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Standard Equipment

Front Suspension
    Type: Independent with coil springs; capacity 1900 lbs.
    Springs: Coil; capacity 950 lbs.
    Shock Absorbers: 1" diameter standard

Rear Suspension
    Rear Axle: Capacity 2700 lbs.; ratios 3.36:1 (6-cylinder), 3.08:1 (283 & 327), 3.07:1 (396)
    Springs: Coil; capacity 1100 lbs.
    Shock Absorbers: Superlift Air-Adjustable type standard

Engines
    140hp Turbo-Thrift 230 six standard on models 133-13580
    195hp Turbo-Fire 283 V8 standard on models 134-13680
    Clutch: 9 1/8" diameter (6-cylinder engines); 10" diameter (V8 engines)

Transmission
Fully synchronized 3-speed manual

Electrical
Battery: 44-amp-hr
Generator: 37-amp Delcotron

Tires
7.35 x 14 2 ply (4PR) blackwall

El Camino Standard Equipment

Air Cleaner: Model 133-13580: oil-wetted polyurethane element Model 134-13680: oiled element	GVW Plate: 4300 lb.
Axle Rear: Hypoid: capacity 2700 lb. Models 133-13580: ratio 3.36:1 Models 134-13680: ratio 3.08:1	Heater & Defroster
Battery: 12-volt; capacity 44-amp-hr	Instrument Panel, Padded
Brake, Parking: Cable to rear wheels	Lights: Head, parking, tail, rear license carrier, stop, dome, instrument panel and backup
Brake, Service: Hydraulic; self-adjusting Sizes: front 9.5" x 2.5"; rear 9.5" x 2" Effective area: drum 228.5 sq. in; lining 172.75 sq. in	Mirror, Rearview: Inside non-glare shatterproof prismatic type & LH outside
Bumper: Front and rear; chrome plated	Seat Belts: Driver & passenger; includes retractors
Carburetor: Models 133-13580: single-barrel downdraft Models 134-13680: two-barrel downdraft	Shock Absorbers, Front: 1" diameter Shock Absorbers, Rear: 1" diameter; air-booster type
Clutch: Models 133-13580: diameter 9 1/8"; area 72 sq. in Models 134-13680: diameter 10"; area 91 sq. in	Springs, Front: Coil; capacity 950 lb. each at ground Springs, Rear: Coil; capacity 1100 lb. each at ground
Cooling: Models 133-13580: capacity 12 Qts; 1.25" radiator core; 323-sq in area; 15-lb pressure cap; 180 degree thermostat Models 134-13680: capacity 16 qt.; 1.25" radiator core; 357-sq-in area; 15-lb pressure cap; 180 degree thermostat	Steering: Ball-gear, ratio 24:1; energy-absorbing steering wheel and column - wheel dia. 16.5"
Controls & Instruments: Light switch; headlight beam control; speedometer; odometer; fuel gauge. Lights for generator, oil pressure, temperature, direction signals and high beam indicator	Sunshades, Padded
Direction Signals: Two front and two rear; includes freeway lane-changing position on switch & integral hazard warning switch	Suspension, Front: Independent; capacity 1900 lb.
Engines: See Power Teams chart for power ratings Models 133-13580: 140-hp 230 Hi-Thrift Six; positive crankcase ventilation Models 134-13680: 19-hp 283 Turbo-Fire V8 (2-bbl); positive crankcase ventilation	Tank, Fuel: Capacity approx. 20 gal.
Exhaust System: Single pipe & aluminized muffler	Tire: Five tubeless 7.35-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) front, rear and spare except on Models 134-13680 when 396 V8 engine is ordered. Five tubeless 7.75-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) front, rear and spare on Models 134-13680 when 396 V8 engine is ordered
Filter, Fuel: Plastic strainer in fuel tank and bronze filter in carburetor	Tools: Mechanical jack; wheel wrench
Filter, Oil: Full-flow	Transmission: 3-speed fully synchronized; steering column gearshift; ratios 2.85, 1.68, 1.00, 2.95
Frame: Carbon steel; perimeter	Wheels: Five 14" x 5"; bolt attachment; spare carrier behind seat; 4 bright-metal hub caps
Generator: 37-amp Delcotron	Windshield Wipers & Washer: Electric; 2-speed wipers

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Optional Equipment

Four Season Air Conditioning
Positraction Rear Axle
Heavy-Duty Battery
Custom Seat Belts with Retractors
Shoulder Harness Equipment
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Comfort & Convenience Equipment
Heavy-Duty Clutch (6-cylinder only)
Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan
42-amp, 61-amp, 62-amp Delcotron Generators
Tinted Glass
Tri Volume Electric Horn
Strato Bucket Seats
Strato-Ease Headrests
Console
Highway Emergency Kit
Spare Wheel Lock
Heavy Duty Radiator
Manual Control Radio
Pushbutton Controlled Radio
Pushbutton Controlled AM/FM Radio
Seven-Position Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Sports Styled Walnut Grained Steering Wheel
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Electric Tachometer
Special Front and Rear Suspension
Speed Warning Device
Bright Metal Wheel Covers
Power Windows
Mag-Styled Wheel Covers
Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Front Wheel Disc Brakes
Vinyl Roof Cover

El Camino Optional Equipment

Appearance Guard Group: Includes two color-keyed front floor mats, front bumper guards, door edge guards, custom deluxe seat belts.	Foundation Group: Includes pushbutton radio, electric clock and deluxe foam seat cushion. Available on Models 13380 & 13480 only.
Auxiliary Lighting Group: Includes three or more of the following items: 1. Courtesy lamps; 2. Underhood lamp; 3. Ashtray lamp, 4. Glove compartment lamp. Models 13380 & 13480: Includes items 1, 2, 3 & 4 Models 13580 & 13680: Includes items 1, 2 & 3
All items contained in the above groups may be ordered separately and are shown in the following Option list:
Air Conditioning, Four-Season: Includes 61-amp Delcotron, HD radiator and temp-controlled radiator fan. (C60)	Mats, Floor: Two front: color-keyed (B37)
Axle, Rear: See Power Teams chart for availability Economy Performance Special	Mirror, Exterior: LH remote mirror (D33)
Axle, Positraction Rear (G80)	Paint, Exterior: Solid color
Battery: HD; 66-plate; 70 amp-hr. (T60)	Radiator, Heavy-Duty: Not available with air conditioning (V01)
Belts, Shoulder: Driver & passenger Standard type--For use with standard seat belts. (AS1) Custom Deluxe--Available only when custom deluxe seat belts or Appearance Guard Group is ordered. (A85)	Radio: Fully transistorized. Pushbutton control; front antenna (U63)
Brakes, Front Disc: Requires use of power brakes; not available with metallic brake linings. Includes special hubcaps and trim rings. (J52)	Radio, AM-FM: Pushbutton control; front antenna (U69)
Brake Linings, Sintered-Metallic: Models 13480 * 13680 only. Available only when 325-hp 327 cu in or 396 cu in engines are ordered. (J65)	Roof Cover, Vinyl: Black (C08) Beige (C08)
Brakes, Vacuum Power (J50)	Seat Cushion, Extra-Thick Foam: Bench seats only (B55)
Clock, Electric: Models 13380 & 13580 only (U35)	Seats, Strato-Bucket: Models 135-13680 only (A51)
Clutch, Heavy-Duty: Not available with 250 or 396 engines or BM air injection reactor (M01)	Speed & Cruise Control: 8-cyl models with Powerglide transmission only (K30)
Console: Available only when bucket seats and optional transmission (except overdrive) are ordered. Includes compartment and electric clock. Gearshift lever is located on console. (D55)	Speed Warning Indicator (U15)
Engines: See Power Teams chart for power ratings and transmission availability Models 133-13680 155-hp Turbo-Thrift 250 six (L22) Models 134-13680 275-hp Turbo-Fire 327 V8 (L30) 325-hp Turbo-Fire 327 V8 (L79) 325-hp Turbo-Jet 396 V8 (L35) 350-hp Turbo-Jet 396 V8 (L34)	Steering, Power (N40)
Exhaust, Dual: For 275-hp engine only (N10)	Steering Wheel: Sport-styled walnut-grained plastic rim (N34)
Fan, Radiator: 8-cyl models only; temperature controlled. Included with Four-Season air conditioning.	Steering Wheel, Comfortilt: (seven-position) Powerglide or 4-speed transmission required (N33)
GM Air Injection Reactor: Approved by State of California for vehicle registration. Requires closed engine positive ventilation (K19)	Steering Wheel: Deluxe: Models 13380 & 13480 only (N30)
Generator, Alternating Current: 42-amp Delcotron (K79) 61-amp Delcotron (K76)	Suspension, Special Front & Rear: Includes special front springs and 2700-lb capacity rear springs (F40)
Glass, Soft Ray Tinted: All windows (A01) Windshield only (A02)	Tachometer: Electric 8-cylinder models (U16)
Guards: Front Bumper (V31) Door edge (B93)	Transmissions: 3-speed fully synchronized (floor mtd) (M13) 4-speed wide-range (M20) 4-speed close-ratio (M21) Overdrive (M10) Powerglide (M35) Turbo Hydramatic (M40)
Head Restraints: Driver & passenger With bench seat (A82) With bucket seat (A81)	Ventilation, Closed Engine Positive: Included when 325-hp 327-cu in engine is ordered (K24)
Heater & Defroster Deletion: Not available with air conditioning (C48)	Wheel Covers: Four bright metal; not available with disc brakes (PO1)
Horn, Tri-Volume (U03)	Wheel Covers, Mag-Style: Not available with disc brakes (N96)
Instrumentation, Special: Model 13680 only. Includes tachometer, ammeter, temperature and oil pressure gauges (U14)	Wheel Covers, Simulated Wire: Not available with disc brakes (PO2)
Lights: Ashtray (U28) Courtesy (U29) Underhood (U26) Glove compartment (Models 13380 & 13480 only) (U27)	Windows, Power (A31)

TIRE & WHEEL COMBINATIONS
TUBELESS TIRES	Tire Cap	Type of Wheel	Rim Width	Opt No.
Passenger Car Type
7.35-14/w-ply (4-ply rating) Regular blackwall	1020	Disc	5	Std.
7.35-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) Regular whitewall	1020	Disc	5	P58
7.75-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) Regular blackwall (incl w/396 V8 engine)	1120	Disc	5	P65
7.75-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) Regular whitewall	1120	Disc	5	P62
7.75-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) Nylon blackwall	1120	Disc	5	P60
7.75-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) Nylon whitewall	1120	Disc	5	P61
F70-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) Special Nylon White Stripe	--	Disc	5	PW7
F70-14/2-ply (4-ply rating) special Nylon Red Stripe	--	Disc	5	PN8

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Engines

	Turbo-Thrift 230 Six	Turbo-Thrift 250 Six	Turbo-Fire 283 V8	Turbo-Fire 327 V8
Displacement (cubic inches)	230	250	283	327
Compression Ratio	8.5 to 1	8.5 to 1	9.25 to 1	10 to 1
Gross Horsepower	140	155	195	275
Gross Torque	230	235	285	355

	Turbo-Fire 327 V8	Turbo-Jet 396 V8	Turbo-Jet 396 V8
Displacement (cubic inches)	327	396	396
Compression Ratio	11 to 1	10.25 to 1	10.25 to 1
Gross Horsepower	325	325	350
Gross Torque	365	410	415

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El Camino Power Trains

Engine	Transmission	Rear Axle Ratios
140-hp 230 Six	3-Speed HD 3-Speed Powerglide Overdrive	Std. 3.36:1 Opt. 3.08:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.70:1 Std. 3.70:1
155-hp 250 Six	3-Speed HD 3-Speed Overdrive Powerglide	Std. 3.08:1 Opt. 3.36:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.70:1 Std. 3.70:1 Std. 3.36:1 Opt. 3.08:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.70:1
195-hp 283 V8	3-Speed HD 3-Speed Powerglide 4-Speed Overdrive	Std. 3.08:1 Opt. 3.36:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.70:1 Std. 3.70:1
275-hp 327 V8	3-Speed HD 3-Speed 4-Speed Powerglide	Std. 3.08:1 Opt. 3.36:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.70:1
325-hp 327 V8	HD 3-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed (close ratio)	Std. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.07:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Std. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.07:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Opt. 4.10:1 (Positraction only) Opt. 4.56:1 (Positraction only) Opt. 4.88:1 (Positraction only)
325-hp 396 V8	HD 3-Speed 4-Speed Powerglide Turbo Hydramatic 400	Std. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.07:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Opt. 4.10:1 (Positraction only) Std. 3.07:1 Opt. 2.73:1 Opt. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Opt. 4.10:1 (Positraction only) Std. 2.73:1 Opt. 3.07:1 Opt. 3.31:1
350-hp 396 V8	HD 3-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed (close ratio) Powerglide Turbo Hydramatic	Std. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Opt. 4.10:1 (Positraction only) Std. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.07:1 Opt. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Opt. 4.10:1 (Positraction only) Opt. 4.56:1 (Positraction only) Opt. 4.88:1 (Positraction only) Std. 3.31:1 Opt. 3.07:1 Opt. 3.55:1 Opt. 3.73:1 Opt. 4.10:1 (Positraction only) Std. 3.07:1 Opt. 2.73:1 Opt. 3.31:1

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