1973 CHEVROLET
CHEVELLE
General Specifications
Model Designations:
Chevelle DeLuxe, Series C, 6 & 8Cylinder
Chevelle Malibu, Series D, 6 & 8Cylinder
Chevelle Malibu Estate Wagon, Series G, 8 Cylinder
Chevelle Laguna, Series E
Chevelle Laguna Estate Wagon, Series H, 8 Cylinder
Chasis Features:
Wheelbase:
2 Door: 112 Inches - All Series
4 Door: 116 Inches - All Series
Wagon: 116 Inches
Overall Length:
Wagon: 216 Inches
4 Door: 211 Inches
2 Door: 207 Inches
Tire Size:
Passenger Cars: E78 x 14 Inches
Station Wagons: G78 x 14 Inches
Laguna & Laguna Wagons: H78 x 14 Inches
1973 Chevelle Engines:
6 Cylinder, Inline, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 100 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 307 Cu. In, 115 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 175 HP
8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 245 HP
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.
Chevelle Models:
CHEVELLE DELUXE, SERIES C, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #1C29, 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,719; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Lbs.
Production Total: 5,253
Model #1C37, 2 Door Colonnade Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,743; Shipping Weight: 3,423 Lbs.
Production Total: 6,332
Model #1C35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,106; Shipping Weight: 3,849 Lbs.
Production Total: 1,870
CHEVELLE DELUXE, SERIES C, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1C29, 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,835; Shipping Weight: 3,585 Lbs.
Production Total: 15,502
Model #1C37, 2 Door Colonnade Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,860; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Lbs.
Production Total: 15,045
Model #1C35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,198; Shipping Weight: 4,006 Lbs.
Production Total: 7,754
Model #1C37, 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,331; Shipping Weight: 4,054 Lbs.
Production Total: 1,316
CHEVELLE MALIBU SERIES D, 6 CYLINDER:
Model #1D29; 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,871; Shipping Weight: 3,477 Lbs.
Production Total: 2,536
Model #1D37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,894; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Lbs.
Production Total: 3,157
CHEVELLE MALIBU, SERIES D, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1D29; 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,987; Shipping Weight: 3,627 Lbs.
Production Total: 58,143
Model #1D37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,010; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Lbs.
Production Total: 165,627
Model #1D37, 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,423; Shipping Weight: 4,075 Lbs.
Production Total: 18,592
Model #1D35, 4 Door Concours Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,290 Shipping Weight: 4,027 Lbs.
Production Total: 18,592
CHEVELLE MALIBU ESTATE WAGON, SERIES G, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1G35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,608; Shipping Weight: 4,080 Lbs.
Production Total: 4,119
Model #1G35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,475; Shipping Weight: 4,032 Lbs.
Production Total: 5,527
CHEVELLE LAGUNA, SERIES E, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1E29; 4 Door Colonnade Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,179; Shipping Weight: 3,627 Lbs.
Production Total: 13,095
Model #1E37; 2 Door Colonnade Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $3,203; Shipping Weight: 3,678 Lbs.
Production Total: 42,941
Model #1E35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,616; Shipping Weight: 4,158 Lbs.
Production Total: 2,200
Model #1E35, 4 Door Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,483 Shipping Weight: 4,110 Lbs.
Production Total: 4,419
CHEVELLE LAGUNA ESTATE WAGON, SERIES H, 8 CYLINDER:
Model #1H35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $3,795; Shipping Weight: 4,189 Lbs.
Production Total: 3,709
Model #1H35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,662; Shipping Weight: 4,141 Lbs.
Production Total: 3,661
1973 CHEVROLET
CHEVELLE
Tune Up Specifications - Chevelle - All Series:
6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R46T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM
8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P.:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P., Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P., Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Spark Plug:
Type AC R44T
Gap .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Location: Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
Capacities-All Series :
With 6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 11 Quarts
With Heater Only: 12 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater Only: 16 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 Pints
Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater Only: 16 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 175 H.P.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 15 Quarts
With Heater Only: 16 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission: Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
With 8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:
Cooling System:
With No Heater: 22 Quarts
With Heater Only: 23 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 24 Quarts
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure
Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI:
With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts with Normal Refill
Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts with Normal Refill
Rear Axle:
8-1/8" Ring Gear: 4-1/4 Pints
8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints
Valve Specifications:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Engine Tightening:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Distributor Specifications:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Carburetor Settings:
See 1973 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.
Rear Axle Specifications-All Series Chevelle:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 15-30 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: 5-10 Inch Pounds
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .010"
Used Bearings: .010"
Brake Specifications, Chevelle:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2 inches
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brake: 2-15/16"
Rear Drum: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevelle, Manual Steering:
Caster: -1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/8 inches;
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevelle, Power Steering:
Caster: 0 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1Degree
Right: + 1/2 Degree
Toe In; 0 to 1/8 inches;
Popular Options:
Power Front Drum Brakes, Power Front Disc Front Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Rear Defogger, Push Button AM Radio, Push Button AM-FM Radio, Rear Antenna (except Station Wagons), AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Electric Clock, Power Tailgate Window for Station Wagons, Four Way Power Seat, Power Convertible Top, Power Windows, Sport Steering Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel, Rear Defroster, Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, SS Package, Vinyl Top, Two-Tone Paint, Positraction Axle, Various Engine & Transmission Options.
Paint Colors & Codes:
10 Antique White
19 Texedo Black
23 Medium Blue
24 Light Blue
26 Dark Blue
29 Midnight Blue
41 Medium Green
42 Dark Green
44 Light Green
46 Green-Gold
48 Midnight Green
51 Light Yellow
53 Placer Gold
56 Chamois
60 Light Copper
61 Light Orange
62 Medium Bronze
64 Silver
66 Taupe
68 Dark Brown
74 Dark Red
75 Medium Red
81 Beige
86 Bright Orange
97 Medium Orange
Promotional Model Cars Available:
None
1973 Chevelle Historical Data:
1973 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was September 21, 1972.
Model Year Production: Approximately: 386,619 Chevelles.
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