1968-1972 Chevelle SS Buyer's Guide (Engines, Options, Specs)
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1968-1972 Chevelle Buyer's Guide and Spotter's Guide! Everything you've ever wanted to know about the 2nd gen Chevelle SS!
1968:
The Chevelle was redesigned for the 1968 model year. These details, along with the fastback-like profile and unique kickup rear quarter panel made the Chevelle coupe look powerful while the big rear quarter panels screamed that it was a rear-wheel-drive machine. With the redesign, coupes and convertibles rode on a 112-inch wheelbase, while the sedan and station wagon utilized a 116-inch wheelbase. There were several models on offer, with the Chevelle coupes and sedans offering the 300, 300 Deluxe, Malibu, and Concours. Enthusiasts had the option of specifying the SS 396 Package, which was available on the coupe, convertible, or El Camino for 1968. The base price of a 1968 SS 396 was $2,875.
To identify a 1968 as a true SS 396, you will need to know several things. Fisher Body style numbers of 13837, 13867 & 13880 must be present along with VIN numbers beginning with 13837, 13867, & 13880 will indicate a true SS. Note that the VIN only indicates the base engine, the 396 cid Mark-IV V8 sporting 325HP, and not any of the optional, uprated engines available. For $105 more, a buyer could spec the L34 engine, making 350 HP. Returning for the first time since 1966, the L78 engine cost an additional $237 and included solid lifters, big-port heads, and an 800 CFM Holley carburetor on a low-rise aluminum manifold. SS 396 models came with F70X14 red stripe wide oval tires, twin-domed hood with faux vents, SS 396 emblems on black-accented grille and rear cove, fender-mounted side marker lights with engine designation, blacked-out lower rocker panels below the lower belt-line trim, 12 bolt rear end, front bench seat, speedometer and fuel gauge, along with a 3-speed heavy-duty transmission. Positraction, bucket seats, gauges, 4-speed manual transmission, air conditioning, and some other options were available to spec.
1969:
There were minor stylistic changes for 1969. There was no SS396 model in 1969, instead it was now part of an $347 option code, RPO Z25. The Z25 package was also now available on lower trim models like the V8 300 Deluxe series 2-door coupe and 2-door sport coupe. The SS engine lineup was essentially identical to that offered in 1968. SS 396 equipped models came with power-assisted front disc brakes, floor-mounted 3-speed transmission, dual exhaust, black grilled and rear panel, wheel arch moldings, special hood ornamentation and suspension, 14x7 sport wheels, and white lettered Blackwall tires.
1970:
There were lots of changes for the 1970 model year. The exterior, interior, and engine options all received significant changes. Styling was all new and featured a narrow center with flared fenders giving the Chevelle a very substantial look. The headlight panel was now surrounded with body color trim, the front grille had 2 sections with an emblem in the middle, the stylized front bumper housed the turn signal lights, and taillights were now housed in the rear chrome bumper. RPO Z25 included the 402ci engine but was referred to as the SS 396 since GM had a lot of clout with the 396 designation, and the RPO Z15 option that included the LS5 454cid v8 engine rated at 360HP. There was also LS6 engine with high compression and solid lifters that produced 450HP. The SS option included special SS emblems, sport suspension, "power dome" hood, black-accented grille, resilient rear-bumper insert, and wide-oval tires on sport wheels.
1971:
Unfortunately, the SS package for 1971 was more of a dress-up package than a high-performance package. Due to rising costs and higher insurance rates, Chevrolet changed the 1970 Z25 and Z15 packages to only include a single Z15 SS Equipment Package. The L34 “396” and the LS6 “454” You could now order the Z15 package with any optional V8 engine, which included the 350 2-Barrel carburetor, the 350 4-barrel carburetor, as well as the 400 4-barrel, and finally the 4 barrel 454 engine. Unlike the earlier years, the 12 bolt rear end was not standard anymore. SS equipment included a special domed hood with locking pins, sport mirror, black-accented grille, power disc front and rear drum brakes, sport wheels, F60x15 tires, and special chassis features. Note that even though locking pins are now standard on SS models, some SS equipped models did not come with locking pins from the factory.
1972:
No other major interior or exterior changes are noticed for 1972 models other than new signal indicator lights and a 2-bar front grille. The SS package was still available with any optional V8 engine. Engine choices for the SS equipment package were unchanged from the 1971 model and included the L65, L48, LS3, and LS5 engines.
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The 70 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 will always be one of my favorite muscle cars.
@WalterOhly
Жыл бұрын
And some consider the '70 LS6 SS Chevelle to be the king of Musclecars. It's in my top 3 as favorites, awesome styling!
@CJColvin
Жыл бұрын
@@WalterOhly I agree, it's definitely the King of the Muscle cars for sure.
@ScarlettFire341
Жыл бұрын
@@WalterOhly Except the Bland Dashboard
I own a 1970...it stands alone ...the single square tail lights and the dual headlights set it apart from 71-72 model...the most desirable for sure...makes me smile every time I take it out to breath.
@Atoxiccell
2 жыл бұрын
Let me buy it
@michaelcollins1899
Жыл бұрын
it's a generation thing. I remember dad talking about the most desirable was an A model, the the 40 Ford, and 32 chevy, later it was 55 third and 57 chevy. heck the 66 chevelle hit the highest ranks 30 yrs ago and nobody liked the big 70s. so now it's our turn!!! an I'm enjoying every minute. I'm a 2nd owner of a very fine 72 chevelle bought in same state as I live originally . had it since Halloween day 1986 and always will til I die..........but our day will pass as well when our cars are no longer the mountain top. I remember when our cars were worth 3k new, then 1500 in the 80s, and now 50k!!! but same happened to all the cars I listed earlier. the new Chinese stuff and mustangs will soon be worth more and take front and center.....its how it goes enjoy it while u can, I sure will.
@og-greenmachine8623
Жыл бұрын
STICK THAT STIRS, the CHEVELLE DRINK! I own a 72’ El Camino 😎 aka Custom CHOPPED, at the FACTORY 👉🏽CHEVELLE WAGON🇺🇸 Only Chevelle, -PAYS FOR IT’S OWN UPGRADES💡 & FEEDS YOU. Perfect Muscle Car for a HOUSE PAINTER. (I would know💴) Thus, & 330,000+CHEVELLE Sport Coupes built. -50,000 “El Camino” built. -INNOVATIVE & RARE🇺🇸 & DESTROYED its ONLY competition. -Ford Ranchero aka “GRAND TORINO”🇺🇸 So, Keep brag’n, bout your “car”🤡 Everyone has one...
@lionelwells5618
9 ай бұрын
Wish I still had mine. A Malibu is just fine with me. I can do whatever I want with it and no one would complain like the SS crowd.
@Perry_Fan
7 ай бұрын
I own a 70 SS 396 RED with the black stripes, cowl induction hood
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS with a 454 under the hood and 450 plus horsepower is my favorite car of all time.
I have a 68 SS. Mine came with electric windows, and a tilt column. Bought it in 82, still have it. Great car.
That 70 SS 454 was a beast. A few friends had them back in the day!
My dad bought a 72 SS off the show room floor. Sold it in 74. I kept track of it and bought it this week. Now has a BUILT 454 400 shift kit trans with a 390 rear end. besides that it is all original. Controlled environment kept and very clean. Very fun car and a head turner!
@justina3221
Жыл бұрын
The 72s have the ugly front turn signals.
@DeezNuts-vj4ws
Жыл бұрын
How tf did you keep track
@sircharlesdaman33
Жыл бұрын
@@DeezNuts-vj4ws we are in a small town in N. Illinois and everybody knows everything about everyone! lol. That made it easy to keep an eye on.
I have a 1971 Malibu that I restored, and I have my dad’s 1972 Chevelle convertible with a 454 that I am planning to restore this coming year.
I’m a gto guy but my dad has a 69 ss with a 454 . What a beast
@jimstewart2457
Жыл бұрын
The only size in 1969 was 307,396 only.
@backroom12
Жыл бұрын
@@jimstewart2457 obviously it’s not the original engine .
@backroom12
Жыл бұрын
@@jimstewart2457 and 350s were also available and a 6.
My FIL just bought a 68 SS and boy does that thing move. Absolute monster.
I had a 72 Heavy Chevy Chevelle, 402 bb, 4 speed...loved that beast...
I have never owned a 1968 to 1972 Chevelle before but I will say this. If I could turn back the hands of time I would turn it back to 1970 just to be able to sit behind the wheel of a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertable. It would be my dream come true. Traveling up the California Coast in my Chevelle listening to the Beatles. Life was good then. We were all so young and the cars were good looking and so were the boys and girls and the music was perfect.
@wiiambarnarx8485
7 ай бұрын
Also my parents were alive and healthy and my best friends were alive and young and healthy and the only thing on our minds was how good we looked and our romance partners at that time. Aging and problems didnt exist. You could block it out of your mind and not think about the harsh realities we were going to have to face later. I'm somewhat happy now but the world has changed so much. Its different now. You have to take out a second mortgage to buy a car and if you want to own a decent house in a decent neighborhood you literally have to be a millionaire.
It always puts a smile on my face to walk in my garage and see my 70SS 454.
@user-dq4iq3vd2l
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, it is my dream car, how much did you buy it for if you dont mind me asking
@justina3221
Жыл бұрын
@@user-dq4iq3vd2lguess he minded.
Great video, just starting a 72 as a project car, can’t wait.
Nice video man! I own a 68 ss numbers match driveline 396/325/m21-4 -speed 3;31 12 bolt i bought back in 91 cause i wanted a stick shift 68 where the other ones i had were auto malibus and it also had roller tack/gauges,buckets and console and power steering,i was just 18 and knew nothing back then on numbers! it was original grecian green/ivy gold interior,in 93 i had it painted charcoal grey/black bottom and vinyle top,did not know the value of it then where i drove it and run it hard through the years......still have it and love it dont drive it as much but glad the good Lord as let me still have it.....gave 2,000 for it back then and drove it home.
I owned one like Van Diesel’s red black racer strips hiked up in back ❤️❤️❤️🥰❤I loved that baby
My first car was a 72 Chevelle Malibu. Miss that car.
My favorites are the 1970 SS 454 4spd and the 1968 SS 396 375 horsepower 4 spd
@jocor822
2 жыл бұрын
My favor was 1970 SS454 LS6 I have one back in 1973 till I moved to Chicago after graduation in 1975 to go to college and some one stole it from me 😭😭 ,yes that was my lovely car
I owned a 1968 Chevelle Malibu, black interior, maroon paint, 327 cu in with powerglide. I changed the wheels to slotted aluminum with knock off’s
I have had numerous of each of these year cars. Always loved them. 1968 was my first.Have no problem distinguishing the years apart from one another. Really did enjoy this video though. Lots of memories.
@james9260
Жыл бұрын
1968 is my favorite
@justina3221
Жыл бұрын
Chevelles are extremely easy to distinguish the years.
@roccobattaglia6321
Жыл бұрын
@@justina3221 If you are a car guy, yes.
My dad owns a 1970 ss 454 ls-6 4spd m-22 that’s cranberry red with white stripes white interior,buckets console , cowl induction hood , and also another 1970 fathom blue ss 396 l-78 th-400 , black stripes and interior buckets console , I myself own a 1967 ss 427 tuxedo black ,power convertible top with glass and defogger ribs back window is a th-400 . So when my dad bought my impala new in 68 it was a 390 hp 427 , he blew up the 390 in 1969 and got a replacement 427 but he ordered the l-88 , so my unicorn of an impala got even rarer 🤯and the kicker I bought this gem of an impala from my dad in 1997 for 10,000$ 😂…best money I ever spent … now me and my brother are working on the old man for his chevelles 😂
I own a 70 Chevelle SS, FOREST GREEN L34 4spd with white stripes and black bench seat interior. I lucked into buying my car. If it would have been a 71or 72 l would be equally proud to have either. I like them all,even the early sixties up through 72. After that not so much. The Laguna was a different kind of car.
My favorite years are the 70 thru 72
My first car was a 1968 that had a 396 that was blown up and I put a 350 in it and love it.
1969 !! Best year
@samuelkennedy5283
10 ай бұрын
1970 the best year
@chriswasserstrom1322
10 ай бұрын
Tail lights and grill more menacing on 1969 !
If the car was built in Canada or shipped into Canada from a USA plant then you can contact GM Vintages Services in Oshawa Ont Canada and for a small fee get a printout of the RPO codes for your VIN. Also with the pkg, Dealer information and how many were built etc. In 1973 I purchased a 1 owner 64 Chevelle 2D HT with a 283 2 bbl carb auto trans on the column with non bucket seats. My favourite is the 1970 with the ZL2 RPO along with a 4-spd.
I had a 68 396 375 hp , what a powerful car , I love this car , I wish I still had it, I have 2014 corvette now.
Thank you for this invaluable video that will be extremely helpful! DRJDC
71 chevelle I own still
This deserves more likes
'70 Chevelle SS Conv w/ huge 573 cc Merline engine, and Tuxedo black ...dreamy car
Great Job, thank you, for sharing!!!
I like the 1967 chevelle with the 396 sold one and miss it and i am looking for another one
I have a 1971 Malibu. My brother sort of talked me into buying it and selling my 1965 Wildcat. One of the biggest mistakes I made in my life. The Malibu is a nice car, but the Wildcat was nicer, and I could have saved money. .
I currently own a 1970 ss with a ls5 engine with an turbo 400 transmission, numbers don’t match when I purchased the car it was barely a shell. But I use to own a 1971 Heavy Chevy , I do believe it was a original 396 car with a4 speed transmission and 323 rear end with minimal options standard steering and standard drum breaks, I’m still kicking myself for selling the Heavy Chevy since I found out later that there were only 236 of those cars built in Canada.
The '72 Chevelle SS is the best looking car ever made imo.
@jimstewart2457
Жыл бұрын
You got the right car but wrong on the year. 1970 is the best year for the Chevelle SS.
@thundercricket4634
Жыл бұрын
@@jimstewart2457 Actually, interesting you should say that. I love the front end arrangement of a '70 more than any other model, but I like the tail light and rear configuration of the '72. My ideal car would look like a '70 up front and a '72 in the back.
This is surprisingly accurate
Everyone favorites the 1970 BUT .. 1969 is the best year for chevelle’s !! 🤷♂️😎
I have a 71 Chevelle malibu SS with a 72 grill and turn signals
Hey there great video , can you give me any information on the 1968 SS 396 Yellow dipstick cars only like five made ?? Thanks. TANK
I own the pewter 1972 chevelle in your video
My most lovely car is chevelle 1968
My dad has a 1972 chevelle convertible 350 4 barrel 3 speed original ac car
How do I tell on the 1971-1972 vin if it’s a true SS
O but I want one real bad. On my bucket list
i had a 72 ss 454 not sure which 454 it was it ran mid 14s in the quarter it was bone stock hugger orange with a white vinyl top paid 1200$ in 1975 great car would like to know witch 454 it had
🤔☝️ I guess after watching this vid…. I guess I do have a 71 SS🤷🏼♂️ 💪🏽
What a great video
Nice video. Can you please do one on a fourth gen Cutlass Supreme
@floridaman9825
3 жыл бұрын
I love that car
@lifebeyond6311
3 жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9825 I own an 85
@floridaman9825
3 жыл бұрын
@@lifebeyond6311 My mom used to have a 1986
@lifebeyond6311
3 жыл бұрын
@@floridaman9825 What engine?
I like 70 - 72s on all G Ms on this platform Chevelle is second on my list I prefer 442 or GTO but a perfect Chevelle SS is my choice if I could not have a GTO or 442 or Buick Skylark
I have a 68 ss sitting in the driveway needs restoration
@eddiebrown5168
Жыл бұрын
Want to sell it?
I would like to have a 1970 chevelle with the 71 rear end 👌
@michaelcollins1899
Жыл бұрын
they will fit 70 thru 72 is same body. only difference is the bumpers and lights front and rear
Can you review the 1975 through 79 nova
@UsefulVids
3 жыл бұрын
@Eatable stay tuned, I will see what I can do. Thanks for watching!
@michaelcollins1899
Жыл бұрын
why🤣
I had a beautiful 1970 ss 454ls6 phathom blue white stripes. I took it apart in 1983 and took the paint off myself on roof whatever I could buy from Chevy new I did rebuilt the engine , and had the paint custom mixed with 15% more glitter replace all stickers and everything else . When I was done I invested 12000dollars in the car . Kept it 3moreyears and then sold it stupid me I wish I still had it.
@burtd24
2 жыл бұрын
You enjoyed it don't lament it was quite the experience to be young and with that vehicle..nice
Good job my nigga 👏 💪 👌 💯 🙌 👍 👏 💪 👌 💯 👏 💪 👌 💯 🙌 👍 👏 💪 👌 💯 👏 💪 👌 💯 🙌 👍 👏 💪 👌 💯
A car who to the classe really vato
funny you missed the L89 option for the 396, this included the aluminum heads, not sure for 68 but for sure in 69.