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The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
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 |
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| Coupe | 194379S100001 - 194379S138762 | | Convertible | 194689S100001 - 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
| Position | Character | Description |
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| 1 | 1 | Chevrolet Division | | 2-3 | 94 | Body Series: Corvette | | 4-5 | 67 | Convertible | | 4-5 | 37 | Coupe | | 6 | 9 | 1969 | | 7 | S | Assembled in St. Louis, MO | | 8 to 13 | 100001 to 138762 | Production Sequence |
Engine Serial Number Decoder
1969 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number
| Position | Value | Description |
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| 1 to 7 | 0001001 | sequential production number | | 8 | F or T | Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY | | 9 to 10 | Carburetion & 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
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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 |
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| Prod. | % |
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| 19437 | Base Coupe | $4,781.00 | 22,149 | 57.1% | | 19467 | Base Convertible | $4,438.00 | 16,633 | 42.9% | | N/A | Genuine Leather Seats | $79.00 | 3,729 | 9.6% | | A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows | $16.90 | 31,270 | 80.7% | | A31 | Power Windows | $63.20 | 9,816 | 25.3% | | A82 | Headrests | $17.95 | 38,762 | 100.0% | | A85 | Custom Shoulder Belts (std. w/ coupe) | $42.15 | 600 | 1.5% | | C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) | $252.80 | 7,878 | 20.3% | | C08 | Vinyl Covering for Aux. Hardtop | $57.95 | 3,266 | 8.4% | | C50 | Rear Window Defroster | $32.65 | 2,485 | 6.4% | | C60 | Air Conditioning | $428.70 | 11,859 | 30.6% | | F41 | Special Front/Rear Suspension | $36.90 | 1,661 | 4.3% | | G81 | Positraction Rear Axle (all ratios) | $46.35 | 36,965 | 95.4% | | J50 | Power Brakes | $42.15 | 16,876 | 43.5% | | J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | $384.45 | 115 | 0.3% | | K05 | Engine Block Heater | $10.55 | 824 | 2.1% | | K66 | Transistor Ignition System | $81.10 | 5,702 | 14.7% | | L36 | 427ci, 390hp Engine | $221.20 | 10,531 | 27.2% | | L46 | 350ci, 350hp Engine | $131.65 | 12,846 | 33.1% | | L68 | 427ci, 400hp Engine | $326.55 | 2,072 | 5.3% | | L71 | 427ci, 435hp Engine | $437.10 | 2,722 | 7.0% | | L88 | 427ci, 430hp Engine | $1,032.15 | 116 | 0.3% | | L89 | L71 Engine with Aluminum Cylinder Heads | $832.05 | 390 | 1.0% | | MA6 | Heavy Duty Clutch | $79.00 | 102 | 0.3% | | M20 | 4-speed Manual Transmission | $184.80 | 16,507 | 42.6% | | M21 | 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission | $184.80 | 13,741 | 35.4% | | M22 | 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission | $290.40 | 101 | 0.3% | | M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | $221.80 | 8,161 | 21.1% | | N14 | Side Mount Exhaust System | $147.45 | 4,355 | 11.2% | | N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | $84.30 | 10,325 | 26.6% | | N40 | Power Steering | $105.35 | 22,866 | 59.0% | | P02 | Deluxe Wheel Cover | $57.95 | 8,073 | 20.8% | | PT6 | Red Line Tires F70 x 15 | $31.30 | 5,210 | 13.4% | | PT7 | White Line Tires F70 x 15 | $31.30 | 21,379 | 55.2% | | PU9 | White Letter Tires F70 x 15 | $33.15 | 2,398 | 6.2% | | TJ2 | Front Fender Louver Trim | $21.10 | 11,962 | 30.9% | | UA6 | Alarm System | $26.35 | 12,436 | 32.1% | | U15 | Speed Warning Indicator | $11.60 | 3,561 | 9.2% | | U69 | AM/FM Radio | $172.75 | 33,871 | 87.4% | | U79 | AM/FM Radio Stereo | $278.10 | 4,114 | 10.6% | | ZL1 | Special 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 |
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| Prod. | % |
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| 900 | Tuxedo Black | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 972 | Can-Am White | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 974 | Monza Red | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 976 | Lemans Blue | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 980 | Riverside Gold | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 983 | Fathom Green | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 984 | Daytona Yellow | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 986 | Cortez Silver | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 988 | Burgundy | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 990 | Monaco Orange | $0.00 | N/A | N/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 |
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| Prod. | % |
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| ZQ4 (Base) | Black Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 402 | Black Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 407 | Red Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 408 | Red Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 411 | Blue Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 412 | Blue Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 416 | Gunmetal Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 415 | Gunmetal Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 420 | Saddle Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 421 | Saddle Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 427 | Green Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 428 | Green Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A |
1969 Corvette Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
| Feature | Coupe | Convertible |
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| Wheelbase | 98 inches (2.489 m) | 98 inches (2.489 m) | | Overall length | 182.5 inches (4.636 m) | 182.5 inches (4.636 m) | | Overall width | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) | | Overall height | 47.9 inches (1.217 m) | | | Front tread | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) | | Rear tread | 59.4 inches (1.509 m) | 59.4 inches (1.509 m) | | Frame | Full-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 suspension | Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs tubular shocks and stabilizer bar | Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs tubular shocks and stabilizer bar | | Rear suspension | Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | | Steering | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle | | Rear axle type | Sprung differential, Hypoid gear | Sprung differential, Hypoid gear | | Brakes | Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers | Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers | | Total swept area | 461 sq. in. | 461 sq. in. | | Wheels | 8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc | 8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc | | Standard rear axle ratio | 3.36:1 | 3.36:1 | | Optional rear axle ratio | 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1 | 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1 |
Engine Specifications
| Feature | Base Engine | RPO L46 | RPO L36 | RPO L68 | RPO L71 | RPO L88 | RPO L89 | RPO ZL1 |
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| Type | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | | Block | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | | Displacement | 350 cid | 350 cid | 427 cid | 427 cid | 427 cid | 427 cid | 427 cid | 427 cid | | Bore & Stroke | 4.00 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 Ratio | 10.25:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.25:1 | 10.25:1 | 10.25:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 | | Brake Horsepower | 300 | 350 | 390 | 400 | 435 | 430 (actually about 560) | 435 | 430 | | Torque | 300 lb-ft | | 460 lb-ft | | 460 lb-ft | | | 450 lb-ft | | Main Bearing | Five | Five | Five | Five | Five | Five | Five | Five | | Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | | Camshaft | | | High performance camshaft | | Special performance camshaft | Special ultra high performance camshaft with .5365-inch intakes | | Special ultra high performance camshaft | | Fuel Supply | Rochester four-barrel Model 7029203 | Rochester four-barrel | Holley four-barrel | Three Holley two-barrels | Three Holley two-barrels | Holley four-barrel | Holley four-barrel | Single Holley 850CFM four-barrel on aluminum manifold |
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