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Original Base Price |
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No. Produced |
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
26239
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
124 inches
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Length |
223.5 inches
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Width |
79.8 inches
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Height |
55.6 inches
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Front Tread |
63 inches
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Rear Tread |
64 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Own, V8, OHV | |
Displacement | 400 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4.125 & 3 3/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 340@4800 | |
Rated Horsepower | 54.3 | |
Torque | 445@2900 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | Cast Iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | On pad at front of right side of block. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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Make |
Rochester
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Transmission | |
Type | Synchro-mesh | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.42 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.61 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.33 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
11 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.23 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Coil link
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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 |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Water pump | |
Radiator | Tube and center | |
Fuel Type | Premium | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 8.85 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 26.5 Gallons | |
Oil | 6 Quarts | |
Transmission | 5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 18 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 4.5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting 262398a100001 | |
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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References | |
1968 Pontiac Service Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
The '68 Greats from Pontiac | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Alpine Blue Metallic |
| Aegena Blue Metallic |
| Nordic Blue Metallic |
| April Gold Metallic |
| Meridian Turquoise Metallic |
| Aleutian Blue Metallic |
| Flambeau Burgundy Metallic |
| Springmist Green Metallic |
| Verdoro Green Metallic |
| Solar Red |
| Primavera Beige |
| Nightshade Green Metallic |
| Mayfair Maize |
| All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| 428 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt |
| Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt |
| Power windows | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Power seats | Opt |
| Power vent windows | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
| Power antenna | Opt |
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