VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1969
Make Chevrolet
Series Camaro V8
Trim Level Hardtop
Original Base Price $2,711.00
No. Produced 225,512
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number 12437
Weight 3,050lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 186 inches
Width 74 inches
Height 51.1 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59.5 inches
Engine
Type Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 307 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 200@4600
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 300@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine Numbers Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN.
Engine No. Location On pad at front right side of cylinder block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Transmission
Type Saginaw M15 3-speed manual, steering column mounted
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.54 to1
2nd 1.5 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.63 to 1
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Brakes
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 124379N(or L)100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1: Make Digits 2-3: Series Digits 4-5: Body style Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
Additional Information
Additional Information Production number includes all sport coupes.