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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad Station Wagon 2-seat

The 1970 Chevelle Nomad V8 Station Wagon 2-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2925. 40,600 produced.
132360K164531
V8
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3236 Chevelle Nomad
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 164531 Unit #164531

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Nomad
Year1970
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 402 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower360 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower450 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Rated HP48.05
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement307
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/4
Horsepower200@4600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque300@2400

Dimensions

Production40600
Weight3676
Wheelbase116
Length207.2
Height54.4
Rear Tread59.8
Front Tread60
Width75.4

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentSpeed control device, Power brakes, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Astro Blue Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic, Camaro Gold Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Citrus Green Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Cortez Silver Metallic, Cranberry Red, Desert Sand Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Gobi Beige, Green Mist Metallic, Misty Turquoise Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2925.00

Body

Doors4
Seating9

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.