Posted Over 1 Month. -267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 125 hp @ 3800 RPM and 215 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM -M64 -- 229 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. CHASSISperimeter box-type with front and rear cross membersfront suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampersrear: rigid axle, lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers. -Note: 350 Diesel emissions label exists for all G bodies, not necessarily on El Caminos Any distance from 36360. Comfort: Our version has factory air conditioning, power driver's seat, and the roomy Malibu interior with dual center armrests and split bench seat. -Windshield type: curved laminated plate 1986: 995-thecowboycadillac.com** D = Doraville, GA -Length: 201.6 in. 1983: none recorded-GM Heritage Center. 16-3 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 350 V8 California-market Auto (1977) Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 350 V8 L82 4-speed close (1977) Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition Auto (1977) Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special 4-speed close (1978) -K05 -- Block Heater, 600w, 120v -- 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 1986 Chevrolet El Camino has an enjoyable REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR body style. Interior Mirrors for Chevrolet El Camino, Manual Transmission Parts for Chevrolet El . -T63 -- Headlight warning buzzer The base V6 displaced 229 cubic inches, up from 200 the year before. From 1978 to 1982, the model designation for the El Camino was AW80, and from 1982 to 1987 the model designation was GW80. This guide can tell you what's involved withand needed forswapping any trans into your Bow Tie. The floorboard design is mostly shared with the wagon, up to the end of the cargo location. Fuel Economy: 15: MPG: city: 19: MPG: highway: 4-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic Safety. -LB4 -- 4.3L (262 cubic inch) TBI (Throttle Body Injection) V6 -- 1985, 1986, 1987 To be fair there has been one concession to power urges by a previous owner of this vehicle, that being the headers and custom dual exhaust. 2.73 optional -NA2 -- Emissions Systems: Standard Emission Equipment -- 1978 14-5 3-3 -231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine) We own and daily-drive a lot of vehicles from this period, so given the general reviews on the internet we thought it best to write this honest review because this is frankly one of the favorites in our stable. RPO Z15 for the SS package and Z16 for the Royal Knight package. 4th digit - This is the GVWR Brake System 4. -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): There are 131 new and used 1973 to 2000 Chevrolet El Caminos listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $1,750. 1987: 861-thecowboycadillac.com** -NM4 -- JBA -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (Canada) -- 25514320 S = Ramos Arizpe, Mexico 1987: 861 (elcaminocentral.com says 3,967)* Z = Fremont, CA Most likely used for easier standard package specification by GM. -QVT -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Stripe (Radial) -- 1982, 1983 -3-speed automatic (229 V6 NA5 emissions), 2.41 rear axle ratio only 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) The engine type is 5.0L V8 OHV. 1986: 2,795-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,795) Alphanumeric Character - Numeric Values New 4.3 Fuel Injection engine and nameplate on tailgate. In 1985 GM shifted El Camino production to Mexico. 5-4 Vinyl roof color codes: CC=Light Camel Metallic, BB=Black, DD=Light Blue Metallic, RR=Dark Claret Metallic, GG=Dark Green Metallic, QQ=Gray, WW=White. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTwheel base: 117.10 in, 297 cmtracks: 58.50 in, 148 cm front, 57.80 in, 147 cm rearLenghth 201.60 in, 512 cm width: 71.90 in, 183 cmheight: 55.40 in, 141 cmground clearance: 6.30 in, 16 cmweight: 3,223 1b, 1,462 kg (262 cu in)weight: 3,243 1b, 1,471 kg (305 cu in)fuel tank: 14.7 imp gal, 17.7US gal, 67 1. Vehicles with Similar Dimensions -M38 -- 267, 350, 1980: 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. It was a two-level plant located near the harbor and railroad lines in Baltimore. -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 150 hp @ 4000 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California AND non-California the same) OPTIONS: Turbo-Hydramatic 200 R-4 automatic transmission, hydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 4 ratios (1st 2.740, 2nd 1.570, 3rd 1, 4th 0.670, rev 2.070),2.560 or 1.710 axle ratio; 3.080 or 2.060 axle ratio heavy-duty cooling; limited slip differential; heavy-duty battery; 500 A battery,630 A battery; heavy-duty front and rear 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. El Camino/El Camino Classic/Classic/Standard El Camino: -3-speed automatic (350 V8 Diesel), 2.29 axle std,. RPO UY8 introduced, AM/FM stereo radio with clock and digital display. -White -- Gold -- Camel Quantity: $5.00. -Rear axle gearing: positraction available on all ratios (2.29, 2.41, 2.56, 2.73, 3.08), 7.5" ring gear pitch diameter 9 bids Ending Dec 20 at 6:21AM PST 4d 2h Local Pickup. It has none of the disadvantages of huge, unmanuverable, over-powered modern pickups. Headlights changed to quad style. -NB2 -- ??? Overall impressions: In the context of 1978, it is a very sleek, modern vehicle with good power and handling. This item will Autoship every [recurring_frequency] UPDATE . 1985: 2,503-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 3,057) 131 vehicles matched -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) "1986"Monte Carlo Mirror manual operations works excellently L/H driver side. + 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 Notes: Windshield antenna was not available from 1982 onward, fixed mast antennas were used instead. -GU1 -- 2.41 -- 1978, 1979 -NB2 -- YKJ -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) -- 14100956 -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1983: (positraction rear available in all ratios): -3-speed automatic (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only B = Baltimore, MD -Angle of departure: 15 degrees, 15 min. With some 442 wheels and a new steering column, the El Camino was back on the road and ready . 1986 El Camino with 350 crate engine, black & silver, AC, 4 speed auto Prev Next Condition: Used Make: Chevrolet Model: El Camino Trim: Base Year: 1986 Mileage: 999,999 VIN: 3GCCW80HXGS903601 Color: Black Engine size: 350 Number of cylinders: 8 Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows Fuel: Gasoline Assembled car bodies are chemically sprayed to clean and etch the metal surfaces for corrossion resistance and paint adhesion. 1983: 587-thecowboycadillac.com** For 1981+, UF7 included standard trip odometer. . For two years, 1983 and 1984, the 350 cubic inch Oldsmobile Diesel was offered in the El Camino. Although some body roll exists, it corners and handles with very good weight balance. -Fuel tank: 17.5 gallon Find the best used 1986 Chevrolet El Camino near you. GM ran the Black Knight for only one year because a lawsuit was launched against them for using the name. Style differences in bench seat designs. The 1980 El Camino started out the 1980s with few changes, though engine choices were shuffled a little. Rally wheels were the 'rectangular' hole style in 1978 and 1979. -UM2 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo 8-track -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 -RPO -- description -- years observed The 1978 through 1987 El Caminos were produced in four trim levels: Classic, Black Knight (1978)/Royal Knight (197983), Conquista and Super Sport, and shared chassis components with the Chevrolet Malibu. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, province and other factors. -Battery: 2500w @ 0 deg F, 1979: 1987: 13,743-carsalesbase.com** -3-speed automatic (229 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only They did get great fuel mileage though, reported to be on average in mid to high 20 MPG in some cases. **source for carsalesbase.com is ANDC (Automotive News Data Center). See Results. Vinyl roofs: A new, trimmer El Camino was unveiled in 1978, adopting the new, more sharp-edged Malibu styling, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117in (2,972mm). 8,975 1986 Chevrolet El Camino - Macomb, IL 3,018 below average gasoline automatic This El Camino is equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine and automatic transmission. 1979: 58,008-GM Heritage Center Later El Camino SS used a more rounded style body side molding. Dealer documentation specifies that at least for several years, vinyl roofs in various colors were available. -3-speed automatic (229 V6), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional -M15 -- 229 It was closed in 1988. Documents for model differences: in. -Back window visibility area: 513.8 sq. 80 = 2dr Sedan Pick-up 6th and 7th digits - This is the Body Style An air-dry flash primer caot is hand sprayed on surfaces below the body belt line. Choo Choo Customs: -Control arms: reinforced stamped steel with pre-loaded steel-encased rubber bushings at pivot UA1 and K05) -- 1983. 10. -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Black or Claret Power steering, power brakes and ice . -NA5 -- ZR -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl manual trans -- 14021871 -Black -- Red -- Maroon 1 = Oshawa, Canada Do not use a calculator; use long division. *Note: it seems unlikely, though not impossible, that SS numbers would increase so drastically toward production end. -231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 115 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California base engine) Power wet sanding, followed by hand sanding is done on all body surfaces requiring lacquering. -MW9 -- 305 Model Year Engine Trans Type Transmission; Astro: 1989-1992 : TH700-R4/4L60: Astro: 1993 - Up : 4L60-E: Astro Van, Safari : 1995-06: V6 4.3L : 4 Spd RWD/4X4 : 4L60E . -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine) -Camel, medium metallic -- Gold -- Camel -NM5 -- DCB -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (Canada) -- 14065507 They have two RPO codes on the build sheet and sales document. Baltimore, MD -- Baltimore Assembly (properly named Broening Highway General Motors Plant) was a General Motors factory in Baltimore, Maryland. -NM6 -- Emissions Systems: Export, Canada, recalibration We aren't specifically experts, but since not many people today have the opportunity to actually drive one of these in good condition we thought we should include this as a reference for anyone thinking of buying one in any condition. -MV9 -- 231, 305, 262 -G80 -- Positraction limited slip differential Continuation of the Black Knight package but renamed due to litigation issues. Because of the compressor design differences, the A6 compressor does not necessarily require shut-off switches for low refridgerant. M = V-6, 200cid -61Q -- Moldings: Light Camel -- 1978 1 = chevy, 4 = model year, N = assembly plant, xxxx = serial number of vehicle. Without these changes, the resulting performance could never match a gas engine. -White -- Gold -- Camel Made In: MEXICO. -11K -- Cover, Cargo Box Tonneau: White -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Find new and used 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. -63M -- Accent Color: Beige -- 1978(called Camel Metallic), 1979(called Camel Metallic), 1980(called Light Camel Metallic), 1981, 1982 -262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 rated at 130 hp @ 3600 RPM and 210 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California AND non-California the same) -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): Since the SS was merely a trim option by those years, it is perfectly logical that the SS could be had easily with a Diesel. Distance. -3-speed automatic (305 V8, 305 V8 California, 350 V8), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional Only 15,589 El Caminos were produced in 1987. -305 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 145 hp @ 3800 RPM and 245 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM The fenders had Black Knight done in florid Olde English script and repeated on the tailgate. It won't win any drag races, but after all these years it is still going strong unlike many over-complicated modern engines with too many moving parts. 1978: 6,609-carsalesbase.com** El Camino Super Sport/Super Sport/El Camino SS/SS Sport Decor/RPO Z15: 5 = GMC -MX2 -- 231, 305, 350 Diesel The engine type is 5.0L V8 OHV 16V. Zip Code. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. -NA5 -- LBS -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065522 -NA5 -- ZS -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl manual trans -- 14021872 -61M -- Accent Color: Beige -- 1978(called Light Camel), 1979 -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) 2. GM chose not to continue the El Camino platform for several reasons: a suitable rear-drive platform was not available at the time with GM's switch to mainly front-drive platforms, and GM claimed waning interest in the El Camino although sales charts do not back this up as sales were steady until GM announced the discontinuation of the platform. T-3 -3-speed automatic (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only 1978: New under the hood for 1982 was a 105-horsepower 5.7-liter (350-cubic-inch) Diesel V8, which was also offered in Chevy's full-size cars. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPEEDOMETER PINION DRIVEN GEAR HOUSING SLEEVE GM 25512339. The interior is smooth and cleanly designed. -Black -- Gold -- Black or Camel -U05 -- Horns, Dual -- 1980, 1981 Ignition -- E -- 320404 -- 56 -- 1981 1362215 Chevrolet El Camino. -U28 -- Ash tray light 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. -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior Obviously due to age wear on both the keys and locks, this may allow exceptions to this. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are RWD driveline. -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 170 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine) -NB2 -- ZCS -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) -- 10051428 C = 1982 -BS1 -- Body Insulation 'Acoustic' Package -- 1978, 1980 To also be fair, we doubt it adds little to any horsepower at all since this vehicle had minimal to no emissions equipment from the factory. Ignition -- J -- 320470 -- 58 -- 1978, 1982 Each position in the 17 digit VIN has a numerical value assigned to it. -49M -- Accent Color: Dark Jade Metallic -- 1982 The 1986 El Camino featured three engine choices: a 4.3-liter V-6, a 5-liter V-8 and a 5.7-liter V-8. -MV4 -- 305 -NA5 -- ??? -P01 -- Wheel covers -- -N18 -- Wheel cover locking package, only with N95 wire wheels -- 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 There are also some non-OEM replacement locks by companies such as Strattec that use a universal keyway and will accept all of the blanks. The most ex. J = V-8, 267cid Grundy Insurance. 10th digit - This is the Model Year A four-speed manual gearbox and automatic transmission were optional. -MD8 -- 305 The optional full gauge cluster is still modern looking, accurate, and clear by today's standards. 2-2 The 1981-up engines with DX blocks were improved in many areas, including water filtration and a roller cam as well as other small details. -NA5 -- ALJ -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14031182 It has an all-original drivetrain down to the carburetor, albeit with maintenance done properly over the years, including a recent suspension rebuild to put it back to factory specification. The 1981 engines mostly continued from 1980, but now used GM's Computer Command Control (CCC) emission system. 1987: 1,882-carsalesbase.com** This is the formula used to calculate the check digit: Our factory-issue Qaudrajet carburetor is well maintained and finely tuned, actually starting quicker and more reliably than our similar fuel-injected engines. -UN3 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo cassette -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 -M20 -- 267, 305 -1986, 1987 clusters had a newer font. -YF5 -- XSK -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) 17" wheels Private Seller Click for Phone (275 miles away) 1 77 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 -24I -- Interior, Light Blue -- 1978 K = Leeds, MO To harden the paint for two tones, the body and sheet metal parts are baked for approximately 10 minutes at 200 degrees F. -UN9 -- Radio Supression -- 1978, 1980 No El Caminos are shown. -31M -- Accent Color: Dark Blue Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987 Three coats of acrylic lacquer are applied on the exterior surfaces of the body and sheet metal parts to build up a finish of the required thickness and color. -White -- Blue -- Dark Blue $22,000 Dealership CC-1679669 1986 Chevrolet El Camino -GH2 -- 2.29 -MW9 -- 262, 305. -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 155 hp @ 4000 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM