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| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Series 13800 | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,125.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,286 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 13867 | |
| Weight | 3,570lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 112 inches | |
| Length | 196.8 inches | |
| Width | 76 inches | |
| Height | 52.8 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 396 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.09 & 3.76 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 200@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 53.53 | |
| Torque | 300@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN. | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.41 | |
| 2nd | 1.59 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.41 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.36 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil link | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | F70 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 22 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 138678a100001 and up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 | ||
| Digits 1: Make | |||
| Digits 2-3: Series | |||
| Digits 4-5: Body style | |||
| Digits 6: Model year | |||
| Digits 7: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 8-13: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Chevrolet 1968 Fingertips Facts | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1968 Chevrolet/Chevelle/Camaro/Chevy II/Corvette Chassis Svc Man | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1968 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Tuxedo Black | |
| Ermine White | ||
| Butternut Yellow | ||
| Fathom Blue Metallic | ||
| Grotto Blue Metallic | ||
| Island Teal Metallic | ||
| Ash Gold Metallic | ||
| Grecian Green Metallic | ||
| Tripolli Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Teal Blue Metallic | ||
| Cordovan Maroon Metallic | ||
| Seafrost Green Metallic | ||
| Matador Red | ||
| Palomino Ivory | ||
| Sequoia Green Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |