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| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Series 13800 | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,123.00 | |
| No. Produced | 145,975 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 13857 | |
| Weight | 3,408lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 116 inches | |
| Length | 205.8 inches | |
| Width | 75.6 inches | |
| Height | 52.9 inches | |
| Front Tread | 60.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.3 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 350 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.8 & 3.85 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 250@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.2 | |
| Torque | 345@2800 | |
| 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 | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.54 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.5 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.63 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 1/3 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 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 | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | G78 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.75 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 138570a100001 | ||
| 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. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| SS454 is a Milestone Car. | |||
| References | |
| 1970 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Chevrolet Pass. Car Condensed Specs (1970) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 70 Capacities & Locations | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1970 Chevrolet | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1970 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Classic White | |
| Cortez Silver Metallic | ||
| Shadow Gray Metallic | ||
| Tuxedo Black | ||
| Astro Blue Metallic | ||
| Mulsanne Blue Metallic | ||
| Fathom Blue Metallic | ||
| Misty Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Citrus Green Metallic | ||
| Green Mist Metallic | ||
| Forest Green Metallic | ||
| Gobi Beige | ||
| Camaro Gold Metallic | ||
| Champagne Gold Metallic | ||
| Autumn Gold Metallic | ||
| Desert Sand Metallic | ||
| Classic Copper Metallic | ||
| Cranberry Red | ||
| Black Cherry Metallic | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| 400 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 454 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |