The factory produced the A-bodies and J-bodies. The U14 option gave round gauges with a tachometer and nested clock. -62X -- BIG 4 CAMEL -- 1978 -NA5 -- AWT -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 manual trans -- 14037723 or 14047074 -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. Horsepower increased from 94 to 115. -Black -- Blue -- Blue First thing first: this is a GM vehicle from 1978. X 7.9in. -M24 -- 4-speed manual [most likely Borg-Warner] -UM2 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo 8-track -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 -TR9 -- Lighting, Auxilliary (incl. Four corrosion resistant primers, specially formulated, are hand sprayed on the body in areas where rust might develop. Fremont Assembly was a General Motors automobile factory in Fremont,California. -NA5 -- XSF -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 1407579 . -19M -- Accent Color: Black -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 11-8 -35M -- Accent Color: Cream -- 1981 1986 Chevrolet . The Chevrolet El Camino is a coup utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959-60 and 1964-1987. -White -- Blue -- Dark Blue 1979: 2,043 3-speed, 1,771 4-speed (elcaminocental.com) -A31 -- Windows, Power -- 1978, (1979 assumed), 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 . 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. All of the keys for fifth generation El Caminos follow the same formats. Trim Level Details: To harden the paint for two tones, the body and sheet metal parts are baked for approximately 10 minutes at 200 degrees F. 1985: 24,582-GM Heritage Center (oldcarsweekly.com says 25,482) (chevelles.com and elcaminos.com and thecowboycadillac.com** says 21,816) 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. 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. If the remainder of the division in step 4 is 10, use X as the check digit. The front end featured a new single rectangular headlight design. 2nd digit - This is the Model Series (A-Body) -Black -- Blue -- Blue 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. -D1D -- Speedometer Gear -M33 -- THM350, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.52, (2) 1.52, (3) 1, (R) 1.93 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Wiring Schematics 1981: 3,020 3-speed, 637 4-speed (elcaminocental.com). The A6 compressors all have a v-belt pulley, while the R4 compressors use either a v-belt for some early designs or a grooved serpentine style belt on later models. In '86 and '87 both clock and tachometer could NOT be ordered simultaneously. -UM6 -- Electronically tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio with seek and scan, stereo cassette tape and digital clock -- 1986, 1987 -RPO -- description Royal Knight/RPO Z16: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for "1978"El Camino *super* "sport"Mirror manual works excellently L/H driver side at the best online prices at eBay! -24X -- Big 4, Light Blue -Control arms: reinforced stamped steel with pre-loaded steel-encased rubber bushings at pivot -AV3 -- Tie-Downs, Cargo Box (inside the box) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 -RPO (Regular Production Option) Z16, also requires SS Z15. -M31 -- THM250C, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.52, (2) 1.52, (3) 1, (R) 1.93 -NA5 -- LAW -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 -- 14063728 -V08 -- Cooling, Heavy Duty -- 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 1981 added a roller cam and lifters, so all El Caminos would have had these. Grundy Insurance. -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (base engine) -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 170 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine) -MW9 -- 229, 305, 350 Diesel -NA5 -- C4 -- 200 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 manual trans -- 14010222 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. -Silver, metallic -- Red -- Black or Claret 8th through 13th digits Sequential Production Number Descrepancies will always exist but we have done our best to locate the most accurate possible numbers. -NA5 -- CLA -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14048893 The most ex. -YF5 -- KP -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl (California) auto trans -- 25506764 Find new and used 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. -K19 -- Air System (air injection reaction system) -- 1982 -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 155 hp @ 4000 RPM and 230 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM (California only) It is probably the closest thing for a driving impression we can get for a true 1978 version in every-day use. -MD8 -- 305 Small-Block V8. Aluminum LS 5.3 with a Hotshot Turbo and 4L80E transmission. 1985: 1,198 (elcaminocentral.com says 4,710)* -MV9 -- 231, 350 Diesel Being TTY, they could not be reused and it is reported that some mechanics did not know this, causing issues later. -3-speed automatic (229 V6), 2.73 rear axle ratio only 80 = 2dr Sedan Pick-up The format is not the complete VIN, but enough to conclude the original VIN's number. Zip Code. The Oldsmobile Diesel was discontinued in 1985 with more than a million units sold overall, but it was already discontinued in the El Camino line after 1984. For more details see here. 1985: 2,503-carsalesbase.com** After this all 305's were configured for the same output. Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production. Mars, nicks, or scratches that occur during final assembly are corrected at the factory before shipment. Even in the context of today it holds its own and is quite acceptable for everyday driving in a modern world. -D33 -- Mirror: Outside Rearview, LH Remote -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Notes: Although the nominal fuel tank size seems to vary somewhat from year to year, this is probably due to measuring error taken each year for production and EPA specifications. 1978: All factory. Unassembled sheet metal parts follow the same process. The fenders had Black Knight done in florid Olde English script and repeated on the tailgate. X 1.03in. A three speed floor shifted manual transmission was standard, but most got the optional three-speed automatic. -Carmine, metallic -- Red -- Black or Carmine D-4 -Note that these codes will indicate the correct diagram to use for vacuum hose routing in each application. RPO UP5 introduced, CB AM/FM monoaural radio. -231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine) -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: -Rear axle gearing: positraction available on all ratios (2.29, 2.41, 2.56, 2.73, 3.08), 7.5" ring gear pitch diameter -Tumble-home: 23.5 degrees GM Turbo 400 TH400 Transmission 3 Speed . 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. Styling: For the time period it was a very modern, sleek design. 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Trims For Sale. -3-speed automatic (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only In 1985 out of 22,244 El Caminos built, 98 were built with the LF9 Diesel. More on automotive air conditioning systems. -White -- Red -- Maroon Because of this oiling difference, it is very important that the Harrison systems not be run with low or no refidgerant. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1987 El Camino at the best online prices at eBay! 5th digit - This identifies the engine -305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 rated at 150 hp @ 4000 RPM and 240 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (California AND non-California the same), -RPO -- Size and notes -- years observed -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) -GU2 -- 2.73 -GMC (1GW80): Caballero, Amarillo, Diablo. 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. 1988*: 328-carsalesbase.com** -M31 -- 305 1984: 1,309-thecowboycadillac.com** Some model year 1987's (420 El Caminos and 325 GMC Caballeros) are listed as new car retail deliveries in calendar year 1988 based on their date of first retail sale. Along with the A to G body name changeover in 1981, the VIN format changed as well. 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. Sport mirrors, rally wheels, and a front air dam. -K35 -- Speed Control With Resume Speed: Automatic -- 1981, 1982, 1983 -Base trim level, one color paint. -MW9 -- THM2004R, 4-speed automatic with overdrive, (1) 2.78, (2) 1.57, (3) 1, (4) 0.67, (R) 2.07 -3-speed automatic th350 (267 V8), 2.56 rear axle ratio only -YF5 -- Emissions Systems: California Requirements -- 1978 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPEEDOMETER PINION DRIVEN GEAR HOUSING SLEEVE GM 25512339. Choo Choo Customs: -General suspension provisions, anti-squat control: rear suspension geometry C = Hydraulic brake system - GVW 4001-5000 Pick Up In-Store. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. -Rear axle differential to ground: 6.3 in. Thrifty Auto Shipping. -NA5 -- DTN -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065565 Stripe-and-decal Diablo package (similar to El Camino's Conquista package) debuts this year also. Baltimore, MD -- Baltimore Assembly (properly named Broening Highway General Motors Plant) was a General Motors factory in Baltimore, Maryland. *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. -Lowest ground clearance: rear shock absorber bracket 9th digit -Check Digit This is fairly standard for all GM products of the day however. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508, USA 26,577 Miles GRAND RAPIDS, MI . Continuing on the options list was the 5.7-liter V8 Diesel with 105hp (78kW). -Camel, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel -Front spindle: 3/4-20 UNEF 3-A modified This package was released in paint colors besides black. Year: 1987. Find used Chevrolet El camino now on Autozin. P-7 Visibility is fantastic with the wrap-around glass everywhere. -Diesel versions: Dual batteries, 63 amp alternator, TH350 transmission with ratios: 2.52/1.52/1/Rev 1.93 with 27 spline yoke (4,158) Air & Fuel Delivery Books/Videos/Software Brake Systems Chassis & Suspension Cooling & Heating Engines & Components Exhaust Exterior & Accessories -Carmine, dark metallic -- Red -- Black or Carmine -RPO -- description -- years observed American Classics (0) Antiques (0) Classic Trucks (8) Exotics (0) Hot Rods . -M15 -- 200 -Rear axle: Salisbury-type, hypoid gearing -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 3.08 optional