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1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu V8 Series 13600
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,891.00
No. Produced 281,700
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 1D69
Weight 3,370lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 201.5 inches
Width 75.4 inches
Height 53.3 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 59.9 inches
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
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 130@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 230@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine Numbers Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN.
Engine No. Location On pad at front right side of cylinder block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.95
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 1/3 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
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
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1D69F2a100001
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.
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Additional Information
No. produced is approximate and includes all models in this series.

1972 Chevrolet Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
72 Capacities & LocationsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1972 Chevrolet Pass. Car Condensed SpecsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Tuxedo Black
Mulsanne Blue Metallic
Fathom Blue Metallic
Cranberry Red
Classic White
Antique White
Ascot Blue Metallic
Mediterranean Blue
War Bonnet Yellow
Ontario Orange
Steel Cities Gray
Pewter Silver Metallic
Dusk Gray Metallic
Targa Blue Metallic
Spring Green Metallic
Bryar Blue Metallic
Gulf Green Metallic
Oasis Green Metallic
Elkhart Green Metallic
Sequoia Green Metallic
Covert Tan
Sunflower Yellow
Placer Gold Metallic
Desert Gold Metallic
Cream Yellow
Golden Brown Metallic
Turin Tan
Driftwood
Mojave Gold Metallic
Orange Flame Metallic
Midnight Bronze Metallic
Aegean Brown Metallic
Mille Miglia Red
Bamboo
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
350 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
454 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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