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1968 Chevrolet Nomad 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The 1968 Nomad six-cylinder wagon revived the classic Chevrolet nameplate for the entry-level Chevelle station wagon configuration.
Confidence 95%
131358A149887
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chevrolet Nomad

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3135 Nomad
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Serial Number 149887 Unit #149887

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNomad
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceGM

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Rated HP36.04
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Main Bearings7
Horsepower140@4000
BlockCast alloy iron
Torque220@1600
Displacement230
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production10700
Weight3370
Wheelbase116
Length207.2
Height54.3
Rear Tread59
Width76

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size7.75 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

Equipment250 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Radio, Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsAsh Gold Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Cordovan Maroon Metallic, Ermine White, Fathom Blue Metallic, Grecian Green Metallic, Grotto Blue Metallic, Island Teal Metallic, Matador Red, Palomino Ivory, Seafrost Green Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Teal Blue Metallic, Tripolli Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$2625.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.