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1968 Buick Skylark Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,687.00
No. Produced 32,795
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 43537
Weight 3,160lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 200.7 inches
Width 75.6 inches
Height 53.5 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type Inline 6, valve-in-head
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 1/23 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 155@4200
Rated Horsepower 36
Torque 235@1600
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine Numbers Same as VIN production number sequence.
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.94
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball and nut
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 Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cross flow
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.75 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3.25 Pints
Cooling System 10 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 435378-100001 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
This model has a 112 inche wheelbase.

1968 Buick Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1968 Buick FeaturesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Regal Black
Arctic White
Midnight Teal Metallic
Blue Mist Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic
Teal Blue Mist Metallic
Ivory Gold Mist Metallic
Aqua Mist Metallic
Medium Teal Blue Mist Metallic
Burnished Saddle Metallic
Maroon Metallic
Tarpon Green Mist Metallic
Scarlet Red
Olive Gold Metallic
Desert Beige
Charcoal Metallic
Silver Beige Mist Metallic
Buckskin
Cameo Cream
Inca Silver Mist Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Super Turbine automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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