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| {{Infobox Automobile | | {{Infobox Automobile |
| | name = Chevrolet Chevelle
| | |image=[[Image:OldChevyVan.jpg|250px|1st version of Chevy Van with flat windshield]] |
| | image = [[Image:Chevelle.jpg|250px|1972 Chevrolet Chevelle — last year of this bodystyle]] | | |name=Chevy Van/Sportvan/GMC Handi-Van |
| | manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]] | | |production=1964-1970 |
| | parent_company = [[General Motors]]
| | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]] |
| | production = 1964-1977 | | |class=[[Compact van]] |
| | class = [[Mid-size]] | | |body_style=3-door [[van]] |
| | platform = [[GM A platform (RWD)|A-body]] | |
| | layout = [[FR layout]]
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| | successor = [[Chevrolet Malibu]] | |
| }} | | }} |
| {{Infobox Automobile generation | | {{Infobox Automobile |
| | name = First-generation Chevelle
| | |image=[[Image:Wiki cars 346.jpg|250px|GMC Vandura]] |
| | image = [[Image:Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe.jpg|250px|Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe]] | | |name=Chevrolet Van / GMC Vandura |
| | assembly = [[Arlington, Texas]]<br>[[Atlanta, Georgia]]<Br>[[Baltimore, Maryland]]<Br>[[Flint, Michigan]]<br>[[Framingham, Massachusetts]]<Br>[[Fremont, California]]<br>[[Kansas City, Kansas]]<Br>[[Van Nuys, California]]<Br>[[Oshawa, Ontario]], Canada<br>[[Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec]], Canada | | |production=1971–1996 |
| | production = 1964–1972 | | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]] |
| | engine = [[Chevrolet Inline 6 engine#194|194 CID Inline-Six]] [[I6]]<br>[[Chevrolet Inline 6 engine#230|230 CID Inline-Six]] I6<br>[[Chevrolet Inline 6 engine#250|250 CID Inline-Six]] I6<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#283|283 CID Small-Block]] [[V8]]<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#307|307 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#327|327 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#350|350 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Big-Block engine#396_and_402|396 CID Big-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#400|400 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Big-Block engine#396_and_402|402 CID Big-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Big-Block engine#427|427 CID Big-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Big-Block engine#454|454 CID Big-Block]] V8<br> | | |class=Full-size [[van]] |
| | wheelbase = 116 in (2997 mm) 1968 Sedan <br> | | |body_style=3-door [[van]]<br>4-door [[van]] |
| 112 in (2845 mm) 1968 Coupe/Convertible
| | |wheelbase= {{Auto in|110|0}} (SWB)<Br>{{Auto in|125|0}} (LWB) |
| | weight = 3520 lbs (1600 kg) for 1968 <br> = 3256 (1476.9 kg)for 1965
| | |length= {{Auto in|178.2|0}} (SWB)<br>{{Auto in|202.2|0}} (LWB) |
| 3260 lbs (1482 kg) for 1970 SS 454
| | |width= {{Auto in|79.5|0}} |
| | related = [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo]]<br>[[Pontiac Grand Prix]]<br>[[Chevrolet El Camino]]<br>[[Oldsmobile 442]]<br>[[Buick Special]]<br>[[Beaumont (automobile)|Beaumont Acadian]]
| | |height= {{Auto in|79.4|0}} (SWB)<Br> {{Auto in|79.2|0}} (LWB)<Br> {{Auto in|79.8|0}} (SWB)<Br> {{Auto in|81.9|0}} (LWB) |
| | body_style = 2-door [[hardtop]]<br>2-door [[coupe]]<br>2-door [[convertible]] <br>2-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]] <br>4 door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]<br>4-door [[hardtop]]<br>4-door [[station wagon]]<Br>2-door [[station wagon]] | | |engine=6.2[[Liter|L]] 130 [[Horsepower|hp]] [[V8]]<Br> |
| | 6.2L {{Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} V8<Br> |
| | 4.3L {{Convert|150|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[V6]]<Br> |
| | 5.7L {{Convert|185|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} V8 |
| | |layout=[[Front-engine design|Front-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]] |
| | |transmission=3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<Br>4-speed automatic<Br>4-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] |
| | |assembly=[[Lordstown Assembly]]<Br>[[Wentzville, Missouri|Wentzville Assembly]]<Br>[[Scarborough Van Assembly]] |
| | |predecessor=Chevrolet Sportvan/GMC Handi-Van |
| | |successor=[[Chevrolet Express]]/[[GMC Savana]] |
| | |similar=[[Dodge Ram Van]]<Br>[[Ford Econoline]]<br>[[Volkswagen Type 2|Volkswagen Bus]] |
| | |related=[[Chevrolet C/K]]/[[GMC Sierra]]<br>[[Chevy II]] |
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| The '''Chevrolet Chevelle ''' (pronounced "shev-el") is a mid-sized [[automobile]] from [[Chevrolet]] debuting in 1964. It was produced from 1964 through 1977 and was one of [[General Motors]]' most successful cars. Chevelle models ranged from economical family cars to powerful [[coupe]]s and [[convertible]]s. The '''[[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]]''', at first the top trim level in the Chevelle line, replaced the Chevelle name entirely after 1977. The Chevelle chassis (based on the reengineered [[GM A platform]]) provided the platform for the [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo]], a very successful model itself.
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| The Chevelle was intended to compete with the similarly sized [[Ford Fairlane (North America)|Ford Fairlane]], and to return to the Chevrolet lineup a model similar in size and concept to the popular 1955-57 models. Early design photos show what would eventually be the Chevelle wearing [[Chevrolet Nova|Nova]] nameplates, the name then being used for the top trim level in the smaller [[Chevy II]] series. The Chevelle was the basis for the [[Beaumont (automobile)|Beaumont]], a re-trimmed model sold only in [[Canada]] by [[Pontiac]] dealers.
| | :''This page talks about the 1964-1996 Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura. For the long-wheelbase versions (Beauville/Rally), see [[Chevrolet Beauville]]. For the post-1996 successor, see [[Chevrolet Express]].'' |
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| | The '''Chevrolet Van''' was one of several [[van]]s made by [[General Motors]] for North America. Its strongest competition was the [[Ford Econoline]] van and the [[Dodge Ram Van]]. |
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| Four-door hardtop [[Sedan (car)|sedans]], dubbed Sport Sedans, were available from 1966 though 1972. A two-door [[station wagon]] was available in 1964 and 1965 in the bottom-line Chevelle 300 series. Two-door [[hardtop]] [[coupe]]s and [[convertible]]s were produced from 1964 to 1972, while four-door sedans and four-door wagons were offered throughout the entire run. Various models of wagons were sold with exclusive nameplates: [[Chevrolet Nomad|Nomad]], Nomad Custom (1968), Greenbrier, Concours, and Concours Estate. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport Coupes.
| | The term "Chevrolet van" also refers to the entire series of vans sold by [[Chevrolet]]. The first Chevrolet van was released in 1961 on the Corvair platform, and the latest Chevrolet van in production is the [[Chevrolet Express]]. |
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| A utility pickup, the [[Chevrolet El Camino|El Camino]], was part of the lineup and, depending on the year, was available in 300/300 Deluxe trim level, Malibu trim level and the one-year only SS396. The El Camino outlived its passenger car counterpart until its demise in 1987.
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| ==Chevelle SS==
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| The Chevelle [[Super Sport|SS]] represented Chevrolet's entry into the [[muscle car]] battle. Early 1964 and 1965 Chevelles had a Malibu SS badge on the rear quarter panel (the sought-after Z16 option had the emblem on the front fender, where 201 Malibu SS396s were produced); after 1965, the Malibu SS badging disappeared except for those sold in Canada. The Chevelle SS, which became a regular series of its own in 1966 called the SS396, was the high performance version and had its own line of engines and performance equipment. The performance engines available included 396 [[Cubic inch|CID]] V8s - rated at 325, 350 and {{convert|375|hp|abbr=on}} respectively (the mid horsepower 396 was rated at {{convert|360|hp|abbr=on}} for 1966 only and {{convert|350|hp|abbr=on}} thereafter). The SS396 series only lasted three years from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option status just like air conditioning or a radio. The 1966 and 1967 model years also saw the limited run of the 'strut back' 2-dr sport coupe with its own model number, 17, as opposed to model number 37 used on previous and later 2-dr sport coupes. The 1968 model year was the first and only year of the SS396 El Camino with its own series/model identification of 13880. Almost all the goodies (big block engine, suspension, transmission options, etc.) of the SS396 could be ordered on the 1966 and 1967 El Camino but, sadly, the SS396 series El Camino was not available until (and only in) the 1968 model year. As with the 300 Deluxe and Malibu in 1969 and only the Malibu from 1970 to 1972, the SS option could be ordered in the El Camino as well.
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| Two prototype Z16 Chevelles were built at the Baltimore plant and all regular production Z16 Chevelles were built at the Kansas City plant. Whether these 2 prototypes and the 1 reported convertible are included in this 201 figure isn't known. The 1 convertible was reportedly special built for Chevy General Manager Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen but is commonly called the 201st Z16 Chevelle. The original Z16 convertible has yet to surface and it is suspected the car has long since been destroyed.
| | ==History== |
| | The first General Motors van was the [[Chevrolet Corvair]]-based Greenbrier van, introduced for 1961, which used a [[flat-6]] [[Opposed piston engine|opposed]] [[rear engine]] with [[Air-cooled engine|air cooling]], inspired by the [[Volkswagen Type 2|Volkswagen bus]]. |
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| The Z-16 option included a convertible boxed frame (even on the hardtop Sport Coupe), a shortened rear axle and brake assembly from the contemporary Impala, heavy-duty suspension, plus virtually all Chevelle comfort and convenience options. The Z-16 standard big-block 396 Turbo-Jet [[V8]] came only with the Muncie close-ratio four-speed manual transmission. The rear of the Z-16 had a unique black and chrome trim panel which framed untrimmed Chevelle 300-style taillights (Malibu and Malibu SS models had bright metal trim attached to the lenses). | | The '''ChevyVan''' (1964-1970) was, like the competing [[Ford Econoline]] and [[Dodge A100]], a [[compact van]] based on a modified passenger car platform. The [[engine]] was placed between and behind the front seats with a flat nose. Both engines and brakes were sourced from the [[Chevy II]], a more conventional [[compact car]] than [[Corvair]]. This model was also sold as the '''GMC Handi-Van'''. |
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| For Chevelle enthusiasts who wanted a high-performance mid-sized car but with a hot small-block V8, all Chevelle models (not including the Z16 of course) in 1965 were available with a 350-horsepower 327 cubic-inch V8 (option code L79) in 1965. That same engine was also offered in downrated form at {{convert|325|hp|abbr=on}}, in all 1967 and 1968 models not including of course the SS396 which was tied solely to the 396 engines.
| | The second generation ChevyVan/Vandura introduced for 1971 followed the engine-forward design of the 1968 [[Ford Econoline]]. The engine was placed forward of the driver with a short nose and hood. Suspension parts and engines came from the [[Chevrolet C/K|Chevrolet/GMC C-series pickup trucks]]. |
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| For the 1969 model year, the SS396 series (138xx) was dropped and the Super Sport became a performance option. In 1969 the SS option could be ordered on the 300 Deluxe 2-dr Sport Coupe (13437) and 2-dr sedan (13427) as well as the Malibu 2-dr Sport Coupe (13637), convertible (13667), and El Camino (13680). In 1970 the SS option was limited to the Malibu series (2-dr Sport Coupe, convertible, and El Camino). In both 1969 and 1970 the SS option included the 396/402 as the base engine keeping the option alive as a performance-oriented choice. This changed in 1971 when the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up option than a performance option.
| | The third generation Express and Savana of the 1990s adopted aerodynamic styling, without exposed hinges on the rear doors. Taillights were placed high on the rear pillars. The extended 15 passenger version rode on a longer wheelbase, rather than just an extended body, and a left-side door was made available, for the declining passenger van market. |
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| Prior to 1970, GM had a restriction stating that no [[mid-size car]] could have an engine with a displacement over 400 CID, though some inventive people figured out ways around this through the dealership; 1968 and 1969 were the times of the COPO (Central Office Production Order), in which a car was ordered by the dealer with a larger than allowed engine in it for racing purposes.
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| In 1970 GM dropped the displacement rule, and that was when the bigger engines were available as regular production options, resulting the addition of an SS454 line option to the existing SS396 option. The first change was that the 396 engine was bored out to 402 CID , but the car kept the 396 badging as so much advertising had been put into the 396 namesake that they didn't want to change it. Most notable was the 454 CID LS5 [[V8 engine|V8]] rated at {{convert|360|hp|abbr=on}} and the LS6 at {{convert|450|hp|abbr=on}}. It was the 454 that made the Chevelle a legend. The LS6, with {{convert|450|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|500|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on}} of torque, would rocket the Chevelle through the 1/4 mile in low to mid-13 second times at 105 to {{convert|108|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. In fact, the stock LS6 at {{convert|450|hp|abbr=on}} produced more power than any other stock production engine offered by any manufacturer during the golden age of muscle cars (which most people consider to be from 1965 to 1972).
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| For 1971, GM mandated that all divisions design their engines to run on lower-octane regular, low-lead or unleaded gasoline due to tightening emission requirements and in anticipation of the catalytic converter that would be used on 1975 and later models, necessitating the use of unleaded fuel. To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9 to 1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25 to 1 range on high performance engines of 1970 and earlier). This move reduced horsepower ratings on the big-block engines to 300 for the 402 cubic-inch V8 but surprisingly, the LS-5 454 option got an "advertised" five-horsepower increase to 365. The LS-6 454 option, which was originally announced as a regular production option on the Chevelle SS for 1971, was dropped early in the model year and no official records indicate that any 1971 Chevelles were assembled with the LS-6 engine.
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| | The original "classic" flat windshield van. Four or Six Cyl inline engines. Very straightforward construction and a boxy design optimized for hauling cargo, tools and equipment around town. Not well suited for highway use. The base cargo model was the "HANDIVAN", available with or without windows and side doors in the rear. Even the heater and right front passenger seat were options. A slightly spiffier window model designed for passengers was called the "SPORTVAN". |
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| In the face of declining musclecar sales following the "insurance surcharge" wrath of 1970, the Chevelle SS - at least in base form - changed from a specific performance car to a trim package, much like the original Chevelle SS models that pre-dated the introduction of the SS396 in 1966. For 1971, the base Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350 cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower and optionally available was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net) horsepower. The big block [[Internal combustion engine|engines]] of previous years were now extra-cost options including the 402 V8 rated at 300 gross/270 net horsepower; and LS-5 454 V8 with 365 gross and 285 net horsepower. Chevrolet specifications for 1971 included both "gross" and "net" horsepower figures for all engines to ease the transition to 1972 and later years, when Chevy and other manufacturers only listed the "net" horsepower ratings.
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| | All new bodystyle was introduced this year, which continued until the end of the 1995 model year. |
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| The 1972 Chevelle SS had a top engine rated at 270 net hp (201 kW) conforming with GM's decree that all engines were to be rated at their net engine ratings. Despite the lower rating there was no evidence that power had actually changed on production cars of that year. All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. | | The Vandura and sister ChevyVan replaced the earlier flat nosed model. The GMCs were introduced in April 1970; interior components such as the steering column and steering wheel were sourced from the [[Chevrolet C/K|Chevrolet/GMC C/K]] pickups. The short wheelbase vans measured {{convert|110|in|mm|0}}, while the long wheelbase was {{convert|125|in|mm|0|sing=on}} wheelbase). Clear blinker housings were used on early models, along with blue grille ornaments on Chevrolet models. |
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| In mid-1971 and continued through 1972, the base Chevelle Sport Coupe was offered as the "Heavy Chevy" model featuring special striping and other appearance items. The "Heavy Chevy" was available with any V8 engine offered in the Chevelle roster ranging from the 307 two-barrel to the 402 four-barrel. However, the 454 big-block was only offered with the "SS" package and not available with the "Heavy Chevy" option.
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| | The front sheetmetal was updated. Changes include: a new, built-out plastic grilles with integrated blinkers, different fenders, round headlamps on lower-end models and square headlamps on higher-end models, new steering wheel similar to the 1973-87 pickups, and new dash. Front and rear bumpers were enlarged. |
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| Many customers, however, chose the Chevelle as an economical family car that, while not as expensive to operate as larger models (including the [[Chevrolet Impala]]), had enough room to seat a family of five in reasonable comfort. Popular convenience items ranged from [[power steering]], power [[brake]]s, [[automatic transmission]], [[air conditioning]] and [[stereophonic sound|stereo]] radio; plus appearance items including [[vinyl top]], full wheel covers and whitewall tires.
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| | All 1980 vans were given new rear view mirrors on the drivers and passenger doors. |
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| ==The Yenko Chevelles== | | ===1982=== |
| Retired [[race car]] driver [[Don Yenko]], (at the time making a living as a Chevrolet dealer), developed his own line of signature Chevelles, along with his own models of [[Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro]]s and [[Chevrolet Nova|Nova]]s, which became the [[Yenko Super Cars]]. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SS's was the 396 cid V8. Yenko decided to equip his acquired models with the Chevrolet [[427 cid V8]]. While being an extremely limited edition of Chevelles, they nonetheless proved very popular among Chevy lovers across the country. Today at auction, the Yenko Super Cars can bring as much as $2.2 million.
| | For 1982, the locking steering column was introduced, along with a new column mounted ignition switch. It was the last model year for a 3-speed manual transmission on the column, and round headlamps. A 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission was also introduced. |
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| | ===1983=== |
| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.jpg|1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan
| | Stacked 4-headlights introduced, alongside with a revised grille. Base models continued with 2 headlights. All vans models now have square headlamps. From this model year on, tilt steering was available with a manual transmission because the steering column was retilted to be similar to the C/K trucks. New steering wheels were introduced as well to be similar to the cars for that time. |
| Image:Chevelle 006.jpg|1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
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| Image:1969ChevelleSS.jpg|1969 Chevelle SS396
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| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle SS Coupe (Auto classique).JPG|Chevrolet Chevelle SS coupe
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| Image:'69 Chevrolet Yenko Chevelle (Auto classique).JPG|1969 Chevrolet Yenko Chevelle
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| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon (Orange Julep).JPG|Chevrolet Chevelle wagon
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| Image:'71 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe (Orange Julep).JPG|1971 Chevrolet Malibu SS coupe
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| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle SS Coupe (Gibeau Orange Julep).JPG|Chevrolet Chevelle SS coupe
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| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible.jpg|Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible
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| Image:'67 Chevrolet Chevelle Sedan (Rigaud).JPG|1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan
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| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle SS (Gibeau Orange Julep).JPG|Chevrolet Chevelle SS coupe
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| Image:Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe SS (Orange Julep).JPG|Chevrolet Chevelle SS coupe
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| ==1973-1977==
| | This version was made famous by the American television series [[The A-Team]]. |
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| | name = Second generation
| | <!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:64Greenbrier.jpg|240px|thumb|1964 Greenbrier van]] --> |
| | image = [[Image:1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.jpg|250px|1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS]]
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| | production = 1973-1977
| | ===1984=== |
| | transmission = 3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br>4-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| | New swing out side doors were introduced to go with the standard sliding side door. The doors were a 60/40 split. |
| | body_style = 2-door [[coupe]]<br>2-door [[convertible]]<br>4 door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]<br>4-door [[station wagon]]
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| | engine = [[Chevrolet Inline 6 engine#250|250 CID Inline-Six]] I6<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#305|305 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#307|307 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#350|350 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Small-Block engine#400|400 CID Small-Block]] V8<br>[[Chevrolet Big-Block engine#454|454 CID Big-Block]] V8<br>
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| The Chevelle underwent a redesign for the 1973 model year. The so-called "colonnade hardtop" styling featured frameless door glass and fixed "B" pillars. Rear windows on coupes no longer could be opened, no doubt encouragement from GM to purchase the increasingly popular optional air conditioning. Front suspension was based on the Camaro/Firebird which greatly enhanced handling. Engine choices ranged from the 250 [[I6]] to the venerable 454 V8. Hardened engine valve seats and hydraulic camshafts made these engines reliable for many miles, and allowed them to accept the increasingly popular unleaded regular gasoline. Crossflow radiators and coolant reservoirs that prevented air from entering the system prevented overheating. Swivel bucket seats and center console for automatic and manual shift cars were offered in every model as was the instrument gauge cluster. Power front disc and rear drum brakes were standard. Power accessories, air conditioning and AM/FM tape stereo were more prevalent these years and provided a pleasing drive. A power moonroof was an option in 73-75. | | ===1985=== |
| | The taillight and side marker lenses were redesigned. New Grille Treatment similar to the pickups. |
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| The station wagon, available in 6 or 9 passenger seating, featured a rear hatchback door which allowed for easier entry and loading. The Chevrolet El Camino and GMC Sprint were based on the Chevelle. Yearly design changes to the front and rear mark the aesthetic differences as in previous years. The Chevelles were top sellers for GM as was the Oldsmobile Cutlass, which used the same corporate A-body platform.
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| | Most engines are fuel injected and a 4.3 litre V6 replaces the old 4.1 liter inline six. Diesel engine is available. A carbureted 5.0 liter 180 hp V8 engine (option LE9) was also available in the 49-state version, with fuel injection for California-emission vehicles. |
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| 1973 model offerings started with the top luxury Laguna series with its distinct urethane nose, followed by Malibu and then Deluxe models. An SS package was available for Malibu coupes and for the only time, station wagons. The SS option included a black front grille, SS badging on the interior and exterior, body side striping, rally wheels with white letter tires, F41 sport suspension with front and rear sway bars, and a 350 or 454 V8. A 4 speed Muncie transmission was available with 350 or 454 equipped cars on any model.
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| For 1974 the Laguna S3 coupe replaced the "SS" as the sporty/performance option on the Chevelle. The nomenclature S3 referred to sport and 3rd generation Chevelle. It sported a special urethane nose, body side striping, Laguna S3 badging, rally wheels, 4 spoke steering wheel and F41 sport suspension with front and rear sway bars. Radial tires on 15" wheels and radial tuned suspension provided road grip and retractable 3 point seat belts were introduced and still used in new cars today. A 400 engine was new this year. The 454 was the top engine and available with the Turbo Hydra-Matic [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] 400 or Muncie 4 speed [[manual transmission]]s.
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| | Unlike the [[Dodge Ram Wagon|Dodge Ram]] and [[Ford Econoline]] vans which had a welded-on body extension, a {{convert|155|in|mm|0|sing=on}} wheelbase was introduced (about the same length as a Chevrolet/GMC crewcab truck). |
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| With the Laguna nameplate now bearing the sporty model in the Chevelle line, the top-line series for 1974 became the Malibu Classic, offered in sedan, coupe and station wagon models. Unlike the '73 Laguna, the Malibu Classic used the same grillework as lesser Chevelle models but added a spring-loaded hood ornament. Inside, Malibu Classic featured luxurious interiors with notchback bench seats (or optional Strato bucket seats) upholstered in cloth or vinyl, carpeted door panels and woodgrain instrument panel trim, and vertical opera windows on coupes or exterior wood trim on station wagons. Also for 1974, the base Chevelle Deluxe series was dropped, leaving the plain Malibu as the low-end series.
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| | Facelift using the front grille from the former Chevrolet/GMC R/V series pickups and [[SUV]]s ([[Chevrolet K5 Blazer|Blazer]], [[Chevrolet Suburban|Suburban]], Crew Cab/Dually), previously phased out of production in 1991. |
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| The 1975 Laguna S-3 debuted as a 1/2 year model in February and sported a new sloped front nose designed for Nascar. H.E.I. or High Energy Ignition provided spark to the spark plugs with minimal maintenance and increased power. The larger distributor cap also provided better high RPM performance by decreasing the likelihood of the spark conducting to the wrong terminal. The 454 and Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 transmission was available for the first half of the model year and then the 400 was the top engine choice.
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| | 4L60E [[automatic transmission]] introduced, replacing the 4L60/700R4. |
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| | A driver's side airbag was made standard. |
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| 1977 offered the Malibu Classic as the top model and the 350 was the top engine. A Chevelle S.E. or special edition was available and provided front and rear spoilers, rally wheels, special graphics and sport suspension. Only 50 or so were built.
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| | A new longer nose and four head light design was introduced, a very popular school bus conversion.The engine also received a facelift, with the 4.3L V6 now labeled the "Vortec". Engine sizes remained fairly the same e.g. 4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L engines. Several versions of the van were available for purchase depending on the buyer's needs. Base model was basically a stripped down model - no thrills, very limited interior and no rear seats. The "Sportvan" Had all the features of a full conversion van, but no rear seats and no fiberglass roof extension. Then finally, the "Conversion". These models were sent from the factory bare-bones, to have the interior and exterior upgrades added by third party companies such as "Mark III, Tiara, Coach, Starcraft, etc." |
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| '''NASCAR''' The 73-77 Chevelle was the top car in the Nascar circuit in the 1970s. The car was so popular and successful on the track that Chevrolet developed a new front nose in 1975 that lead to the aerodynamic cars of today. The car dominated the field so much that Nascar imposed a carburetor restrictor plate for all Lagunas. Drivers that raced 73-77 Chevelles include: Darrell Waltrip, Junior Johnson, Benny Parsons, Cale Yarborough, Bobby and Donnie Allison, Bobby Isaac, Lennie Pond, A.J. Foyt, Ricky Rudd, Dale Earnhardt and female racer Janet Guthrie.
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| When GM downsized its intermediate models for 1978, the Chevelle name was dropped and all models took the [[Chevrolet Malibu]] name.
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| | *[http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10071307-48.html?tag=mncol;txt The first fuel cell vehicle was built from a Chevrolet Van in 1966] |
| *[http://www.chevellestuff.com 1964 to 1972 Chevelle Decoding Information] - ChevelleStuff.com | |
| *[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/chevrolet-chevelle/chevrolet-chevelle-history.shtml Chevrolet Chevelle SS] - MuscleCarClub.com
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| *[http://www.musclecardrive.com/specs/chevrolet/-chevrolet-chevelle.php Chevrolet Chevelle Horsepower Ratings, Specifications, Photos] - MuscleCarDrive.com
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| *[http://ss396.com/chevelle_64-72.htm 64-72 Chevy Chevelle Restoration Parts] - 1964-1972 Chevelle Parts from Ground Up
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Chevy Van/Sportvan/GMC Handi-Van
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
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| Production | 1964-1970 |
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| Class | Compact van |
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| Body style(s) | 3-door van |
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| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Chevrolet Van / GMC Vandura
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
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| Production | 1971–1996 |
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| Assembly | Lordstown Assembly
Wentzville Assembly
Scarborough Van Assembly |
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| Predecessor | Chevrolet Sportvan/GMC Handi-Van |
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| Successor | Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana |
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| Class | Full-size van |
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| Body style(s) | 3-door van
4-door van |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
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| Engine(s) | 6.2L 130 hp V8
6.2L 145 hp (108 kW) V8
4.3L 150 hp (112 kW) V6
5.7L 185 hp (138 kW) V8 |
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| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
4-speed manual |
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| Wheelbase | 110 in (2794 mm) (SWB)
125 in (3175 mm) (LWB) |
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| Length | 178.2 in (4526 mm) (SWB)
202.2 in (5136 mm) (LWB) |
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| Width | 79.5 in (2019 mm) |
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| Height | 79.4 in (2017 mm) (SWB)
79.2 in (2012 mm) (LWB)
79.8 in (2027 mm) (SWB)
81.9 in (2080 mm) (LWB) |
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| Related | Chevrolet C/K/GMC Sierra
Chevy II |
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| Manuals | Service Manual |
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- This page talks about the 1964-1996 Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura. For the long-wheelbase versions (Beauville/Rally), see Chevrolet Beauville. For the post-1996 successor, see Chevrolet Express.
The Chevrolet Van was one of several vans made by General Motors for North America. Its strongest competition was the Ford Econoline van and the Dodge Ram Van.
The term "Chevrolet van" also refers to the entire series of vans sold by Chevrolet. The first Chevrolet van was released in 1961 on the Corvair platform, and the latest Chevrolet van in production is the Chevrolet Express.
History
The first General Motors van was the Chevrolet Corvair-based Greenbrier van, introduced for 1961, which used a flat-6 opposed rear engine with air cooling, inspired by the Volkswagen bus.
The ChevyVan (1964-1970) was, like the competing Ford Econoline and Dodge A100, a compact van based on a modified passenger car platform. The engine was placed between and behind the front seats with a flat nose. Both engines and brakes were sourced from the Chevy II, a more conventional compact car than Corvair. This model was also sold as the GMC Handi-Van.
The second generation ChevyVan/Vandura introduced for 1971 followed the engine-forward design of the 1968 Ford Econoline. The engine was placed forward of the driver with a short nose and hood. Suspension parts and engines came from the Chevrolet/GMC C-series pickup trucks.
The third generation Express and Savana of the 1990s adopted aerodynamic styling, without exposed hinges on the rear doors. Taillights were placed high on the rear pillars. The extended 15 passenger version rode on a longer wheelbase, rather than just an extended body, and a left-side door was made available, for the declining passenger van market.
Updates
1963
The original "classic" flat windshield van. Four or Six Cyl inline engines. Very straightforward construction and a boxy design optimized for hauling cargo, tools and equipment around town. Not well suited for highway use. The base cargo model was the "HANDIVAN", available with or without windows and side doors in the rear. Even the heater and right front passenger seat were options. A slightly spiffier window model designed for passengers was called the "SPORTVAN".
1967
A slightly restyled version with a rounded windshield, bigger engine and better brakes was released. V8 engines were available for the 1st time. The short wheelbase vans measured 90 inches (2,286 mm), while the long wheelbase was 108-inch (2,743 mm)
1971
All new bodystyle was introduced this year, which continued until the end of the 1995 model year.
The Vandura and sister ChevyVan replaced the earlier flat nosed model. The GMCs were introduced in April 1970; interior components such as the steering column and steering wheel were sourced from the Chevrolet/GMC C/K pickups. The short wheelbase vans measured 110 inches (2,794 mm), while the long wheelbase was 125-inch (3,175 mm) wheelbase). Clear blinker housings were used on early models, along with blue grille ornaments on Chevrolet models.
1978
The front sheetmetal was updated. Changes include: a new, built-out plastic grilles with integrated blinkers, different fenders, round headlamps on lower-end models and square headlamps on higher-end models, new steering wheel similar to the 1973-87 pickups, and new dash. Front and rear bumpers were enlarged.
1980
All 1980 vans were given new rear view mirrors on the drivers and passenger doors.
1982
For 1982, the locking steering column was introduced, along with a new column mounted ignition switch. It was the last model year for a 3-speed manual transmission on the column, and round headlamps. A 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission was also introduced.
1983
Stacked 4-headlights introduced, alongside with a revised grille. Base models continued with 2 headlights. All vans models now have square headlamps. From this model year on, tilt steering was available with a manual transmission because the steering column was retilted to be similar to the C/K trucks. New steering wheels were introduced as well to be similar to the cars for that time.
This version was made famous by the American television series The A-Team.
1984
New swing out side doors were introduced to go with the standard sliding side door. The doors were a 60/40 split.
1985
The taillight and side marker lenses were redesigned. New Grille Treatment similar to the pickups.
1986/87
Most engines are fuel injected and a 4.3 litre V6 replaces the old 4.1 liter inline six. Diesel engine is available. A carbureted 5.0 liter 180 hp V8 engine (option LE9) was also available in the 49-state version, with fuel injection for California-emission vehicles.
1990
Unlike the Dodge Ram and Ford Econoline vans which had a welded-on body extension, a 155-inch (3,937 mm) wheelbase was introduced (about the same length as a Chevrolet/GMC crewcab truck).
1992
Facelift using the front grille from the former Chevrolet/GMC R/V series pickups and SUVs (Blazer, Suburban, Crew Cab/Dually), previously phased out of production in 1991.
1993
4L60E automatic transmission introduced, replacing the 4L60/700R4.
1994
A driver's side airbag was made standard.
1995
A new longer nose and four head light design was introduced, a very popular school bus conversion.The engine also received a facelift, with the 4.3L V6 now labeled the "Vortec". Engine sizes remained fairly the same e.g. 4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L engines. Several versions of the van were available for purchase depending on the buyer's needs. Base model was basically a stripped down model - no thrills, very limited interior and no rear seats. The "Sportvan" Had all the features of a full conversion van, but no rear seats and no fiberglass roof extension. Then finally, the "Conversion". These models were sent from the factory bare-bones, to have the interior and exterior upgrades added by third party companies such as "Mark III, Tiara, Coach, Starcraft, etc."
Chevrolet Van at the Internet Movie Cars Database
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