1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer Information 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. -Body mounting: 7 each side of frame, 10 double cushion and 4 single cushion Transmission: Automatic Mileage: 9,070 NHTSA overall safety rating: Not Rated Stock number: 2705 . -MV4 -- THM350C, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.52, (2) 1.52, (3) 1, (R) 1.93 *Note: it seems unlikely, though not impossible, that SS numbers would increase so drastically toward production end. All of the keys for fifth generation El Caminos follow the same formats. General information: We operate it, like all our vehicles, in all weather conditions and seasons. 2. -M15 -- 229 Tail lamps redesigned by moving backup light to inboard position. The upgraded options were the same as previous years. -GMC (1GW80): Caballero, Amarillo, Diablo. -Turning diameter outside front, wall to wall: 39.89 ft. New colors offered. -79Q -- Moldings: Dark Carmine -- 1978 Posted Over 1 Month. -NY8 -- Steering: Power #800 -- 1979 -U35 -- Clock: Electric (in guage cluster) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 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. El Camino production ended in late 1987. A three speed floor shifted manual transmission was standard, but most got the optional three-speed automatic. -84M -- Accent Color: Charcoal Metallic -- 1982 -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): 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. -NB1 -- Emissions Systems: Closed Loop System (CCC - Computer Command Control) -- 1982 The compression ratio was 22.5:1. It cannot be compared to today's vehicles fairly. -Parking brake: pedal-operated, cable to rear wheels, 63.73 sq. 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. -Maroon, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel 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. -NA5 -- LBS -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 -- 14065522 1986 Chevrolet El Camino has an enjoyable REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR body style. 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. FLASH PRIMER AND PRIMER SURFACER COATS. -Carmine, metallic -- Red -- Black or Carmine 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. 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. -YF5 -- 26 -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14023197, 1981 Emissions: Handling: The steering, although described by some modern reviewers looking back as 'numb' and 'horrible' is nothing of the sort. -QVT -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B White Stripe (Radial) -- 1982, 1983 1985: 1,198-thecowboycadillac.com** -Angle of approach: 20 degrees, .06 min. -Cinnabar -- Red -- Black or Camel -YF5 -- DXC -- With VJ9 (California) El Camino specific, probably Diesel -- 14063736, 1985 Emissions: -NB2 -- YCP -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 14100935 -White -- Red -- Maroon -229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 rated at 110 hp @ 4200 RPM and 170 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM (base engine) The 9th digit in the 17 digit VIN is called the check digit. -AG7 -- Seat, Power: Six-way -- 1978 -RPO -- description in. -Door beams: saftey guard The pan is the same. The "Second Generation" Chevrolet El Camino was produced from 1964 through 1967 and, as mentioned, was based on the all new Chevrolet Chevelle chassis as a mid-sized, coupe/pickup, type vehicle. Grille changed to vertical bar style. -NB2 -- YKJ -- 262 cubic inch fuel injection (TBI) V6 (California) -- 14100956 -M38 -- 200, 305, 350, 1979: 1985: 21,816-carsalesbase.com** After removing a tra. 3rd and 4th and digits - This is the Body Style After locating correct unit a link is supplied to provide detailed information on specific kit and parts that are available for your unit. These crossmembers are a direct bolt-on. 1979: 58,008-GM Heritage Center . -MM3 -- specifies 3-speed manual option, non-specific type -N23 -- Tank, Fuel: 22 gallons (83 L) -- 1978 The idea of a car-based light duty pickup or coupe utility had been played around with prior to World War II but it seemed to have been forgotten until the 1950s when the success of the "gentleman" pickups like the Chevy Cameo indicated that the market was ready for an even more car-like pickup truck. -M38 -- 267, 305 1983: Easy Swaps. 1362215 Chevrolet El Camino. Choo-Choo Customs conversion: SS, Z-15 RPO (sub-breakdown of El Caminos): -M67 -- 305 A coat of sealer is then applied by hand spray to all surfaces requiring lacquer. -19K -- Cover, Cargo Box Tonneau: Black -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Our factory-issue Qaudrajet carburetor is well maintained and finely tuned, actually starting quicker and more reliably than our similar fuel-injected engines. -NM8 -- YCT -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (Canada) -- 14100938 Choo-Choo Customs conversions (dealer docs show pics in 1986 catalog under "SS Sport trim"). 17-2. -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 3.08 optional Alphanumeric Character - Numeric Values -Maroon, metallic -- Red -- Maroon -M31 -- 305 Plant production began January 6, 1954. The LF9 Diesel engine was the only passenger-car V-8 diesel in the world at that time; engineered by Oldsmobile. There is some confusion on which guage packages of which years included a trip odometer. -231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 110 hp @ 3800 RPM and 190 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (California base engine) 1979: 6,952-carsalesbase.com** Cargo box specifications: In 1983, the 4.4-liter V8 was gone, leaving the 5.0-liter version as the only optional gas V8. 6. -B93 -- Moldings: Door Edge Guard -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. At the vehicle assembly plant (Fisher Body assembly plant in the case of the locks since they were body items), it was then possible that the ignotion locksets could come from one manufacturer and the door locksets from the other manufacturer. A sample 1981 El Camino VIN would look like this: 1GCCW80HXBR100001 Application -- Letter -- Blank # -- Groove -- Years used 1986 Chevrolet El Camino RWD For Sale. If anyone has any records or El Caminos or Caballeros from this plant, please let us know. -Note: No 262 V6 option listed, but was available in dealer paperwork. LACQUERING. -NA5 -- Y7 -- 267 cubic inch 2bbl V8 -- 14017733 -78M -- Accent Color: Dark Maroon Metallic -- 1983(called Maroon Metallic), 1984 -Beige -- Gold -- Camel -YF5 -- Emissions Systems: California Requirements -- 1978 B = 1981 The 1982 (through the final 1987) El Camino sported a frontal appearance with a crosshatch grille flanked by quad rectangular headlights. -M31 -- THM250C, 3-speed automatic, (1) 2.52, (2) 1.52, (3) 1, (R) 1.93 The Royal Knight was essentially an add on to the El Camino SS trim so all Royal Knights are, in effect, SS cars as well. -63M -- MID/BDY CAMEL -- 1978 -FRM -- Fremont Plant -- 1978 Registered: Advanced information,Maintenance and Service Guides to download and save. voltmeter, temperature and oil pressure guages) -- 1986, 1987 R = Arlington, TX 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. Power: Our version is one of the rare factory 350 cubic inch V8 models with a three speed automatic. -QXX -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Blackwall (Radial) -- 1981, 1982, 1983 1981: 3,769 -Exterior -- Decal -- Interior This insures a smooth surface for the lacquer finish. The rear-wheel-drive car-based pickups were sold by GMC Truck dealers primarily in the United States and Canada as the GMC version of the Chevrolet El Camino.Trim designations, emblems, and wheel trim . rear cast-iron finned drum Overall impressions: In the context of 1978, it is a very sleek, modern vehicle with good power and handling. -Wheels: 5 lug, 14"x6" -NA5 -- LAX -- 229 cubic inch 2bbl Chevrolet V6 -- 14063729 -YF5 -- BBB -- 231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 (California) -- 25514319 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. -Black -- Gold -- Black or Camel 3. Location. -M31 -- 229, 305 1986 Chevrolet El Camino. Transmission choices . -QJR -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Whitewall (Radial) -- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 1986: -4-speed manual (305 V8), 2.73 rear axle ratio only, floor shift -J50 -- Vacuum Power Brakes -- 1979 -9PZ -- Rear Spring RH -- 1978 More on automotive air conditioning systems. -UY8 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with digital clock display -- 1979, 1980. U35 clock) -- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 -Camel, light metallic -- Gold -- Camel 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. -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: 12th through 17th digits Sequential Production Number -3-speed automatic (305 V8), 2.41 axle std., 2.73 optional -UN3 -- AM/FM Stereo Radio with stereo cassette -- 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Some vehicles used factory side molding and fender well trim. -231 cubic inch 2bbl Buick V6 rated at 105 hp @ 3400 RPM and 185 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM(California base engine) They also had a larger reverse boost valve and 2nd to 3rd intermediate servo and a specially designed governor assembly. . -Rear axle differential to ground: 6.3 in. T-3 The 62,358 miles showing on the odometer are original. With a curb weight of 3243 lbs (1471 kgs), the El Camino V 5.0 V8 has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. -8HK -- Rear Spring LH -- 1978 -MV9 -- 231 -77M -- Accent Color: Carmine Metallic -- 1978, 1979, 1980(called Cinnabar), 1981(called Maroon Metallic), 1982(called Redwood Metallic) GMC Caballero: -MW9 -- 229, 231, 305, 350 Diesel 6th digit - This is the last digit of the model year The El Camino got a new grille for 1966. -QJZ -- Tires: P205/75 R-14-B Blackwall (Radial) -- 1979, 1980 This is the formula used to calculate the check digit: -NB2 -- ZDD -- 305 cubic inch 4bbl V8 (California) -- 10051438 The front end featured a new single rectangular headlight design. -Camel, medium metallic -- Gold -- Camel Without these changes, the resulting performance could never match a gas engine. -MD8 -- 305 Complete sets of locks for a vehicle were not pre-packaged together.
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