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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Series 13800
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,125.00
No. Produced 2,286
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 13867
Weight 3,570lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 196.8 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 52.8 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
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
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
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
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
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
Not Rated
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

Chevrolet 1968 Fingertips FactsDetroit 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 ManLos 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. BrighamHorseless 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 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 transmissionOpt
Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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