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1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Series 1BN
Hardtop Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $4,076.00
No. Produced 933,765
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 1N39
Weight 4,208lbs
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length 221.9 inches
Width 79.5 inches
Height 54.1 inches
Front Tread 64.1 inches
Rear Tread 64 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 400 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.13 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@3200
Rated Horsepower 54.58
Torque 295@2000
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
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 Turbo Hydra-matic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.73 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Variable-ratio power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 55/64 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 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 G78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 26 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 20 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1N39R3a100001
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 includes all Bel Air Impala & Caprice except convertible.

1973 Chevrolet Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1973 Chevrolet Passenger Car PricesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 April 1 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age April 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Tuxedo Black
Antique White
Light Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic.
Midnight Blue Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Light Green Metallic
Green Gold Metallic
Midnight Green
Light Yellow
Medium Blue
Chamois
Light Copper Metallic
Light Orange
Medium Bronze Metallic
Silver Metallic
Taupe Metallic
Dark Brown Metallic
Dark Red Metallic
Medium Red
Beige
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
454 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesStd
Power steeringStd
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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