How Do You Identify A Real 1969 SS Chevelle?
If you are looking for a genuine 1969 Chevelle SS and don’t want to be fooled by SS details installed on a regular Chevelle, identify it by matching different ID numbers. The SS (Super Sport) option package consisted of special trim options and a specific engine set-up. As these options can be counterfeited, cross-referencing the engine ID number, the trim tag and various visuals is necessary to identify the real thing. Some numbers can be decoded immediately, while others need to be checked against a Chevrolet part number listing. Identify the Chevelle by using visual methods. According to Team Chevelle, the only colors available in 1969 for the Chevelle SS are “Monaco Orange” (code 72) and “Daytona Yellow” (code 73). These codes must appear on the trim or “cowl” tag to be genuine. The trim tag itself must also be genuine. Locate the trim (cowl) tag located on the firewall directly behind the brake master cylinder. This tag will give you the trim, or styling specifics of the vehicle.
