1969 AMC Javelin data, information, pictures, VIN ID, technical and performance infoJavelin sales for the first year were decent, so AMC kept the Javelin similar, making only small modifications. Some cosmetic changes were made to the styling, such as the removal of the “Javelin” tag to the grille, which was replaced by a bulls-eye logo. Bigger changes were on the Go Package. These included fake hood scoops that were filled in with black plastic. Interior changes included standard interior vinyl colors of white and charcoal, with the SST having many more option for colors. The SST also had wood grain overlays on door armrests and the dash panel, and the Rally Pak was gone. Some interesting options late in the model year included a roof spoiler, and simulated side exhaust rocker panels. There was also a performance upgrade option late in the model year, which included a front ball double joint suspension. For $600 more, this option did not sell well. Big Bad Colors
AMC released three new colors in the mid 1969 model year, on both the Javelin and AMX. These new colors were named Big Bad Blue, Big Bad Orange, and Big Bad Green, and were very bright, almost florescent. The bumpers were also painted the same bright colors, and were not chrome. The Big Bad Colors could be ordered on any Javelin, from the 232 six cylinder to the SST and Go Packages. It seemed the marketing idea behind these wacky colors was the hippy movement/drug scene of the late 1960’s. The ads and brochures for the Big Bad Colors had a psychedelic and wavy look to them.
1969 AMC Javelin Engine Types, Specifications, and performance data Engine
The 1969 Javelin engine choices stayed mainly the same from 1968 to 1969, except the 343 two barrel was not an option. The Go Package once again consisted of the 343 or 390 engine, teamed with Carter AFB and dual exhaust.
Transmission
The standard 3 speed column shift on the 1968 model was changed to a floor shifter. Four speed models did not have a floor console, and mid year the 4 speed was teamed with a Hurst OEM Competition Plus shifter, replacing the previous bought Ford shifter.
Group 19 Options
Group 19 options were available on the 1969 Javelin - read more about these options here. | | | 232 6 Cyl | 290 V8 | 290 V8 | 343 V8 | 390 V8 | | Horsepower | 145 hp | 200 hp | 235 hp | 280 bhp
@ 4800 RPM | 315 bhp
@ 4600 RPM | | Torque | NA | NA | NA | 365 lb-ft
@ 3000 RPM | 425 lb-ft
@ 3200 RPM | | Performance | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | | Displacement | 232 ci | 290 ci | 290 ci | 343 ci | 390 ci | | Carburetor | One bl | One 2bl | One 4bl | One 4bl | One 4bl | | Compression | NA | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 | | Cylinder Bore | NA | 3.750" | 3.750" | 4.080" | 4.165" | | Cylinder Stroke | NA | 3.280" | 3.280" | 3.280" | 3.574" | | # Produced | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | | Engine Code | L | H | N | Z | W | | 1969 AMC Javelin Engine Number Identification | | | The engine code is stamped on a tag, located on the panel next to the distributor on 6 cylinder engines. On V8 engines the code is located on the front of the right valve cover.
11 = Year (1969)
2 = Month Built (1 - 12)
W = Engine Model (See table above for engine model code)
17 = Day Built | |
1969 AMC Javelin VIN Decode Information The 1969 Javelin VIN ID is stamped on a stainless steel plate, and is located under the hood, welded to the right front fender. |
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| | | Manufacturer | | A = American Motors Corporation | | | | Transmission Type | A = 3 spd auto column
C = 3 spd auto console
M = 4 spd man floor
O = 3 spdOD man column
S = 3 spd man column
(or 3 spd man floor, Javelin only) | | | Car Series | 0 = Rambler
1 = Rebel
3 = AMX
7 = Javelin
8 = Ambassador | | | | Body Type | 5 = 4 door sedan
6 = 2 door sedan
8 = 4 door wagon
9 = 2 door hardtop | | | Model | 0 = Rambler, Rebel
2 = Ambassador
5 = 440, Javelin, DPL
7 = AMX, Rogue, SST | | Engine | A = 199-1v
B = 232-1v
C = 232-2v
M = 290-2v
N = 290-4v
S = 343-2v
T = 343-4v
W = 390-2v
X = 390-4v | | | Assembly Plant | | 0-9 = Kenosha | | | Production #'s | | Starting with | | | |
1969 AMC Javelin Data Plate Decode Information The 1969 Javelin Data Plate (or Body Number Plate) is rivited on the left front door. It is visible when the door is open, below the door lock. |
| Body | | R0000236 | | Model | | 6979-7 | | Trim | | | | Paint | | | |
| | | Body Code | 000001 and up = Milwaukee, WI
R-000001 and up = Kenosha, WI
8000001 and up = Brampton, Ontario, Canada | | | Model Code | 6979-5 = Javelin
6979-7 = Javelin SST
6939-7 = AMX | | | Trim | 831 = Black
832 = Tan
835 = Red
836 = Black/White | | | | Seat Type | C= Cloth
V= Vinyl
K= Vinyl Bucket Optional
W= Cloth Bucket Reclining
A= Vinyl Bucket Reclining
E= Vinyl Bucket
B= Vinyl
J= Vinyl Javelin | | | Exterior Color | P39 = Matador Red
P62 = Ascot Grey
P63 = Castillian Grey Metallic
P64 = Beal St. Blue Metallic
P65 = Regatta Blue Metallic
P68 = Alamosa Aqua Metallic
P70 = Surf Green Metallic
P71 = Hunter Green Metallic
P72 = Frost White
P75 = Willow Green Metallic
P76 = Pompeii Yellow
P77 = Butternut Beige Metallic
P78 = Cordobe Brown
P79 = Bittersweet Orange Metallic
P80 = Black Mink Metallic | | | Interior Color | 69R1 = Charcoal Metallic
69R3= Medium Blue Metallic
69R4= Medium Green Metallic
69R5 = Red
69R6 = Brown Metallic
69R7 = Medium Avacado Metallic | | | |
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