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1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom V8 Series 1XY
Hatchback
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,079.00
No. Produced 39,912
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 1Y17
Weight 3,437lbs
Wheelbase 111 inches
Length 196.7 inches
Width 72.4 inches
Height 52.5 inches
Front Tread 59.8 inches
Rear Tread 59.6 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 115@3600
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 205@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
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 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 Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball and nut
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 14B
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 1Y17F4a100001 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.
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Additional Information

1974 Chevrolet Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Tuxedo Black
Antique White
Light Blue Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Cosworth Silver Metallic
Medium Blue
Bright Blue Metallic
Bright Aqua Metallic
Lime Yellow
Medium Green
Bright Green Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Cream Beige
Bright Yellow
Light Gold Metallic
Sandstone
Golden Brown Metallic
Silver Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Bright Orange
Dark Taupe Metallic
Medium Red Metallic
Medium Red
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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