-AG7 -- Seat, Power: Six-way -- 1978
-Automatic transmissions had optional 3rd gear lock-up torque converter clutch -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon 1983: - Diesel versions: Dual batteries, 63 amp alternator, TH350 transmission with ratios: 2.52/1.52/1/Rev 1.93 with 27 spline yoke -Battery: (now rated in CCA), 355 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 degrees F. 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 250 mi 8 Cylinder Turbo $ 29,000 or $417/mo 1986 Chevy Elcamino rust free. -YF5 -- XSK -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California)
This engine produces a maximum power of 152 PS (150 bhp - 112 kW) at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 325 Nm (239 lb.ft) at 2000 rpm. Z = Fremont, CA
1980:
. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1985: (positraction rear available in all ratios):
-62D -- Cloth Camel --1978
-Fuel tank: 17.5 gallon
-M29 -- 200, 231, 305
-231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine)
-16M -- Accent Color: Gray Metallic -- 1978, 1981(called Siler Metallic), 1982(called Siler Metallic)
1984: 1,309-thecowboycadillac.com**
This resulted in bearing failures and other lubrication-related problems. 1984: 22,244-GM Heritage Center (oldcarsweekly.com and elcaminocentral.com says 24,244) (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 22,997)
1980: 4,742-carsalesbase.com**
The "Second Generation" Chevrolet El Camino was produced from 1964 through 1967 and, as mentioned, was based on the all new Chevrolet Chevelle chassis as a mid-sized, coupe/pickup, type vehicle. The same high quality GM approved components that made the original El Camino SS unique are available for restoration, customizing, and crash replacement. 131 vehicles matched -Claret, metallic -- Red -- Camel
El Camino Super Sport/Super Sport/El Camino SS/SS Sport Decor/RPO Z15:
With a curb weight of 3243 lbs (1471 kgs), the El Camino V 5.0 V8 has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. PAINT REPAIR AND PROTECTION. -6CX -- Front Spring LH
To make it truly a well-hauling pickup, better brakes than the factory offered would be in order, however we prefer to keep this ride as factory as possible. If anyone has any records or El Caminos or Caballeros from this plant, please let us know. Shop Chevrolet El Camino trucks in Bassett, NE for sale at Cars.com. Note these are NOT '1988' models; there are no 1988 production models since this would require a VIN change after dealer delivery which cannot be done. -LC3 -- 3.8L (229 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 -- 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
-Total sq area: 2787.0 sq. 9 bids Ending Dec 20 at 6:21AM PST 4d 2h Local Pickup. H = 1987
Year: 1987. -GH2 -- 2.29
These engines have a much better reputation than their earlier brethren with many, if not all, of the issues being resolved by that time. -A65 -- Split Front Seat -- 1982
-NA5 -- AK -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl -- 14020622
17" wheels Private Seller Click for Phone (275 miles away) 1 77 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 E = 1984
Condition. Early El Camino SS until mid-1985 used aluminum body side molding with machine-turned center and two vinyl inserts running full length of the molding. -73M -- Accent Color: Light Maroon Metallic -- 1983, 1984
(TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). -QXX -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Blackwall (Radial) -- 1981, 1982, 1983
-4-speed manual (305 V8), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift
The optional full gauge cluster is still modern looking, accurate, and clear by today's standards. 9 = 1979
-A01 -- Glass, Soft-Ray Tinted: all windows -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, province and other factors. The El Camino was based around a Chevrolet station wagon or sedan delivery and featured an integrated cab and bed, unlike a conventional pickup. -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 115 hp @ 4000 RPM and 175 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine)
2.73 optional
Along with the A to G body name changeover in 1981, the VIN format changed as well. 17-2. Notes: Blackwall tires were the base option for El Caminos. At the vehicle assembly plant (Fisher Body assembly plant in the case of the locks since they were body items), it was then possible that the ignotion locksets could come from one manufacturer and the door locksets from the other manufacturer. Vehicle production numbers
-231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine)
-GU2 -- 2.73
-Back window visibility area: 513.8 sq. -W84 -- Add Fuel, Gas -- 1979, 1980
-Lugs: 7/16-20 UNF 2B on 4.75in. . Trims Available: 3. -ZJ7 -- Wheels, Rally, 1978 and 1979 could be color-keyed (styled steel wheels, special hub caps and trim rings) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987. -Last year for Diesel engine from Oldsmobile in El Caminos. -3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only
1979: 6,952-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 6,412)
Chevrolet nameplate on chrome grille on upper driver's side, "Chevrolet" block letters outlined against a black background. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT12 V405 A battery, 500 A battery (305 cu in)37 A alternator (305 cu in)Delco-Remy high energy transistorized ignition. -Front spindle: 3/4-20 UNEF 3-A modified
+ Read More 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Current Bid: $7,000 Ends In: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino Current Bid: $9,500 Ends In: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Price $8,500 Offers 0 OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). 2nd digit - This is the Model Series (A-Body)
It was closed in 1988. Even though General Motors' dropped the rear wheel drive intermediate body after 1988, the El Camino's days were numbered by the competition in Chevrolet's own showroom, the S-10. in U14)
-YT9 -- FI/Body Parts -- 1978
The crankshaft was nodular iron, and although the connecting rods started as 403 gas-engine pieces, they had beefier ends and rods, and were a different length. -MX2 -- 231, 305, 350 Diesel
N-5
-Windshield visibility area: 1253.0 sq. 1986: 2,795-carsalesbase.com**
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Brochure
-Exterior -- Decal -- Interior
Since GM started in 1974 to dedicate just the square head key to the ignition, the round head key fits all the other locks and the square head is ignition only in these cars. -AV3 -- Tie-Downs, Cargo Box (inside the box) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-Control arms: reinforced stamped steel with pre-loaded steel-encased rubber bushings at pivot
1987:
*The [5AA00] designation of the GMC models in 1978 rather than 1AW80 probably accounts for confusion in data-gathering and lack of known numbers. 1978: 970 3-speed, 1,775 4-speed (elcaminocental.com)
-305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 155 hp @ 4000 RPM and 230 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California only)
-3-speed automatic OR 4-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional, 1986 and 1987: (positraction rear available in all ratios):
Choo-Choo Customs conversions (dealer docs show pics in 1986 catalog under "SS Sport trim"). -NM4 -- NAA -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (Canada) -- 25511249
*One researcher claims 9,213 Z15 (SS or Black Knight), 2,815 Z16 (Black Knight), but this would mean 6,398 SS since Black Knight had Z15 and Z16 which does not match SS data. 1979: 2,043 3-speed, 1,771 4-speed (elcaminocental.com)
-MW9 -- 305
A three speed floor shifted manual transmission was standard, but most got the optional three-speed automatic. -79Q -- Moldings: Dark Carmine -- 1978
The Malibu sedan and station wagon ceased production after the 1983 model year, as well as their cousins in the other GM lines; Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile. 1987: 15,589-GM Heritage Center (elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 13,743)
Vehicles manufactured in 1987 also have the Choo Choo Customs logo with train on the front fascia and tailgate. (305 cu in)gearlever location: steering columnfinal drive: hypoid bevel 2.410width of rims: 6"tyres: P 205/75 Rx 14. Unfortunately by the time latent issues were worked out, it had developed a bad reputation and it was too late. -79M -- Accent Color: Dark Carmine Metallic -- 1978, 1979, 1985(called Dark Maroon Metallic), 1986(called Dark Maroon Metallic), 1987(called Dark Maroon Metallic)
-UA1 -- Battery: Heavy Duty -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
1978 Malibu Magazine Review -- Car And Driver
8th through 13th digits Sequential Production Number
1980: 5,459 3-speed, 544 4-speed (elcaminocental.com)
-Exterior -- Decal -- Interior
From 1978 to 1982, the model designation for the El Camino was AW80, and from 1982 to 1987 the model designation was GW80. American Classics (0) Antiques (0) Classic Trucks (8) Exotics (0) Hot Rods . We operate it, like all our vehicles, in all weather conditions and seasons. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 5 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 150 bhp (152 PS/112 kW) at 4000 . -Front door window visibility area: 898.0 sq. -Chevrolet (1AW80): El Camino, Conquista, El Camino SS, Royal Knight
When Chevrolet introduced the 1959 El Camino, the bow-tie brand launched a successful product run that would continue for nearly 30 years. -GMC (1AW80): Caballero, Laredo, Diablo, 1981:
Only 15,589 El Caminos were produced in 1987. -Fuel fill: left-hand fill, rectangular
-229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4000 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine)
Any VECI labels that are of a relevant year for when cars were split from trucks will have 'passenger cars' on the label. This one only El Camino SS featured an aluminum 350 CID Chevy engine and functioning strobe headlights and tail lights, plus a roll bar mounted strobe light system. -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California)
-Height rocker panel front to ground: 8.9 in.
The 1979 model got minimal changes following its debut as a redesigned "new-size" model in 1978. -GMC (5AA00): Caballero, Laredo, Diablo, 1979:
-K30 -- Speed Control: Cruise-Master -- 1978, 1979, 1980
In the articles that follow, please note that any RPO (Regular Production Option) codes we list are confirmed to be appropriate by either GM paperwork or by individual build sheets. H = V-8, 305cid
This is a high quality kit made right here in the good old USA. -85M -- Accent Color: Gray -- 1980. -76M -- Accent Color: Dark Claret Metallic -- 1980
The following is from GM approved Choo Choo Customs print ad (ad when shown in most sources in black and white is not very readable, so we have translated it here in text): "The Original El Camino SS was produced by Choo Choo Customs for GM from mid-1983 until the El Camino series was discontinued at the end of 1987. Watch as Budget Build Garage removes this 1968 chevy el camino transmission, transfer case removal, and transmission connection removal. 1979: 11,371
1982: 2,654-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,573)
-NA5 -- YKH -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 -- 14100955
Ships Today. -GMC (1GW80): Caballero, Amarillo, Diablo, 1984-1987:
In early years GM seems to have switched and swapped transmissions as necessary to obtain the total torque multiplication desired, rather than re-gear transmissions for individual applications. 1981: 37,533-GM Heritage Center (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 36,711)
-MD8 -- 305
-11M -- Accent Color: White -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Diesel production numbers by year (sub-breakdown of El Caminos):
However, a "small-block" 267-cubic-inch (4.4-liter) V8 joined the options list and slotted between the standard 3.3-liter V6 and the optional 5.0-liter four-barrel V8. -NA6 -- Emissions Systems: High Altitude Emission Equipment -- 1978(only available for MX1 and LM1 combination), 1983(only available for LC3 and LF9 engines), 1984(only available for LF9 engine)
1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
-YF5 -- Emissions Systems: California Requirements -- 1978
-NM5 -- JTA -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (Canada) -- 25508929
Sport mirrors, rally wheels, and a front air dam. -D73 -- Rails, Cargo Box Side -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-YF5 -- BBB -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25514319
-Silver, metallic -- Red -- Silver Gray
$22,000 Dealership CC-1679669 1986 Chevrolet El Camino 1 = chevy, 4 = model year, N = assembly plant, xxxx = serial number of vehicle. -Blue, dark metallic -- Blue -- Black or Blue
The rear-wheel-drive car-based pickups were sold by GMC Truck dealers primarily in the United States and Canada as the GMC version of the Chevrolet El Camino.Trim designations, emblems, and wheel trim . 1987: 1,882-carsalesbase.com**
Small-Block V8. Two upgrades could be ordered: a 305-cubic-inch V8 with 145 horsepower (108kW), or a 350-cubic-inch V8 with 170 horsepower (130kW) that was only available in El Caminos and Malibu station wagons. We have noticed that aftermarket blanks have angled stamps and other such changes so this most likely applies only to original factory keys. El Camino. Posted Over 1 Month. **The information from the cowboycadillac.com was obtained from the "Chevrolet El Camino Photo History" by automotive journalist Monty Montgomery. -MX2 -- 231. -U76 -- Windshield antenna -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
-El Camino SS was dealer-offered as a conversion from mid-1983 to end of production, completed by Choo-Choo Customs Inc., of Chattanooga, Tennessee to include the aerodynamic front end similar to the Monte Carlo SS (although a different molding since the El Camino is slightly narrower in the front), as well as other cosmetic customizations. 1981: 4,380-carsalesbase.com**
-NM5 -- DCB -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (Canada) -- 14065507
-Redwood, metallic -- Gold -- Camel or Redwood
Manual transmission quantities (sub-breakdown of El Caminos):
INITIAL SANDING. -NA5 -- Y7 -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14017733
-YA7 -- California emissions test -- 1978
-22M -- Accent Color: Medium Blue Metallic -- 1978(called Light Blue Metallic), 1979(called Light Blue Metallic), 1981, 1983(called Light Blue Metallic), 1984(called Light Blue Metallic)
For 1985, GM shifted El Camino production to Mexico, and the new 4.3L was standard through 1987. -NA5 -- ZR -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl manual trans -- 14021871
15-4
Some sources say 1985 was the first export date, but the data from GM specifying 1983 makes sense because they would have needed preperation and ramp-up time before all El Camino production moved here in 1985. Notea: For 1981 and later, power steering became standard (N41). x 2 in. -NM5 -- ??? The parts are mechanically dipped or flow-coated to insure coating in all seams and secluded areas, and baked at 390 degrees F. for 30 minutes. RPO UP6 introduced, CB AM/FM stereo radio. Z-9
-Maroon, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel
A special El Camino SS was the only truck to ever pace an IROC race, This IROC-S also featured the trademark aerodynamic front end design, IROC urethane paint in custom candy colors, and 16" aluminum wheels.