The 1969 Nova was practically identical to the previous model. Perhaps the most significant change in 1969 was that the vehicle dropped its “Chevy II” badging and was officially called the Chevrolet Nova.
The “Chevy II by Chevrolet” trunk lid badge was replaced with “Nova by Chevrolet” and the “Chevy II” badge above the grille was replaced with the bowtie emblem, and the 1969 model was officially promoted under the Nova model name.
Two new transmission options also premiered this year from the dealer, the low-cost Torque-Drive and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. The Torque-Drive was based on the Powerglide and was only made available on four and six-cylinder engines.
The 1969 Super Sport Novas were also the first to have front disc brakes as a standard option. The 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 with a four-barrel carburetor was also a standard option for the SS and was revised with a 5 hp increase to 300 hp.
Despite the new features rolled out by Chevrolet the most exciting news for Nova fans would be the introduction of the very limited Yenko Nova 427. These packages were only installed by Yenko dealerships and featured a 427 cubic inch 450 horsepower engine. Only 37 Yenko Novas were built in 1969 making it a very limited and sought-after dealer option.
1969 Nova OEM Brochure
1969 Nova Model Options
Body Style & Model Options:
- Coupe
- 4-Door Sedan
- Super Sport
Engine Options:
- Super-Thrift 153 | 153ci | 90hp
- L26 – Turbo-Thrift 230 | 230ci | 140hp
- L22 – Turbo-Thrift 250 | 250ci | 155hp
- L14 – Turbo-Fire 307 | 307ci | 200hp
- L65 – Turbo-Fire 350 | 350ci | 250hp
- LM1 – Turbo-Fire 350 | 350ci | 255hp
- L48 – Turbo-Fire 350 | 350ci | 300hp
- L34 – Turbo-Jet 396 | 396ci | 350hp
- L78 – Turbo-Jet 396 | 396ci | 375hp
Available Transmissions:
- Powerglide
- 4-Speed Manual
- 3-Speed
- Special 3-Speed
- Torque-Drive
- Turbo Hydra-Matic
Dimensions:
- Length: 189.4 in / 15.78 ft
- Width: 72.4 in / 6.03 ft
- Height:
- 2-Door: 52.4 in / 4.36 ft
- 4-Door: 53.9 in / 4.49 ft
- Clearances:
- 2-Door: 30.7 in / 2.55 ft
- 4-Door: 30.9 in / 2.57 ft
1969 Nova Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Carb |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Bore & Stroke (in.) |
Compression Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
L4 |
153ci |
1x1bbl |
– |
90 hp @ 4000 RPM |
152 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
3.875 x 3.25 | 8.5:1 |
|
L6 |
230ci |
1x1bbl |
L26 |
140 hp @ 4400 RPM |
220 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM |
3.875 x 3.25 | 8.5:1 |
|
L6 |
250ci |
1x1bbl |
L22 |
155 hp @ 4200 RPM |
235 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM |
3.875 x 3.53 | 8.5:1 |
|
V8 |
307ci |
1x2bbl |
L14 |
200 hp @ 4600 RPM |
300 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
3.875 x 3.25 | 9.0:1 |
|
V8 |
350ci |
1x2bbl |
L65 |
250 hp @ 4800 RPM |
345 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
4.000 x 3.48 | 9.0:1 |
|
V8 |
350ci |
1x4bbl |
LM1 |
255 hp @ 4800 RPM |
365 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
4.000 x 3.48 | 9.0:1 |
|
V8 |
350ci |
1x4bbl |
L48 |
300 hp @ 4800 RPM |
380 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
4.000 x 3.48 | 10.25:1 |
|
V8 |
396ci |
1x4bbl |
L34 |
350 hp @ 5200 RPM |
415 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM |
4.094 x 3.75 | 10.25:1 |
|
V8 |
396ci |
1x4bbl |
L78 |
375 hp @ 5600 RPM |
415 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM |
4.094 x 3.75 | 11.0: |
4 Cylinder Engine Codes
| Code |
Size / Carb |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
153 |
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| AA |
153 cid 1x1bbl |
90 hp |
3-Speed Manual |
– |
| AB |
153 cid 1x1bbl |
90 hp |
Powerglide or Torque Drive |
– |
6 Cylinder Engine Codes
| Code |
Size / Carb |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
230 |
||||
| AM |
230 cid 1x1bbl |
140 hp L26 |
3-Speed Manual |
– |
| AN |
230 cid 1x1bbl |
140 hp L26 |
Powerglide or Torque Drive |
– |
| AO |
230 cid 1x1bbl |
140 hp L26 |
TH350 |
– |
| AP |
230 cid 1x1bbl |
140 hp L26 |
3-Speed Manual |
Air Conditioning |
| AQ |
230 cid 1x1bbl |
140 hp L26 |
Powerglide or Torque Drive |
Air Conditioning |
| AR |
230 cid 1x1bbl |
140 hp L26 |
TH350 |
Air Conditioning |
|
250 |
||||
| BB |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
Powerglide or Torque Drive |
– |
| BC |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
Powerglide or Torque Drive |
Air Conditioning |
| BD |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
TH350 |
– |
| BE |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
3-Speed Manual |
– |
| BF |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
TH350 |
– |
| BG |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
TH350 |
– |
| BH |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
155 hp L22 |
TH350 |
– |
8 Cylinder Engine Codes
| Code |
Size / Carb |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
307 |
||||
| DA |
307 cid 1x2bbl |
200 hp L14 |
3-Speed Manual |
– |
| DC |
307 cid 1x2bbl |
200 hp L14 |
Powerglide |
– |
| DD |
307 cid 1x2bbl |
200 hp L14 |
TH350 |
– |
| DE |
307 cid 1x2bbl |
200 hp L14 |
4-Speed Manual |
– |
|
350 |
||||
| HA |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
300 hp L48 |
Manual |
– |
| HB |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
300 hp L48 |
TH350 |
– |
| HC |
350 cid 1x2bbl |
250 hp L65 |
Manual |
– |
| HD |
350 cid 1x2bbl |
250 hp L65 |
TH350 |
– |
| HE |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
300 hp L48 |
Powerglide |
– |
| HF |
350 cid 1x2bbl |
250 hp L65 |
Powerglide |
– |
| HQ |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
255 hp LM1 |
TH350 |
– |
| HR |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
255 hp LM1 |
Powerglide |
– |
| HS |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
255 hp LM1 |
TH350 |
– |
|
396 |
||||
| JF |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
350 hp L34 |
Manual |
– |
| JH |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
375 hp L78 |
Manual |
– |
| JI |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
350 hp L34 |
TH400 |
– |
| JL |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
375 hp L78 |
TH400 |
– |
| JM |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
375 hp L78 |
TH400 |
L89 Aluminum Heads |
| JU |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
375 hp L78 |
Powerglide |
– |
| KA |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
350 hp L34 |
Manual |
Heavy Duty Clutch |
| KC |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
375 hp L78 |
Manual |
Heavy Duty Clutch |
| KE |
396 cid 1x4bbl |
375 hp L78 |
Manual |
L89 Aluminum Heads |
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1969 Nova Transmission Codes
|
Code |
Description |
Engines |
Assembly Plant |
|---|---|---|---|
|
QP |
3-Speed |
L4 |
S = Saganaw |
|
QB |
3-Speed |
L4, L6 |
S = Saganaw |
|
HU |
4-Speed |
V8 |
P = Muncie | R = Saganaw |
|
IE |
Torque Drive |
L4 |
A = Cleveland |
|
IC |
Torque Drive |
L6 |
A = Cleveland |
|
YT |
Powerglide |
L4 |
C = Cleveland | T = Toledo |
|
VE |
Powerglide |
L6 |
C = Cleveland | T = Toledo |
|
UE |
Powerglide |
V8 |
C = Cleveland | T = Toledo |
|
IS |
TH350 |
L6 |
X = Cleveland | Y = Toledo |
|
IT |
TH350 |
V8 |
X = Cleveland | Y = Toledo |
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1969 Nova Rear Axle Codes
| Code | Axle Ratio |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BA |
2.56:1 |
Open 10-bolt |
| BB |
2.56:1 |
Positraction 10-bolt |
| BC |
3.36:1 |
Open 10-bolt |
| BD |
3.36:1 |
Positraction 10-bolt |
| BI |
2.73:1 |
Open |
| BK |
2.73:1 |
Open |
| BL |
3.07:1 |
Open 12-bolt |
| BM |
3.31:1 |
Open 12-bolt |
| BN |
3.55:1 |
Open |
| BP |
2.73:1 |
Open |
| BQ |
2.73:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| BR |
3.07:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| BS |
3.31:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| BT |
3.55:1 |
Positraction |
| BU |
3.73:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| BV |
4.10:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| BW |
4.56:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| BX |
4.88:1 |
Positraction 12-bolt |
| PA |
3.08:1 |
Open 10-bolt |
| PE |
3.08:1 |
Positraction 10-bolt |
| PB |
2.56:1 |
Open 10-bolt |
| PC |
2.56:1 |
Positraction 10-bolt |
| PX |
2.73:1 |
Positraction |
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1969 Nova Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
| RPO | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AR1 | Less head restraint | 354 |
| AS4 | Rear seat shoulder harness – deluxe | 23 |
| AS5 | Rear seat shoulder harness – standard | 88 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass – all windows | 81,576 |
| A02 | Tinted Glass – windshield only | 4,207 |
| A51 | Front bucket seat – Strato type | 11,485 |
| B37 | Floor mats | 17,409 |
| B84 | Body side molding | 15,341 |
| B90 | Door and window frame molding | 2,909 |
| B93 | Door edge guards | 41,206 |
| CE1 | Headlamp washer | 93 |
| C08 | Exterior soft trim roof cover | 46,336 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster | 6,165 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning – deluxe | 28,939 |
| D33 | Outside mirror – remote control | 4,592 |
| D34 | Vanity visor mirror | 3,022 |
| D55 | Front compartment floor console | 8,731 |
| F40 | Special heavy duty front & rear suspension | 9,313 |
| F41 | Special performance front & rear suspension | 2,608 |
| GT1 | Rear axle – 2.56 ratio | 758 |
| G76 | Rear axle – 3.36 ratio | 1,367 |
| G80 | Rear axle – Positraction | 18,045 |
| G92 | Rear axle – 3.08 ratio (Performance / High Altitude) | 907 |
| G96 | Rear axle – 3.55 ratio | 3,833 |
| G97 | Rear axle – 2.73 ratio | 702 |
| H01 | Rear axle – 3.07 ratio | 204 |
| J50 | Vacuum power brake equipment | 25,959 |
| J52 | Power disc brakes – front | 20,277 |
| KD5 | Heavy duty closed positive vent | 41 |
| K05 | Engine block heater | 3,561 |
| K79 | A/C generator – 42 amp | 922 |
| K85 | A/C generator – 63 amp | 260 |
| LM1 | V8 engine – 350 regular fuel | 2,207 |
| L22 | L6 engine – 250 | 68,509 |
| L34 | V8 engine – 396 Hi-performance | 1,947 |
| L48 | V8 engine – 350 | 10,356 |
| L65 | V8 engine – 350 2-bbl | 5,922 |
| L78 | V8 engine – 396 Special Hi-performance | 5,262 |
| MB1 | Torque-drive transmission | 21,559 |
| MC1 | Heavy duty 3-speed manual transmission | 2,287 |
| M11 | 3-speed Floor shift transmission control | 10,146 |
| M15 | 3-speed manual transmission | 42,938 |
| M20 | 4-speed manual transmission | 10,036 |
| M21 | 4-speed manual transmission – close ratio | 3,751 |
| M22 | 4-speed manual transmission – heavy duty | 682 |
| M35 | Powerglide transmission | 148,360 |
| M38 | 3-speed automatic transmission – TH350 | 27,704 |
| M40 | 3-speed automatic transmission – TH400 | 1,411 |
| N10 | Dual exhaust equipment | 1,881 |
| N40 | Power steering | 100,343 |
| PA2 | Simulated magnesium wheel trim cover – type B | 676 |
| PK6 | E70-14-4 PR tires – red stripe | 13,284 |
| PK9 | E70-14-4 PR tires – red stripe | 970 |
| PL1 | E70-14-4 PR tires – B/B white stripe | 943 |
| PX7 | E70-14-4 PR tires – white stripe | 4,430 |
| P01 | Wheel trim cover | 98,510 |
| P06 | Wheel trim ring | 683 |
| P58 | 7.35-14-4 PR tires – whitewall | 119,282 |
| T60 | Heavy duty battery | 7,718 |
| U05 | Dual horn | 2,789 |
| U15 | Speed warning indicator | 580 |
| U17 | Front compartment console instrument cluster | 2,321 |
| U25 | Luggage compartment lamp | 8,413 |
| U26 | Underhood lamp | 8,413 |
| U27 | Glove compartment lamp | 3,808 |
| U28 | Ash tray lamp | 8,419 |
| U29 | Instrument panel courtesy lights | 8,411 |
| U35 | Electric clock | 10,032 |
| U57 | Tape player | 1,294 |
| U63 | Radio – AM push button | 205,502 |
| U69 | Radio – AM/FM push button | 2,243 |
| U79 | Stereo equipment | 339 |
| U80 | Auxiliary speaker | 9,200 |
| V01 | Heavy duty radiator | 5,801 |
| V31 | Front bumper guard equipment | 5,074 |
| V32 | Rear bumper guard equipment | 5,063 |
| V75 | Traction compound and dispenser | 66 |
| ZJ1 | Custom interior package | 24,671 |
| ZJ2 | Custom exterior package | 13,404 |
| ZJ3 | Interior convenience package | 50,134 |
| ZJ5 | Exterior decor package | 89,461 |
| ZJ7 | Special wheel, hub cap, and trim ring (Rally wheel) | 18,030 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary lighting group | 8,409 |
| ZK3 | Deluxe seat belts and front seat shoulder harness | 9,277 |
| Z26 | Super Sport | 17,564 |
| 743 | Trim – vinyl coated | 140,225 |
| 959 | Color combination two-tone | 13,967 |
1969 Nova Cowl Tag Info
1969 Nova Example Cowl Tag & Breakdown
The Cowl Trim Tag, located on the cowl area identifies significant information about your car.
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Line 1: Year, GM Division, Model & Body, Assembly Plant, Sequence Number
|
Year |
GM Division |
Model Series |
Body Code |
Assembly Plant |
Sequence Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
69 = 1969 |
1 = Chevrolet |
11 = Nova, L4 |
27 = 2-Door Sedan |
WRN = Willow Run, MI |
Sequence Starts at 100001 |
|
13 = Nova, L6 |
69 = 4-Door Sedan |
||||
|
14 = Nova, V8 |
Line 2: Trim and Paint
|
Interior Trim |
Exterior Paint (Lower/Upper) |
|---|---|
|
731 = Black Vinyl Bench (Standard) |
10 = Tuxedo Black |
|
732 = Black Vinyl Bench (Custom) |
40 = Butternut Yellow |
|
733 = Black Vinyl Buckets |
50 = Dover White |
|
735 = Medium Blue Cloth Bench (Standard) |
51 = Dusk Blue |
|
736 = Medium Blue Cloth Bench (Custom) |
52 = Garnet Red |
|
737 = Medium Blue Vinyl Buckets |
53 = Glacier Blue |
|
742 = Medium Green Cloth Bench (Standard) |
55 = Azure Turquoise |
|
743 = Medium Green Cloth Bench (Custom) |
57 = Fathom Green |
|
744 = Midnight Green Cloth Bench (Custom) |
59 = Frost Lime |
|
745 = Midnight Green Vinyl Bench (Custom) |
61 = Burnished Brown |
|
746 = Medium Red Vinyl Buckets |
63 = Champagne |
|
65 = Olympic Gold |
|
|
67 = Burgundy |
|
|
69 = Cortez Silver |
|
|
71 = LeMans Blue |
|
|
79 = Rallye Green |
|
|
B = Black Vinyl Top |
|
|
C = Dark Blue Vinyl Roof |
|
|
E = Parchment Vinyl Top |
|
|
F = Dark Brown Vinyl Roof |
|
|
S = Dark Green Vinyl Roof |
Line 3: Build Month and Week
|
Month |
Week |
|---|---|
|
01 = January |
A = First Week |
|
02 = February |
B = Second Week |
|
03 = March |
C = Third Week |
|
04 = April |
D = Fourth Week |
|
05 = May |
E = Fifth Week |
|
06 = June |
|
|
07 = July |
|
|
08 = August |
|
|
09 = September |
|
|
10 = October |
|
|
11 = November |
|
|
12 = December |
Disclaimer
The numbers have been compiled from many sources to make these pages as correct as possible. There is no guarantee that the numbers are complete or accurate, therefore, we cannot accept any liability or responsibility for damages incurred from the use of this information.
