1964 Chevrolet El Camino Custom Sedan Pickup
The V8 El Camino Custom topped the 1964 range, combining the upscale Custom trim with small-block performance in Chevrolet's car-based pickup.
45680H125438
8 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet El Camino Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Model Code | 5680 | El Camino Custom |
| Plant Code | H | Fremont, CA |
| Serial Number | 125438 | Unit #125438 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino Custom
Year1964
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
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
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Torque285@2400
Displacement283.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower195@4800
Dimensions
Production32548
Width74
Wheelbase115
Rear Tread58
Length198.8
Height54.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.48
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.58
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.00 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
CoolingWater pump, 16 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
Equipment327 cu. in. V8 engine, Pushbutton Radio, 283 cu. in. V8 engine, Powerglide automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Azure Aqua, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Daytona Blue, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tuxedo Black
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.