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1973 Chevrolet Vega Series 1HV
Station Wagon 2-seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,285.00
No. Produced 395,792
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number 1V15
Weight 2,327lbs
Wheelbase 97 inches
Length 172.2 inches
Width 65.4 inches
Height 51.9 inches
Front Tread 55.2 inches
Rear Tread 54.1 inches
Type Inline 4, overhead valve
Displacement 139.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 3.625 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 72@4400
Rated Horsepower 19.6
Torque 100@20-2400
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.24 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.47
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.53 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 9 11/16 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 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 A78 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 11 Gallons
Oil 3 Quarts
Transmission 2.4 Pints
Cooling System 8.4 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1V15A3a100001
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
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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
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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