1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Parts & Accessories

1973 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the “intermediate” segment, and was manufactured from 1964 through 1977. The 1964-’65 cars were very similar, likewise with the 1966-’67 models. 1968-’72 Chevelles are close in size and shape, and many parts over this five model year run are interchangeable. 1973-77 Chevelles were sold on style with the new emissions and safety regulations in place.

What GM considered European was introduced with the all-new 1973 Chevelle; the most radical redesign since it’s inception in 1964. 5-mph crash standards dictated the massive bumpers, with roll-over standards eliminating hardtops for the “Colonnade” roof design incorporating a structurally superior B-pillar. Large opera glass side window blended into the “fast-back-esque” rear window. The short deck lid rolls down to an equally boxy bumper.

The 350ci V-8 option had a lowered compression to pass more stringent emissions standards resulting in 175bhp. Besides government regulations taking effect, the first Middle-East oil embargo more than doubled gas prices, with shortages resulting in long lines at the gas pumps to fill your 22-gallon tank.

Chevrolet produced just over 350,000 Chevelles in 1973, including nearly 60,000 station wagons.

AVAILABLE MODELS:

1973 Chevelle Deluxe

• Body Styles
• 2-door Coupe
• 4-door Sedan
• 5-door Station Wagon

• Engine Options
• 250ci I6 100hp (base)
• 307ci V8 115hp
• 350ci V8 145hp
• 350ci V8 175hp

1973 Chevelle Laguna

• Body Styles
• 2-door Coupe
• 4-door Sedan
• 5-door Station Wagon

• Engine Options
• 250ci I6 110hp (base)
• 307ci V8 110hp
• 350ci V8 145hp

1973 Chevelle Malibu

• Body Styles
• 2-door Coupe
• 4-door Sedan
• 5-door Station Wagon

• Engine Options
• 250ci I6 110hp (base)
• 307ci V8 110hp
• 350ci V8 175hp

1973 Chevelle VIN Decoder:

1st Symbol – Division of General Motors

• 1=Chevrolet
  

2nd Symbol - Series

• C=Chevelle
• D=Chevelle Malibu
• E=Chevelle Laguna
• G=Chevelle Malibu Estate
• H=Laguna Estate
  

3rd & 4th Symbols - Body Style

• 29=four-door pillared hardtop sedan
• 37=two-door pillared hardtop coupe
• 35=four-door station wagon and 35/aq4=four-door station wagon with optional third seat
  

5th Symbol – Engine

• D=250-cid 100-hp inline six cylinder
• F=307-cid 115-hp V-8
• H=350-cid 145-hp V-8
• K=350-cid 175-hp V-8
• X or Y=454-cid 245-hp V-8
  

6th Symbol - Model Year

• 3=1973
  

7th Symbol - Assembly Plant Location

• B=Baltimore, Maryland
• K=Leeds, Missouri
• Z=Fremont, California
• R=Arlington, Texas
  

8th - 13th Symbols

• Sequential unit production number at the specific factory