1965 Chevrolet El Camino Sedan Pickup Deluxe
The El Camino Custom (Deluxe) dressed up the 1965 car-pickup with upgraded trim; the six-cylinder version offered the nicer look with economical running costs.
135805A143363
6 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup Deluxe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet El Camino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 3580 | El Camino |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 143363 | Unit #143363 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1965
Body StyleSedan Pickup Deluxe
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
Cylinders6
Rated HP30.46
Compression8.5
Horsepower120@4400
Displacement194.37
Torque177@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production34724
Width74.6
Wheelbase115
Length196.6
Rear Tread58
Height53.2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.94
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Cameo Beige, Crocus Yellow, Cypress Green, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Evening Orchid, Glacier Gray, Glen Green, Goldenwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Milano Maroon, Mist Blue, Nassau Blue, Rally Red, Regal Red, Sierra Tan, Silver Pearl, Tahitian Turquoise, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tuxedo Black, Willow Green
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4
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.