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1975 Chevrolet Nova Custom 6 Series 1XY
Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,402.00
No. Produced 138,879
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 1Y27
Weight 3,335lbs
Wheelbase 111 inches
Length 196.6 inches
Width 72.2 inches
Height 52.5 inches
Front Tread 59.8 inches
Rear Tread 59.6 inches
Type Turbo-Thrift, valve-in-head
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3.53 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 100@3600
Rated Horsepower 36.04
Torque 175@1800
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
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 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 9.125 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 Unleaded
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size FR78 x 14B
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 21 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. 1Y27D5a100001 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
No. produced includes all 6 cyl Nova models.

1975 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
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1975Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Motor Age December 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1975 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Antique White
Silver Metallic
Light Gray
Medium Gray Metallic
Black
Silver Blue Metallic
Medium Blue
Bright Blue Metallic
Light Saddle Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Medium Green
Light Green Metallic
Dark. Green Metallic
Cream Beige
BrightYellow
Sandstone
Dark. Sandstone Metallic
Dark. Brown Metallic
Medium Orange Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Medium Red
Dark. Red Metallic
Light Red
Burgundy Metallic
Orange Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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