VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1973
Make Chevrolet
Series Nova Custom V8
Trim Level Hatchback*
Original Base Price $2,744.00
No. Produced 42,886
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 1Y17
Weight 3,261lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 111 inches
Length 194.3 inches
Width 72.4 inches
Height 52.5 inches
Front Tread 59.8 inches
Rear Tread 59.6 inches
Engine
Type Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 307 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 115@3600
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 205@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine No. Location On pad at front right side of cylinder block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Transmission
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.95
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 1/3 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Brakes
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 21 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. 1Y17F3a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1: Make Digits 2: Series Digits 3-4: Body style Digits 5: Engine Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.