1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Parts & Accessories

1976 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.

Slight changes to trim were made from 1975 through 1977. 1976 saw the introduction of DOT-approved rectangular headlights, offering automakers new styling ideas. Chevrolet stacked them in the front of the fenders to make a statement. The design continued into 1977. Chevy continued the more aerodynamic sloped front end for the S-3, which was adapted for NASCAR Chevelles.

Chevrolet produced just over 330,000 Chevelles in 1976.

AVAILABLE MODELS:

1976 Chevelle Malibu

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

• Engine Options
• 250ci I6 105hp (base)
• 305ci V8 140hp
• 350ci V8 145hp
• 350ci V8 165hp
• 400ci V8 175hp

1976 Chevelle Malibu Classic

• Body Styles
• 2-door Coupe
• 2-door Landau Coupe
• 4-door Sedan
• 5-door Estate Wagon
• 5-door Wagon

• Engine Options
• 250ci I6 105hp (base)
• 305ci V8 140hp
• 350ci V8 145hp
• 350ci V8 165hp
• 400ci V8 175hp

1976 Chevelle Laguna

• Body Styles
• 2-door Coupe

• Engine Options
• 305ci V8 140hp
• 350ci V8 145hp
• 350ci V8 165hp
• 400ci V8 175hp

1976 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

3rd & 4th Symbols - Body Style

• 29=four-door pillared hardtop sedan
• 37=two-door pillared hardtop coupe
• 35=four-door station wagon
• 80=El Camino

5th Symbol – Engine

• D=250-cid 105-hp inline six cylinder
• Q=305-cid 140-hp V-8
• H=350-cid 145-hp V-8
• L=350-cid 165-hp V-8
• U=400-cid 175-hp V-8

6th Symbol - Model Year

• 6=1976
  

7th Symbol - Assembly Plant Location

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

8th - 13th Symbols

• Sequential unit production number at the specific factory