1964 Chevelle Malibu SS

Production

5737 2 dr coupe, 6cyl                   8,224
5767 2 dr convertible, 6 cyl            1,551
5837 2 dr coupe, 8 cyl                 57,445
5867 2 dr convertible, 8 cyl            9,640
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TOTAL                                  76,860 
 

Serial Numbers

Description
45867A100001
4      - Last digit of model year (1964)
5867   - Model number(5737-2dr coupe, 5767-2dr convertible, 5837 - 2 dr coupe, 
                      5867 - 2 dr convertible)
A      - Assembly plant (A - Atlanta, B - Baltimore, G - Framingham, K - Kansas City, 
                         Z - Fremont)
100001 - Consecutive sequence number
Location
On plate attached to left front door hinge post.

Engine and transmission suffix codes

G, GB   - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual
GF, GG  - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/PCV
GK,GL,GN- 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/AC
GM      - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/AC & PCV
K       - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
KB      - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/PCV
KH      - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AC
KJ      - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AC & PCV
LM      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual
LL      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/AC
LN      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/AC & PCV
BL      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
BN      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/PCV
BM      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AC
BP      - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AC & PCV
J       - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual
JA      - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 4 speed manual
JD      - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
JH      - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
JG      - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
JQ      - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
JT      - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual w/transistor ignition
SR      - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
JR      - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 300hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
SS      - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 300hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
JS      - 327ci V-8 4 bbl * hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, 4 speed manual, special high performance 
          (* = hp not available)

Carburetors

327ci 250hp              - 7016417
327ci 250hp w/Powerglide - 7016422
327ci 300hp              - 3851761
327ci 300hp w/Powerglide - 3851762

 

Distributor

327 ci 4bbl- 1111016

 

 

Exterior color codes

Tuxedo Black     900
Meadow Green     905
Bahama Green     908
Silver Blue      912
Daytona Blue     916
Azure Aqua       918
Lagoon Aqua      919
Almond Fawn      920
Ember Red        922
Saddle Tan       932
Ermine White     936
Desert Beige     938
Satan Silver     940
Goldwood Yellow  943
Palomar Red      948

 

Interior trim codes

Saddle           710
Black            714
Aqua             722
Blue             741
Fawn             770
Red              786
White/Red        729

 

Convertible top color codes

White      std
Black      AA
Beige      AB

 

Options*

5737 2 dr sport coupe, 6 cyl      $2,538.00
5767 2 dr convertible, 6 cyl       2,749.00
5837 2 dr sport coupe, 8 cyl       2,646.00
5867 2 dr convertible, 8 cyl       2,857.00
    Option                                                             Retail
    number  Description                                     Quantity   price

    A01     Soft Ray tinted glass(all windows)               49,148  $  31.25
    A02     Soft Ray tinted glass(windshield only)          134,682     19.95
    A33     Electric control power windows                    2,052    102.25
    A33     Power rear window                                11,587     26.90
    A41     4 way electric control power seat                   717     64.60
    A46     Electric control driver's bucket seat                23        NA
    A47     Custom deluxe rear seatbelts                        820     12.95
    A49     Custom deluxe belts w/retractors                107,978      7.55
    A62     Seatbelt deletion                                29,864     11.00CR
    A66     Divided second seat                                  78     37.70
    B70     Paded instrument panel                          140,610     18.30
    C06     Power top                                         8,710     53.80
    C08     Black vinyl roof cover                            2,442     75.35
    C48     Heater & defroster deletion                       7,751     72.00CR
    C50     Rear window defroster                             1,667     21.55
    C60     Four Season AC                                   42,098    363.70
    F40     Special front & rear suspension                  26,386      4.85
    G66     Superlift rear shock absorbers                    1,961     37.70
    G67     Superlift rear shock absorbers w/automatic
                    level control                               587     86.15
    G75     3.70 ratio rear axle                                 96      2.20
    G76     3.86 ratio rear axle                              2,759      2.20
    G80     3.08,3.36 &3.70 ratio Positraction rear axles    23,023     37.70
    J50     Vacuum power brakes                              29,236     43.05
    J65     Special brakes w/metallic facings                 1,506     37.70
    K02     Temperature-controlled radiator fan                 343     16.15
    K24     Closed positive engine ventilation               53,054      5.40
    K66     Transistorized ignition system                      209     75.35
    K77     55 amp Delcotron generator                          346     21.55
    K79     42 amp Delcotron generator                          776     10.80
    K81     62 amp Delcotron generator                          164     64.60-75.35
    L26     140 hp Turbo-Thrift engine                       68,741     26.90
    L30     250 hp Turbo-Fire engine                         36,261     94.70
    L74     300 hp Turbo-Fire engine                         13,593    137.75
    L79     350 hp Turbo-Fire engine                          6,021    202.30
    M01     HD clutch                                           662      5.40
    M10     Overdrive transmission                            4,076    107.60
    M20     4 speed synchromesh transmission                 39,092    188.30
    M35     Powerglide transmission                         254,750    188.30-199.10
    M55     Transmission oil cooler                             113     16.15
    N10     Dual exhaust                                      6,881     21.55
    N33     Comfortilt steering wheel                         7,251     43.05
    N34     Sports-styled walnut-grained steering wheel
                    w/plastic rim                             2,166     32.30
    N40     Power steering                                  125,808     86.10
    P01     4 brightmetal wheel covers                      125,202     21.55
    P02     Simulated wire wheel covers                       6,544     75.35
    P19     Spare wheel lock                                    264      5.40
    P58     7.35-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires           118,716     39.70
    P61     7.75-14-4 pr nylon whitewall tubeless tires       2,391     54.10-73.20
    P67     6.95-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires            93,406     28.70
    T60     HD 66 plate 70 amp-hr battery                    14,252      7.55
    U03     Tri-Volume horm                                   5,461     14.00
    U16     Tachometer                                        7,724     48.45
    U60     Manual control radio                             52,851     50.05
    U63     Push-button control radio                       187,895     58.65
    U69     Push-button control AM/FM radio                   2,794    150.15
    U73     Rear antenna                                      2,794        NC
    U80     Auxiliary speaker                                24,658
    V01     HD radiator                                      21,104     10.80
    V31     Front bumper guard                               15,200     19.95
    V32     Rear bumper guard                                11,037      9.70
    V55     Luggage carrier                                   7,423     43.05
    Z01     Comfort & convenience equipment type A          209,641     30.15-40.90
    Z13     Comfort & convenience equipment type B            7,405     50.60
    Z16     Special sport coupe & convertible equipment         201  1,501.05
    724     Bucket seat trim                                  3,234        NA
    759     Vinyl interior trim                               1,562      5.40
    950     Two-tone exterior paint combinations              5,100     16.15

            *Options are for all Chevelle models as of March 1,1965.
 

Pricing                 as of August 1996

    Class                   6       5       4       3       2       1
    Chevelle
    2 dr Sedan              200     650     1100    2150    3780    5400
    4 dr Sedan              200     660     1100    2200    3850    5500
    2 dr Station Wagon      350     780     1300    2600    4550    6500
    4 dr Station Wagon      200     700     1200    2350    4130    5900
    Malibu, V-8
    4 dr Sedan              200     670     1200    2300    4060    5800
    2 dr HT                 450     1450    2400    4800    8400  12,000
    2 dr Convertible        600     1900    3200    6400  11,200  16,000
    4 dr Station Wagon      200     730     1250    2450    4270    6100
    Malibu Super Sport, V-8
    2 dr HT                 650     2050    3400    6800  11,900  17,000
    2 dr Convertible        850     2650    4400    8800  15,400  22,000

    NOTE:   Add 50 percent for RPO Z16 SS-396 option
            Add 20 percent for Power-Pak & dual exhaust
            Add 15 percent for A/C
            Deduct 10 percent for 6-cyl.
 

    Works Cited : "Old Cars Price Guide", P#62, August 1996 Vol. 19 No. 4
                  Peter C. Sessler, "Chevrolet SS Muscle Car Rad Book", 
                            Motorbooks International, 1991
                  Cars & Parts Magazine, "Catalog of American Car ID numbers 1960-69",
                            1991