-UF7 -- Gage Package (incl. Chevrolet nameplate on chrome grille on upper driver's side, "Chevrolet" block letters outlined against a black background. 1982 Buick 231 California emissions got MX2 or M31. -LB4 -- 4.3L (262 cubic inch) TBI (Throttle Body Injection) V6 -- 1985, 1986, 1987 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. -M67 -- 305 Air conditioning systems (RPO C60) used on these vehicles used one of two compressors. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are RWD driveline. 1985: 1,198 (elcaminocentral.com says 4,710)* -QJR -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Whitewall (Radial) -- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -199 -- Seat Belt, Black -Front shock absorbers: direct, double-acting hydraulic -B32 -- Floor Covering: Mats, Color-keyed Floor (front only) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 New 4.3 Fuel Injection engine and nameplate on tailgate. -M29 -- 200, 231, 305 -UK4 -- Electronically tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio with seek and scan -- 1986 17-2. Small-Block V8. 1986 El Camino, LG4 305, 200r4 Transmission, 2.56 posi rear. 3. 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. 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. -GMC (1AW80): Caballero, Laredo, Diablo, 1981: Z = Fremont, CA (closed 1980????) 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Restomod SS Fuel Injection Disc Brakes 1986 1985 1984 . 1984: -36M -- Accent Color: Champagne Metallic -- 1981 -Black -- Gold -- Black or Camel 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 250 mi 8 Cylinder Turbo $ 29,000 or $417/mo 1986 Chevy Elcamino rust free. All years 1978-1987: 12-7 -Brown, dark metallic -- Gold -- Camel Fuel Economy: 15: MPG: city: 19: MPG: highway: 4-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic Safety. Diesel production numbers by year (sub-breakdown of El Caminos): -G80 -- Positraction limited slip differential Then a gray primer-surfacer coat is hand sprayed on all outside surfaces of the body and ove baked for 45 minutes at 285 degrees F. VIN Position - Numeric Values -Minimum running ground clearance: 5.8 in. -LF9 -- 5.7L (350 cubic inch) fuel injection V8 Diesel -- 1983, 1984 more information Being TTY, they could not be reused and it is reported that some mechanics did not know this, causing issues later. Our daily driving impressions on our 1978, 1978 Malibu Magazine Review -- Car And Driver, Chevrolet El Camino Emissions Designations, Chevrolet El Camino Powertrain Combinations, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Wiring Schematics, 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1980 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1983 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information, 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information. W = El Camino/Caballero $29,900 (OBO) Dealership CC-1689385 1986 Chevrolet El Camino 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Rumor has it that Mattel's Elliot Handler, (the 'el' in Mattel), spotted de . Briggs and Stratton/Strattec have a slight crease lengthwise. C = 1982 -A42 -- Seat, Power: Six-way -- 1978 The Chevrolet El Camino is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door light delivery vehicle/ute/bakkie body. wheelbase and shorter 201.6-in. -3-speed manual (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift L = V-8, 350cid -NA5 -- ALJ -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14031182 1987: 13,743-carsalesbase.com** The GMC version of the El Camino was virtually identical, except for a few small cosmetic and naming differences to rebadge the product as a GMC. <<. Notea: For 1981 and later, power steering became standard (N41). It is composed of 17 numbers and letters. -NA5 -- AB -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl auto trans -- 14020621 -B3W -- Preliminary price information -- 1978, 1981, 1985 -D84 -- Paint, custom two-tone -- 1981, 1982 -UN9 -- Radio Supression -- 1978, 1980 The front end featured a new single rectangular headlight design. Alterations to the 1979 El Camino amounting to little more than a new divided grille. -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 155 hp @ 4000 RPM and 230 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California only) If there is an adjustment point up by where the two lines come out it is probably a TH250C. B = 1981 -YF5 -- DXC -- With VJ9 (California) El Camino specific, probably Diesel -- 14063736, 1984 Emissions: Classifieds for 1973 to 2000 Chevrolet El Camino. They are not quiet like modern passenger car Diesels, and sound like a large truck engine. 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. . Another issue was the chain on the mechanical fuel-injector pump stretching with normal use causing late fuel delivery. -Rear axle differential to ground: 6.3 in. -V01 -- Radiator, Heavy Duty -- 1978, 1979 Special edition inspired package with a code 19 black painted car and caramel interior and added gold hood decal displaying two dragons flanking a Knight facing head on. -Camel, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel 1. -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): -UX6 -- Dual front speakers, incl. -Blue, dark metallic -- Blue -- Black or Blue AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. -J50 -- Vacuum Power Brakes -- 1979 -15M -- Accent Color: Silver Metallic -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985(called Medium Gray Metallic), 1986(called Medium Gray Metallic), 1987(called Medium Gray Metallic) -Silver, metallic -- Blue -- Dark Blue I started with a 1974 vintage 350 block bored .030, stock crank & 5.7 rods, Keith Black Hypereutectic flat top pistons, good set of moly rings, Crane Compucam which was close to the "Chevy 151 . -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. General information: Without these changes, the resulting performance could never match a gas engine. -UM1 -- AM Stereo Radio with stereo 8-track -- 1978, 1979, 1980 1978 Malibu Magazine Review -- Car And Driver 1984: 2,751-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,702) What transmission came in a 1986 El Camino? If you have replaced the stock seatbelts with new modern versions, then you no longer need the factory seatbelt releases located on the door striker posts. 1986 Chevrolet . -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Black or Carmine -Back window visibility area: 513.8 sq. Compare this to the GM truck line of the time with the blocky and upright interior. Notes: Blackwall tires were the base option for El Caminos. -YF5 -- DXC -- With VJ9 (California) El Camino specific, probably Diesel -- 14063736, 1985 Emissions: -VK3 -- Front License Plate Holder -- 1978 Bright finish beads used on the radio/HVAC panel and optional floor console. 2-7 It was not available on Malibu passenger cars. Rochester Products keys are apparently stamped with the blank designation letter correctly oriented when the key is held with the blade parallel to the ground. . Manual transmission quantities (sub-breakdown of El Caminos): -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1982: (2750 lb capacity all powertrain combinations, positraction rear available in all ratios): -LC6 -- 3.8L (231 cubic inch) 2bbl V6 Buick -- 1979 (Note: engine rarely mentioned in docs, seems to be interim use for LD5) 78-88 Seatbelt Release Block Off Plate Kit. The fifth-gen El Camino was offered with a wide range of Chevy and even Buick V-6 engines and comparatively anemic small-block V-8s - although their inherent low-rpm torque still made the smaller El Camino a competent hauler and output increased significantly in the mid-Eighties. Introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero coup utility, its first . Power wet sanding, followed by hand sanding is done on all body surfaces requiring lacquering. -MX1 -- specifies 3-speed automatic option, non-specific type 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. -NA5 -- ZCT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 10051429 THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional 1362215 Chevrolet El Camino. The Chevrolet El Camino is a coup utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959-60 and 1964-1987. -3-speed automatic 200c (229 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only Contrary to what most say, these engines are not too smog-smothered being only available in 1978 and 1979. Ships In a Few Days. -MW9 -- THM2004R, 4-speed automatic with overdrive, (1) 2.78, (2) 1.57, (3) 1, (4) 0.67, (R) 2.07 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. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, province and other factors. No, it is not as perfect as you remember it, memory being mostly fond reminiscince of things past and desired to be reclaimed. 17" wheels Private Seller Click for Phone (275 miles away) 1 77 1986 Chevrolet El Camino V8 -75M -- Accent Color: Claret Metallic -- 1980 -Black -- Red -- Carmine 1978*: 6,609-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** + 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 -3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only -3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only Ignition -- A -- 320588 -- 50 -- 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 -Turning diameter outside front, wall to wall: 39.89 ft. Royal Knight/RPO Z16: Otherwise, use the remainder of the division (0 - 9) as the check digit. -Inner fenders: plastic 1983: 571-GM Heritage Center -New full wheelcover design for base models. -U16 -- Tachometer -- 1986, 1987 Most engines are ordered with the 3-speed automatics. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). The same high quality GM approved components that made the original El Camino SS unique are available for restoration, customizing, and crash replacement. Instrument cluster bezel now color keyed. The factory produced the A-bodies and J-bodies. HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. -58M -- Accent Color: Light Brown Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987 Any distance from 36360. Everything needed to change an automatic 1978-88 G-body vehicle to a manual transmission is included. $22,000 Dealership CC-1679669 1986 Chevrolet El Camino -AV3 -- Tie-Downs, Cargo Box (inside the box) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 bolt circle diameter 1981: 1986 . -NA5 -- UBC -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 -- 14086523 -G84 -- High altitude ratio, only available with NA6 emissions and LC3 engine, 1982, 1983 -Tailgate loading width: 53.1 in. -Exhuast: single aluminized For 1981+, UF7 included standard trip odometer. 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 . Z-9 -NA5 -- OYD -- 350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 -- 22517335 -62M -- Accent Color: Medium Brown Metallic -- 1983(called Light Brown Metallic), 1984(called Light Brown Metallic), 1985, 1986, 1987 A four-speed manual gearbox and automatic transmission were optional. -Blue, dark metallic -- Blue -- Dark Blue H = V-8, 305cid -NM5 -- ??? -71M -- Accent Color: Maroon Metallic -- 1987 1986-1988 Monte Carlo & El Camino dash instrument face plate (black with gold st. More Info Part # DM00506 BLACKGOLD Price: $154.95 Click Here To Order 78-81 Gauge Shadow Box (for rectangular speedo cars) 1978-1981 El Camino, Malibu & Monte Carlo shadow box for Autometer, Classic Inst. 1979: 2,043 3-speed, 1,771 4-speed (elcaminocental.com) -Windshield slope angle: 58.5 degrees UA1 and K05) -- 1983. -Lugs: 7/16-20 UNF 2B on 4.75in. -69M -- Accent Color: Medium Brown Metallic -- 1978(called Dark Camel Metallic), 1979(called Dark Brown Metallic), 1980(called Medium Camel Metallic), 1981 1 = Oshawa, Canada The UF7 option gave round guages with a clock. 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic auto. 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. -Ramp breakover angle: 13 degrees, 45 min. 131 vehicles matched Both three- and four-speed manual transmissions had floor shifters. -Steering knuckles: nodular iron with integral steering knuckle arm 1979: -N18 -- Wheel cover locking package, only with N95 wire wheels -- 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 1984: 1,309-thecowboycadillac.com** 1st digit This is the manufacturers identity number Braking: This is one area that GM could have easily upgraded. 1987 Chevrolet El Camino has had 3 recalls in the past 36 years. -QXX -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Blackwall (Radial) -- 1981, 1982, 1983 1981: Add all 16 values obtained in steps 1 and 2 to get a total number value. *Note: it seems unlikely, though not impossible, that SS numbers would increase so drastically toward production end. Approximately fifteen IROC-S were built between '85 and '86. The optional full gauge cluster is still modern looking, accurate, and clear by today's standards. -350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 rated at 105 hp @3200 RPM and 200 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (no longer offered in California), 1985 and 1986: 1981 added a roller cam and lifters, so all El Caminos would have had these. -White -- Blue -- Blue -Up-level trim with two-tone paint and more chrome, specifically a shoulder-line of chrome dividing the upper/lower colors. -MW9 -- 267, 305 -U69 -- AM/FM Radio -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 -NA6 -- LM -- 350 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (high altitude) -- 476338 -K30 -- Speed Control: Cruise-Master -- 1978, 1979, 1980 Power antennas were not available after 1982. -D24 -- Container, Litter (passenger kick panel) -- 1978, 1979 Decal details: large hood decal (dragons on shield), "Royal Knight" fender decals, one each side, "Royal Knight" tailgate decal, upper and lower body side stripes including: front fender, door, rear quarter panel and tailgate. 1982: -6CX -- Front Spring LH -QKJ -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Whitewall (Radial) -- 1978 -Brown, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel The Frigidaire A6 axial six cylinder style, or the Harrison R4 radial 4 cylinder style. 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. -NA5 -- AK -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl -- 14020622 W-6 -LM1 -- 5.7L (350 cubic inch) 4bbl V8 -- 1978, 1979. Runs Good Asking $5,000, Located in ALLIANCE NE 69301, Contact James at 308-760-3492 for more information. -MW9 -- 305 ***The information from thecowboycadillac.com was obtained from the "Chevrolet El Camino Photo History" by automotive journalist Monty Montgomery. The G8 ST, slated for release as a 2010 model, was to be GM's first coupe utility in North America since the El Camino was discontinued in 1987. **The information from the cowboycadillac.com was obtained from the "Chevrolet El Camino Photo History" by automotive journalist Monty Montgomery. 6-3 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. You're viewing an original 1986 Chevrolet El Camino that has had a recent repaint. El Camino Automatic Transmissions - Best Automatic Transmission for Chevy El Camino - from $1385.99+ Interior Accessories Exterior Accessories Truck and Towing Tools Chemicals, Oil & Wash Performance Contact Us APPLY CHANGES Auto Parts Drivetrain Transmission Chevrolet El Camino Automatic Transmission Buy Online. -YF5 -- 26 -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14023197, 1981 Emissions: -UN3 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo cassette -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 12th through 17th digits Sequential Production Number -NA5 -- Emissions Systems: Standard Emission Equipment THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.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. -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon To block out road noise, an asbestos fiber sound deadener with asphalt base is sprayed inside the wheel housings and on the bottom of the underbody at designated areas. Only 15,589 El Caminos were produced in 1987. 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information -NA5 -- XJT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 1407530 0-0 More print ads not shown on the rest of the page: Style differences in steering wheel designs. One problem that developed were broken or stretched head bolts resulting in blown head gaskets. -M20 -- 305 -K34 -- Speed Control, Electronic: with resume speed -- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -MV4 -- 229, 267, 305 -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 170 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine) 1978: 12,027 -Chevrolet (1AW80): El Camino, Conquista, El Camino SS, Royal Knight -D35 -- Mirrors: Sport, LH Remote and RH Manual -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 When required, light "slush" polishing brings painted surfaces to a high luster finish.