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1970 Chevrolet Bel Air Townsman Station Wagon 2-seat

The 1970 Bel Air Townsman Station Wagon 2-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3357. 75,800 produced.
156360J180065
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Bel Air Townsman

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5636 Bel Air Townsman
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code J Unknown Plant
Serial Number 180065 Unit #180065

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel Air Townsman
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 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
Horsepower330 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement402 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower345 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower390 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

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
Bands3.8 & 3.85
Rated HP46.2
Cylinders8
Compression9.0
Main Bearings5
Displacement350
BlockCast alloy iron
Horsepower250@4800
Torque345@2800
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production75800
Weight4175
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Front Tread63.4
Rear Tread63.3
Height56.2
Length216.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.63
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.5

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.55 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity25
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission

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$3357.00

Body

Doors4
Seating6

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.