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1965 Chevrolet El Camino Sedan Pickup

The V8 El Camino brought small-block power to Chevrolet's 1965 Chevelle-based pickup, adding real performance to its car-like ride and cargo utility.
134805Z152437
8 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet El Camino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3480 El Camino
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 152437 Unit #152437

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1965
Body StyleSedan Pickup
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Horsepower195@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement283.04
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production34724
Length196.6
Wheelbase115
Width74.6
Rear Tread58
Height53.2

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.94
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Anniversary Gold Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Corona Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Laurel Green Metallic, Nassau Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Surf Green, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tuxedo Black, Twilight Blue Metallic, Twilight Turquoise

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.