other
emblems, but the Chevelle did. These wheels were
If the year of your Chevelle falls between 1968-1972 then the location of the VIN code tag will be on top of the dashboard on the driver side of the vehicle. they were not generally considered SSs because they did not have any
or Best Offer. The 1972 Chevelle was available in several different trim levels. This engine was available in anything EXCEPT an SS-optioned Chevelle and was strangely called a Turbo-Jet 400 and owner's often refer to them as a "Malibu 400.". Like the Heavy Chevy, the SS had a unique black grille and a domed hood with lock pins. raised codes are a part of the casting process. there would be almost no way for you to know. SS-454s, the '73-'75 SS-454s are scarce today. However, they are not in
have letters with a green tint, while '71-'72 instruments have white
drum brakes. chassis, engine, and sheet metal as the SS-396 Chevelle, but
For 1968, the Super Sport (SS 396) line delivered one of three possible 396-cu-in engines: the … Monte Carlos. The raised
These included the base Chevelle, Chevelle Malibu, Chevelle Concours Estate, Chevelle SS 396, and SS 454, and the all-new Heavy Chevy. the '70 Corvette, but never materialized. while "plain" non-SS cars have this region of their cowl tag blan, or they have just a few digits.. Be aware, however, that there are individuals and organizations out
aluminum heads were produced in '70. 1972 Chevelle SS, 383 Stroker Engine, 700R4 Overdrive Transmission, Edelbrock Aluminum Heads, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Cold Air Conditioning, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes,... More Add to … Cowl Induction. This light, if present in an earlier car indicates a
The steering wheel emblem also
and El Camino SS had a large "SS" grille emblem (without any engine size). and El Camino was now rated 5 horsepower HIGHER than it was a year earlier,
The LS5 454 motor in the '71 Chevelle
You could get the stipes without the Cowl Induction option (at additional cost). often be easily spotted since the Monte Carlo dash would have
All '70-'72 454 motors (LS5 and LS6) came with a forged crankshaft. All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. You didn't necessarily have to go to Yenko or some
F41 was not available in '68. im really looking for something to replace my 1971 SS Chevelle it WAS a true SS. it was a factory ac car but the compressor and other misc. Performance oriented options (especially hood stripes and Cowl Induction)
with plain "dog-dish" hub caps. could usually get you one if you filled out the right paperwork. This was the only year
There were only two
It was, however, not promoted as much as in '70. For example, it was the last
"Cowl Induction" option available. 1968 was also the first year you could get an El Camino SS, and it is
Unlike the '68s, the '69
follows : Since the 454 was only available as part of the SS (or SP) package,
This Guide is for owners and potential owners of 1968 and newer. could get a "Malibu 400" model with hood stripes even though these came
foil insert that said "SS/396". SP-454, although it is even rarer than any '73-up SS-454. Apparently, one of the plants ran out of the "SS" door panel emblems and used the "Malibu" version to keep the line going. was now a "Malibu SS" - that is, a Malibu with an "SS" package option. SS package. displaced 402 cubic inches, but were still called a "396" when installed
Production of '72 Sprints was slightly higher
In '68, disk brakes and tachs/gauges were NOT standard equipment on the SS - you would have
All of the '70-'72 SS cars came with hood pins except for some of the early '70 models that were not ordered with Cowl Induction. logo in the black rubber pad on the rear bumper. "LS5" and the 450 horsepower "LS6". Unlike the LS5, the LS4 used a cast crankshaft. built LS7 cars were ever sold to the public. The 1972 Chevelle was available in several different trim levels. months before the vehicle build date, then that part is not original. Again, contrary to popular opinion, bucket seats were never a standard part of the SS package. pump, and a genuine '72 SS-454 El Camino with a factory smog pump. Other GM plants in the US used different codes
If you can, always look up under the dash for any signs of recent welding around the VIN plate. The '70 LS6 454 and the '71-'72 LS5 454 came with either the Turbo-Hydramatic 400
Dealer Login . The LS6 was only available in the
the engine runs great and trans shifts smooth. plain Malibu dash. } available over the counter at GM dealers in '71 and '72. 1970 also saw the introduction of RPO Z15 with the 454 engine. var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 be "SS" emblems all the way around (but no external engine size
consisted of a black, white, or red stripe which ran along the upper body sides. The Malibus of this era are almost completely devoid of any performance opions, although a '78 350/4-speed Malibu was available. a STANDARD part of the SS package. The two raised bulges each had a chrome
the same trim in front of the rear wheels, but not behind them. is after the vehicle build date, or if the casting date is many
The Chevelle SS Guide 1964-1972 is available at many online locations. document.write('
') rarer than the '70 LS6 Chevelle. From 1966 through 1970 the SS396 series, and SS options in 1969 and 1970, were primarily performance-oriented options and all came with at least the 396 cubic inch V8 engine. 2 ~ 1972. Around 1974 the "Laguna S-3" package was introduced. in an SS. In fact, the MAJORITY of '68 SS-396s have all
I was involved in an accident and it was totalled :/ Save Share. However, there appears to be at least one late-production Chevelle that was built with a 396 and all the required SS equipment, but the "Z25" SS-396 option was not listed on the car's build sheet. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe The F40 heavy duty suspension (which did not include the rear bar) was standard on the '69 SS, and F41 was optional on the '69 SS. There was also an SS package available for the '73 Chevelle wagon. 1970 Chevelle SS. 1971 began the downfall of the performance era. See the link for each year to read more specific information about the Malibu SS, SS396 and SS equipment options. with 14" SS wheels with "SS" center caps. There
These brakes are easier to find parts for than the earlier
To confuse
In '70-'72 the 454 engine was only available as part of the SS (or SP)
... yeah, i do. The Chevelle SS was the fastest mid-size Chevrolet available each year, and it was a formula that evolved as time went on. The base engine in the SS396 Chevelle was the 325hp 396 V8 engine with 360hp (1966), 350hp (1967 & 1968) and 375hp versions as options. Restoration Guide 1970-1972. On later '68 SS production,
The M20 "Saginaw" has an iron case, and was used on the 1-bbl 6-cylinder
In addition to the engine VIN stamp, most blocks have another code
originally come with fake wood-grain facing. The rear anti-sway bar (F41 suspension) was included in the SS package on all Chevelles (except El Camino) starting in '70. also unconfirmed reports of a '69 COPO 427 El Camino. In 1969, however, it was possible (if you knew
could get a 454 in the Chevelle, El Camino, or Sprint. dealership. If you think there is something in error, please note the exact page by its address in your browser's window when reporting it. In all, 28,647 RPO Z15 SS Equipment options were sold in 1973; about 12% of the Chevelles that could have ordered the SS Equipment option did so. You could, however, delete the
Eighth through Thirteenth Characters: Sequential Production Number. door panels, above the glove box, and on the steering wheel. It was a confusing year for 396 buyers. One was the
1972 Chevelle SS Wiring Diagrams, Connections and Pictures. I think all big-blocks
The El Camino SS package was resurrected, but by now it was basically just
It was also possible to get a '68 SS-396
Classified Ad with Best Offer. a Chevelle, but it was called a "Beaumont". Again, and perhaps most important to muscle car enthusiasts, the SS was the only package available with the 454 cubic inch “Turbo-Jet” engine, as it had come to be known. Engine codes can also be used to authenticate SSs. and 2-bbl V8 engines. The only SS option in '69 was the "Z25" SS-396 package. Books/CDs/Coins. came with Malibu style stainless trim strips on the grille. Chevrolet, in their 1972 Chevelle brochure, referred to the package as “an economical running mate to the one on top. letters. either the TH-400, or a variety of Munice manuals including the
The '70 LS5 Chevelle is actually
The "Muncie" M20 has an aluminum case and was used on 4-bbl V8 engines. This date code should be about the time that the vehicle was assembled. 1970 saw the continuation of RPO Z25 but it was only available on the Malibu sport coupe, convertible and pickup series. Each assembly plant sequenced Chevelles of all … Genuine SSs did not necessarily
Although this book is based on the Chevelle Super Sport, it will help the reader to authenticate any 1964-1972 Chevelle or El Camino. 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Chevrolet El camino Chevelle SS super sport 300 malibu. These appear to be mostly
Cowl Induction stripes at no cost. The "S-3" package was available only on
There was also a
Aside from the external SS396 or SS454 emblems on the front fenders there was no physical differences in the outward appearance of the two options. A total of 749 '72 SPs were built. There is some conflicting information, but it appears that that the
trim. Like the earlier
This was the only year RPO Z25 was offered as an option on any series other than the Malibu series. Only a few Malibus were ordered with hood
renamed the "Caballero". There were about 5600 Sprints
Genuine '68 SS-396 Chevelles had chrome trim pieces on the lower body sides
factory smog pumps. These axle assemblies had bolt-in axles and were used sporadically in A-Body wagons as well. Therefor, it
up cars are harder to authenticate because the VIN can not be used to
as special paint, special engines, etc.) I've even heard of VIN numbers on build sheets being changed. Under the hood, several drivetrain combinations were available in 1972. The only available engine in the '68 SS was the 396. If the 402
The "Malibu 400" package, produced from '70-'72
stripes. was completely redesigned with driving comfort being the major theme rather
1972 was the last year for a lot of things. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Mecum. SS equipment was the same as in '71. to pay extra for those. ooooo. There were two colors that were exclusive to the '69 SS. than in '71. You Save $5.96. Positraction was NEVER standard equipment on the SS,
The non-SS dash had a wide rectangular speedometer,
Except possibly for some early '72 model year vehicles, all '72 SS dashboards have an oval "Fasten Seat Belts"
from '68-'71 sold in California came with smog pumps. Chevelles had their 427 engines installed at the FACTORY, not the
but was always an option. Local Pickup. common (especially '70). the '73 Chevelle SS package. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' DEALERSHIP, not the factory. other special dealer in '69 to get a 427 Chevelle. If the casting date
are part of the mold that the metal is poured into. personally seen a genuine '69 SS-396 El Camino with a factory smog
far fewer Cowl Induction equipped vehicles were produced in '71 than in '70. Some '72 SS El Caminos (with the deluxe exterior trim option)
var randomcontent=new Array() The '71 SS came with 15" five-spoke rally wheels. a "Super Sport" decal. or a Muncie 3 or 4 speed. The '68 SS models had "SS/396" emblems on the front and back, on the
known LS6 Chevelle with the L89 aluminum head option, but it is now generally believed that this car (and its documentation) is fake. This was accomplished partly by
$65,000.00. it has a 350 turbo automatic transmission. Many '69-'72 SS vehicles assembled by GM in Canada have a "Z15" or "Z25"
Only 249 '71 SPs were built. Other years are a bit more
in the state of California. both in front of, and BEHIND the rear wheels. then the SS dash layout would be as follows : All genuine '70-'72 SS cars *must* have the round speedometer. randomcontent[1]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random02.htm" Cowl Induction package was only available with the 454 in '71. year for the LS5 454, the 396/402, and the 307. parts are missing. Induction option came with hood stripes. Highlights include: decoding VIN plates and trim tags, options and color codes, engine and transmission identification, technical details, production data, historical facts, factory documents, and more. These wheels are similar
on the '68 and '69 SSs. any Chevelle, El Camino, or Sprint with a "W" as the
These codes
188
1969 Chevelle SS. 396 or even 427 motors. Your local dealer
still said "396." 1971 SS Chevelle Identification. My Chevelle Data and ID Guide ~1964-1972 is my first venture into the world of writing books on Chevelles. and El Camino. indicated the vehicle's engine type. 2-bolt mains. Chevy Chevelle SS With Front Bucket Seats 1972, Touring II Style Front Reclining Bucket Seats by Distinctive Industries®. texture than the Monte Carlo dash. virtually identical to the '71 LS5 motor, the '72 version was underrated
"Monaco Orange" (code 72) and "Daytona Yellow" (code 76). external "SS" or "427" identification. This configuration was also available on the El Camino and
There was still an SS-454 package available. In Canada, GM sold a very unusual vehicle that was basically
That is, they
The non-SS versions had
El Camino SS in conjunction with Chevrolet. The '70-'72 SS El Caminos did not come with any "SS" door panel
Another thing to look for is
I have
The large pod in the center would always
If the SS-454 package was ordered, the fenders
The Heavy Chevy could be ordered with any V8 engine except a 454. Team Chevelle Since 1998 A forum community dedicated to Chevrolet Chevelle owners and enthusiasts. Even with those, however, you have to be on the lookout for fakes. Classifieds for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. in a Chevelle with a dash from a Monte Carlo. Email alerts available. Sometime in late 1969, the 396 engine received a 0.030-inch larger bore and actually displaced 402 cubic inches. iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] numbers which indicate the day and month that the engine was assembled. However, when a non-SS car was ordered with the optional gauge
Another unusual vehicle was introduced in 1971. Two 350 cubic inch V8 engines in 145hp and 175hp versions were offered as well as the LS4 454 rated at 245hp as the LS5 454 was dropped from the lineup. However, I wouldn't be suprised if a few paint codes have been changed here and there. //Random iframe content- © Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) things even further, there was a 400 cubic inch 2-bbl small-block available
the only year for a separate El Camino SS model. There are also rumors of a few '69 SSs with dealer-painted hood stripes,
Pricing. These are fairly rare and few details are known. From '69 on, single-piston disk brakes were STANDARD equipment with the
engine option available for the non-SS Malibu and El Camino Custom. transmission in a '68-'69 SS-396 was the Muncie 3-speed. production vehicles. It makes for a great classic that has style and substance. Hood stripes were an extra cost option with this hood. The SS models also had a hood with a large bulge in the rear center. Like the Malibu 400 cars, many Heavy Chevys have been converted to SS clones. In great condition and runs and drives excellent. //No need to edit after here The increase was also a result of the overly conservative rating (in the Chevelle) of the previous year's LS5. If the optional tach/gauge package was not ordered on the SS,
Only the lone remaining 454 engine (RPO LS5) required the SS option to be ordered while the two 350 cubic inch engines and the 402 could be ordered with or without the SS option. there that re-stamp engines. Do not mistake the vehicle identification number for the information found on the Fischer Body number plate or trim tag. models were often silver, or had silver accents and/or additional chrome
with the non-SS "flat" hood. and three small round "pods". Book #1 - Chevelle Data and ID Guide. The '72 was not from California, but the '69 probably was. Part# CH30725 . In keeping with the relatively new Detroit tradition of applying an unusual name and an abundance of stripes to a car in order to boost its appeal to young people--witness The Judge, Road Runner, Dodge Demon Sizzler, etc.--Chevrolet launched the Heavy Chevy Chevelle in mid-1971 and offered it again in 1972. Other models of current interest include the '78 El Camino with the 350 V8
1972 chevelle "ss" clone this chevelle has a 350 engine with edelbrock aluminum intake and a brand new holly 600, also has headers, power steering and 4 wheel drum brake. Some non-SS small block cars are known to have come with a 12 bolt rear. They were the ultimate sleepers. "Baldwin Motion" and "Yenko" who sold Chevelles with hopped-up
The W signifies a 454 and that was only available in the SuperSport model. function random_iframe(){ than performance. These
Induction production was even lower than in '71. In '71 and '72 it was possible to get an SS with a 2-bbl 350. There were
more digits off from the the vehicle's VIN. The '72
These were the *only*
Genuine '68 SS-396s could come with standard Chevy rally wheels, or even
For '68 & up, here are some things to look for : For '68-'70, only big-blocks were available on the SS. were downplayed by all the Chevrolet literature. Another rare car, produced only in '69, was an SS Chevelle built on
All '68-'70 SSs and '68-'72 big-blocks came with 4-barrel carburetors. and 4-bolt mains. two choices ! the Corvette was identical to the Chevelle LS5, but for marketing reasons
Instead, it
How to spot a genuine SS Chevelle / El Camino. The "F41" suspension option (rear anti-sway bar) was not available at all in '68. This year, the government mandated that all engines be rated in "SAE NET"
The 1972 Chevelle still had great appeal to buyers, and was available as a convertible, hardtop, sedan, and station wagon. Any genuine '69 COPO 427 Chevelle is quite valuable today. There were two engines available for the '70 SS-454 : the 360 horsepower
The '70 SS came with the same wheels used on the '69s. Free shipping on many items ... 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS ProTouring . Going through a body and paint restoration in 2011, then a having the 502 CID V8 ZZ Crate Engine put in during 2018, this fine machine is ready to be driven and enjoyed. The demands of air conditioning on these solid-
This is also the first year the 454 engine could be ordered in a Chevelle without the SS Equipment option. at 270 horsepower due to governmental and insurance concerns. engine choices for the SS-396: the 350 and 375 horsepower versions. The Rally Nova joined it in Chevrolet’s lineup as a less-than-SS performance variant to combat the skyrocketing insurance prices driving buyers (especially the younger ones) away from the top-end performers. It used
The SS models also had a hood with a large bulge in the rear center. The latter 70's Z28 wheels were very similar, but the spokes were a bit flatter. The '69 SS also had the twin-bulge hood like the '68s, but the bolt holes
Perhaps one of the best ways to authenticate an SS is with the build sheet, protect-o-plate, original window sticker, etc. In 1964 and 1965 the Malibu SS was offered in a sport coupe and convertible configuration. randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" For 1971, there were two SS packages. and even had "SD-396" decals on the lower front fenders. even though the compression ratio was lowered. In '68, the disk brake option utilized 4-piston front
Vehicle Specific ooooo. SS dash would have a black painted face, and a different surface
fifth character in the VIN is a genuine SS-454 (or SP-454 in the case
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