We love the simplicity of it, and the overall balance of the style matches the nice even weight balance of the machine itself. -TR9 -- Lighting, Auxilliary (incl.
Model: El Camino. 1981: 4,380-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 3,994)
-75M -- Accent Color: Claret Metallic -- 1980
-M15 -- 3-speed manual, (1) 3.50, (2) 1.89, (3) 1, (R) 3.62
-NA2 -- Emissions Systems: Standard Emission Equipment -- 1978
-RPO -- ratio -- years observed
--Please let us know if you have an emissions label photo you can share that is not listed below or in the label list! The transition happened sometime in 1979/1980 so there is some overlap. See the tables below for the numeric values for each character and position. R = Arlington, TX
-NA5 -- AWT -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 manual trans -- 14037723 or 14047074
These engines were not NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) suitable for passenger vehicles even though GM added an extra layer of sound deadening on the firewall in many of these vehicles. with U58, UM1, UM2, UN3, UY8 -- 1978, 1979, 1980
1978:
This item will Autoship every [recurring_frequency] UPDATE . 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. Transmission . CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. bolt circle diameter
-231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine)
-A51 -- Bucket Seats
-YF5 -- KP -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl (California) auto trans -- 25506764
-QXZ -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1981, 1982, 1983
-NA5 -- AB -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl auto trans -- 14020621
The nose assembly and other components fit all El Caminos '78 through '87 and the popular Chevrolet Malibu '78 through '83. -Total sq area: 2787.0 sq. -UP6 -- AM/FM/CB Radio with power antenna -- 1979, 1980, 1981
-Height: 53.8 in. -NA5 -- YKH -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 -- 14100955
Over 4 weeks ago on Americanlisted $4,500 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Baltimore, MD E = 1984
GMC Diablo/Diablo Decor/RPO YE7:
All compressors use a standard electro-magnetic activation clutch design to engage the compressor. -General suspension provisions, leveling: front stabilizer bar
1 listing 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS RWD For Sale. Briggs and Stratton/Strattec have a slight crease lengthwise. -NB2 -- NDM -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25518312
9-9
-G80 -- Positraction limited slip differential
In 1983, the GM Ramos Arizpe plant became the automakers first Mexican factory to export vehicles to the U.S. market, debuting with the Chevy El Camino. "Silver Gray" interior color available for first time. -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior
-YF5 -- BAB -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25508923
Drivetrain: RWD: 3-Speed Automatic. Find used Chevrolet El camino now on Autozin. HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. -YF5 -- LAN -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14063721
-NA5 -- LAX -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 -- 14063729
11-8
-V30 -- Bumper Equipment: Bumper and guards, front and rear -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
These systems were also generally equipped with a thermostatic switch by the evaporator to regulate temperature and switch off the compressor clutch if the system reached freezing temperature. 9 bids Ending Dec 20 at 6:21AM PST 4d 2h Local Pickup. Few vehicles have left their. -M20 -- 267, 305
-4-speed manual (305 V8), 3.08 rear axle ratio only, floor shift
1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information
A sample 1978 El Camino VIN would look like this: 1W80L8R100001
1984: 2,751-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,702)
6th digit - This is the last digit of the model year
-Note: The color code numbers below are generally similar for the L codes (Secondary Colors), and U (Primary Colors)
RPO UY8 introduced, AM/FM stereo radio with clock and digital display. -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon, 1986:
Rally wheels were the 'rectangular' hole style in 1978 and 1979. Question: did dual front speakers become standard from 1981 onward? Insure your Collector vehicle! -Maroon, light metallic -- Red -- Maroon
-249 -- Seat Belt, Light Blue -- 1978
Free shipping for many products! Application -- Letter -- Blank # -- Groove -- Years used
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. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1984: (positraction rear available in all ratios):
-UX1 -- Electronically tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio with seek and scan, stereo cassette tape with search and repeat, graphic equalizer and digital clock -- 1986, 1987
The 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) V8, developing 170 horsepower (130kW) was again available. Sitting in our El Camino for long periods is no problem at all. -F41 -- Suspension Equipment: Sport -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983(not available on Diesel), 1984(not available on Diesel), 1985, 1986, 1978 (2750 lb capacity all powertrain combinations, positraction rear available in all ratios):
Production of the El Camino topped 35,000 for the first time ever. -Y07 -- Side window molding
Condition. . 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. -Inner fenders: plastic
-QSA -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
The plant opened in 1947 and closed on 26 September 2008 as part of the company's cost-cutting measures. -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (Canada) -- 14086573, 1987 Emissions:
1978: 54,286-carsalesbase.com**
. -PB2 -- Wheel trim: Wheel Covers, Sport (Silver, styled plastic) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
-79M -- Accent Color: Dark Carmine Metallic -- 1978, 1979, 1985(called Dark Maroon Metallic), 1986(called Dark Maroon Metallic), 1987(called Dark Maroon Metallic)
-4-speed automatic (262 V6), 2.56 axle std., 3.08 optional
-200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 95 hp @ 3800 RPM and 160 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine)
-White -- Gold -- Camel. 1986 El Camino with a aluminum 5.3 LS Turbo 4L80E transmission. U-4
-Steering: manual recirculating ball, parallelogram linkage
Alterations to the 1979 El Camino amounting to little more than a new divided grille. -Maroon, metallic -- Red -- Maroon
1985: 24,582-GM Heritage Center (oldcarsweekly.com says 25,482) (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 21,816)
-CD4 -- Windshield Wiper Equipment: Intermittent System -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine)
Acceleration was not great, and the engine is always panned for this. Continuation of the Black Knight package but renamed due to litigation issues. -RPO -- description -- years observed
The engine used glow plugs on a timer system, and a 10hp starter motor. -K77 -- Alternator: 55 Amp -- 1980
The Z53 option gave all guages with tachometer, but no clock. -4-speed manual (267 V8, 305 V8), 3.08 rear axle ratio only, floor shift
During the 1995 model year, GM had a concept El Camino based on the full-size Caprice station wagon using the grille of a 1994-96 Impala SS; this concept was destined for production, but was terminated due to GM's profitable SUV sales. -MD8 -- THM700R4, 4-speed automatic with overdrive, (1) 3.06, (2) 1.63, (3) 1, (4) 0.70 (R) 2.90
'Triangle' hole style rally wheels were used thereafter. Note that from 1980 onward the '55' in MPH was red-highlighted. -36M -- Accent Color: Champagne Metallic -- 1981
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. -Back window visibility area: 513.8 sq. It had larger bulkhead and main-bearing sections also. -3-speed automatic (229 V6 NA5 emissions), 2.41 rear axle ratio only
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. It drives and handles like a 1978 GM product. -UA1 -- Battery: Heavy Duty -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Standard full wheelcovers have new diamond pattern. Door -- H -- 320405 -- 57
-629 -- Seat Belt, Camel --1978
1984:
-L39 -- 4.4L (267 cubic inch) 2bbl V8 -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
-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):
-MM4 -- specifies 4-speed manual option, non-specific type
Vinyl roofs:
air boosted shock absorbers
After this all 305's were configured for the same output. 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. Approximately fifteen IROC-S were built between '85 and '86. In 1991, GM unveiled an El Camino concept, which was basically a pickup variant of the Chevrolet Lumina Z34. -Rear axle differential to ground: 6.3 in. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Sales Brochure
1 = Oshawa, Canada
The Diesel was pretty much dropped into the GM model line-up with very few transmission or gearing adjustments. -22Q -- Moldings: Light Blue -- 1978
-Front overhang: 36.0 in. Power: Our version is one of the rare factory 350 cubic inch V8 models with a three speed automatic. -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 145 hp @ 3800 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California AND non-California the same), 1982:
-C60 -- Air Conditioning -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
15-4
-46M -- Accent Color: Medium Green Metallic -- 1985
-NA6 -- ??? -Note: GM part number 14048894 used on federal emissions 305 on 250 Dual Bed Beaded Converter, 1983 Emissions:
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. -N33 -- Steering Wheel: Comfortilt (tilt wheel) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
-M33 -- 231, 305
-62D -- Cloth Camel --1978
-NB2 -- ZCW -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 10051431
-Z49 -- Canada Package -- 1980, -RPO -- description -- years observed
-27M -- Accent Color: Dark Blue Metallic -- 1983, 1984
-3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only
Based on the Holden Ute, it was built on the same G8 platform with a 73-inch (1,900mm) cargo bed. **Figure based on a stock 1986 Chevrolet El Camino valued at $13,700 with ON rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1979 (2750 lb capacity all powertrain combinations, positraction rear available in all ratios):
-YF5 -- DXC -- With VJ9 (California) El Camino specific, probably Diesel -- 14063736, 1985 Emissions:
Location. With this assembly system all ignition locks for a certain year would have one letter, and door locks would have the corresponding letter making assembly line errors of matching incorrect pairs impossible. Introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero coup utility, its first . -LC3 -- 3.8L (229 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 -- 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
1982:
. -44Q -- Moldings: Light Green -- 1978
This El Camino before you expresses that philosophy to a tee. They do not compare well to today's powerhouses obviously, but they are smooth, strong, and durable. Notea: For 1981 and later, power steering became standard (N41). -Front shock absorbers: direct, double-acting hydraulic
1978:
It has traveled up and down the eastern seaboard and lived for a year in the northeast with studded snow tires. The letter stamp on Briggs and Stratton was correctly oriented when the blade was held perpendicular to the ground. -MV4 -- 229, 267, 305
Your set up sounds like what I started with. -D24 -- Container, Litter (passenger kick panel) -- 1978, 1979
BODY PRIMERS. -Blue, dark metallic -- Blue -- Black or Blue
H-8
-NA5 -- ZR -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl manual trans -- 14021871
Though mileage with the diesel was commendable, it was an expensive option and would eventually amass a dismal repair record. -3-speed automatic (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only
The standard engine was again Chevy's 3.8-liter V6 with 110 horsepower (82kW), though California cars, once again, got a Buick V6 with similar specifications. -Beige -- Gold -- Camel
in U14)
These were never used on factory GM vehicles and are only later replacement units. 7-2
1987: 15,589-GM Heritage Center (elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 13,743)
-Note: No 262 V6 option listed, but was available in dealer paperwork. -56M -- Accent Color: Gold Metallic -- 1978
1986 Chevrolet El Camino Trims For Sale. Four corrosion resistant primers, specially formulated, are hand sprayed on the body in areas where rust might develop. -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional
RPO UN3 introduced, AM/FM radio with cassette. One-year-only tail lamps with backup lights in outboard side. -Maximum length: 79.1 in. 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. -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior
4-speed automatic transmission available. 9th digit -Check Digit
1979: 58,008-carsalesbase.com**
1986 SS El Camino MODIFICATIONS: Short . -UP7 -- Radio, provisions for monaural snstrumentation --
-Seat cushions and backrests: formed polyfoam
Conquista/El Camino Conquista/RPO D91:
-71M -- Accent Color: Maroon Metallic -- 1987
-Height rocker panel front to ground: 8.9 in. 3. -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine)
-MX2 -- 231, 305, 350 Diesel
ENGINE: (305 cu in, 4,999 cc) 150 hp8 cylinders in vee305 cu in, 4,999 cc (3.74 x 3.48 in, 94.9 x 88.4 mm)compression ratio: 9.5:130 hp/l (22 kW/l)5 crankshaft bearingslubrication: 7.9 imp pt, 9.5 US pt1 Rochester downdraught 4-barrel carburettorcooling: 27.3 imp pt, 32.8 US pt, 15.5 1. -NB2 -- ZCS -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) -- 10051428
-MW9 -- THM2004R, 4-speed automatic with overdrive, (1) 2.78, (2) 1.57, (3) 1, (4) 0.67, (R) 2.07
-3-speed automatic th250 OR 200c (305 V8), 2.41 axle std. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1986 EL CAMINO Owners manual + more at the best online prices at eBay! -GMC (1AW80): Caballero, Amarillo, Diablo, 1982-1983:
-U73 -- Fixed mast antenna -- 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
On the left, the Harrison R4 comporessor unit shown with a serpentine belt pully. For the first time, though, the El Camino had a unique chassis shared with no other Chevrolet. FLASH PRIMER AND PRIMER SURFACER COATS. The base 229-cubic-inch V6 made 110 horsepower (down from 115), as did the California-only 231-cubic-inch Buick V6. -Restyled grille with horizontal bars.
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