1985: Production of the 1978 Black Knight was low; about 1,200 cars were made. Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body.. HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. Registered: Advanced information,Maintenance and Service Guides to download and save. -White -- Red -- Black or Claret 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. -231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 115 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California base engine) -UN3 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo cassette -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 The most ex. -Note: Overdrive transmissions listed here, although not shown as available in dealer paperwork. Instrument cluster bezel now color keyed. 1979 - Slightly altered grille is the only visual change this year. -YF5 -- LAN -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14063721 10th digit - This is the Model Year 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. It was closed in 1988. 100001 Sequential Production Number, 1981-1987 El Camino VIN Breakdown: 1983: 24,010-carsalesbase.com** -White -- Red -- Maroon -Steering wheel change to 'flat' spoke design with outboard horn buttons. -200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 95 hp @ 3800 RPM and 160 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine) This little pick up runs and drives great.transmission shifts smoothly, engine has no issues, and the rear end is solid. -NB2 -- ??? -L39 -- 4.4L (267 cubic inch) 2bbl V8 -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Ignition -- A -- 320588 -- 50 -- 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 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. General information: 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. Search over 1,057 used Chevrolet El camino for sale from $1,000. 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. -Shoulder room: 56.8 in 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. We have noticed that aftermarket blanks have angled stamps and other such changes so this most likely applies only to original factory keys. 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. -U76 -- Windshield antenna -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 J = V-8, 267cid -GM8 -- 2.56 -- 1979, 1982 -NM5 -- LBF -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14063743 -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 3.08 optional 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) No, it is not as perfect as you remember it, memory being mostly fond reminiscince of things past and desired to be reclaimed. -Blue, light metallic -- Blue -- Black or Blue -Beige -- Gold -- Camel Each alphanumeric character also has a numeric value. El Camino Super Sport/Super Sport/El Camino SS/SS Sport Decor/RPO Z15: -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 145 hp @ 4000 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California AND non-California the same) Without these changes, the resulting performance could never match a gas engine. 1982: 899-GM Heritage Center 1983: 2,126-carsalesbase.com** -305 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 135 hp @ 3800 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California only) The base 229-cubic-inch V6 made 110 horsepower (down from 115), as did the California-only 231-cubic-inch Buick V6. -42M -- Accent Color: Light Fern Metallic -- 1983, 1984 Location. More on automotive air conditioning systems. -M15 -- 3-speed manual, (1) 3.50, (2) 1.89, (3) 1, (R) 3.62 -3-speed automatic (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only RPO UP6 introduced, CB AM/FM stereo radio. -9HK -- Rear Spring RH -- 1978 AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. No El Caminos are shown. -M15 -- 200 **The information from the cowboycadillac.com was obtained from the "Chevrolet El Camino Photo History" by automotive journalist Monty Montgomery. -Tumble-home: 23.5 degrees It was a two-level plant located near the harbor and railroad lines in Baltimore. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. The fifth generation El Camino started production in 1978, adopting the new Malibu styling, suspension parts, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117 in. -Wheelbase: 117.1 in. 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. An air-dry flash primer caot is hand sprayed on surfaces below the body belt line. -N91 -- Wheel trim: Wheel Covers, Wire, With locks -- 1986, 1987 -31M -- Accent Color: Dark Blue Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987 For small loads this truck is actually preferred by our drivers over other trucks of the time period. Divide the total number value obtained in step 3 by 11. X 0.18 in. Year: 1987. -44Q -- Moldings: Light Green -- 1978 + 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 -A52 -- Bench Seat -- 1980 Our 1978 El Camino was born in Fremont, CA and lived in Florida for a good portion of its life. -QKL -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Lettered (Radial) -- 1979, 1980 W = El Camino/Caballero More print ads not shown on the rest of the page: Style differences in steering wheel designs. -Note: The color code numbers below are generally similar for the L codes (Secondary Colors), and U (Primary Colors) This is the most complete Regal, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Malibu and other G-body transmission conversion kit on the market. 1979 Royal Knight print ads: 1980 Royal Knight color options: -K34 -- Speed Control, Electronic: with resume speed -- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -MW9 -- 229, 305, 350 Diesel 2-7 -MW9 -- 262, 305, 1986: Notea: For 1981 and later, power steering became standard (N41). The U14 option gave round gauges with a tachometer and nested clock. Cant see this article ? -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): -M29 -- 200, 231, 305 GM was speculated, in 2011, to be considering bringing back the El Camino under the Chevrolet brand as early as 2015. Quantity: $46.00. in. -M20 -- 4-speed manual, (1) 2.85, (2) 2.02, (3) 1.35, (4) 1, (R) 2.85 [most likely Saginaw] 8 = 1978 F = 1985 The nose assembly and other components fit all El Caminos '78 through '87 and the popular Chevrolet Malibu '78 through '83. -NA5 -- DYT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14071149 UNDERCOATING. Axle Parts for Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet El Camino 1986 Cars and Trucks, Wheel Hubs & Bearings for Chevrolet El Camino, Repeat step 1 for all 17 VIN positions. 1986 El Camino, LG4 305, 200r4 Transmission, 2.56 posi rear. Free shipping on many items . 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. 1978*: 6,609-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** Free shipping for many products! -GU1 -- 2.41 -- 1978, 1979 Powered by a 3800 Supercharged V6 engine with a 5-Speed Manual transmission. 1984: -3-speed manual (200 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift 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. 11-8 bolt circle diameter -Turning diameter outside front, curb to curb: 42.66 ft. 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. 5-4 -267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 115 hp @ 4000 RPM and 200 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional -62V -- Vinyl, Camel -17M -- Accent Color: Bright Silver Metallic -- 1984 Perhaps one disadvantage would be its low ride height, with traffic views often obscured by modern behemoths on the road. 1. -80M -- Accent Color: Silver Gray -- 1982 The concept received mixed, mostly negative reviews, most of it because of the car's front wheel drive layout. Save Search. 1983: 7-2 These high performance G Force transmission crossmembers give you the room to run a true dual-exhaust system with a TH200R4, TH400 Short Tail. -D84 -- Paint, custom two-tone -- 1981, 1982 All factory. -F40 -- Suspension Equipment: Heavy duty front and rear -- 1978, (1979 assumed), 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. -MV9 -- THM200C, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.74, (2) 1.57, (3) 1, (R) 2.07 Vinyl roofs: One problem that developed were broken or stretched head bolts resulting in blown head gaskets. So there are two main VIN formats as described below. -QJY -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Stripe (Radial) -- 1979, 1980 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. -Silver Gray -- Red -- Silver Gray 1983: 571-GM Heritage Center They did get great fuel mileage though, reported to be on average in mid to high 20 MPG in some cases. C = Chevrolet Truck Cruise contol did not get 'resume' until 1981. overall length. It is easy and simple to maintain. A limited number of El Camino SS had aerodynamic ground effect style side exhausts with rectangular chrome exits. Pistons were made from special high-strength cast aluminum by Bohn. 1986: 19,797-GM Heritage Center (oldcarsweekly.com says 16,229) (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 21,508) 4-5 Made In: MEXICO. -K77 -- Alternator: 55 Amp -- 1980 Although suitable for many situations, the front discs and rear drums are just not well fitted for daily driving in today's world. Years before production of these cars started, GM had switched their keys to accomodate steering column ignition and steering wheel locks for security. 1986: 996 (elcaminocentral.com says 4,692)* -YF5 -- BV -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25505238 -White -- Red -- Redwood 1979: 58,008-GM Heritage Center 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. Location The VIN number is stamped on a plate located on top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield on the drivers side. Buying Format. -Parking brake: pedal-operated, cable to rear wheels, 63.73 sq. air boosted shock absorbers 1983: 2,126-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 2,160) 267 cubic inch V8 RPO L39 introducted except in California. 1981: 1968-1972 A-Body Convertible or Boxed Frame Crossmember with 4L80E, 4L85E | RCAEC2-4L80. Door -- K -- 320471 -- 59 1982 Buick 231 California emissions got MX2 or M31. 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! Air Conditioning (4) Alloy Wheels (1) Anti-Lock Brakes (3) Anti-Theft System (1) Bench . -25M -- Accent Color: Light Blue Metallic -- 1985, 1986, 1987 3 = Mexico In 1983, the 4.4-liter V8 was gone, leaving the 5.0-liter version as the only optional gas V8. The UF7 option gave round guages with a clock. The full catalog of Chevy engine options was available, including the trusty 235 CID straight six and 283 CID V8s, and even the 348 CID V8 with three two-barrel carbs and 315 hp. -19K -- Cover, Cargo Box Tonneau: Black -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 1982: 5 = GMC [trans type dependent on production line choice] -Rear suspension: hypoid; coil springs, 1 in. 1979 Royal Knight color options: Alphanumeric Character - Numeric Values -27B -- CDD2 Blue Cloth Bucket -- 1985 -Effective head room: 37.6 in. K = Leeds, MO It has traveled up and down the eastern seaboard and lived for a year in the northeast with studded snow tires. Production of the El Camino topped 35,000 for the first time ever. Even in the context of today it holds its own and is quite acceptable for everyday driving in a modern world. T = GMC Truck Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production. -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 GMC Sprint is a coupe utility/pickup that was produced by GMC for the 1971-1977 model years.The Sprint was renamed Caballero for the 1978 model year, and produced through 1987. X 7.9in. -3-speed automatic (231 V6 California), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, 1985: (positraction rear available in all ratios): -4-speed manual (305 V8), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift M-4 -U16 -- Tachometer -- 1986, 1987 A print ad shows a Royal Knight depicted in metallic silver with red hood logo. According to Bernie Vascotto at GMHC (General Motors Heritage Center) using historical records in the archives, out of 22,429 El Caminos built in 1983, 571 were built with the LF9 Diesel option. -C94 -- Dome/Courtesy Lamp - Electronic Delay Switch/timer -- 1978, 1980 Paint and body process (from GM documentation): -Fuel tank: 17.7 gallon 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. -- 350 cubic inch fuel injection Diesel V8 (high altitude) -267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 rated at 120 hp @ 3600 RPM and 215 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM -Width with doors closed: 71.9 in. -NA2 -- CD -- 200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 -- 472881 -Height: 53.8 in. 10-9 Royal Knight/RPO Z16: -Last year for Diesel engine from Oldsmobile in El Caminos. -NM5 -- Emissions Systems: Export, Canada, non-closed loop --Please let us know if you have an emissions label photo you can share that is not listed below! 131 vehicles matched -M31 -- 229, 267, 305 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. The Diesel had to be ordered with some very specific mechanical options, such as dual batteries and particular suspension. 1986 Make: Chevrolet Model: El Camino Body type: Coupe Doors: 2 doors Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive Engine: SHEET METAL PRIMER is applied to all outside and inside surfaces of front fenders and hoods. 1979: 6,952-elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com*** (another source says 6,412) in. -LM1 -- 5.7L (350 cubic inch) 4bbl V8 -- 1978, 1979. -YF6 -- California procopt -- 1978, List of engine compartment emissions code labels VECI (Vehicle Emissions Control Information): Distance. Final 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Fifth generation rear View. -Note: Overdrive transmissions listed here, although not shown as available in dealer paperwork. -Brown, medium metallic -- Gold -- Camel 16-3 Our version has the 350 LM1 engine, so it does tend to tow and haul better than most factory El Caminos of the period with its better low grunt power and torque. -62I -- Interior, Camel --1978 Conquista/El Camino Conquista/RPO D91: For these cars, the keys/locks are made by either Briggs and Stratton (the lock division of which is now Strattec), or Rochester Products (under license from Briggs and Stratton/Strattec). For 1981+, UF7 included standard trip odometer. 1978: 6,609-carsalesbase.com** 1978: Chevrolet C-10 series 2nd gen (1967-1972 Baltimore, United States Doraville, United States Leeds, Missouri, United States Arlington, United States Fremont, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Tehran, Iran (CKD, Pars Khodro). 1985: 21,816-carsalesbase.com** It has none of the disadvantages of huge, unmanuverable, over-powered modern pickups. -3-speed automatic th350 (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only All years 1978-1987: *Discrepancies could be due in part to different accounting methods; 'model year' versus 'actual year by date' as manufactured, and 'production' versus 'sales' numbers recorded in the incorrect category by researchers. -M31 -- THM250C, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.52, (2) 1.52, (3) 1, (R) 1.93 -RPO -- description -- years observed 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. Continuation of the Black Knight package but renamed due to litigation issues. -T63 -- Headlight warning buzzer It is smooth and simple. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1987 El Camino at the best online prices at eBay! -NA5 -- XSF -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 1407579 The 1981 models received a new horizontal tube grill. -Restyled grille with 'crosshatch' design. -7FC -- Front Spring RH -- 1978 -Z49 -- Canada Package -- 1980, -RPO -- description -- years observed *Note: it seems unlikely, though not impossible, that SS numbers would increase so drastically toward production end. Because of the compressor design differences, the A6 compressor does not necessarily require shut-off switches for low refridgerant. From 1978 through 1981, The El Camino was technically still called an 'A' body by GM.

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