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1974 Model Year

 

1 - Chevrolet Division
2 - Series
3/4 - Body style

5 - Engine code letter
6 - Model year
7 - Final assembly plant letter
8-13 - Plant sequence number

 

Example:

1 Y 27 K 4 L 123456 - Chevrolet Division, Nova Custom series, coupe, 350 engine, 1974 model year, Los Angeles plant, 12,345thth 1974 Nova Custom sequenced at that plant.
1 Z 37 J 4 S 456789 - Chevrolet Division, Corvette series, coupe, 350 engine, 1974 model year, St. Louis plant, 56,789th 1974 Corvette sequenced at that plant.

 

1974 VIN Series Codes (2nd/3rd - numbers)

Series Code Series
C Chevelle Malibu/El Camino
D Chevelle Malibu Classic/El Camino Classic
E Chevelle Laguna
G Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate Station Wagon
H Monte Carlo
   

1974 VIN Body Style Codes (4th/5th - numbers)

Body Style Code Body Style
29 4-door sport sedan
35 4-door station wagon, 2-seat
37 2-door sport coupe, 5 passenger
80 2-door sedan pickup delivery/El Camino, GMC Sprint
   

1974 VIN Engine Codes (5th - letter)

Code Option/ Cubic Inches Type Carburetor Net HP
D L22250 L6 1BBL 100
H L65/350 V8 2BBL 145
L LM1/350 V8 4BBL 160
R LF6.400 V8 2BBL 150
U LT4/400 V8 4BBL 180
Y LS4/454 V8 4BBL 235
         

 

1974 VIN Assembly Plant Codes (7th -  letter)

Letter Code Assembly Plant Notes
B Baltimore, Maryland * **
D Atlanta, Georgia (Doraville) * ** (after January)
K Kansas City, Missouri * **
R Arlington, Texas **
Z Fremont, California * **
1 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada **
Body Type Legend:
* Includes El Camino/GMC Sprint
** Includes Monte Carlo

1974 VIN Beginning Sequence Number

Model Begin Sequence Number Plant
Chevelle/Monte Carlo 400001
400001
All except Doraville & Oshawa
Doraville (after Jan 1974)
Monte Carlo 600001 Oshawa