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1968 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code-Engine-Horsepower-Torque-Transmission-Carburetor
BA 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BB 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BC 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BD 6-230 140 220 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
BF 6-230 140 220 Powerglide 1 BC
BH 6-230 140 220 Powerglide 1 BC
CM 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
CN 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
VQ 6-250 155 235 Powerglide 1 BC
CR 6-250 155 235 Powerglide 1 BC
DA 8-307 200 300 3-Speed Manual 2 BC
DB 8-307 200 300 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
DE 8-307 200 300 Powerglide 2 BC
DN 8-307 200 300 3 & 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
EA 8-327 * 275 355 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
ED 8-396 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EE 8-327 * 275 355 Powerglide 4 BC
EF 8-396 * 350 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EG 8-396 # 375 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EH 8-327 250 325 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EI 8-327 250 325 Powerglide 4 BC
EJ 8-327 250 325 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EK 8-396 325 410 Powerglide 4 BC
EL 8-396 * 350 415 Powerglide 4 BC
EO 8-327 * 275 355 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
EP 8-327 # 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
ES 8-327 # 325 410 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
ET 8-396 325 410 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
EU 8-396 * 350 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC

Notes:

* # Special High Performance
* * High Perfomance

1968 Chevrolet Malibu Options
Description
Four-Season Air Conditioning Ash Tray Light
Rear Window Air Deflector (station wagon) Courtesy Light
Air Injection Reactor Glove Box Light
Rear Antenna Luggage Light
Positraction Rear Axle Under Hood Light
Optional Rear Axle Ratio Luggage Rack (station wagon)
Heavy-Duty Battery Front & Rear Floor Mats
Center Rear Seat Belt Left Outside Remote Control Mirror
Front & Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belts Side Window Moldings
Center Rear Custom Deluxe Seat Belt Rear Window Moldings
Custom Deluxe Shoulder Belts Two-Tone Paint
Front Disc Brakes Power Brakes
Sintered Metal Brake Linings 4-Way Power Front Seat
Front Bumper Guards Power Steering
Rear Bumper Guards Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Electric Clock Power Convertible Top
Heavy-Duty Clutch Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster Heavy-Duty Radiator
Door Edge Guards AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna
250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker
327-cid/325-hp V-8 Rear Seat Speaker
327-cid/275-hp V-8 Vinyl Roof Cover
396-cid/350-hp V-8 Thick Front Foam Seat Cushion
396-cid/375-hp V-8 Strato-Bucket Seats
Temperature Controlled Fan Super-Lift Rear Shock Absorbers
42-amp Delcotron Generator Speed & Cruise Control
61-amp Delcotron Generator Speed Warning Indicator
Tinted Windows (all glass) Deluxe Steering Wheel
Tinted Windshield Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Strato-Ease Headrests Sport Styled Steering Wheel
Heater & Defroster Deletion Stereo Tape System
Tri-Volume Horn Heavy-Duty Front & Rear Suspension
Special Instrumentation Tachometer
7.35 x 14 White Sidewall Tires 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
7.35 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
7.75 x 14 Black Sidewall Tires Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
7.75 x14 White Sidewall Tires Powerglide Transmission
F70 x 14 Red Stripe Tires Overdrive Transmission
F70 x 14 White Stripe Tires Vinyl Interior Trim
Deluxe Cloth Interior Trim Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Mag-Styled Wheel Covers Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Appearance Group Auxiliary Lighting Group
Foundation Group Convenience Group

Transmission Codes
Transmission-Location

Powerglide (Corvair) On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.

Powerglide Passenger (exc. Corvair) Immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the sticker parallel to mold flash.

Powerglide All models stamped on the right side of transmission oil pan.
Turbo Hydra-Matic Right hand vertical surface of transmission case
3-Speed Corvair and fully synchronized Passenger (exc. Warner Gear) transmissions stamped on square boss on left side below and rear of cover
4-Speed Passenger models (exc. Corvair) stamped on right side of case ahead of the extension.
4-Speed (Corvair) Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix Plant-Transmission-Type
N Muncie 4-Speed
W Warner Gear 3 and 4-Speed
P Muncie 4-Speed
R Saginaw 4-Speed
S Saginaw 3-Speed
M Muncie 3-Speed, Overdrive*
C Cleveland Powerglide
T Toledo Powerglide
CA Hydra-Matic 3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
D Saginaw Overdrive
K McKinnon 3-Speed
E McKinnon Powerglide
O Saginaw Overdrive
X Cleveland Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
B Cleveland Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Y Toledo Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
A Cleveland 2-Speed, Manual Powerglide
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).
Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: Stamped on differential carrier (along with date of manufacture) or on the axle tube near carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking Codes - Locking Ratio Inspection Cover
CA, CJ CE, FK 3.08 10 Bolt
CB, FL CG, FM 3.36 10 Bolt
CC, K4 CI, CU, K5 3.73 12 Bolt
CX, CY CD, KX 3.07 12 Bolt
CW, KZ CF, KY 3.31 12 Bolt
CP, CZ, FH, KD, KW CH, FI, KC 2.73 10 Bolt
CV, FP CR, FO 3.70 12 Bolt
FN, K2, KA, KJ FO, K3, KB, KF 3.55 12 Bolt
KK, K6 4.10 12 Bolt
KM, K7 4.56 12 Bolt
KO, K8 4.88 12 Bolt

Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
Color Name / Code

A - Tuxedo Black
Lucite® Code - 88L
Dulux® Code - 93-005


L - Teal Blue (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4893L
Dulux® Code - 4893D


C - Ermine White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-37774


N - Cordovan Maroon (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4915LH
Dulux® Code - 4915DM


D - Grotto Blue (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4892L
Dulux® Code - 4892D


P - Seafrost Green (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4897L
Dulux® Code - 4897D


E - Fathom Blue (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4899L
Dulux® Code - 4899D


R - Matador Red
Lucite® Code - 4948LH
Dulux® Code - 4948DH


F - Island Teal (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4901L
Dulux® Code - 4901D


T - Palomino Ivory
Lucite® Code - 4895L
Dulux® Code - 4895D


G - Ash Gold (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4896L
Dulux® Code - 4896D


V - Sequoia Green (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4898L
Dulux® Code - 4898D


H - Grecian Green (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4902L
Dulux® Code - 4902D


Y - Butternut Yellow
Lucite® Code - 4620L
Dulux® Code - 93-96908


K - Tripoli Turquoise (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 4900L
Dulux® Code - 4900D

NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination RA on a Chevrolet would indicate the body finished in Matador Red and the roof area in Tuxedo Black.) General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left cross-rail in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument panel brace, below the glove compartment.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Color Name / Code

Medium Gold (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9478L


Dark Gray/Green (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9485L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9457L (flat)


Dark Gold (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9480L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9456L (flat


Medium Turquoise (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9469LH


Dark Turquoise (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9471LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9454LH (flat)


Midnight Gold (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9489L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9459L (flat)


Medium Blue (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9461LH


Medium Saddle (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9475L


Dark Blue (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9463LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9452LH (flat)


Dark Saddle (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9488L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9458L (flat)


Red (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 4688LH


Medium Teal (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9465L


Dark Red
Lucite® Code - 9385LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)


Dark Teal (metallic)
Lucite® Code - 9467LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9453LH (flat)


Black
Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)


Medium Gray/Green (metallic) (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9483L


NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.

Striping Colors
Striping Colors Station Wagon Wood Grain Touch-Up Colors

Black
Lucite® Code - 88


Dark Tan
Lucite® Code - 9427L

White/Ivory
Lucite® Code - 4024L


Light Tan
Lucite® Code - 9548L

Trunk Colors (spatter finish)

Black - Gray - Aqua 389 - 259