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The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

1969 Red Convertible Big Block with Hard-Top

The 1969 Corvette brought back the "Stingray" badge although it was now one word. This classic Corvette refined the new 1968 model with changes that increased horsepower as well as fixing small things that were irritating to customers. This also created a large number of parts that were only manufactured for 1968 and makes restoring the 1968 Corvette much more difficult than a '69. The base engine is now a 300 horsepower 350 cubic inch V-8. The ignition was moved from the dashboard to the steering column. The push button door opener was now integrated into the pull handle and the push button opening now has a key lock in it. The steering wheel diameter was reduced from 16" to 15". A side exhaust was now an option as well as special side louver trim pieces. Backup lights were integrated into the middle tail lights. A labor dispute in May of 1969 caused the 1969 model run to be stretched over 4 months. This accounts for the high number of Vettes sold this year and the low number in 1970.

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 1969 Corvettes Built - 38,762

Total 1969 Coupes - 22,129
Total 1969 Convertibles - 16,633

Serial Numbers
Coupe194379S100001 - 194379S138762
Convertible194689S100001 - 194679S138762

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.

Serial Number Decoder

PositionCharacterDescription
11Chevrolet Division
2-394Body Series: Corvette
4-567Convertible
4-537Coupe
691969
7SAssembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13100001 to 138762Production Sequence

Engine Serial Number Decoder

1969 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number

PositionValueDescription
1 to 70001001sequential production number
8F or TFlint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10Carburetion & transmission
  • HY = 350-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HZ = 350-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM) automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HW = 350-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HX = 350-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • LM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • LL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic (THM) automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • LQ = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic or manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • LO = 427-cid 430-hp V-8 with 12.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • LV = 427-cid 430-hp V-8 with 12.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor
  • LR = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • LX = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, three two-barrel carburetors
  • LP = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • LW = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • LT = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • LU = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor

The body number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. The Fisher Body Style Number identifies the model of Corvette. 69-19467 - Corvette Sting Ray convertible 69-19437 - Corvette Sting Ray coupe The body number is the serial number of the body. The trim number represents the color of the interior, the paint color is the exterior paint color.

Production Options

RPO
Description
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
19437Base Coupe$4,781.00 22,149 57.1%
19467Base Convertible$4,438.00 16,633 42.9%
N/AGenuine Leather Seats$79.00 3,729 9.6%
A01Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows$16.90 31,270 80.7%
A31Power Windows$63.20 9,816 25.3%
A82Headrests$17.95 38,762 100.0%
A85Custom Shoulder Belts (std. w/ coupe)$42.15 600 1.5%
C07Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.)$252.80 7,878 20.3%
C08Vinyl Covering for Aux. Hardtop$57.95 3,266 8.4%
C50Rear Window Defroster$32.65 2,485 6.4%
C60Air Conditioning$428.70 11,859 30.6%
F41Special Front/Rear Suspension$36.90 1,661 4.3%
G81Positraction Rear Axle (all ratios)$46.35 36,965 95.4%
J50Power Brakes$42.15 16,876 43.5%
J56Special Heavy Duty Brakes$384.45 115 0.3%
K05Engine Block Heater$10.55 824 2.1%
K66Transistor Ignition System$81.10 5,702 14.7%
L36427ci, 390hp Engine$221.20 10,531 27.2%
L46350ci, 350hp Engine$131.65 12,846 33.1%
L68427ci, 400hp Engine$326.55 2,072 5.3%
L71427ci, 435hp Engine$437.10 2,722 7.0%
L88427ci, 430hp Engine$1,032.15 116 0.3%
L89L71 Engine with Aluminum Cylinder Heads$832.05 390 1.0%
MA6Heavy Duty Clutch$79.00 102 0.3%
M204-speed Manual Transmission$184.80 16,507 42.6%
M214 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission$184.80 13,741 35.4%
M224 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission$290.40 101 0.3%
M40Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission$221.80 8,161 21.1%
N14Side Mount Exhaust System$147.45 4,355 11.2%
N37Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column$84.30 10,325 26.6%
N40Power Steering$105.35 22,866 59.0%
P02Deluxe Wheel Cover$57.95 8,073 20.8%
PT6Red Line Tires F70 x 15$31.30 5,210 13.4%
PT7White Line Tires F70 x 15$31.30 21,379 55.2%
PU9White Letter Tires F70 x 15$33.15 2,398 6.2%
TJ2Front Fender Louver Trim$21.10 11,962 30.9%
UA6Alarm System$26.35 12,436 32.1%
U15Speed Warning Indicator$11.60 3,561 9.2%
U69AM/FM Radio$172.75 33,871 87.4%
U79AM/FM Radio Stereo$278.10 4,114 10.6%
ZL1Special L88 Aluminum Block$4,718.35 2 0.0%

Color Options for 1969

Interior colors are suggested by Chevrolet to go with the exterior color. Any combination could be ordered.
RPO
Color
Cost
Soft Top Color
Interior Color
Total
Prod.
%
900Tuxedo Black$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
972Can-Am White$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
974Monza Red$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
976Lemans Blue$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
980Riverside Gold$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
983Fathom Green$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
984Daytona Yellow$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
986Cortez Silver$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
988Burgundy$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
990Monaco Orange$0.00N/AN/A N/A N/A
Color Codes: BB=Bright Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, G=Green, GU=Gunmetal, L=Leather, R=Red, S=Saddle, V=Vinyl, W=White

Interior Colors

RPO
Color
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
ZQ4 (Base)Black Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
402Black Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
407Red Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
408Red Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
411Blue Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
412Blue Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
416Gunmetal Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
415Gunmetal Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
420Saddle Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
421Saddle Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
427Green Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
428Green Leather$0.00 N/A N/A


1969 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

FeatureCoupeConvertible
Wheelbase98 inches (2.489 m)98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length182.5 inches (4.636 m)182.5 inches (4.636 m)
Overall width69.0 inches (1.753 m)69.0 inches (1.753 m)
Overall height47.9 inches (1.217 m)
Front tread58.7 inches (1.491 m)58.7 inches (1.491 m)
Rear tread59.4 inches (1.509 m)59.4 inches (1.509 m)
FrameFull-length welded-steel ladder type with five cross members. Steel box sections, welded.Full-length welded-steel ladder type with five cross members. Steel box sections, welded.
Front suspensionIndependent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs tubular shocks and stabilizer barIndependent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs tubular shocks and stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll barIndependent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar
SteeringSaginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circleSaginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle
Rear axle typeSprung differential, Hypoid gearSprung differential, Hypoid gear
BrakesHydraulic, vented four wheel discs 11.75-inch diameter, single calipersHydraulic, vented four wheel discs 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers
Total swept area461 sq. in.461 sq. in.
Wheels8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc
Standard rear axle ratio3.36:13.36:1
Optional rear axle ratio3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:13.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1


Engine Specifications

FeatureBase EngineRPO L46RPO L36RPO L68RPO L71RPO L88RPO L89RPO ZL1
TypeV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast IronCast IronCast IronCast IronCast IronCast IronCast IronCast Iron
Displacement350 cid350 cid427 cid427 cid427 cid427 cid427 cid427 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.48"4.00 x 3.48"4.251 x 3.76"4.251 x 3.76"4.251 x 3.76"4.251 x 3.76"4.251 x 3.76"4.251 x 3.76"
Compression Ratio10.25:111.0:110.25:110.25:110.25:111.0:112.0:112.5:1
Brake Horsepower300350390400435430 (actually about 560)435430
Torque300 lb-ft460 lb-ft460 lb-ft450 lb-ft
Main BearingFiveFiveFiveFiveFiveFiveFiveFive
Valve LiftersHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicMechanicalMechanicalMechanicalMechanical
CamshaftHigh performance camshaftSpecial performance camshaftSpecial ultra high performance camshaft with .5365-inch intakesSpecial ultra high performance camshaft
Fuel SupplyRochester four-barrel Model 7029203Rochester four-barrelHolley four-barrelThree Holley two-barrelsThree Holley two-barrelsHolley four-barrelHolley four-barrelSingle Holley 850CFM four-barrel on aluminum manifold

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