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Original Base Price |
$2,314.00
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No. Produced |
157,400
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
6
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Model Number |
11369
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Weight |
2,885lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
111 inches
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Length |
187.7 inches
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Width |
70.5 inches
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Height |
53.7 inches
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Front Tread |
59 inches
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Rear Tread |
58.9 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Turbo-Thrift, valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 230 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 3 1/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 140@4000 | |
Rated Horsepower | 36.04 | |
Torque | 220@1600 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
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 |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Rochester
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Transmission | |
Type | Fully synchronous, column-mounted, 3-speed manual | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.85 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.68 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.95 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
9.125 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.08 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Hotchkiss
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
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Front Size |
9.5 inches
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Rear Size |
9.5 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
9.5 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
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 | 7.35 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 18 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 3 Pints | |
Cooling System | 11 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 113698a200001 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 | | |
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No. produced is approximate for all models in this series.
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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) |
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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 |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
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