1968 EL CAMINO MANUAL

1968 EL CAMINO MANUAL

A three-speed manual was standard with all engines, and a four-speed or automatic was optional. It had solid lifters, big-port heads, and an 800 cfm Holley four-barrel on a low-rise aluminum manifold. Returning to the official options list for the first time since late 1966 was the 375HP L78. The Turbo-Jet 396 was offered in 325HP or 350HP versions. A new, high-performance Super Sport SS396 version was launched. Power front disc brakes and Positraction were optional. All-vinyl Strato bucket seats and center console were an $111 option. The interior was revamped including cloth and vinyl or all-vinyl bench seats and deep twist carpeting. The original El Camino and Ranchero would compete directly only in the 1959 model year.Ĭhevrolet introduced a longer El Camino in 1968, based on the Chevelle station wagon/four-door sedan wheelbase 116', overall length: 208' it also shared Chevelle Malibu exterior and interior trims. In 1959, Chevrolet responded with the El Camino to compete with Ford's full-sized Ranchero. market of an automobile platform based coupé utility. As always, there was a GMC version offered during the same time, called the GMC Suburban Carrier with the same features offered on the Chevrolet.įord introduced the 1957 Ranchero, and established a new market segment in the U.S. Although it was a model variant of Chevrolet's Task Force light-duty pickup, the Cameo offered an array of car-like features that included passenger-car styling, fiberglass rear fenders, two-tone paint, a relatively luxurious interior, as well as an optional V8 engine, automatic transmission, and power assists. The mid-1955 introduction of Chevrolet's Cameo Carrier pickup truck helped pave the way for the El Camino. Ford designer Lew Bandt developed a suitable solution, and the first coupé utility model was released in 1934. Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our inventory!įord Australia was the first company to produce a coupé utility as a result of a 1932 letter from the wife of a farmer in Victoria, Australia, asking for 'a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays'. New front tubular upper and lower control arms with Delrin bushings.Ī very solid build that won't disappoint. Horseshoe shifter, new direct fit interior wiring harness with Fuse Block. Custom Exhaust and hooker Headers give the classic muscle car rumble while Power Brakes Disc Brakes (Front) and Power Steering make this ELCO easy to drive. The transmission is a turbo 400, 12 bolt rear end with 3:07 ratio.Ĭoil-Over Suspension has been installed along with Vintage Air A/C. The car is equipped with a 396 Big block, Holley Carburetor sits on top of a polished Intake Manifold with roller rockers.

1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396, Coil-Over Front, Vintage Air, Clean Inside & Outįusion Motor Company proudly presents this 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396!

1968 el camino