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1973 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM 6 HATCHBACK

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Hatchback* Hatchback*

    1973 Chevrolet Nova Custom 6

  • VIN 1Y17H3L148237
  • The VIN decodes to a 1973 Chevrolet Nova Custom 6.
  • Engine
  • Brake Horsepower
    110@3600 hp
    Main Bearings
    7
  • Compression Ratio
    8.5 :1
    Cylinders
    6
  • Rated Horsepower
    36.04 hp
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Block Material
    Cast alloy iron
    Engine No. Location
    On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor.
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Displacement
    250 cu. in.
  • Engine Type
    Single downdraft
    Engine Type
    Turbo-Thrift valve-in-head
  • Engine Type
    Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
    Torque
    175@1600 ft/lbs
  • Bore and Stroke
    3 7/8 & 3 1/23 in.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1973
    Make
    Chevrolet
  • Series
    Nova Custom 6
    Trim Level
    Hatchback
  • Base Price
    $2661.00 USD
    Production
    3172
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Model Number
    1Y17
    Weight
    3152 lbs
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Doors
    2
  • Brakes
  • Service
    Hydraulic self-adjusting
    Brake Size
    9.5 in.
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    21 gal.
    Rear Differential
    4.25 pt.
  • Oil
    4 qt.
    Transmission
    3 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Size
    9.125 inches
    Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.08 :1
  • Dimension
  • Wheelbase
    111 in.
    Width
    72.4 in.
  • Rear Tread
    59.6 in.
    Front Tread
    59.8 in.
  • Length
    194.3 in.
    Height
    52.5 in.
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Tube and center
    Cooling System
    14 Quarts
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Exhaust System
    Single
  • Fuel Type
    Regular
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal water pump
  • Battery
    12
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power brakes
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Air conditioning
    Optional
    Radio
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball and nut
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Hotchkiss
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.85 :1
    2nd
    1.68 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.95 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    E78 x 14
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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