My 1972 Chevrolet El Camino

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Body -
Originally - Golden Brown metallic, with a silver bottom and a white vinyl top.

Today - Hugger Orange w/ Antique White SS stripes, SS hood, Argent Silver bottom and the original white vinyl top.


Interior -
Originally - Tan and black interior w/ bench seat and an AM radio.

Today - The original interior w/ the exception of an aftermarket AM/FM radio and a set three Auto Gage mechanical guages mounted below the radio. A sport steering wheel (RPO NK4) has also been added.


Engine, Transmission & Rear End -
Originally - 350 cu w/ 2 bbl engine, 350 Turbo-Hydramatic tranny and a 10 bolt posi-traction rear end w/ 2.73 gears.

Today - The numbers matching engine has yet to be rebuilt and is running strong at 75,000 miles.  It now sports a Holley 4160, 600cfm carb that sits on top of an Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Intake.  The air cleaner is a  14" X 4" K&N unit with a chrome top.  The original valve covers have been replaced by a tall set of Edelbrock elite series valve covers.  To aid in cooling, a flex fan has been installed along w/ a   three core radiator.  The engine exhales via dual 2" exhausts w/ mufflers similar to the Flowmaster two chambers making the noise.  The transmission and rear end, remain unmolested.


Suspension -
Originally - Power front disc brakes with rear drums, power steering, rear control arm braces and a 15/16" front sway bar.

Today - The steering has been replaced with a quick-ratio steering box off of a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 (cop car package). The stock front sway bar has been replaced by a 1 1/4" sway bar that I pirated from a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula. The rear suspension is boxed lower control arms new TRW 166lbs/in coil springs and KYB Gas-A-Just shocks. I have also added a brand new GM stock 7/8" rear sway bar out back. The car handles very well now.


My El Camino's options and codes -
I have yet to find the build sheet from my 1972 El Camino, but this is what I've come up with for a sticker price and option list for my El Camino.  All this information is taken from a booklet I received from Chevrolet as part of my Restoration Packet.

1972 Chevrolet El Camino Custom - Model 13680
Base Price for a Model 13680 - $2959.70
Engine - 165-hp(SAE-Net), Turbo-Fire 350 2bbl - L65 - $26.00
Transmission - 350 Turbo Hydra-matic - M40 - $210.00
Posi-traction rear axle w/ standard 2.73 rear axle ratio - G80 - $45.00
Power Brakes w/ disc/drum brakes - JL2 - $68.00
Power Steering - N40 - $113.00
Soft-Ray Tinted Glass, all windows - A01 - $42.00
AM Radio - U63 - $65.00
Vinyl Roof Cover, White - AA - $62.00
Rally Wheels - ZJ7 - $44.00
Total - $3634.70

1972 Chevrolet El Camino Options and Codes
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