ChevroletVisit Chevrolet hub →
105 guides across 11 models
Impala
28 guides
Chevrolet
1955 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1955 model year is the launch-year of the Tri-Five B-body 115-inch wheelbase — the 1955-only egg-crate single-bar grille pattern, the 265-cubic-inch small-block launch (the first year of the 265 V8 small-block family), and the Bel Air top-trim callout on the 1955-only Fisher Body letter-pair code pattern. NO Impala nameplate in 1955 — the Impala trim line opens in 1958 — and NO SS trim on the Tri-Five (the SS designation opens in 1961). Status: per-year Bel Air top-trim callout.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1956 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1956 model year carries the 265 small-block forward and adopts the 1956-only chrome-bezel egg-crate grille surround plus the 1956-onward year-specific letter-pair codes (the 1956-only Fisher Body cowl tag prefix coding shifts to a year-distinct serialization). Bel Air remains the top-trim callout on the 1956 Tri-Five; NO Impala nameplate in 1956 and NO SS trim. Status: per-year Bel Air top-trim callout.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1957 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1957 model year is the launch-year of the 283-cubic-inch small-block — the 283 Fuelie RPO 540 mechanical fuel-injected variant on the 1957-only aluminum intake manifold (the 1957-only Fuelie option), the 283 four-barrel option chain (RPO 469 / RPO 490 / RPO 536), and the anodized gold-and-white / red-and-white two-tone paint trio. Bel Air remains the top-trim callout on the 1957 Tri-Five; NO Impala nameplate in 1957 and NO SS trim (SS opens in 1961). Status: per-year Bel Air top-trim callout.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1958 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1958 Impala is the launch-year of the Impala trim on the new-for-1958 full-size B-body / Y-body — the 1958-only year-correct chrome trim with the 1958-onward Bel Air / Impala / Caprice / Biscayne trim ladder. The 283 small-block and the 1958-onward 348 big-block driveline options open the Impala line. Cowl tag decodes against the 1958-onward format (not the pre-Tri-Five pattern).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1959 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1959 Impala rides the 1958-onward B-body / Y-body chassis with the 1959-year-correct batwing rear-deck chrome sweep and the 283 / 348 driveline options. Cowl tag decodes against the 1959-only assembly-plant codes; trim tag numerals follow the 1959-year-specific letter-pair layout.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1960 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1960 Impala is the first-year-of-the-X-body — the 1960-onward unibody replacing the 1959 B-body frame. The 283 small-block and 348 big-block carry into the X-body chassis. Cowl tag pattern shifts to the 1960-onward X-body layout with the 1960-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1961 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1961 Impala SS — the SS trim launches on the Impala line, mid-year — opens the SS trim with the 348 / 350 hp base SS engine (RPO 350 hp on the 348 block, distinct from the Bel Air SS 1961-only 409 fitment which remains a Bel Air-side fitment). Cowl tag decodes against the 1961-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1961 SS chrome trim package shares the 1961-onward B-body / Y-body trim pattern.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1961 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS — the SS trim launches on the Impala line with the 1961-only SS 348 cubic-inch W-head big-block at 280 hp / 305 hp / 350 hp on the 1961-onward B-body 119-inch wheelbase unibody. The 1961-only SS-only column on the Fisher Body trim tag authenticates the SS designation against the 1961-only RPO Z-code ladder ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1962 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1962 Impala SS rides the X-body with the 1962-onward 327 small-block (250 hp and 300 hp variants) and the 409 big-block carryover. The 1962-only chrome trim transitions the SS trim away from the 1961-only 409 designation; cowl tag decodes against the 1962-year-specific letter-pair layout.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1962 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS — the sequel-year for the SS trim, opening the year with the 1962-onward 327 cubic-inch small-block (250 hp / 300 hp) and the 409 cubic-inch W-head big-block carryover. The 1962-only Z11 427 / 430 hp aluminum-head pre-cursor fitment opens on the 1961-onward B-body 119-inch wheelbase ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1963 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1963 Impala rides the 1963-onward full-size B-body / Y-body with the 327 small-block (250 hp and 300 hp SS) and the 409 big-block. Cowl tag decodes against the 1963-year-specific letter-pair codes; SS chrome trim package authenticates against the 1963-only mid-year grille pattern.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1963 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS — the 1963-only mid-year Z11 427 / 430 hp aluminum-head production chain (the homologation production run, distinct from the 1962-only Z11 pre-cursor window). The 1963-onward 327 small-block + 409 W-head big-block mid-production-year carryover on the B-body 119-inch wheelbase ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95The 1964 Impala carries the 327 SS / 409 big-block into the 1964 production year — the last Impala year carrying the 409 in production. Cowl tag decodes against the 1964-year-specific letter-pair codes; SS trim package is the 1964 SS 327 / 409 continuation.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1964 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS — the LAST Impala SS year carrying the 409 cubic-inch W-head big-block in production (the closing-year 409 stamping, distinct from the 1961-1963 mid-production-year 409 prefix chain). The 1964-onward 327 small-block carryover on the B-body 119-inch wheelbase ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95The 1965 Impala SS introduces the 1965-onward 396 big-block on the B-body — the SS 396/325 hp on the 1965-only 396 block. The 427 L72 427/425 hp options move to the B-body alongside the 396. Cowl tag decodes against the 1965-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1965 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS — the 1965-onward SS 396 launch year with the 1965-only first-year 3963512 Mark IV big-block at L35 325 hp / L34 350 hp / L78 375 hp / L89 375 hp aluminum-head chain on the B-body 119-inch wheelbase ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1966 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1966 Impala SS carries the L34 396/350 hp, the L78 396/375 hp on the L78-coded block, and the 1966-onward 427 L72 427/425 hp. The 427 L72 block casting 3963535 is Impala-side, distinct from Chevelle / Camaro / Nova L34 / L78 castings. Cowl tag decodes against the 1966-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Restoration Guide - SS 427 L72 425 hp launch + 1966-only ZL2 cowl-induction
1966 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS — the 1966-onward SS 427 L72 / 425 hp launch on the W-head big-block chain alongside the 1966-onward 396 L35 / L34 / L78 chain (L35 396/325 hp base, L34 396/350 hp, L78 396/375 hp). The 1966-only ZL2 cowl-induction option pairs with the L72 fitment (a 1966 single-year-only fitment, distinct from the 1969-only ZL-1 / Z16 / COPO 9560 homologation special) ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95The 1967 Impala SS carries the 427 big-block including the 1967-onward L88 427/430 hp all-aluminum. The 1967-onward L89 396/375 hp aluminum-head variant also opens. Cowl tag decodes against the 1967-year-specific letter-pair codes; L88 RPO option crosses with the Corvette L88 fitment.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1967 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS — the 1967-onward SS 427 L88 / 430 hp all-aluminum homologation chain launch (the first GM production 427 cubic-inch all-aluminum Mark IV V8 at 430 hp) AND the 1967-onward Fisher Body cowl-tag standardization first-year. The 1967-onward 396 L35 / L34 / L78 / L89 chain (L35 396/325 hp base) + the 1967-onward L72 cast-iron 425 hp continue the SS powertrain ladder ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1968 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1968 Impala SS carries the 427 L88 427/430 hp and the L89 396/375 hp with aluminum heads. Cowl tag decodes against the 1968-year-specific letter-pair codes and the 1968-onward Fisher Body standardization; SS chrome trim continues the 1967-onward SS pattern.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1968 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS — the 1967-onward L88 / L72 / L78 / L89 chain continuation year on the 1968-onward redesigned rear-deck chassis, with the 1968-onward 396 L35 / L34 / L78 base ladder (L35 396/325 hp base) on the B-body non-SS line. The 1968-onward redesigned rear-deck stamping is the year-correct anchor; the 1967-onward L88 all-aluminum / L89 aluminum-head pair carries into 1968 at the SAME casting prefix ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1969 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1969 Impala SS — closure of the SS trim post-1969 — anchors the 1969-only ZL1 all-aluminum 427 fitment (the COPO 9560 single-model-year all-aluminum short block, 69 Impala ZL1s built). The 427 L88 also carries on the 1969 B-body; cowl tag decodes against the 1969-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1969 Chevrolet Impala SS Restoration Guide - 1969-only ZL-1 / Z16 / COPO 9560 / SS closure post-1969
1969 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS — the 1969-only ZL-1 all-aluminum 427 / 430 hp COPO 9560 homologation closure chain (69 Impalas built with ZL-1 across the 1969 production year) AND the SS trim closure post-1969 (the LAST year of SS trim on the Impala line). The 1967-onward L88 / L72 / L78 / L89 chain carries the 1968-onward continuation year; the 1969-onward 396 L35 / L34 / L78 base ladder (L35 396/325 hp base) runs on the B-body non-SS line ($29.95).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 Impala SS carries the 1970-only LS4 454 B-body-only fitment (distinct from the Chevelle LS6 / Camaro LS6 / Corvette LS6 line-codes) and the 1970-onward 8.5:1 compression-floor federalized emissions-era tier on the 454. The 1970 model year is also the final year of the pre-1971-onward emissions-era closure of the big-block Impala SS — the SS trim continues the driveline through 1971-onward but with reduced-output emissions-era derivatives only.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 Impala is the first year of the post-1969 emissions-era closure on the B-body — the 1971-onward LS5 454/365 hp carry-in (the LS5 454 opens as a 1970-only carryover but remains a 1971-onward reduced-output option under the new federal emissions floor at 8.0:1 compression) and the 1971-onward LS4 454/350 hp reduced-output opens as the new SS trim engine. The 1971-onward emissions-era trim package (4-barrel Carter AFB → 4-barrel Rochester Quadrajet swap, lower-lift camshaft, single-snorkel air cleaner) closes the pre-1971 SS trim. Status: per-year emissions-era continuation.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 Impala carries the LS4 454/310 hp reduced-output into the 1972 production year — the LS5 454/365 hp closure leaves the LS4 carryover as the only 454 option on the 1972 B-body. The 1972 emissions-era closure inches closer: the 8.0:1 compression-floor federalized tier remains, with cleaner packaging. The 1972 model year is the final year of the LS4 454 reduced-output on the B-body. Status: per-year emissions-era closer.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1973 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1973 Impala is the terminal year of the Chevrolet Impala on the B-body — the SS trim closes post-1972 (the LS4 454 reduced-output is gone after 1972) and the 1973-only emissions-era packaging (catalyst / EGR / thermostatic air cleaner / 8.5:1 compression-floor) lands on the 350 small-block base. The Caprice shifts top-trim as the SS trim closes; the Impala nameplate continues without the SS designation. Status: per-year terminal-year emissions-era closure.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevelle
16 guides
Chevrolet
1964 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1964 Chevelle is the 1964-only first-year-of-the-A-body on the 115-inch-wheelbase separate perimeter frame (shared with the Pontiac LeMans / GTO, Buick Skylark / GS, Oldsmobile Cutlass / 442). The 1964-only chrome trim and the 1964-only fender badge anchor the launch-year row; 1964 did offer the Malibu SS (series 57/58).
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1965 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1965 Chevelle SS 396 — the SS trim launched with the 396-cubic-inch big-block on the 1965 model year. The hero engine is the Z16 L37 396/375 hp. Cowl tag decodes against the 1965-year-specific letter-pair codes; Z16 SS 396 Sports Convertible option opens.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1966 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1966 Chevelle SS 396 carries the L35 396/325 hp base, the L34 396/350 hp, and the L78 396/375 hp on the L78-coded block. Cowl tag decodes against the 1966-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1967 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1967 Chevelle SS 396 carryover — L35 / L34 / L78 fitments continue the 1966-onward SS 396 line. Cowl tag decodes against the 1967-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1967 SS 396 chrome trim transitions to the 1968-onward Fisher Body standardization.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1968 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1968 Chevelle SS 396 — the L35 396/325 hp base, L34 396/350 hp, and L78 396/375 hp continue the A-body SS line. Cowl tag decodes against the 1968-year-specific letter-pair codes and the 1968-onward Fisher Body standardization.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1969 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1969 Chevelle SS 396 continues the L35 / L34 / L78 fitments on the A-body 112 (L35 396/325 hp base, L34 396/350 hp, L78 396/375 hp). Cowl tag decodes against the 1969-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1969 SS chrome trim package carries on the 1968-onward Fisher Body trim tag pattern.
Open the guide → $29.951970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Restoration Guide — a period-correct RestorationEssentials reference.
Open the guide → $29.951970 Chevrolet Chevelle Restoration Guide — a period-correct RestorationEssentials reference.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 — the 1970-only 450 hp LS6 (casting 3999289, LS6-only aluminum Holley 4150 list #4153, cold-air cowl plenum with the ZL2 cowl-induction hood) on the Chevelle LS6; LS5 360 hp and L34 350 hp carry the rest of the SS 454 lineup. Cowl tag decodes against the 1970-year-specific letter-pair codes; Fisher Body trim tag against the 1970 SS chrome trim package.
Open the guide → $29.951970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 restoration reference for the A-body hardtop, convertible, and El Camino SS context: LS5 454 and LS6 454 big-block combinations, Muncie four-speed and TH400 automatic paths, cowl-induction hood, SS grille, stripes, suspension, rear axle, and 1970 Chevrolet trim-tag, engine-pad, paint, interior, and assembly verification.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 Chevelle SS 454 — the LS6 retirement; LS5 carries on at 365 hp on the A-body. The 1971 LS4 454/350 hp reduced-output fitment opens. Cowl tag decodes against the 1971-year-specific letter-pair codes; SS chrome trim transitions to the 1971-onward emissions-era trim package.
Open the guide → $29.951971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 restoration reference for the A-body hardtop and convertible: LS5 454 and LS3 402 big-block options, Muncie four-speed and TH400 automatic combinations, 1971 dual-round SS grille, hood, stripe, and interior details, and year-correct Chevrolet trim-tag, engine-pad, paint, axle, suspension, and assembly-mark checks.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 Chevelle SS 454 — the LS5 454 continued in 1972 at 270 net hp; LS4 carries on at 310 hp on the A-body 112. Cowl tag decodes against the 1972-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1972 SS chrome trim package is the 1971-onward emissions-era reduced-output pattern.
Open the guide → $29.951972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 restoration reference for the A-body hardtop and convertible: LS5 454 and LS3 402 engine combinations in the net-rating era, Muncie four-speed and TH400 automatic paths, 1972 SS grille, hood, stripe, and interior trim, and year-specific Chevrolet trim-tag, engine-pad, paint, axle, suspension, and assembly checkpoints.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1973 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1973 Chevelle is the 1973-only terminal-year on the A-body 112-inch separate perimeter frame before the 1974-onward G-body rollover — the 1973-only LS4 454 at 250 hp / 390 lb-ft torque, the 1973-only 8.5:1 emissions-era compression-floor, the 1973-only EGR / thermostatic air cleaner, the 1973-only AN-code Fisher Body trim tag quadrant with mandated VE-1 / AS-1 markers, the 1973-only Linden NJ plant activation (10-plant discriminator), the 1973-only rear axle / transmission carry-over on the 1973-onward assembly line, and the 1973-only 11-color SS 454 palette (Dark Red 42 / Medium Blue 24 / Antique White 11 / Silver 14 etc). Status: per-year emissions-era terminal-year closure.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
$29.95 · US-letter PDF
Numbers-matching provenance reference for the 1970-only Chevelle SS 454 trio (LS6 at 450 hp / LS5 at 360 hp / L34 at 350 hp) on the 1970-onward A-body 112-inch-wheelbase Chevelle SS chassis -- LS6-only block casting 3999289 paired with the LS6-only aluminum Holley 4150 list #4153 780-cfm cold-air plenum, the LS6-only cylinder heads and LS6-only solid-lifter flat-tappet cam, the 1970-only ZL2 cowl-induction hood hardware (washer-bottle relocation, vacuum-line routing, sealing-flange pivot hardware distinct from the 1970 Camaro ZL2 / ZL1 cowl-induction in sealing-flange geometry), the Fisher Body trim tag AN / M code discriminator, the 1970 assembly-plant discriminator (Baltimore / Fremont / Kansas City / Framingham / Atlanta / Willow Run / Arlington / Van Nuys / Los Angeles), and the GM A-body Chevelle body stampings vs the 1970 Pontiac LeMans / 1970 Buick Skylark / 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass body stampings at the cowl-tag car-line discriminator.
Open the guide → $29.95Camaro
9 guides
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Restoration Guide — a period-correct RestorationEssentials reference.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1967 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1967 Camaro is the launch-year of the F-body 108-inch-wheelbase unibody — the 1967-only door-jamb trim tag (the 1968-onward Fisher cowl tag standardization). The 1967 Z/28 fitment (Z-code ordering prefix, DZ 302 small-block, Z21 stripe option code) and the 1967-onward SS 396 (X77-prefix 396-base big-block) anchor the F-body launch.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1968 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1968 Camaro rides the F-body 108 — the 1968-onward Fisher cowl tag standardization replaces the 1967-only door-jamb trim tag. The 1968 Z/28 DZ 302 carries on; SS 396 L35 396/325 hp base, L34 396/350 hp, and L78 396/375 hp fitments open on the 1968 F-body. Cowl tag decodes against the 1968-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1969 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1969 Camaro anchors the 1969-only ZL1 all-aluminum 427 fitment — the single-model-year COPO 9560 all-aluminum short block on the F-body 108. The Z/28 DZ 302 and the SS 396 X77 carry on; cowl tag decodes against the 1969-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 Camaro closes the muscle-peak window on the F-body 108 — the 1970 Z/28 DZ 302 carries on; SS 396 (X77-prefix base) and the 1970 ZL2 cowl-induction hood option authenticate the muscle-peak SS 396. Cowl tag decodes against the 1970-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 Camaro opens the emissions-era transition on the F-body 108 — the 1971-onward LM1-formatted cowl tag replaces the 1970 carryover format; the 1971-onward reduced-output 350 LT-1 carries the Z/28 fitment; the 1970-onward 402 big-block (rebadged SS 402 via the 1970-onward LM1-formatted tag) anchors the SS 402 trim tree. EFI pre-history: the 1971-onward emissions-era tuning discipline (advertising-net vs SAE-net hp delineation; compression-ratio reduction; timing-curve softening) is the year-correct anchor for the 1971 Camaro authenticity claim.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 Camaro sits at the mid-year cowl-induction offset on the F-body 108 — the 1972 LM1-formatted cowl tag carries the LT-1 Z/28 vs LS-3 Z/28 discrimination; 1972-onward LT-1 carries the 1971-onward reduced-output Z/28 350 with the emissions-era tuning discipline; 1972-onward LS-3 is the 1972-onward emissions-era-reduced 350 in non-Z/28 trim; 1972 mid-year cowl induction offset: the 1972-only cowl-induction hood option dies out in mid-year 1972; 1972-only GM corporate palette migration shifts the paint letter-pair code table forward. Cowl tag decodes against the 1972-only LM1 letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1973 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1973 Camaro anchors the emissions-era peak on the F-body 108 — the 1973-onward mandated AS-1 / VE-1 markers sit on the 1973-only LM1-formatted cowl tag as the year-correct documentation-level discriminator; 1973-onward catalytic converter arrival on most 1973-onward Camaros; 1973-onward Pace-Car-only marketing carryover; reduced power across every engine family at the 1973 emissions-era-peak close; 1973-year-specific trim tag quadrant reconciliation against the 1973 LM1 plate schema; F-body 108 unibody with the 1973-year-specific Fisher trim tag letter-pair codes closing the first-gen run.
Open the guide → $29.95Z28 and IROC-Z, 1982–1992. Full engine ladder from the LG4 305 to the L98 350 TPI, VIN and RPO/SPID decoding (B2L, 1LE, G92), Borg-Warner 9-bolt identification, stock-correct restoration, and the TPI bolt-on path.
Open the guide → $29.95Nova
10 guides
The 1963 Chevy II / Nova SS 396 opens the X-body-side SS 396 fitment — distinct from the A-body Chevelle SS 396 and the F-body Camaro SS 396. The X-body 111-inch-wheelbase unibody carries the 396 big-block on the launch-year Nova SS. Cowl tag decodes against the 1963-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95The 1964 Nova SS 396 carryover — the X-body 111 unibody continued through 1964 with the SS 396 fitment. Cowl tag decodes against the 1964-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1964 SS chrome trim transitions the X-body SS package forward.
Open the guide → $29.95The 1965 Nova SS 396 — X-body 111 SS carryover. Cowl tag decodes against the 1965-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1965 SS chrome trim transitions to the 1966-onward grille/trim continuity.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1966 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1966 Nova SS 396 carries the L78 396/375 hp on the L78-coded X-body block (distinct from Chevelle / Camaro L78 codes). The 1966-onward Nova L78 fitment opens the X-body-side L78. Cowl tag decodes against the 1966-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95The 1967 Nova SS 396 / L78 396 carryover — X-body 111 continues the SS 396 and L78 fitments. Cowl tag decodes against the 1967-year-specific letter-pair codes and the 1967-only trim tag format on the 1967 X-body.
Open the guide → $29.95The 1968 Nova SS 396 / L78 396 carryover — X-body 111 enters the 1968-onward grille / trim continuity. Cowl tag decodes against the 1968-year-specific letter-pair codes and the 1968-onward Fisher Body standardization.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1969 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1969 Nova anchors the 1969-only Yenko SC 427 L72 fitment — the COPO 9561 Yenko-only 427 L72 on the X-body (69 built total). The Nova SS 396 / L78 fitments close the muscle-peak X-body line. Cowl tag decodes against the 1969-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 Chevrolet Nova — the 1970 California-only 307 V8 option, the 1970 L78 396 retirement (L78 396 closes at end of 1969 model year), the 1970-only L34 350 4-barrel SS trim ladder initiation on the X-body 111. Cowl tag decodes against the 1970-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 Chevrolet Nova — the 1971-only LM1 350 trim callout, the 1971 California-only 307 V8 carryover, the 1971-onward emissions-orphaned 350 HO retirement (350 HO closes at end of 1970 model year), the 1971-onward Quadrajet revision 750 / 800-cfm. Cowl tag decodes against the 1971-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova — the 1972-only "heavy duty" / SS trim closure chain, the 1972-only cowl-induction delete-option (the cowl-induction hood scoop RPO discontinued after 1971 model year), the 1972 closing-year-of-the-third-generation X-body body style (the third-generation squarer-Nova body shell closes at end of 1972 model year, although the 1973 Nova is still on the same X-body until the 1975-onward H-body launches). Cowl tag decodes against the 1972-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95El Camino
9 guides
Chevrolet
1964 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1964 El Camino is the A-body shared with the Chevelle / Pontiac LeMans / Buick Skylark / Oldsmobile Cutlass — the 1964 launch-year El Camino on the 112-inch-wheelbase A-body. No SS package in 1964; cowl tag decodes against the 1964-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1965 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1965 El Camino rides the A-body 112 with the 1965-onward V8 lineup (327 / 350 small-block options on the coupe pickup body). Cowl tag decodes against the 1965-year-specific letter-pair codes; El-Camino-specific chrome trim transitions to the 1966-onward grille/trim continuity.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1966 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1966 El Camino carries the 1966-onward small-block V8 lineup (327 / 350 options on the A-body 112 coupe pickup body); no SS package yet. Cowl tag decodes against the 1966-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1967 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1967 El Camino rides the A-body 112 with the 1967-onward small-block carryover; no SS package. Cowl tag decodes against the 1967-year-specific letter-pair codes and the 1967-only trim tag format on the 1967 A-body.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1968 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1968 El Camino opens the SS trim on the A-body 112 coupe pickup — the El-Camino-side SS package shares the cowl tag and trim tag patterns with the Chevelle SS. The 1968 El Camino SS 396 supports the 396 SS big-block (the A-body-side SS 396 big-block, cowl-tag-shared with the 1968 Chevelle SS 396).
Open the guide → $29.95The 1969 El Camino SS 396 — A-body 112 SS carryover on the coupe pickup body. The 1969 El Camino SS 396 carries the L35 396/325 hp base, L34 396/350 hp, and L78 396/375 hp fitments, sharing the SS tag with the 1969 Chevelle SS 396. Cowl tag decodes against the 1969-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 El Camino SS 454 LS5 — the LS5 360 hp on the A-body coupe pickup (NOT the Chevelle LS6 450 hp; the El Camino carried the LS5 at 360 hp, not the LS6 at 450 hp). The 1970 El Camino SS 454 LS5 is the highest El Camino output at launch. Cowl tag decodes against the 1970-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 El Camino SS 454 LS5 — LS5 at 365 hp on the A-body coupe pickup, LS5 retirement pending. Cowl tag decodes against the 1971-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1971 El Camino chrome trim transitions to the 1971-onward emissions-era trim package.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 El Camino SS 454 LS4 — LS4 reduced-output 310 hp on the A-body coupe pickup, terminal year of the El Camino muscle-fitment window. Cowl tag decodes against the 1972-year-specific letter-pair codes; 1972 SS chrome trim closes the conventional-frame coupe-pickup SS line.
Open the guide → $29.95Monte Carlo
4 guides
Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 LS5 — the LS5 360 hp on the personal-luxury A-body 112 (NOT the Chevelle LS6 450 hp). The 1970-only Landau vinyl half-roof is the launch-year Monte Carlo roof pattern. Cowl tag decodes against the 1970-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 Monte Carlo SS 454 LS5 — LS5 at 365 hp on the personal-luxury A-body; LS5 retirement pending. Cowl tag decodes against the 1971-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1971 Monte Carlo chrome trim transitions to the 1971-onward emissions-era trim package.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 Monte Carlo SS 454 LS4 — LS4 reduced-output 310 hp on the personal-luxury A-body 112. Cowl tag decodes against the 1972-year-specific letter-pair codes; the 1972 Monte Carlo chrome trim carries on the 1971-onward emissions-era pattern.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1973 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1973 Monte Carlo SS 454 LS4 — terminal year of the Monte Carlo muscle-fitment window at 310 hp on the A-body personal-luxury. The 200 built 1973 Monte Carlo SS closes the 1970-onward Monte Carlo SS line. Cowl tag decodes against the 1973-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Corvette
21 guides
Chevrolet
1953 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1953 Corvette is the launch-year of the C1 generation — the C1-only fiberglass body on the C1 convertible-only chassis, only 300 built. The 1953-only Polo White paint palette is the launch-year fitment (the 1954-onward optional-color palette opens). The standard driveline is the 235 "Blue Flame" inline-six at 150 hp with the Powerglide automatic only — the 1953-only Powerglide-only launch configuration.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1954 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1954 Corvette continues the C1 convertible-only chassis with the 235 Blue Flame inline-six carryover. The 1954-onward optional three-speed manual transmission opens (the 1953-only Powerglide-only launch configuration does not carry forward). C1 trim tag decodes against the 1954-year-specific letter-pair codes predating the V8-only 1955-onward trim tag pattern.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1955 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1955 Corvette is the launch-year of the small-block V8 on the Corvette line — the 1955-only 265-cubic-inch small-block (the prototype of what would become the 283 / 327 small-block family) on the C1 convertible chassis. C1 trim tag decodes against the 1955-year-specific assembly-plant codes; the 1955-onward 265 small-block displaces the 235 Blue Flame inline-six.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1956 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1956 Corvette carries the 265 small-block on the C1 convertible chassis — the 1956-onward dual-quad 265 / 225 hp option opens on the C1. The 1956-only option structure (RPO 469, body-color deletion, variable-ratio steering) authenticates the 1956 C1 trim package; C1 trim tag decodes against the 1956-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1957 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1957 Corvette anchors the 1957-only 283 Fuelie (RPO 540, mechanical fuel injection on the aluminum intake manifold at 283 hp / 283 lb-ft) — the first year of Rochester mechanical fuel injection on the Corvette line. The 1957-only one-piece lift-off hood and the 1957-only heavy-duty 4.56 final drive RPO 684 anchor the C1 trim package; C1 trim tag decodes against the 1957-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1958 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1958 Corvette carries the 283 Fuelie (RPO 540) at 283 / 283 hp on the C1 convertible chassis; the 1958-onward hood lettering reverts to "CORVETTE" sans script after the 1957-only "CORVETTE" script variation. The 1958-only dual headlight bezels and the 1958-year-specific seat pattern anchor the C1 trim package.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1959 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1959 Corvette carries the 283 / 270 hp dual-quad option (RPO 469 variant) on the C1 convertible chassis — the 1959-only configuration opens the dual-quad 283 / 270 hp fitment. The 1959-only chrome / trim revisions and the 1959-year-specific seat pattern anchor the C1 trim package; trim tag decodes against the 1959-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1960 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1960 Corvette carries the 290 hp fuelie (RPO 535, fuel-injected 283 / 290 hp) on the C1 convertible chassis — the 1960-only fuel-injected 283 / 290 hp fitment opens (a step up from the 1957 / 1958 283 / 283 hp Fuelie). The 1960-only style updates (small grille teeth at the front bumper and the 1960-only gauge-cluster layout) anchor the C1 trim package.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1961 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1961 Corvette carries the 315 hp fuelie (RPO 3547, fuel-injected 283 / 315 hp) on the C1 convertible chassis — the 1961-only fuel-injected 283 / 315 hp fitment (the highest-output 283 Fuelie in the C1 production window, just before the 1962-only 327 launch). The 1961-only rear-deck trim treatment and the 1961-year-specific gauge pattern anchor the C1 trim package.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1962 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1962 Corvette closes the C1 carryover before the 1963 C2 launch — the 1962-only 327-cubic-inch small-block launch (the L84 327 / 375 hp Fuelie, the L76 327 / 340 hp dual-quad, the L75 327 / 300 hp four-barrel, and the 327 / 250 hp base — all 1962-onward C1-only fitments). The 1962-only C1 terminal trim transitions to the 1963-onward C2 body style; C1 trim tag decodes against the 1962-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1963 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe — the 1963-only C2 launch-year split coupe body style. The 327 cubic-inch small-block carries the L84 327/375 hp fuelie and the L76 327/340 hp base. Cowl tag authenticates against the 1963-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1964 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1964 Corvette Sting Ray coupe — the 1964-onward C2 carryover with the 327 small-block L84 327/375 hp fuelie and the L76 327/340 hp base. Cowl tag decodes against the 1964-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1965 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1965 Corvette Sting Ray carries the 1965-onward 396 big-block on the C2 (the L78 396/375 hp option opening, distinct from the Chevelle / Camaro L78 codes by the Corvette-side casting). Cowl tag decodes against the 1965-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1966 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1966 Corvette Sting Ray carries the 427 big-block — the 427 L72 427/425 hp option on the C2 Sting Ray. Cowl tag decodes against the 1966-year-specific Corvette trim tag; the 1966 Corvette-side casting numbers anchor the C2 427.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1967 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1967 Corvette Sting Ray anchors the 1967-onward L88 RPO option introduction on the C2 chassis (the 1967-onward L88 cast-aluminum 427 RPO option ran across the Corvette C2 / C3 stub-frame production, NOT as a separate model line). The 1967 L88 RPO is the ONLY year the L88 RPO ordered A/C explicitly OFF on the build sheet (a 1967 L88 with A/C option codes reads as mis-documented at the trim level). The 1967-onward L88 RPO carries the L88-only paired fitments RPO K66 transistor ignition + RPO J56 heavy-duty disc brakes + RPO F41 special suspension. The 1967-onward L89 427 RPO with aluminum heads also crosses platforms. Cowl tag decodes against the 1967-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1968 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1968 Corvette Stingray — the C3 launch-year on the C3 stub-frame chassis (1968-onward C3 carries forward to 1973). The 427 L72 427/425 hp carries on the C3 launch. The 1968 L88 aluminum 427 RPO option continues on the C3 chassis (the L88 RPO was an engine option, NOT a C3 model line) with the L88-only RPO K66 transistor ignition / RPO J56 heavy-duty disc brakes / RPO F41 special suspension paired fitments carried over from the 1967 L88 RPO debut. Cowl tag decodes against the 1968-year-specific Corvette trim tag; the C3 body-number plate replaces the C2 trim tag format.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1969 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1969 Corvette Stingray anchors the ZL1 all-aluminum 427 cross-platform fitment (the all-aluminum 427 big-block, the COPO 9560 single-model-year all-aluminum) on the C3 launch-year chassis. The L88 aluminum 427 RPO option is the FINAL YEAR on the C3 (post-1969 the L88 aluminum 427 RPO closes; the 1970-onward 427 carries an iron block casting and is NOT an L88). The 1969-only L88 block casting 3969854 short-block is the 1969-only L88 block revision distinct from the 1967-1968 block casting 3959280 (a 1969 L88 chassis with a 1967-1968 short-block casting reads as mis-documented at the 1969-only short-block level). L88 RPO keeps the L88-only K66 / J56 / F41 paired fitments on the C3. The 1969 L88 / ZL1 / LT1 427 homologation specials overlap the L88 RPO window on the C3 chassis. Cowl tag decodes against the 1969-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1970 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1970 Corvette Stingray carries the 1970-only LT-1 350/370 hp small-block (the highest-output 350 in the C3 launch plus the 1970-onward carryover). The 1970 LS5 454 big-block opens on the C3 (the LS5 454/360 hp on the C3 — the LS5 retirement closure precedes the C3 LT-1 carryover). The L88 RPO option is NOT offered post-1969 on the 1970-onward C3 chassis; the 1970-onward C3 427 carries an iron-block 427 (NOT the cast aluminum L88 short-block); the LS5 454 big-block serves as the top fitment cross-reference where the L88 RPO has closed. Cowl tag decodes against the 1970-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1971 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1971 Corvette Stingray rides the C3 stub-frame with the 1971 LS5 454 big-block (the LS5 at 365 hp on the C3 — the LS5 carryover from 1970 with reduced output). The 1971 LT-1 350/370 hp small-block also carries on. The L88 RPO option is NOT offered post-1969 on the 1971 C3 chassis; the 1971 C3 427 carries an iron-block 427 (NOT the cast aluminum L88 short-block); the LS5 454 big-block remains the top fitment cross-reference where the L88 RPO has closed. Cowl tag decodes against the 1971-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1972 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1972 Corvette Stingray rides the C3 stub-frame with the 1972 LS5 454 reduced-output (250 hp on the 1972 emission-spec C3). The 1972 LT-1 350/370 hp small-block also carries on the C3. The L88 RPO option is NOT offered post-1969 on the 1972 C3 chassis; the 1972 C3 427 carries an iron-block 427 (NOT the cast aluminum L88 short-block); the LS5 454 big-block remains the top fitment cross-reference where the L88 RPO has closed. Cowl tag decodes against the 1972-year-specific Corvette trim tag.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1973 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1973 Corvette Stingray rides the C3 stub-frame terminal — the 1973 LS5 454 reduced-output (250 hp on the 1973 emission-spec C3 closes the C3 launch-1973 muscle window). The 1973 LT-1 350 also carries on. The L88 RPO option is NOT offered post-1969 on the 1973 C3 chassis; the 1973-only emissions-era closure of the 427 line on the C3 is the terminal-year C3 chrome-bumper era (a 1973 C3 chassis with the L88 RPO option on the build sheet reads as mis-documented — the cast aluminum was L88-only and ended with the 1969 L88 build). Cowl tag decodes against the 1973-year-specific Corvette trim tag; the 1973 C3 closes the 1968-onward C3 launch plus the 1963-onward C2 Sting Ray / C3 Stingray lineage.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet C/K
2 guides
Chevrolet C/K Truck Restoration Guide: 1960–1966 — a factory-correct restoration reference from RestorationEssentials. VIN and data-plate decoding, year-by-year changes, engines, transmissions, axles, body and rust repair, trim and paint codes, a step-by-step restoration sequence, and a fastener torque reference. US Letter PDF. Every specification checked against factory literature and marque references.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet C/K Truck Restoration Guide: 1967–1972 (Action Line) — a factory-correct restoration reference from RestorationEssentials. VIN and data-plate decoding, year-by-year changes, engines, transmissions, axles, body and rust repair, trim and paint codes, a step-by-step restoration sequence, and a fastener torque reference. US Letter PDF. Every specification checked against factory literature and marque references.
Open the guide → $29.95Squarebody
2 guides
GM Squarebody Truck Restoration Guide: 1973–1980 — a factory-correct restoration reference from RestorationEssentials. VIN and data-plate decoding, year-by-year changes, engines, transmissions, axles, body and rust repair, trim and paint codes, a step-by-step restoration sequence, and a fastener torque reference. US Letter PDF. Every specification checked against factory literature and marque references.
Open the guide → $29.95GM Squarebody Truck Restoration Guide: 1981–1987 — a factory-correct restoration reference from RestorationEssentials. VIN and data-plate decoding, year-by-year changes, engines, transmissions, axles, body and rust repair, trim and paint codes, a step-by-step restoration sequence, and a fastener torque reference. US Letter PDF. Every specification checked against factory literature and marque references.
Open the guide → $29.95K5 Blazer / Jimmy
2 guides
K5 Blazer / Jimmy Restoration Guide: 1969–1972 — a factory-correct restoration reference from RestorationEssentials. VIN and data-plate decoding, year-by-year changes, engines, transmissions, axles, body and rust repair, trim and paint codes, a step-by-step restoration sequence, and a fastener torque reference. US Letter PDF. Every specification checked against factory literature and marque references.
Open the guide → $29.95K5 Blazer / Jimmy Restoration Guide: 1973–1991 — a factory-correct restoration reference from RestorationEssentials. VIN and data-plate decoding, year-by-year changes, engines, transmissions, axles, body and rust repair, trim and paint codes, a step-by-step restoration sequence, and a fastener torque reference. US Letter PDF. Every specification checked against factory literature and marque references.
Open the guide → $29.95General
2 guides
Chevrolet
1962 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova is the 1962-only launch-year X-body car — the 1962-only first-year chrome trim and the 1962-only fender badge. The 1962-only 153 / 194 cubic-inch inline-4 chain (castings 378 / 379) + the 1962-only 283 small-block carryover + the 1962-only X-body 111-inch unibody launch + the 1962-only Playboy-edition special + the 1962-only cowl-tag / dealer-installed-air disc-brake option. Cowl tag decodes against the 1962-only pattern, distinct from the 1963-onward rebrand.
Open the guide → $29.95Chevrolet
1973 · $29.95 · US-letter PDF
The 1973 Chevrolet Nova is the 1973-only terminal-year on the third-generation X-body before the 1974-onward subcompact-derived X-body platform and the 1975-onward H-body subcompact rollover. The 1973 LS4 454 emissions-era engine (the 1973-onward LS4 454 chain that was paired with the 1973-onward 8.5:1 emissions-era compression floor + the 1973-onward catalytic converter chain + the 1973-onward AN-code Fisher Body VE-1 / AS-1 marker); the 1973 Z-bar / twin-carburetor L80 350 carryover chain. Cowl tag decodes against the 1973-year-specific letter-pair codes.
Open the guide → $29.95