The '68 Chevelle was completely restyled and had a 3-inch shortened wheelbase and more shortened rear deck.
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
In 1968, Chevrolet redesigned the Chevelle with a three inch shortened wheelbase and all new styling that included a rakish front end design with bold sweeping back lines that extended from bumper to bumper, as well as a stretched out hood and more shortened rear deck. The recessed rear window was converted into a fastback look and the rear side windows were given a "V" look.
No more than 2,000 SS 396 Convertibles were produced
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevelle (2 Dr)
112 in
202 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
7.35 x 14
Chevelle (4 Dr)
116 in
202 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
7.35 x 14
Chevelle Station Wagon
116 in
208 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
7.75 x 14
Chevelle SS 396
112 in
202 in
76 in
59 in
59 in
F70 x 14
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 Chevelle Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: 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
BA
6-230
140
220
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
BB
6-230
140
220
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
BC
6-230
140
220
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
BD
6-230
140
220
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
BF
6-230
140
220
Powerglide
1 BC
BH
6-230
140
220
Powerglide
1 BC
CM
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
CN
6-250
155
235
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
VQ
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
CR
6-250
155
235
Powerglide
1 BC
DA
8-307
200
300
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
DB
8-307
200
300
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
DE
8-307
200
300
Powerglide
2 BC
DN
8-307
200
300
3 & 4-Speed Manual
2 BC
EA
8-327 *
275
355
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ED
8-396
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
EE
8-327 *
275
355
Powerglide
4 BC
EF
8-396 *
350
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
EG
8-396 #
375
415
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
EH
8-327
250
325
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
EI
8-327
250
325
Powerglide
4 BC
EJ
8-327
250
325
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
EK
8-396
325
410
Powerglide
4 BC
EL
8-396 *
350
415
Powerglide
4 BC
EO
8-327 *
275
355
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
EP
8-327 #
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ES
8-327 #
325
410
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ET
8-396
325
410
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
EU
8-396 *
350
415
Turbo Hydra-Matic
4 BC
Notes:
# Special High Performance
* High Perfomance
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Options
Description
Description
Four-Season Air Conditioning
Ash Tray Light
Rear Window Air Deflector (station wagon)
Courtesy Light
Air Injection Reactor
Glove Box Light
Rear Antenna
Luggage Light
Positraction Rear Axle
Under Hood Light
Optional Rear Axle Ratio
Luggage Rack (station wagon)
Heavy-Duty Battery
Front & Rear Floor Mats
Center Rear Seat Belt
Left Outside Remote Control Mirror
Front & Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belts
Side Window Moldings
Center Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belt
Rear Window Moldings
Custom Deluxe Shoulder Belts
Two-Tone Paint
Front Disc Brakes
Power Brakes
Sintered Metal Brake Linings
4-Way Power Front Seat
Front Bumper Guards
Power Steering
Rear Bumper Guards
Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Electric Clock
Power Convertible Top
Heavy-Duty Clutch
Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster
Heavy-Duty Radiator
Door Edge Guards
AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna
250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl
AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker
327-cid/325-hp V-8
Rear Seat Speaker
327-cid/275-hp V-8
Vinyl Roof Cover
396-cid/350-hp V-8
Thick Front Foam Seat Cushion
396-cid/375-hp V-8
Strato-Bucket Seats
Temperature Controlled Fan
Super-Lift Rear Shock Absorbers
42-amp Delcotron Generator
Speed & Cruise Control
61-amp Delcotron Generator
Speed Warning Indicator
Tinted Windows (all glass)
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Tinted Windshield
Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Strato-Ease Headrests
Sport Styled Steering Wheel
Heater & Defroster Deletion
Stereo Tape System
Tri-Volume Horn
Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Suspension
Special Instrumentation
Tachometer
7.35 x 14 White Sidewall Tires
4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
7.35 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires
4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
7.75 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires
Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
7.75 x14 White Sidewall Tires
Powerglide Transmission
F70 x 14 Red Stripe Tires
Overdrive Transmission
F70 x 14 White Stripe Tires
Vinyl Interior Trim
Deluxe Cloth Interior Trim
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Mag-Styled Wheel Covers
Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Appearance Group
Auxiliary Lighting Group
Foundation Group
Convenience Group
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
Inspection Cover
CA, CJ
CE, FK
3.08
10 Bolt
CB, FL
CG, FM
3.36
10 Bolt
CC, K4
CI, CU, K5
3.73
12 Bolt
CX, CY
CD, KX
3.07
12 Bolt
CW, KZ
CF, KY
3.31
12 Bolt
CP, CZ, FH, KD, KW
CH, FI, KC
2.73
10 Bolt
CV, FP
CR, FO
3.70
12 Bolt
FN, K2, KA, KJ
FO, K3, KB, KF
3.55
12 Bolt
KK, K6
4.10
12 Bolt
KM, K7
4.56
12 Bolt
KO, K8
4.88
12 Bolt
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.