Chevrolet 10 Series 1968, Service Manual

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SECTION IB
BODY
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
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Conventional Body (Including Panel and Suburban) . . . IB -1
Chevy Van .......................................................................... ...... IB-27
Step-Van B o d y ................................................................... ...... IB-36
T ilt Cab Body
................................................................... ...... IB-43
Special Tools ................................... ...................................... IB-62
CONVENTIONAL BODY
(INCLUDING PANEL AND SUBURBAN MODELS)
INDEX
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General Description ............................................................. IB -1
Service Operations .......................................................... ......IB -1
General Body C on stru ction ................................................IB -1
Body M o u n t in g ............................................................. ......IB -2
Body S e a l i n g ................................................................ ......IB -2
Front End .............................................................................IB -4
Windshield Glass .............................................................IB -4
R ear View M i r r o r .............................................................IB -6
Instrument Panel C o m p a r tm e n t ................................ ......IB -6
Instrument Panel C over A s s e m b ly ............................ ......IB -7
Cowl Ventilator .......................................................... ......IB -7
G rille ....................................................................... ......IB -7
V alve ....................................................................... ......IB -8
Windshield W i p e r s .............................................................IB -8
A rm A d ju s t m e n t .............................................................IB -8
W iper A rm P ivot Shafts and Link R o d ................... ......IB -8
Tailgates (E n d g a t e s ).............................................................IB -9
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Liftgates ....................................................... ........................ IB -9
E n d g a t e s ............................................................................... I B - 10
Doors
Door Assem bly .................................................................. IB-13
Door Lock and S t r i k e r ................................................ ........ IB-13
Door C h e c k ................................................................... ........ IB -14
Door Ventilator A s s e m b l y .................................................. IB-15
Door Window Assem bly ..................................................... I B - 16
Window Regulator ............................................................... IB-17
Door Opening W eatherstrip ...............................................IB-17
Door T rim Panel Seal R e p la c e m e n t......................... ........ I B - 18
Door Handles and Locks . .......................................... ........ IB-18
R ear Side D oor— Panel and S u b u rb a n ...................... ........ IB-19
Rear Window W e a th e rs tr ip .................................................. IB-21
S e a t s ................................................................................ ........ IB-22
Cleaning Soft T r im — A ll M o d e l s ................................ ........ IB-22
Conventional Cab
...................................................... ........ IB-23
Level R i d e ................................................................... ........ IB-23
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Information in this portion of Section IB covers servic­
ing of the cab and panel bodies on all models except Tilt
Cab (T), Step Van (P), Chevy Van (G) vehicles which are
covered under their own headings elsewhere in Section
IB.
Service write-ups which follow may be applied to all
remaining models unless otherwise stated.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
GENERAL BODY CONSTRUCTION
Figure 1 is a view of a typical cab showing components
in position on the cab. Figure 1 is not intended to accu­
rately reflect the availability of service repair parts. It
will be apparent upon reviewing the parts catalog which of
the panels shown are available for service installation.
The Chevrolet Truck body is designed to provide a
strong, fully welded unit which has a universal applica­
tion to as many model types as possible; thus the cab
used on the Pickup is also used on heavier units with the
addition of various combinations of front end sheet metal,
rocker panel extensions, transmission covers (floor
plates), etc. This results in a line of trucks which an­
swers any need but is easily serviced with a minimum
parts inventory.
The 1968 truck cab incorporates numerous engineering
improvements and added features. The 20 and 30 series
Step Van have been completely redesigned.
New square front Step Van, aluminum and steel permit
access to the engine from the front of the vehicle as well
as from inside.
Improvements in durability are gained by new cab-to-
frame mounts and door hinges.
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