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1964 Chevrolet El Camino Sedan Pickup

The El Camino returned for 1964 after a three-year hiatus, reborn on the new mid-size Chevelle A-body rather than the full-size chassis. In six-cylinder form it was an economical car-pickup blending sedan comfort with a cargo bed.
45380L113526
6 Cyl
Engine
Sedan Pickup
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet El Camino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 5380 El Camino
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 113526 Unit #113526

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
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 & Stroke9.1 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Rated HP30.46
Horsepower120@4400
Displacement194.37
Torque177@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production32548
Wheelbase115
Length198.8
Rear Tread58
Width74
Height54.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.00 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling10.5 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

EquipmentPushbutton Radio, 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, Two Tone Colors Available

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.