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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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.