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1972 Chevelle
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Chevelle, El Camino, or Monte Carlo?
Decoding Information Links
- Engine Suffix Codes
~ 402 & 454 Production Numbers &
Pad
Listing of engine ID codes for size, horsepower, and transmission type. - Engine Horsepower/Torque
Specifications
Table of standard and optional engine horsepower ratings and torque specifications - Exterior/Interior Color
Combinations & Convertible/Vinyl Top Colors
Exterior paint colors and recommended interior trim codes. - Fisher Body Number
Plate Decoding
Decode your Fisher Body Number Plate (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag). - Fisher Body Number Plate General
Breakdown
General decoding of Fisher Body Number Plates (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag). - Is it an SS?
How to tell if a 1972 Chevelle is a true SS. - Interior Trim Codes
Listing of all interior trim codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many. - Interior Paint Colors
Ditzler interior paint colors. - Interior Trim
Combination Chart
Listing from GM parts book on all Chevrolet trim numbers, materials, and applications. - Paint Codes
Listing of all exterior paint codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many. - Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards
Decoding Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards ~ See samples via Chevelle and El Camino links below. - Rear Axle Codes
Axle ratio, date, manufacturing plant. - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate Breakdown
Generic decoding of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates.
Other 1972 Reference Material Links
- Build sheet Examples
Examples of some of the often asked questions like drive shaft stripe colors, engine/transmission, etc. - Trim Tag Examples
Examples of every assembly plant's trim tags for Chevelle and El Camino. -
Trim Tag Analysis
Analysis and breakdown of trim tag formats for the various assembly plants. - Engine Photos
Partial VIN stampings - Production Numbers of 402 and 454 V8 Engines - Interior Photos ~
Codes 701 to 719
Examples of several interiors by code number. - Interior Photos ~
Codes 720 to 743
Examples of several interiors by code number. - Interior Photos
~ Monte Carlo
Examples of several Monte Carlo interiors by code number. - Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous paperwork, dimensions, tires, model identification, options, etc. - Options and Accessories when installed
by Chevrolet
Options and Accessories when installed by Chevrolet - Options by Quantity/Cost
Options listed as RPO and/or Accessory. - Options by Quantity &
Percentage of Possibilities
Options listed by RPO and percentage sold. Chevrolet no longer reported the options by series/model availability. - Physical Year Calendar
Weeks
January 1 through December 31 - Power Teams
Engine, transmission, rear end combinations. - Production Year Calendar
August of 1971 to July of 1972. - Production Numbers By Plant
Last VIN reported by GM for each assembly plant. - Production Numbers By Series/Model
How many of each style, model, and engine type (L6 vs. V8) was produced. - Standard Interior And Exterior
Equipment
Standard Interior And Exterior Equipment by Chevelle series. - Steering Wheels/Door
Panels/Instrument Panel
Different steering wheels, door panels, & instrument panel by Chevelle series. - Trim, Moldings, and
Front Sheet Metal
Part numbers from GM Parts & Accessories Book. - Warranty Protect-O-Plate
cards ~ Chevelle
Examples of Chevelle Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards. - Warranty Protect-O-Plate
cards ~ El Camino
Examples of El Camino Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards. - 1972 Chevelle Sport
Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, & Station Wagon Photo Gallery
Photos of 1972 Chevelles in almost every color offered. - 1972 Chevelle El
Camino Photo Gallery
Photos of 1972 Chevelle El Caminos in almost every color offered. - 1972 Monte Carlo Photo
Gallery
Photos of 1972 Monte Carlos. - Dealer Brochures
A variety of 1972 Chevelle dealer brochures. - 1972 Trivia
Just for fun stuff.
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