68 chevelle Sedan

[68chevelles]

Came across a 1968 chevelle 2dr post.. Sedan i suppose is what u call it.. First time ive ever seen one for 1968. Im sure in earlier yrs these cars were not very desirable.. What abt today's standards are they worth restoring? Were there any copo's or 'special' built ones? OR were most 6cyl???. And what was the reasoning behind GM building a 2 dr post chevelle? Did they consider this a business coupe? Would appreciate any and all feedback.. thanx

[Rainer]

Yes, these cars do have a following, just like other stripped-down plain janes like Biscaynes. There were no hi-po COPO versions, but it was possible to order a screamer with the 327/325hp L79 motor from the factory. Lots of people are looking for these (even with a 6-banger) so that they can drop in a big-block and build their own sleeper.

[jeff morocco]

i have one now and its going to be a racecar, make sure it has all the interior pieces because they are extremely hard to find !!!! i need door panels....does it have a set ? let me know if you dont buy it.
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[68chevelles]

update... Trim tag info.. O3c 4364....68-13427 Kan 994xxx 760-A XZ... any help? Sbc car?

[68chevelles]

Awesome car Morocco

[jeff morocco]

all i can tell you is the 13427 is a 300 deluxe car. i posted my trim tag on team chevelle and got no response to it. so i dont know what the rest means. i guess i should go buy a book some where.

[indyjps]

i like the post cars, would like to do one some time in the furure.

[mockingbird812]

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all i can tell you is the 13427 is a 300 deluxe car. i posted my trim tag on team chevelle and got no response to it. so i dont know what the rest means. i guess i should go buy a book some where.

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Try this link and go to 68 Chevelle for some good info on trim tags (lots of examples and deciphering):

Chevelle Stuff

[PeteLeathersac]

Hey Willy....cool car! . I've always loved the post cars more than hardtops, sadly the rest of the world is catching on? . Although not necessarily rare at the time, Post cars were the cheapo of most car lines and w/ basic standard equipment always the price leader. . With many models, they've a lighter roof structure since the post helped w/ support so no options, less total weight and lower price made it the choice of racers also the b-piller made it less vulnerable to body twisting. . Although rare, Chevelle SS post cars were even offered in '69 but I don't think '68....anyone? . There's a few members here w/ '69 post L78 cars too, Keith Tedford who also has a Copo Chevelle for one and I think Lightfoot has one too and his is an L89 to boot? . Not avail after '69 on Chevelles, GM went in and out of offering these on their other mid size models when you look at availibility of Cutlass, Skylark, Tempest etc through '72. . '73 models introduced the semi-hdtop 'colonade' styling or whatever it was called which was basicly a hdtop door and post body although a few variations of the old type of post cars were offered later like the '77 Caprice coupe. . I had a '68 300 6-cyl 3-tree back in the late 70's....paid $200 for it and used it as a winter bomb for one year only. . If you fix it, skip the fancy wheels and run w/ the steelies and dog dish caps! ~ Pete

[mockingbird812]

In 1969 only, the SS option was available on the 300 Deluxe (both post coupe and hardtop models). Some folks (myself included for awhile) thot that 300 DX SS's could only be post coupes, but Chevrolet also make a hardtop model (no B pillar or vent window) that initially looks like a standard Malibu SS until you investigate closer. Unique to the 300 DX SS's (coupe and hardtop) are non-hidden wipers, shorter stainless trim at bottom of windshield, no center attach point for visors, unique door panels, taxi grade (tough) bench seat covers, and rubber mats. According to Dan Carr, the post coupes were a tad more rare with the L78 option at about 140 produced and the hardtops were produced at approximately 184 copies.