1964 El Camino Parts and Restoration Information

1964 El Camino Specifications

At the same time that Chevrolet introduced its new Chevelle on September 26, 1963, Chevrolet also decided to introduce a brand new version of its El Camino which originally made its debut in 1959.

The 1964 Chevrolet El Camino front end was virtually identical to the Chevelle, but that’s about where the similarity stopped.

Although the El Caminos front sheet metal was based on the Chevelle frame, a pickup bed made up the rear to provide the consumer with ultimate versatility.

The 1964 El Camino trim was available in two levels including the base model El Camino and the El Camino Custom. The base-level El Camino was similar in trim to a Chevelle 300 but lacked body side moldings. The El Camino Custom featured classier trim such as bright rocker panel moldings, wheel opening moldings, bright box moldings, chrome window moldings, and a chrome hood molding. Each configuration could be ordered with a six-cylinder or V8 engine.

The El Camino interior colors for the 1964 model year consisted of Aqua, Red, or Light Fawn on base models and red or aqua for Custom models. The buyer could have ordered several different El Camino exterior colors including Tuxedo Black, Meadow Green, Bahama Green, Silver Blue, Daytona Blue, Azure Aqua, Lagoon Aqua, Almond Fawn, Ember Red, Saddle Tan, Ermine White, Desert Beige, Satin Silver, and Palomar Red.

Also differing from the Chevelle exterior were the El Camino emblems. These emblems decorated the rear quarter panels of the El Camino. The hood and tailgate featured the Chevrolet brand name and the El Camino fenders featured the Chevelle nameplate emblems.

To complement the wide variety of available colors were the available drive train combinations that could be opted for on the 1964 El Camino. Base power was had by a six-cylinder engine. But, buyers who wanted more power could opt for an available V-8. Manual transmissions were either 3-speed or 4-speed and the only available automatic transmission was the 2-speed Powerglide.

About 30,000 Chevrolet El Caminos were produced for the 1964 Model year.

1964 Chevrolet El Camino OEM Brochure

1964 El Camino Series Options:

• El Camino
• El Camino Custom

Model Options

1964 El Camino Base and El Camino Custom Body Styles:

• 2 Door Pickup

Production Numbers:

• 6-Cylinder El Camino – 4,430
• 6-Cylinder El Camino Custom – 3,042
• 8-Cylinder El Camino – 4,500
• 8-Cylinder El Camino Custom – 20,576

Total Production: 29,810*

*Total production number is on base model figures, optional equipment is not accounted for in these figures.

Engine Options:

• 194 cubic inch 120 horsepower 6-cylinder (base)
• 283 cubic inch 195 horsepower V8 (base)
• 283 cubic inch 220 horsepower V8 (optional)
• 327 cubic inch 250 horsepower V8 (optional)
• 327 cubic inch 300 horsepower V8 (optional)
• 327 cubic inch 365 horsepower V8 (optional)

Available Transmissions:

• 3-speed Manual
• 4-speed Manual
• 2-speed Powerglide (automatic)

Dimensions & Capacities:

• Wheelbase: 115.0
• Overall Length: 198.25
• Overall Width: 73.25
• Tailgate Width: 60
• Height: 22
• Bed Dimensions: 46 x 64.75