RE: [Chevelle-list] 69 SS stuff

[Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS]

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Thanks for verifying that I'm not completely crazy.  I'll have to check the copyright date tonight.  Probably 1968.  I'd venture to guess that Chevy put out the manual the year prior to production.  That way it could be in the shops, when the cars rolled in for repairs.  Not to mention that cars are usually released up to a year prior to the production year.  The El Camino SS was a shock to me as well, but it's listed in the chart.  Wierd.  Maybe mine is a true SS.  If so, bummer that I don't have the original engine.  :(    SARGE 69SS/Clone <MAYBE? -----Original Message----- From: Don [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 11:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 69 SS stuff Sarge,   I have the same manual and I never noticed that before, but there it is!  Yes, this 5-digit code is the first 5 numbers of the VIN.  But it doesn't list a different number for a '69 SS convertible, wonder why?  We all should keep in mind that Chevrolet probably didn't keep very good records back then.   Don '69 Chevelle home.carolina.rr.com/donallen   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 3:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 69 SS stuff   Well, it finally worked, I hope it shows up properly for ya'll.   To my knowledge, this 5 digit code is the first 5 numbers of the VIN.  The service manual also lists the 1969 model numbers for '69 Chevrolet, '69 Nova, '69 Camaro, & '69 Corvette.  I highly recommend this manual for everyone.  I have used the heck out of it.    I hope this helps ya'll out.  Again, maybe I'm reading this wrong, if so, please correct me.  I'm trusting in the Chevrolet Manual for now, but I'm still open minded to any other inputs.   Scott, Sorry to say that according to Chevy's manual, you car is the same as mine, a Malibu 2 Door Sport Coupe.  Again, don't take this as the FINAL answer.  If the guys/gals in here have further info, I'm sure they can add to this.  As far as a theory to why it was sold as an SS, I'm stumped.    SARGE 69SS/Clone