1968 Chevrolet Chevelle - Specifications & Options
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Comments: 1968 saw a major redesign of the Chevelle SS. The wheelbase was shortened by three inches and gained new styling. The hood was stretched out and the deck was shortened. The recessed rear window was converted into a fastback look and the rear side windows were given a “V” look. The front end gained a rakish design with bold sweep back lines that extended from bumper to bumper. The 396 returned in 325bhp and 350bhp tune and were joined once again by the 375bhp L78. Axle ratios ranged from 2.73:1 to dealer installed 4.88:1 drag cogs. The SS396’s suspension was still a sore spot, and customers also complained about the shifting of the Muncie four-speed.
Production: 57,600 (or 62,785)
Engines: 396 V8 325bp@4800rpm, 410lb-ft@3200rpm.
L34 396 V8 350bhp@5200rpm, 415lb-ft@3600.
L78 396 V8 375bhp@5600rpm, 415lb-ft@3600rpm
Performance: L78 396/375: 0-60 in 6.5 sec, 1/4 mile in 14.5 sec @ 100mph.
1968 Serial Numbers |
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| Description: (example - 138378B100001) | |
| 13837 | Model number (13837 - 2dr coupe / 13867 - convertible / 13880 - 2dr passenger pickup) |
| 8 | Last digitof model year (1968) |
| B | Assembly plant (A-Atlanta, B-Baltimore, G-Framingham, K-Kansas City, Z-Fremont) |
| 100001 | Consecutive sequence number |
| Location: | |
| The serial number is located on a plate attached to drivers side dash, visible through windshield | |
1968 Option list |
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Option number |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
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| 13837 | 2 dr sport coupe, 8cyl. | 55,309 | $2,875.00 |
| 13867 | 2 dr convertible, 8 cyl. | 2,286 | $3,102.00 |
| 13880 | 2dr pickup, 8 cyl. | 5,190 | |
| AS1 | 2 front seatbelts & shoulder belts | 18 | $23.20 |
| AS4 | 2 front & 2 rear custom deluxe shoulder belts | 130 | $52.70 |
| AS5 | 2 front & w rear std-style shoulder belts | 44 | $46.40 |
| A01 | Soft Ray tinted glass (all windows) | 163,309 | $34.80 |
| A02 | Soft Ray tinted glass (windshield) | 120,409 | $23.20 |
| A31 | Power windows | 3,595 | $100.10 |
| A33 | Power rear window (wagons) | 17,348 | $31.60 |
| A39 | Custom deluxe seatbelts | 1.302 | $7.90-$9.50 |
| A51 | Strato-Bucket seats | 71,587 | $110.60 |
| A81 | Headrest (w/Strato-Bucket front seats) | 2,426 | $52.70 |
| A82 | Headrest (w/Strato-Bench front seat) | 1,571 | $42.15 |
| A85 | Custom deluxe shoulder belts | 122 | $26.35 |
| B37 | 2 front & 2 rear color-keyed floor mats | 67,199 | $10.55 |
| B55 | Extra-thick foam front seat cushion | 2,783 | $7.40 |
| B90 | Side window moldings | 6,436 | $21.10-$31.60 |
| B93 | Door edge guards | 103,407 | $4.25-$7.40 |
| C06 | Power tops (convertibles) | 6,448 | $52.70 |
| C08 | Vinyl roof cover | 142,220 | $84.30 |
| C24 | Hide-a-Way windshield wipers | 688 | $19.00 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster | 8,301 | $21.10 |
| C51 | Rear window air deflector | 3,440 | $19.00 |
| C60 | Four Season AC | 114,066 | $360.20 |
| D33 | Remote control outside LH mirror | 10,266 | $9.50 |
| D55 | Front compartment console | 65,338 | $50.60 |
| D96 | Accent striping | 18,934 | $29.50 |
| F40 | Special front & rear suspension | 28,747 | $4.75 |
| G66 | Superlift rear shock absorbers | 1,973 | $42.15 |
| G75 | 3.70 ratio rear axle | 280 | $2.15 |
| G76 | 3.36 ratio rear axle | 1,419 | $2.15 |
| G80 | Positraction rear axle | 60,283 | $42.15 |
| G92 | 3.08 ratio rear axle | - | $2.15 |
| G94 | 3.31 ratio rear axle | 1,343 | $2.15 |
| G96 | 3.55 ratio rear axle | 3,697 | $2.15 |
| G97 | 2.73 ratio rear axle | 2,192 | $2.15 |
| H01 | 3.07 ratio rear axle | 534 | $2.15 |
| H05 | 3.73 ratio rear axle | 5,553 | $2.15 |
| J50 | Power brakes | 59,937 | $42.15 |
| J52 | Power disc brakes | 12,835 | $100.10 |
| KD5 | HD engine ventilation | 36 | $6.36 |
| K02 | Temperature-controlled radiator fan | 1,823 | $15.80 |
| K30 | Cruise-Master speed control | 743 | $52.70 |
| K76 | 61amp Delcotron generator | 556 | $5.30-$26.35 |
| K79 | 42 amp Delcotron generator | 4,338 | $10.55 |
| L22 | 155hp Turbo-Thrift 250 engine | 43,083 | $26.35 |
| L30 | 275hp Turbo-Fire 327 engine | 33,890 | $92.70 |
| L34 | 350hp Turbo-Jet 396 engine (396 SS only) | 12,481 | $105.35 |
| L73 | 250hp Turbo-Fire 327 engine | 36,035 | $63.20 |
| L78 | 375hp Turbo-Jet 396 engine | 4,751 | $237.00 |
| L79 | 325hp Turbo-Fire 327 engine | 4,082 | $198.05 |
| M01 | HD clutch | 2,291 | $5.30-$10.55 |
| M10 | Overdrive transmission | 1,500 | $115.90 |
| M13 | Special fully synchronized 3 speed transmission | 4,027 | $79.00 |
| M20 | 4 speed wide range transmission | 38,933 | $184.35 |
| M21 | 4 speed close-ratio transmission | 11,208 | $184.35 |
| M22 | HD 4 speed close-ratio transmission (SS396 only) | 1,049 | $237.00 |
| M35 | Powerglide transmission | 334,061 | $184.35-$194.85 |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-matic | 21,539 | $237.00 |
| N10 | Dual exhaust | 8,476 | $27.40 |
| N30 | Deluxe steering wheel | 6,435 | $4.25-$7.40 |
| N33 | Comfortilt steering wheel | 7,450 | $42.15 |
| N34 | Sports-styled walnut-grained steering wheel w/plastic rim | 4,698 | $31.60 |
| N40 | Power steering | 289,656 | $94.80 |
| N95 | Simulated wire wheel covers | 4,598 | $73,75 |
| N96 | Mag-style wheel covers | 6,063 | $73.75 |
| PA2 | Mag-spoke wheel cover | 999 | $73.75 |
| PN5 | 7.75-14-8pr whitewall tubeless tires | 594 | $73.00 |
| PW7 | F70-14-4pr white stripe SS tubeless tires | 28,685 | $51.00 |
| PW8 | F70-14-4pr red stripe SS tubeless tires | 5,377 | $51.00 |
| P01 | Brigtmetal wheel covers | 266,182 | $21.80 |
| P58 | 7.35-14-4pr whitewall tubeless tires | 195,210 | $31.35 |
| P62 | 7.75-14-4pr whitewall tubeless tires | 77,601 | $46.00 |
| T60 | HD battery | 25,434 | $7.40 |
| U03 | Tri-Volume Horn | 1,125 | $13.70 |
| U14 | Special instrumentation | 19,393 | $94.80 |
| U15 | Speed warning indicator | 4,546 | $10.55 |
| U25 | Luggage compartment lamp | 24,657 | $6.85-$13.70 |
| U26 | Underhood lamp | 29,802 | $6.85-$13.70 |
| U27 | Glve compartment lamp | 2,099 | $6.85-$13.70 |
| U28 | Ashtray lamp | 29,658 | $6.85-$13.70 |
| U29 | Instrument panel courtesy lights | 28,482 | $6.85-$13.70 |
| U35 | Electric clock | 74,057 | $15.80 |
| U46 | Light monitoring system | 2,757 | $26.35 |
| U57 | Stereo tape system | 5,983 | $133.80 |
| U63 | Push-button control radio | 370,223 | $61.10 |
| U69 | Push-button control AM/FM radio | 15,964 | $133.80 |
| U73 | Rear antenna | 35,218 | $9.50 |
| U79 | AM/FM stereo radio | 1,707 | $239.15 |
| U80 | Auxiliary speaker | 52,949 | $13.20 |
| V01 | HD radiator | 10,574 | $13.20 |
| V31 | Front bumper guard | 34,166 | $15.80 |
| V32 | Rear bumper guard | 25,786 | $15.80 |
| V55 | Luggage carrier equipment (wagons) | 12,289 | $44.25 |
| ZJ7 | Rally wheels | 31,149 | $31.60 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary lighting | 30,036 | $6,85-$13.70 |
| 780 | Deluxe cloth interior trim | 1,664 | - |
| 793 | Vinyl interior trim | 177,593 | $10.55 |
| 950 | Two-tone exterior paint combinations | 16,601 | - |
1968 Engine Suffix Codes |
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| Suffix | Displacement | Engine Type | Carburetor | Power | Transmission/ Application |
| ED | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 325hp | 3 or 4 speed manual |
| EK | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 325hp | Powerglide automatic |
| ET | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 325hp | Turbo Hydra-matic automatic |
| EF | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 350hp | 3 or 4 speed manual |
| EL | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 350hp | Powerglide automatic |
| EU | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 350hp | Turbo Hydra-matic |
| EG | 396 cid | V-8 | 4 bbl | 375hp | 4 speed manual |
| *this are not all engines! | |||||
1968 |
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Exterior color codes |
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| Name | Code |
| Tuxedo Black | AA |
| Ermine White | CC |
| Grotto Blue | DD |
| Fathom Blue | EE |
| Island Teal | FF |
| Ash Gold | GG |
| Grecian Green | HH |
| Tripoli Turquoise | KK |
| Teal Blue | LL |
| Cordovan Maroon | NN |
| Seafrost Green | PP |
| Matador Red | RR |
| Palomino Ivory | TT |
| Sequoia Green | VV |
| Butternut Yellow | YY |
Interior trim codes |
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| Name | Code |
| Black | 765/766* |
| Gold | 754/756* |
| Red | 795 |
| Teal | 755/757* |
| Parchment/Black | 793/794* |
| *Bucket seats | |
Convertible top color codes |
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| White | AA |
| Black | BB |
| Blue | - |
Vinyl top color code |
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| Name | Code |
| Black | BB |
| White | AA |
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