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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.

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Chevelle 300 Series 31 - Six-Cyl
31	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,341	2,988 lbs	9,700 (rounded off)
31	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,625	2,350 lbs	9,700 (rounded off)
Chevelle 300 Series 32 - V-8
32	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,447	3,124 lbs	2,900 (rounded off)
32	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,731	3,483 lbs	2,900 (rounded off)
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 33 - Six-Cyl
33	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,415	3,005 lbs	25,500 (rounded off)
33	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,445	3,071 lbs
33	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,479	3,036 lbs
33	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,736	3,409 lbs	Note 2
Chevelle 300 Deluxe Series 34 - V-8
34	11	2 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,521	3,141 lbs	17,700 (rounded off)
34	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,550	3,207 lbs
34	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,584	3,171 lbs
34	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,841	3,543 lbs	Note 2
Chevelle Malibu Series 35 - Six-Cyl
35	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,524	3,090 lbs	33,100 (rounded off)
35	39	4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,629	3,165 lbs
35	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,558	3,037 lbs
35	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,757	3,115 lbs
35	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,846	3,421 lbs	Note 2
Chevelle Malibu Series 36 - V-8
36	69	4 Dr Sedan - 6P	$2,629	3,223 lbs	233,200 (rounded off)
36	39	4 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,735	3,298 lbs
36	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,663	3,170 lbs
36	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$2,863	3,245 lbs
36	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,951	3,554 lbs	Note 2
Concours Custom Series 37 - Six-Cyl
37	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,978	3,426 lbs	Note 2
Concours Custom Series 38 - V-8
38	35	4 Dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,083	3,561 lbs	Note 2
Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Series 38 - V-8
38	17	2 Dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,899	3,475 lbs	62,785 (Note 3)
38	67	2 Dr Convertible - 6P	$3,102	3,551 lbs	62,785 (Note 3)

Notes:

422,893 Chevelles were produced
Wagons Six-Cyl = 10,700 (rounded off) and V-8 = 34,800 (rounded off)
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		N - Cordovan Maroon (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4915LH Dulux® Code - 4915DM
D - Grotto Blue (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4892L Dulux® Code - 4892D		P - Seafrost Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4897L Dulux® Code - 4897D
E - Fathom Blue (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4899L Dulux® Code - 4899D		R - Matador Red Lucite® Code - 4948LH Dulux® Code - 4948DH
F - Island Teal (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4901L Dulux® Code - 4901D		T - Palomino Ivory Lucite® Code - 4895L Dulux® Code - 4895D
G - Ash Gold (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4896L Dulux® Code - 4896D		V - Sequoia Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4898L Dulux® Code - 4898D
H - Grecian Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4902L Dulux® Code - 4902D		Y - Butternut Yellow Lucite® Code - 4620L Dulux® Code - 93-96908
K - Tripoli Turquoise (metallic) Lucite® Code - 4900L Dulux® Code - 4900D
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		Dark Gray/Green (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9485L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9457L (flat)
Dark Gold (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9480L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9456L (flat		Medium Turquoise (metallic) (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9469LH
		Dark Turquoise (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9471LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9454LH (flat)
Midnight Gold (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9489L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9459L (flat)
		Medium Blue (metallic) (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9461LH
Medium Saddle (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9475L		Dark Blue (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9463LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9452LH (flat)
Dark Saddle (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9488L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9458L (flat)
		Red (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 4688LH
Medium Teal (metallic) (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9465L		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9385LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)
Dark Teal (metallic) Lucite® Code - 9467LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9453LH (flat)
		Black Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
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.

Striping Colors

Striping Colors	Station Wagon Wood Grain Touch-Up Colors
Black Lucite® Code - 88	Dark Tan Lucite® Code - 9427L
White/Ivory Lucite® Code - 4024L	Light Tan Lucite® Code - 9548L