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1970 Chevrolet El Camino 6 Series
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 3
Model Number 13580
Weight
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 207.1 inches
Width 75.7 inches
Height 54 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 59.8 inches
Type Turbo-Thrift, valve-in-head
Displacement 230 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 140@4000
Rated Horsepower 36.04
Torque 220@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine Numbers Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN.
Engine No. Location On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.95
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
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
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 135800a100001 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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1970 Chevrolet Chassis Service ManualLos 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 & LocationsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1970 ChevroletDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless 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 1970Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 transmissionOpt
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