Considered top of the line for full-sized Chevrolet's, the Caprice came in 4 different body types including a station wagon. Caprice sales climbed as 115,500 were produced for the year. Standard engine on the Caprice included a 307 cubic inch V8 and a Rochester 7028101 two-barrel carburetor.
1968 Chevrolet Caprice Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Caprice Series 66 - V-8
66
39
4 dr Hadtop Sedan - 6P
$3,271
3,754 lbs
See Notes
66
47
2 dr Formal Top Coupe - 6P
$3,219
3,646 lbs
66
45
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,570
4,062 lbs
66
35
2 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,458
4,003 lbs
Notes: Production figures for the 1968 Caprice was around 115,500. Station wagon production included all models and totaled 167,900.
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevrolet
119 in
215 in
80 in
62.5 in
62.4 in
8.25 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon
119 in
214 in
80 in
62.5 in
62.4 in
8.55 x14
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge
pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the
right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body
style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number
code and the paint number code. Also the serial number was on the top
of the dash, left side, visible thru windshield.
First Symbol - Manufacturer
1 = Chevrolet
Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder
33 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino/Custom Nomad six-cylinder
05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder
34 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino/Custom Nomad V-8
07 = Corvair Corsa six-cylinder
35 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino six-cylinder
11 = Chevy II four-cylinder
36 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino V-8
R12 = Corvir Forward Control six-cylinder
37 = Chevelle Concours six-cylinder
13 = Chevy II Nova six-cylinder
38 = Chevelle Concours/Super Sport/El Camino SS V-8
14 = Chevy II Nova V-8
53 = Biscayne six-cylinder
15 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport six-cylinder
54 = Biscayne V-8
16 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport V-8
55 = Bel Air six cylinder
17 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport
56 = Bel Air V-8
18 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport
63 = Impala six-cylinder
23 = Camaro six-cylinder
64 = Impala V-8
24 = Camaro V-8
66 = Caprice
25 = Deluxe Camaro
67 = Impala Super Sport six-cylinder
26 = Deluxe Camaro
68 = Impala Super Sport V-8
31 = Chevelle 300/Std. Nomad six-cylinder
94 = Corvette
32 = Chevelle 300/Std. Nomad V-8
Fourth & Fifth Symbol
- Body Style
11 = two-door sedan
39 = four-door hardtop or sport sedan
15 = two-door station wagon 6p
45 = four-door station wagon 9p
17 = two-door hardtop
47 = two-door hardtop
27 = two-door sedan
67 = convertible
35 = four-door station wagon 6p
69 = four-door sedan
37 = two-door hardtop or sport coupe
87 = two-door hardtop
Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year
8 = 1968
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia
(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland
(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California
(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Doraville, Wisconsin
(T) Tarrytown, New York
(F) Flint, Michigan
(U) Lordstown, Ohio
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts
(W) Willow Run, Michigan
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin
(Y) Wilmington, Delaware
(K) Kansas City, Missouri
(Z) Fremont, California
(L) Los Angeles, California
(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio
(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
1968 Chevrolet Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl. Corvair-- Stamped on top of the block ahead of generator oil filter adapter. 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
CA
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CB (t)
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CC
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CJ
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CK
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CL (t) (p)
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
CM
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CN
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CQ
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
CR
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
CS (p)
6-250
155
235
Manual 3-Speed
1 BC
CT(p)
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
DH
8-307
200
300
Powerglide
2 BC
DK
8-307
200
300
Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 BC
DO
8-307
200
300
Manual 3-Speed
2 BC
DP
8-307
200
300
Manual 4-Speed
2 BC
DQ
8-307
200
300
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
2 BC
DR
8-307
200
300
Powerglide
2 BC
DS
8-307
200
300
Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 BC
HA
8-327
275
355
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
HB
8-327
275
355
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
HC
8-327
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
HF
8-327
275
355
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
HG
8-327
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
HH
8-327
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
HK
8-327
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
HI
8-327
250
355
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
HJ
8-327
250
355
Powerglide
4 BC
HL
8-327
250
355
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
HM
8-327
250
355
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
HN
8-327
250
355
Powerglide
4 BC
IA
8-396
325
410
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
IB
8-427
385
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
IC
8-427
385
460
Manual
4 BC
ID
8-427
425 #
460
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
IE
8-427
385
460
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
IF
8-396
325
410
Heavy-Duty Manual
4 BC
IG
8-396
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
IV
8-396
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
IH
8-427
385
460
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
IJ
8-427
385
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
IK
8-396
325
410
Manual
4 BC
IN
8-396
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
IO
8-427
425 #
460
Manual 3 & 4-Speed
4 BC
IS
8-427
385
460
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
Notes:
# Special High Performance
(p) Police
(t) Taxi
1968 Chevrolet Caprice Options
Description
Description
Dual Stage Air Cleaner
Power Steering
Four Season Air Conditioning
Power Tailgate Window
Comfort-On automatic Temperature Control Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Positraction Rear Axle
Heavy-Duty Radiator
Station Wagon Load Area Carpeting
Push-Button AM Radio w/ Antenna
Heavy-Duty Chassis Equipment
Push-Button AM/FM Radio w/ Antenna
Electric Clock
AM/FM Radio & Stereo Tape System w/ Four Speakers
Heavy-Duty Clutch
Vinyl Top
Rear Window Defroster
Cloth Strato-Back Seats
Turbo-Fire "327" - 250-hp
Strato-Back Bucket Seats
Turbo-Fire "327" - 275-hp
Superlift Shock Absorbers
Turbo-Jet "396" - 325-hp
Superlift Shock Absorbers w/ Automatic Level Control
Turbo-Jet "427" - 385-hp
Cruise Master Speed Control
Turbo-Jet "427" - 425-hp
Rear Fender Skirts
Dual Exhaust
Speed Warning Indicator
Tinted Windshield
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Tinted Windows (all glass)
Comfort-Tilt Steering Wheel
Retractable Headlights (Caprice)
Sport Steering Wheel
Headrests
Front & Rear Special Purpose Suspension
Special Instrumentation (ammeter, oil press., temp., tach., clock)
Power Disc Brakes (includes 15-inch wheels, tires, hubs)
All Vinyl Interior Trim
Power Door Lock System
Wheel Covers (standard)
Six-Way Power Seat
Mag-Style Wheel Covers
Four-Way Power Seat
Rallye Wheels
Appearance Guard Group
Convenience Operating Group
Auxiliary Lighting Group
Decor Group
Impala SS 427 Option
Impala Super Sport Option
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
Powerglide (Corvair)
On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide Passenger (exc. Corvair)
Immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the
sticker parallel to mold flash.
Powerglide
All models stamped on the right side of transmission oil pan.
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Right hand vertical surface of transmission case
3-Speed
Corvair and fully synchronized Passenger (exc. Warner Gear) transmissions
stamped on square boss on left side below and rear of cover
4-Speed
Passenger models (exc. Corvair) stamped on right side of case ahead
of the extension.
4-Speed (Corvair)
Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Plant and Type Designation Prefix
Plant
Transmission Type
N
Muncie
4-Speed
W
Warner Gear
3 and 4-Speed
P
Muncie
4-Speed
R
Saginaw
4-Speed
S
Saginaw
3-Speed
M
Muncie
3-Speed, Overdrive*
C
Cleveland
Powerglide
T
Toledo
Powerglide
CA
Hydra-Matic
3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
D
Saginaw
Overdrive
K
McKinnon
3-Speed
E
McKinnon
Powerglide
O
Saginaw
Overdrive
X
Cleveland
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
B
Cleveland
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Y
Toledo
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
A
Cleveland
2-Speed, Manual Powerglide
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The
above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number
such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N
= Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production
code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th,
7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: Stamped on differential carrier (along with date of manufacture) or on the axle tube near carrier.
Codes - Non-Locking
Codes - Locking
Ratio
DA, GQ
DG, GR
3.08
DB, EU
DI, GU
3.36
DC, DQ, EO, GP
DJ, DK, GV, GX
3.55
DD, DE, GI
DH, GH, GJ
3.31
EM, EN, GA, GS
DF, GF, GT, GW
3.07
EK, EX
DL, EY
3.70
EL
DM
3.73
DN
4.10
DO
4.56
DP
4.88
DZ, EP, EZ, GK
DX, DY, EQ, GM
2.73
EA, FT
ED, FV, FW, FX
2.56
FD
FE
2.29
Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick
C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile
K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac
M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
A - Tuxedo Black
Lucite® Code - 88L
Dulux® Code - 93-005
L - Teal Blue (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4893L
Dulux® Code - 4893D
C - Ermine White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-37774
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body
color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example,
the combination RA on a Chevrolet would indicate the body finished
in Matador Red and the roof area in Tuxedo Black.) General Motors
paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located
under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of
the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left cross-rail
in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument
panel brace, below the glove compartment.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Medium Gold (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9478L
Medium Gray/Green (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9483L
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable
to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required,
use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced
color.
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