VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1965
Make Chevrolet
Series Chevelle Malibu V8
Trim Level Sport Coupe
Original Base Price $2,485.00
No. Produced 152,650
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 13637
Weight 3,065lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 196.6 inches
Width 74.6 inches
Height 52.8 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Engine
Type Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 283 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.25 to 1
Brake Horsepower 195@4800
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 285@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
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 Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.94 to 1
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Brakes
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
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 Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. 136375a100001 and up
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 left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
Additional Information
Additional Information No. produced includes this body type for ALL Chevelle series this year.