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its new Chevelle on September 26, 1963, Chevrolet also decided to introduce a brand new version of its El Camino which originally made its debut in 1959.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
1964 El Camino Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
Type | Size | Horsepower | Torque | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L6 | 194 cid (STD) | 120 hp @ 4400 RPM | 177 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM | Single Barrel Carburetor & Hydraulic Lifters |
L6 | 230 cid (RPO L61) | 155 hp @ 4400 RPM | 215 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM | Large Single Barrel Carburetor, Special Cam, & Hydraulic Lifters |
V8 | 283 cid (STD) | 195 hp @ 4800 RPM | 285 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM | Dual Barrel Carburetor & Hydraulic Lifters |
V8 | 283 cid (RPO L77) | 220 hp @ 4800 RPM | 295 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM | Four Barrel Carburetor & Hydraulic Lifters |
V8 | 327 cid (RPO L30) | 250 hp @ 4400 RPM | 350 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM | Four Barrel Carburetor & Hydraulic Lifters |
V8 | 327 cid (RPO L74) | 300 hp @ 5000 RPM | 360 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM | Large Four Barrel Aluminum Carburetor & Hydraulic Lifters |
1964 El Camino 6-Cylinder Engine Codes
Code | Size / Carb | HP / RPO | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
194 Hi-Thrift | ||||
G | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | - |
GB | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | Heavy Duty Clutch |
GF | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | P.C.V. |
GG | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | P.C.V. & Heavy Duty Clutch |
GH | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | Taxi Equipment |
GJ | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | P.C.V. & Taxi Equipment |
GK | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | Air Conditioning |
GL | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty Clutch |
GM | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | Air Conditioning & P.C.V. |
GN | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | 3-Speed Manual | Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty Clutch |
K | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | Powerglide | - |
KB | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | Powerglide | P.C.V. |
KC | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | Powerglide | Taxi Equipment |
KD | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | Powerglide | P.C.V. & Taxi Equipment |
KH | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | Powerglide | Air Conditioning |
KJ | 194 cid 1x1bbl | 120 hp | Powerglide | Air Conditioning & P.C.V. |
230 Turbo-Thrift | ||||
BL | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | Powerglide | - |
BM | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | Powerglide | - |
BN | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | Powerglide | P.C.V. |
BP | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | Powerglide | Air Conditioning & P.C.V. |
LL | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | 3-Speed Manual | Air Conditioning |
LM | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | 3-Speed Manual | P.C.V. |
LN | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 155 hp L61 | 3-Speed Manual | Air Conditioning & P.C.V. |
1964 El Camino 8-Cylinder Engine Codes
Code | Size / Carb | HP / RPO | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
283 Turbo-Fire | ||||
J | 283 cid 1x2bbl | 195 hp | 3-Speed Manual | - |
JA | 283 cid 1x2bbl | 195 hp | 4-Speed Manual | - |
JD | 283 cid 1x2bbl | 195 hp | Powerglide | - |
JG | 283 cid 1x4bbl | 220 hp L77 | Powerglide | - |
JH | 283 cid 1x4bbl | 220 hp L77 | Standard | - |
327 Turbo-Fire | ||||
JQ | 327 cid 1x4bbl | 250 hp L30 | Standard | Available March 1964 |
JR | 327 cid 1x4bbl | 300 hp L74 | Standard | Available June 1964 |
JS | 327 cid 1x4bbl | 365 hp L76 | Standard | Transistor Ignition |
JT | 327 cid 1x4bbl | 250 hp L30 | Standard | Available March 1964 |
SR | 327 cid 1x4bbl | 250 hp L30 | Powerglide | Available March 1964 |
SS | 327 cid 1x4bbl | 300 hp L74 | Powerglide | Available June 1964 |
There is no breakdown of engine type or size by specific series/model other than 6-cyl. vs. 8-cyl.
1964 El Camino Rear Axle Codes
Code | Axle Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
LA | 3.08:1 | 3/4-Speed Manual |
LB | 3.36:1 | 3/4-Speed Manual |
LG | 3.08:1 | Positraction |
LH | 3.36:1 | Positraction |
YA | 3.08:1 | 3/4-Speed Manual |
YB | 3.36:1 | 3/4-Speed Manual |
YG | 3.08:1 | Positraction |
YH | 3.36:1 | Positraction |
ZA | 3.08:1 | Powerglide |
ZB | 3.36:1 | - |
ZC | 3.08:1 | w/ Metallic Brakes |
ZD | 3.36:1 | w/ Metallic Brakes |
ZE | 3.08:1 | Positraction w/ Metallic Brakes |
ZF | 3.36:1 | Positraction w/ Metallic Brakes |
ZG | 3.08:1 | Positraction |
ZH | 3.36:1 | Positraction |
ZJ | 3.70:1 | Overdrive |
ZK | 3.70:1 | Positraction |
ZL | 3.70:1 | w/ Metallic Brakes |
ZM | 3.70:1 | Positraction w/ Metallic Brakes |
1964 El Camino Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
RPO | Description | Quantity | 1964 Price | Est. 2020 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass (All) | 49,148 | $31.25 | $262.33 |
A02 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass (Windshield Only) | 134,682 | $19.95 | $167.47 |
A20 | Seat Belts, Custom (Discontinued February, 1964) | 449 | $10.80 | $90.66 |
A31 | Window Electric Control (Except 5315) | 2,494 | $59.20-$102.25 | $496.95-$858.34 |
A33 | Tail Gate Window Electric Control | 10,240 | $26.90 | $225.81 |
A37 | Seat Belt Equipment (Discontinued February, 1964) | 55,710 | $3.25 | $27.28 |
- | (5569 - 11.63) | - | $14.00 | $117.52 |
A41 | Front Seat Electric Control (4-Way) | 874 | $64.60 | $542.28 |
A49 | Front Seat Belt (With Retractors) | 58,117 | $7.55 | $63.38 |
A62 | Less Front Seat Belt | n/a | $8.90 CR | $74.71 |
A66 | Front Bench Seat - Split Seat Belt | 1,282 | $37.70 | $316.47 |
B01 | Police Car Body Equipment | 19 | $18.30 | $153.62 |
B02 | Taxicab Equipment | 101 | $63.50 | $533.05 |
B70 | Instrument Panel Pad | 143,161 | $18.30 | $153.62 |
C05 | Folding Top, Manual | 9,843 | n/c | n/c |
C06 | Folding Top, Power Lift | 9,415 | $53.80 | $451.62 |
C14 | Two-Speed Windshield Wiper & Washer | 2,490 | n/a | n/a |
C48 | Heater & Defroster Deletion | 13,656 | $72.00 CR | $604.40 |
C50 | Rear Window Defroster and Defogger | 1,667 | $21.55 | $180.90 |
C60 | Air Conditioning - All Weather | 31,861 | $363.70 | $3,053.07 |
C65 | Air Conditioning - Custom Deluxe | 1,088 | $317.45 | $2,664.83 |
F40 | Heavy Duty Front and Rear Suspension | 22,115 | $4.85 | $40.71 |
- | Wagon & SS Models, Includes Front & Rear Springs | - | $3.80 | $31.90 |
G66 | Air Booster Rear Shock Absorber | 887 | $37.70 | $316.47 |
G76 | Rear Axle - 3.36:1 Ratio | 9,212 | $2.20 | $18.47 |
G80 | Rear Axle - Positraction | 29,501 | $37.70 | $316.47 |
J50 | Vacuum Power Brakes | 37,739 | $43.05 | $361.38 |
J65 | Metallic Brake Facing | 1,573 | $37.70 | $316.47 |
K02 | Fan Drive, Temperature Controlled | 368 | $16.15 | $135.57 |
K24 | Closed Engine Positive Ventilation | 36,934 | $5.40 | $45.33 |
K77 | 55 Amp Generator, Delcotron | 280 | $21.55 | $180.90 |
K79 | 42 Amp Generator, Delcotron | 715 | $10.80 | $90.66 |
K81 | 62 Amp Generator, Delcotron (w/ AC) | 99 | $64.60 | $542.28 |
- | 62 Amp Generator, Delcotron (w/o AC) | - | $73.35 | $615.74 |
L30 | V8 Engine, 327 cu. in. (Available March 1964) | 6,598 | $94.70 | $794.96 |
L61 | L6 Engine, 230 cu. in. High Performance | 64,543 | $43.05 | $361.38 |
L74 | V8 Engine, 327 cu. in. High Performance (Available June 1964) | 1,737 | $137.75 | $1,156.34 |
L77 | Four-Barrel Carburetor | 54,840 | $53.80 | $451.62 |
- | (5680 - 12/13/1963) | - | $41.80 | $350.89 |
M01 | Heavy Duty Clutch | 673 | $5.40 | $45.33 |
M10 | Transmission Overdrive | 5,241 | $107.60 | $903.25 |
M20 | 4-Speed Transmission | 30,566 | $188.30 | $1,580.68 |
- | (5680 - 12/13/1963) | - | $144.30 | $1,211.32 |
M35 | Powerglide Transmission (L6) | 241,412 | $188.30 | $1,580.68 |
- | (V8) | - | $199.10 | $1,671.34 |
N33 | Steering Wheel, Tilt Type | 3,646 | $43.05 | $361.38 |
N34 | Steering Wheel, Wood Grained Plastic | 3,131 | $32.30 | $271.14 |
N40 | Hydraulic Steering | 111,590 | $86.10 | $722.77 |
P01 | Wheel Trim Cover | 125,480 | $21.55 | $180.90 |
- | (5669 - 12/63) | - | $18.30 | $153.62 |
P02 | Simulated Wire Wheel Trim Cover | 8,040 | $75.35 | $632.52 |
P57 | 7.00x12-4 PR Blackwall | 11,608 | $8.00 | $67.16 |
P58 | 7.00-14-4 PR Whitewall Tubeless Tires | 98,459 | $39.70 | $333.26 |
- | (5669 - 12/63) | - | $39.90 | $334.94 |
P61 | 7.50-14-4 PR Nylon Whitewall Tubeless Tires | 2,698 | $54.10-$73.20 | $454.14-$614.48 |
P62 | 7.50-14-4 PR Whitewall | 34,675 | $54.45 | $457.08 |
- | (45635 - 07/11) | - | $46.45 | $389.92 |
P67 | 6.50-14-4 Whitewall | 102,896 | $28.70 | $240.92 |
T60 | Heavy Duty Battery | 11,114 | $7.55 | $63.38 |
U16 | Tachometer | 5,734 | $48.45 | $406.71 |
U60 | Radio - Manual | 52,088 | $50.05 | $420.14 |
U63 | Radio - Push Button | 138,424 | $58.65 | $492.34 |
- | (5680 - 12/13/63) | - | $45.57 | $382.54 |
V01 | Heavy Duty Radiator | 24,492 | $10.80 | $90.66 |
V31 | Front Bumper Guard | 20,890 | $9.70 | $81.43 |
V32 | Rear Bumper Guard | 14,521 | $9.70 | $81.43 |
V55 | Roof Luggage Carrier | 9,575 | $43.05 | $361.38 |
Z01 | Comfort and Convenience Equipment Type A (Malibu) | 186,728 | $30.15-$40.90 | $253.09-$343.33 |
Z02 | Radio, Push Button and Auxiliary Speaker | 20,696 | $72.10 | $605.24 |
Z04 | Heavy Duty Chassis Equipment | 27 | $19.40 | $162.85 |
Z13 | Comfort and Convenience Equipment Type B (300/300 Deluxe) | 10,503 | $50.60 | $424.76 |
717 | Fawn Bucket Seat | 1,618 | $62.70 | $526.33 |
1964 Chevrolet El Camino Exterior Paint (By Popularity)
Color | Paint Code | Sales Name | Production Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 (C) | Ermine White | 69,006 |
| 912 (F) | Silver Blue | 40,207 |
| 918 (P) | Azure Aqua | 38,385 |
| 916 (W) | Daytona Blue | 31,040 |
| 938 (R) | Desert Beige | 19,634 |
| 948 (L) | Palomar Red | 19,469 |
| 922 (V) | Ember Red | 17,340 |
| 920 (T) | Almond Fawn | 17,022 |
| 900 (A) | Tuxedo Black | 12,557 |
| 932 (S) | Saddle Tan | 10,583 |
| 919 (Q) | Lagoon Aqua | 10,013 |
| 940 (D) | Satin Silver | 8,142 |
| 905 (J) | Meadow Green | 7,984 |
| 959 (CF) | Ermine White / Silver Blue | 7,490 |
| 943 (K) | Goldwood Yellow | 6,803 |
| 965 (CQ) | Ermine White / Lagoon Aqua | 4,298 |
| 908 (E) | Bahama Green | 4,114 |
| 988 (CP) | Ermine White / Azure Aqua | 4,066 |
| 971 (RS) | Desert Beige / Saddle Tan | 3,977 |
| 975 (RV) | Desert Beige / Ember Red | 1,959 |
| 954 (CJ) | Ermine White / Meadow Green | 1,709 |
| 993 (RL) | Desert Beige / Palomar Red | 1,387 |
| 960 (WF) | Daytona Blue / Silver Blue | 1,160 |
| 982 (WD) | Daytona Blue / Satin Silver | 1,010 |
| 995 (DL) | Satin Silver / Palomar Red | 890 |
| 952 (EJ) | Bahama Green / Meadow Green | 524 |
Notes*
- Goldwood Yellow was only available on the Malibu SS series; not available on El Camino.
- Production numbers are based on a combined figure of Chevelle, Malibu, and El Camino.
1964 Chevrolet El Camino Interior Paint
| Color Name | 0% Gloss | 60% Gloss | Ditzler Paint Code (0% Gloss) | Ditzler Paint Code (60% Gloss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | X | X | DIA-9317 | DIA-9317 |
| Dark Aqua | X | X | DIA-9317 | DL-12534 |
| Dark Blue | X | X | DIA-12754 | DL-12923 |
| Dark Saddle | X | N/A | DIA-22306 | N/A |
| Medium Fawn | X | X | DIA-22455 | DL-22454 |
| Dark Green | X | N/A | DIA-43295 | N/A |
| Dark Red | X | N/A | DIA-71360 | N/A |
| Ivory | N/A | X | N/A | DL-8259 |
| Medium Blue | N/A | X | N/A | DL-12531 |
| Medium Aqua | N/A | X | N/A | DL-12533 |
| Medium Saddle | N/A | X | N/A | DL-22162 |
| Light Fawn | N/A | X | N/A | DL-22459 |
| Medium Red | N/A | X | N/A | DL-71276 |
Per Ditzler’s paint catalog the 1964 El Camino used two different gloss percentages on the interior paint, a 0% Gloss (flat paint) and a 60% Gloss (glossy paint)
The following components are painted flat (0% gloss):
Instrument panel and steering column parts, windshield lower garnish molding, and radio speaker grille.
The following are painted in 60% gloss:
Windshield, upper and side garnish moldings, windshield header molding, and frame, door window inner frames, door inner panel (belt area), rear quarter window garnish moldings (front and upper), rear quarter inner panel (belt area), back window garnish moldings, tailgate window opening, upper and side garnish moldings, radio auxiliary speaker grille assembly, rear seatback radio speaker support assembly, folding top dust boot retainer, folding top parts, seat parts, and spare tire well parts.
