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
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
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

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

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

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