1969 PONTIAC

Full-Sized Cars

Model Designations:

Pontiac Catalina, Series 252, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Executive, Series 256, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Bonneville, Series 262, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 276, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25269

Base Price: $3,090; Shipping Weight: 3,945 Pounds

Total Production: 48,590

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25239

Base Price: $3,244; Shipping Weight: 4,005 Pounds

Total Production: 38,819

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25237

Base Price: $3,174; Shipping Weight: 3,935 Pounds

Total Production: 84,006

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #25267

Base Price: $3,476; Shipping Weight: 3,985 Pounds

Total Production: 5,436

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #25236

Base Price: $3,519; Shipping Weight: 4,455 Pounds

Total Production: 20,352

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #25246

Base Price: $3,664; Shipping Weight: 4,520 Pounds

Total Production: 13,393

Total Catalina Passenger Car Production: 212,851

Total with Manual Transmission: 851

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 212,014

Total Catalina Station Wagon Production: 33,745

Total with Manual Transmission: 170

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 33,575

Pontiac Executive, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25669

Base Price: $3,394; Shipping Weight: 4,045 Pounds

Total Production: 14,831

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25639

Base Price: $3,525; Shipping Weight: 4,065 Pounds

Total Production: 6,522

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25637

Base Price: $3,456; Shipping Weight: 3,970 Pounds

Total Production: 4,492

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #25636

Base Price: $3,872; Shipping Weight: 4,475 Pounds

Total Production: 6,411

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #25646

Base Price: $4,017; Shipping Weight: 4,545 Pounds

Total Production: 6,805

Total Executive Production:

Passenger Cars: 25,845

Total with Manual Transmission: 25

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 25,820

Station Wagons: 13,216

Total with Manual Transmission: 14

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 13,202

Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 26269

Base Price: $3,626; Shipping Weight: 4,180 Pounds

Total Production: 4,859

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 26239

Base Price: $3,756; Shipping Weight: 4,180 Pounds

Total Production: 40,817

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 26237

Base Price: $3,688; Shipping Weight: 4,080 Pounds

Total Production: 27,773

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #26267

Base Price: $3,896; Shipping Weight: 4,130 Pounds

Total Production: 5,428

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #26246

Base Price: $4,104; Shipping Weight: 4,600 Pounds

Total Production: 7,428

Total Bonneville Production: 97,209

Passenger Cars: 89,334

Total with Manual Transmission: 44

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 89,290

Station Wagons: 7,428

Total with Manual Transmission: 7

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 7,421

Chasis: 447

Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #27657

Base Price: $3,866; Shipping Weight: 3,715 Pounds

Total Production: 112,486

Total Grand Prix Production: 112,486

Total with Manual Transmission: 1,014 (676 were 4 Speed)

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 111,472

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

All Wagons: 122"

Catalina Passenger Cars: 122"

Executive & Bonneville Passenger Cars: 125"

Grand Prix: 118"

Tire Size:

Tire Sizes Not Available

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 265 H.P. Optional on all Full-Size Models with Automatic Transmission.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 290 H.P. Standard on Catalina & Executive

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 350 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 366 H.P. Standard on Bonneville. Optional on Catalina & Executive

V-8 428 Cubic Inch 370 H.P. Optional on all Full-Size Models

V-8 428 Cubic Inch 390 H.P. Optional on all Full-Size Models

General Engine Specifications:

See 1969 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 850 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Ram AirEngines:

Spark Plug Type: R45S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 15 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 650 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 428 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

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Engine Tightening Specifications:

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Capacities:

Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18-3/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Grand Prix with 428 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Other Full-Sized Models with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 24 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Other Full-Sized Models with 428 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17-1/4 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17-1/4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26-1/2 Gallons

Station Wagons: 24 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Two Speed Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 7-1/2 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "J" Prefix:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 10 Quarts

Three Speed Automatic Transmission with "P" Prefix:

Pan: 3.7 Quarts

Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Tighten pinion shaft nut with an inch pound torque wrench

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip Fit Plus .008"

Brake Specifications:

All Full-Size Models except Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Caster: - 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1/4 Degrees

Right: +1/4 Degrees

Toe In: 0 to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Instant Air Heater; Heavy-Duty Aluminum Front Brake Drums; Load Floor Carpeting for Station Wagons; Luggage Carrier for Station Wagons; Rear Deflector for Station Wagons; Various Radio Options; Power Antenna; Rear Speakers; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Front Disc Brakes; Power Door Locks; Power Windows; Retractable Headlight Covers; Custom Sport Steering Wheel; Hood Mounted Tachometer; Cordova Top; Rally II Wheels; Console; Cruise Control; GTO Type Exhaust Extensions; Safe-T-Track Axle; Various Engine & Transmission Options; & Much More.

1969 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1969 Pontiac line was on September 26, 1968.

Total 1969 Pontiac Production was 870,976, including Tempests & Firebirds.

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1969 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

10 Starlilght Black

40 Mayfair Maize

50 Cameo White

51 Liberty Blue

52 Matador Red

53 Warwick Blue

55 Crystal Turquoise

57 Midnight Green

59 Limelight Green

61 Expresso Brown

63 Champagne

65 Antique Gold

67 Burgundy

69 Palladium Silver

72 Carousel Red

73 Verodo Green

76 Goldenrod Yellow

87 Windward Blue

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Bonneville 2 Door Hardtop, Bonneville Convertible, Grand Prix 2 Door Hardtop, Tempest GTO 2 Door Hardtop, Tempest GTO Convertible, Firebird Convertible & Firebird 2 Door Hardtop.

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