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Original Base Price |
$2,512.00
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No. Produced |
17,389
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Body |
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Body Maker |
American Motors Corporation
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
6979-5
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Weight |
2,810lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
109 inches
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Length |
189.2 inches
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Width |
71.9 inches
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Height |
51.8 inches
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Front Tread |
57.9 inches
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Rear Tread |
57 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline 6, overhead valve | |
Displacement | 232 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 1/2 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 145@4300 | |
Rated Horsepower | 33.75 | |
Torque | 215@1600 | |
Main Bearings | 7 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.55 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.65 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.55 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
9.125 inches
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Axle Type |
Live
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.08 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Hotchkiss
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball and nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
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Front Size |
9 inches
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Rear Size |
9 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
9 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Fin and tube | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.95 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 19 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 1.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 9.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting A9t795G100001 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 |
| Digits 1: Manufacturer |
| Digits 2: Model year |
| Digits 3: Transmission |
| Digits 4: Series |
| Digits 5: Body style |
| Digits 6: Series |
| Digits 7: Engine |
| Digits 8-13: Production number |
VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield. Serial nos. may also beign 70 | |
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Additional Information | | |
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References | |
1969 Model Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
Technical Service Manual 1969 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
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 1969 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Matador Red |
| Ascot Gray |
| Castillian Gray Metallic |
| Beal Street Blue Metallic |
| Regatta Blue Metallic |
| Alamosa Aqua Metallic |
| Surf Green Metallic |
| Hunter Green Metallic |
| Frost White #2 |
| Willow Green Metallic |
| Pompeii Yellow |
| Butternut Beige Metallic |
| Cordoba Brown Metallic |
| Bittersweet Orange Metallic |
| Black Mink Metallic |
| Big Bad Blue |
| Big Bad Orange |
| Big Bad Green |
| All colors may not be available in all models. |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Shift-Command automatic transmission | Opt |
| 290 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| 343 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| 390 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
| Front disc rear drum brakes | Opt |
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