1959 - 1960, GM B platform first generation.
1964 - 1967, A body platform second generation.
1968 - 1972, A body platform third generation.
1973 - 1977, A body platform fourth generation.
1978 - 1987, G body platform fifth generation.
A lot!!
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) of a 1972 Chevrolet El Camino typically ranges around 4,000 to 4,500 pounds, depending on the specific engine and options installed. This weight includes the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, fluids, and maximum payload capacity. For precise figures, checking the vehicle's specifications or the information label in the door jamb is recommended.
Yes, 1968-1972 had the same frames.
What are the dimension of a 1974 El Camino
The length of a 1967 El Camino is approx 194 inches The width is approx 72 inches
1968-72
Yes, '68-'72 El Caminos (Gen 3) are the same body from the firewall back. Frames are the same.
A body
It is a G Body.
There were no El Caminos made in 1988. Production of the El Camino stopped in 1987, but the ones that were left over were titled as a 1988 vehicle.
A 1969 El Camino hood will not fit a 1974 El Camino without modifications. The two models have different body styles and hood designs due to changes in the vehicle's dimensions and aesthetics over the years. While some parts may be interchangeable between different years, the hoods from these specific years are not compatible as a direct swap.
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