1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Parts & Accessories

1974 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 its 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. Minor style changes in 1974 with a new grille, bumper and taillights.

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.

With the discontinuation of the Deluxe model, the Malibu Classic was brought to the top of the line and the sporty SS was replaced with the Laguna S3, with its unique front end differing from the rest of the Chevelle line.

Chevrolet produced just over 360,000 Chevelles in 1974.

AVAILABLE MODELS:

1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic

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

• Engine Options
• 250ci I6 100hp (base)
• 350ci V8 160hp
• 400ci V8 180hp

1974 Chevelle Laguna

• Body Styles
• 2-door Coupe

• Engine Options
• 350ci V8 160hp
• 400ci V8 180hp
• 454ci V8 235hp

1974 Chevelle VIN Decoder:

1st Symbol – Division of General Motors

• 1=Chevrolet
  

2nd Symbol - Series

• C=Chevelle
• D=Malibu Classic
• E=Laguna S-3
• G=Malibu Classic 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

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 160-hp V-8
• R=400-cid 180-hp V-8
• X or Y=454-cid 235-hp V-8
  

6th Symbol - Model Year

• 4=1974
  

7th Symbol - Assembly Plant Location

• B=Baltimore, Maryland
• D=Doraville, Georgia
• K=Leeds, Missouri
• Z=Fremont, California
• R=Arlington, Texas
• 1=Oshawa, Canada
  

8th - 13th Symbols

• Sequential unit production number at the specific factory