1975 CHEVROLET

FULL SIZED CARS

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Bel Air, Series 1K, 8 Cylinder

Impala, Series 1L, 8 Cylinder

Caprice Classic, Series 1N, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase:

Passenger Cars: 121.5 Inches - All Series

Station Wagons: 125 Inches - All Series

Overall Length, All Series:

Passenger Cars: 223"

Station Wagons: 229"

Tire Sizes:

Passenger Cars: HR78 X 15"

Station Wagons: LR78 X 15"

1975 Chevrolet (Full Sized) Engines:

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 145 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 155 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 400 Cu. In., 175 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type, Overhead Valve, 454 Cu. In., 235 HP

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

BEL AIR, 8 CYLINDER:

Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $4,345; Shipping Weight: 4,179 Lbs.

Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger,

Base Price: $4,998; Shipping Weight: 4,913 Lbs.

Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $4,878; Shipping Weight: 4,856 Lbs.

Total Bel Air Production: 13,168

IMPALA, 8 CYLINDER:

Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $4,548; Shipping Weight: 4,218 Lbs.

Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,631; Shipping Weight: 4,265 Lbs.

Body #57, 2 Door Sport Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,575; Shipping Weight: 4,207 Lbs.

Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,626; Shipping Weight: 4,190 Lbs.

Body #47, 2 Door Landau Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,901; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $5,121; Shipping Weight: 4,959 Lbs.

Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,001; Shipping Weight: 4,910 Lbs.

Total Impala Production: 176,375

CAPRICE CLASSIC, 8 CYLINDER:

Body #69, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,819; Shipping Weight: 4,311 Lbs.

Body #39, 4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,891; Shipping Weight: 4,360 Lbs.

Body #47, 2 Door Custom Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $4,837; Shipping Weight: 4,275 Lbs.

Body #47, 2 Door Landau Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,075; Shipping Weight: Not Available

Body #67, Impala 2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,113; Shipping Weight: 4,342 Lbs.

Body #45, 4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger

Base Price: $5,351; Shipping Weight: 5,036 Lbs.

Body #35, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $5,231; Shipping Weight: 4,978 Lbs.

Total Caprice Production: 103,944 including 8,249 Convertibles.

Total Station Wagon Produciton, all series: 58,529

1975 CHEVROLET

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 145 H.P.:

Spark Plug:

Type: AC R44TX

Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 BTDC

Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 155 H.P.:

Spark Plug:

Type: AC R44TX

Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 BTDC

Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type: AC R44TX

Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type: AC R44TX

Gap: .060"

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

Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC

Timing Mark Location: Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Capacities-All Full Sized Series :

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 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: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Automatic Transmission: 4 Quarts with Normal Change

Total Capacity: TH 250 & 350: 10 Quarts

Total Capacity: TH 400: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints

8 Cylinder Engine, 400 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 16-1/2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Automatic Transmission: 4-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change

Total Capacity: TH 250 & 350: 10 Quarts

Total Capacity: TH 400: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints

8 Cylinder Engine, 454 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 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: 26 Gallons (Station Wagons: 22 Gallons)

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Automatic Transmission: 4 Quarts with Normal Change

Total Capacity: TH 250 & 350: 10 Quarts

Total Capacity: TH 400: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle:

8-1/8" Ring Gear: 3-1/2 Pints

8-7/8" Ring Gear: 4 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1975 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Rear Axle Specifications-All Series Chevrolet, Full Sized:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adnustment: .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, Chevrolet, Full Sized Models:

Brake Drum Diameter:

Passenger Cars: 11 Inches

Station Wagons: 12 Inches

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brake: 2-15/16"

Rear Drum:

Passenger Cars: 15/16"

Station Wagons: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8:

Power Brakes: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevrolet, All Full Sized Models:

Caster: +1-1/5 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1 Degree

Right: +1/2 Degree

Toe In; 0 to 1/8 inches;

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Power Drum Brakes; Power Front Disc Brakes; Electric Clock; Rear Defroster; Power Door Locks; Power Seats; AM Push Button Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; AM/FM Stereo Radio; Stereo Tape; Rear Manual Antenna; Vinyl Roof; Automatic Level Control; Power Steering; Tilt Steering Wheel; Tinted Glass, Cruise Control; Power Windows; Luggage Rack for Station Wagons; Variety of Engine & Transmission Options.

Paint Colors & Codes:

11 Antique White

13 Cosworth Silver

15 Light Gray

16 Medium Gray

19 Texedo Black

21 Silver Blue

24 Medium Blue

26 Bright Blue

29 Midnight Blue

44 Medium Green

49 Dark Green

50 Cream Beige

51 Bright Yellow

55 Sandstone

58 Dark Sandstone

59 Dark Brown

63 Light Saddle

64 Medium Orange

72 Medium Red

74 Dark Red

75 Light Red

80 Orange

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Caprice 2 Door Hardtop.

1975 Chevrolet Historical Data:

1975 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date was in September, 1974

Model Year Production: 299,340 full sized Chevrolets.

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