. The plant opened in 1935 to produce Chevrolets and closed on May 13, 2005. Based on the Holden Ute, it was built on the same G8 platform with a 73-inch (1,900mm) cargo bed. -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon, 1982: Aluminum cargo rails were also installed in numerous vehicles.In 1986, Chevrolet was the offical truck of the Indianapolis 500 and a specially developed El Camino SS was one of the featured vehicles that performed on-track services before and throughout the race. 4. The factory produced the A-bodies and J-bodies. Hauling: With a rated bed load of 800 lbs and a tow rating of 5,000 lbs (as equipped), the El Camino in this format is comparable to the C-10 pickup of the same period. However the brakes show their limits quickly. Shop Chevrolet El Camino trucks in Bassett, NE for sale at Cars.com. -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 150 hp @ 3800 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California AND non-California the same), 1983: -MV9 -- 231, 350 Diesel The most desirable TH200-4R for speed enthusiasts are the units manufactured for Buick Grand National, Olds 4-4-2 and Chevy Monte Carlo SS in 1986-'87. 7. RPO UP5 introduced, CB AM/FM monoaural radio. -RPO -- description -- years observed -Battery: 2500w @ 0 deg F, 1979: All gas engines get Computer Command Control (CCC). -Door beams: saftey guard -UA1 -- Battery: Heavy Duty -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Grey/Black interior. Pistons were made from special high-strength cast aluminum by Bohn. -D60 -- Non Recommended Color Combination -Claret, dark metallic -- Gold -- Camel Note: According to Wards Automotive Yearbook 1979, 40.2% of 1978 El Caminos had 350 CID engines and 47.6% had 305 CID engines. The 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) V8, developing 170 horsepower (130kW) was again available. -NA5 -- CVH -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14055193 Caballero production** numbers (total includes all trim levels and versions independant from El Camino): 1986 El Camino with a aluminum 5.3 LS Turbo 4L80E transmission. These units used a special valve body. 1980: 4,742-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 4,463) Continuing on the options list was the 5.7-liter V8 Diesel with 105hp (78kW). -Rear axle: Salisbury-type, hypoid gearing Some vehicles used factory side molding and fender well trim. Although some sources say El Caminos were made here, factory records only show Malibus from 1978-1980. -G92 -- Performance ratio option. -YF6 -- California procopt -- 1978, List of engine compartment emissions code labels VECI (Vehicle Emissions Control Information): -QKL -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1979, 1980 -Windshield type: curved laminated plate -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): -3-speed automatic th350 (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1981 (2750 lb capacity all powertrain combinations, positraction rear available in all ratios EXCEPT where noted): . 1987: 1,882-carsalesbase.com** -For a reference of applications where each VECI (Vehicle Emissions Control Information) label applies, see here. 5th digit - This is the Series After Chevy introduced the second-generation of the El Camino in 1964, it had been a success, and sales numbers were growing steadily every year. 1983: 571-GM Heritage Center 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. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. -G84 -- High altitude ratio, only available with NA6 emissions and LC3 engine, 1982, 1983 9. GMC Diablo/Diablo Decor/RPO YE7: -Shoulder room: 56.8 in The engine used mechanical fuel injection by the Roosamaster division of Stanadyne Corporation. 1979 had 2,815 Royal Knights produced. -Black -- Gold -- Black or Camel -QJZ -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Blackwall (Radial) -- 1979, 1980 Note: After 1980 the vinyl roof options seems to have been no longer offered, although we have not yet encountered a production fifth generation El Camino with a vinyl roof. E-5 -UF7 -- Gage Package (incl. Distance. -M29 -- THM200, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.74, (2) 1.57, (3) 1, (R) 2.07 -D68 -- Mirrors: Sport, Twin Remote -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1987 1967 Chevrolet El Camino Four Speed. -M20 -- 267, 305 -MW9 -- 229, 231, 305, 350 Diesel Front fenders received marker lights starting this year. -M31 -- 229, 231, 267, 305 -Control arms: reinforced stamped steel with pre-loaded steel-encased rubber bushings at pivot A larger issue was that a water separator was not included on the early fuel systems, causing corrosion issues inside the fuel system. -Inner fenders: plastic On the right, the Frigidaire A6 compressor with a v-belt pulley. Free shipping on many items . 3-3 -BS1 -- Body Insulation 'Acoustic' Package -- 1978, 1980 (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). 1983 Chevrolet El Camino Fifth generation. -NA5 -- LBR -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065521 -V94 -- Export Tax . K-2 Black Knight, Z15 + Z16 RPO's (sub-breakdown of El Caminos): 1986: 21,508-carsalesbase.com** Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for For 1985-1987 Chevrolet El Camino Axle Shaft Bearing Rear 95713KR 1986 at the best online prices at eBay! -22Q -- Moldings: Light Blue -- 1978 -MM3 -- specifies 3-speed manual option, non-specific type HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. 2.73 optional 1985: 21,816-carsalesbase.com** See the tables below for the numeric values for each character and position. -Front door window visibility area: 898.0 sq. 1984: 2,751-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,702) -M20 -- 305 -Cinnabar -- Red -- Black or Camel Because of the very few of these built, and only being offered for two years, this is one of the rarer El Camino models available. 1986 El Camino, LG4 305, 200r4 Transmission, 2.56 posi rear. -19M -- Accent Color: Black -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Caballero sales numbers by year (total includes all trim levels and versions independant from El Camino): -Front suspension: independant; coil springs and 1" shock absorbers -Chevrolet (1AW80): Standard El Camino, Conquista, Super Sport, Royal Knight -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1983: (positraction rear available in all ratios): -General suspension provisions, anti-squat control: rear suspension geometry X-7 Model: El Camino. Choo Choo Customs, Specialty Parts Division, 7801 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421, 1-615-899-4473". -U16 -- Tachometer -- 1986, 1987 -For pictures and vacuum routing diagrams by label code, see here. -4-speed manual (305 V8), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift 1986 Chevrolet El Camino RWD For Sale. It has the comfort of a car and the hauling capability of a small pickup. In 1991, GM unveiled an El Camino concept, which was basically a pickup variant of the Chevrolet Lumina Z34. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1980 (2750 lb capacity all powertrain combinations, positraction rear available in all ratios only on non-California): G-7 Optional engines are the 3.8L 231 cid V6, 5.0L 305 and 5.7L 350 V8s. -Camel, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel R-9 -TR9 -- Lighting, Auxilliary (incl. A three speed floor shifted manual transmission was standard, but most got the optional three-speed automatic. -3-speed automatic (229 V6 NA6 emissions), 2.73 rear axle ratio only (this will match the VIN plate) The VIN will contain MODEL information. -Fuel tank: 17.4 gallon, 1987: -YA7 -- California emissions test -- 1978 With over 30 completed muscle car restorations under our belt, including our original 1968 Chevelle SS396 owned since 1980, to our insane pro-touring 1978 Z/28 LSX Camaro, there's nothing we have not seen or done! 1973 to 2000 Chevrolet El Camino for Sale. For two years, 1983 and 1984, the 350 cubic inch Oldsmobile Diesel was offered in the El Camino. 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 . -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Maroon The El Camino has 68,640 miles and the seller is asking $8,000. K = Leeds, MO -62V -- Vinyl, Camel 1978: 54,286-carsalesbase.com** -Black -- Gold -- Black or Camel 17-2. -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior For fifth generation El Caminos this seems to have been a rarely-ordered option as we have encountered exactly zero of these up to this date. More print ads not shown on the rest of the page: Style differences in steering wheel designs. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT12 V405 A battery, 500 A battery (305 cu in)37 A alternator (305 cu in)Delco-Remy high energy transistorized ignition. See Results. Assembled car bodies are chemically sprayed to clean and etch the metal surfaces for corrossion resistance and paint adhesion. LACQUERING. Vehicle production numbers Since letter designations changed each year (or mostly each year), this seems to be the main reason to do this since otherwise the locks going in would have to first be sorted by the correct letter. S-2 -MD8 -- 305 1985: 2,503-carsalesbase.com** -A65 -- Split Front Seat -- 1982 -White -- Red -- Black or Claret 80 = 2dr Sedan Pick-up 1986 Chevrolet El Camino. El Camino/El Camino Classic/Classic/Standard El Camino: -New full wheelcover design for base models. -U76 -- Windshield antenna -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 The El Camino was produced in plants located in: Baltimore, MD; Doraville, GA; Leeds, MO; Arlington, TX; Fremont, CA; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. -Carmine, metallic -- Red -- Black or Carmine GMC Caballero: -G80 -- Positraction limited slip differential -NA5 -- LC -- 200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 auto trans -- 14006774 -K76 -- Generator: 61 Amp Delcotron -- 1978 1981: 3,769 Note that of course colors and materials always varied: Style differences in steering wheel designs. -BX8 -- Moldings: Front Fender, Body Side and Tailgate -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -V30 -- Bumper Equipment: Bumper and guards, front and rear -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Sources do not mention who launched the suit but Marvel Comics had a Black Knight character with that script from 1955 and kept it going afterwards. -79Q -- Moldings: Dark Carmine -- 1978 THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. It drives and handles like a 1978 GM product. 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. 1987: 861 (elcaminocentral.com says 3,967)* 1 = Oshawa, Canada El Camino production ended in late 1987. **source for carsalesbase.com is ANDC (Automotive News Data Center). Arlington, TX -- Made El Caminos 1979-1984, according to plant literature. -FRM -- Fremont Plant -- 1978 -White -- Gold -- Camel, 1982 Royal Knight color options: El Camino Super Sport/Super Sport/El Camino SS/SS Sport Decor/RPO Z15: in. After removing a tra. -UP6 -- AM/FM/CB Radio with power antenna -- 1979, 1980, 1981 -V10 -- Cold Climate Package (only on Diesel, incl. -N91 -- Wheel trim: Wheel Covers, Wire, With locks -- 1986, 1987 -General suspension provisions, anti-dive control: front suspension geometry -D73 -- Rails, Cargo Box Side -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987