Hello All, New Poster... I need help in my search. I am looking at a 1967 with what appears to be an original 396/325-casting # 3902406 stamped T0816EV. Power disk brakes, power steering, A/C w/out compressor. Have not gotten the code from the trans or rear end, but the rr end lit em up on test drive. The floor may need de rusting or new floor panels, rear window rust and windshield was a leaker. Interior was sad, with non original buckets, B&M floor shift cut in, rental carpet,and blue diamond embossed velvet headliner. Wire harness was an electrical nightmare and will need new complete harness/alternator/battery. She has what appears to be the original the 396/turbofire flags on front fenders, all trim intact, body is nice and straight with non original color w/out damage. Vinyl Top. She was very strong and jumped from a stand still nicely! Bed was nice, and grill too! A 13680 tag. I have not found all the cowl tag explanations I wrote down. BF01609 and under that # was F2 Where the FF should be? Under the 67 was the interior code of 729 for medium blue, but i could not locate the B90 code under the interior color. Under the B90 was 84367, can anyone explain that code? Are the Super Sport Chevelle and El Camino 138 tag? Which would read 67 13880 ?? The seller claimed this Elky had original swivel buckets? Is that a story or? He also claimed it was an SS! I know the question is crazy... But I want to know what you guys would shell out for a running big block 67 Elky as described? Thanks for your bold and honest replies! I appreciate any help!

Welcome,try and answer some of questions.The 68 el camino ss was the only year to recieve the 138 vin#.The 67 could recieve a 396 in in option.Can't rember name for it.Sounds like the car needs work,but which one doesn't.Is this your first restoration?Sounds like you have been doing some research,if it what you want get it.But its not an SS.Make sure its the original block with the vin,code is in the arcives with what type of casting# would be on it,and the transmission.I might give around 4K for it because of all the int.that i would want in it.Its up to you on price but its not an SS.

Never seen swivel buckets as stock in the malibu or el camino earlier than 73.This is my first restoration learning alot on the way.Somebody wil get on later with more info.Woke up early couldn't go back to sleep got to be at work at 6 anyway.Its the deluxe option that got the 396 in it and think could get one in the tow package.

This will only be my third restore over many years... got married once or twice since the 66 Nova Resto back in the late 80s... (sure miss that one) The dash is uncut and it appears that the floorboards may be saved, but the sealant seems to be leaking thru the seam on the passenger side foot area. I found the page that swivel seats are noted in 73! The car may have been sitting for over 10 years. I forgot to mention that the heater fan volute had been cut and modded over the right side valve cover for what appears to be pulling the head off with the engine in the car?? Thanks for all the experienced guidance.

Sounds like an original Fremont assembled big block El Camino. 13680 would be correct. The engine code indicates it was assembled on August 16 and is a 325HP, TH400, and smog pump. The 325HP smog pump 396s were only used at the Fremont assembly plant for the California market. The build date for your vehicle (top left of trim tag) should be something like 08C, 08D, or 09A. Your engine may not have a partial VIN on it to identify it as original to your Elky, but look on the pad next to the T0816EV. Bucket seats, not swivel buckets, were available, but your interior code, 729, indicates a blue bench seat interior. The paint code F2 indicates marina blue with a black vinyl top. B90 indicates door window frame moulding. Check out www.chevellestuff.com (http://www.chevellestuff.com) for a lot of information about Chevelles and Elcaminos, especially 67s.

Sounds like it needs a lot of work and cash to put back in shape. El Caminos with big blocks aren't valued as highly as the SS396 coupes, so it should be a bargain. It is probably worth 2 to 4K considering it's condition, and depending on whether the entire drivetrain is original. Sounds like a neat project truck.

I would actually prefer a non A/C Car or Truck,unless all the equipment is there and works! in this case the cost to bring it back to life would more than likely be a top heavy project.
I was looking for a 66-67 Elky in running shape in mostly stock condition able to fetch parts for my other project and really do not need another. I won't mind bringing a few areas up to par. I may go give it a further digital inspection and make a final offer today. Thanks!

The only numbers left are the BF01609. BF is the Fisher Body id for Fremont and 01609 is the Fisher Body number. Shame it's so chopped up inside but still a 396 Elky is worth something. Don't know numbers but I'd think not too many sold.

The truck sounds like it needs quite a bit of work. I think you can do better, especially since you live in California. It seems that there are a lot mor El Caminos out there. Be patient, El Caminos are not the most popular ride in town. It seems that you either love 'em or hate 'em! I would think that you could get a decent truck in the 5K to 6K range.
The truck that you have furnished info on must have been built just before my Fremont built El Camino. The engine date codes are just 4 days apart! Another interesting note is that neither cowl tag has a build date in the upper left corner. My body code is BF04349 yours was BF01609. Could you provide the VIN of the vehicle. It would interesting to see how close the VINs of the two trucks are to one another. Compare the VIN of the truck to the VIN stamped on the block to make sure that the engine actually is original to the truck. With the engine build dates only being 4 days apart, I would like to know more about the truck you have found.

Sure,
The VIN # 136807Z108826

I may still buy this Elky for a negotiated price, we are still talking!
Where is the link to possibly get the build sheet data by using the VIN # ?

Thanks,

I like the drive train be a good runner.A 396 with posi tract, nice.But I would change the interior real fast.

The interior needs to be gutted... body removed from the frame and R & R the floors... windshield and rr window pulled... sheet metal repaired... the dash appears to be about 1/4" pulled away from the RT side windshield post... lots of work! It was moved to Washington state for a few years... I believe it sat there a while... then owner says he brought it back... has not been registered for about for years!

Originally posted by Coilsplitter:
Sure,
The VIN # 136807Z108826

I may still buy this Elky for a negotiated price, we are still talking!
Where is the link to possibly get the build sheet data by using the VIN # ?

Thanks, No such place to get a build sheet. The VIN indicates the car's final assembly date was mid to late October, 1966. Last serial number for Sept was approx 103700 and last October at Fremont was approx 109500 (approx 5800 built in October) so a body date of 10C or D would be right (3rd or 4th week) for 108826 to fall in. October, 1966 actually had '6' weeks if you count Oct 1st on a Saturday.

I'd check on the cost of registering the car as well if it hasn't been registered in 8 years. Any penalties involved there? That might help negotiating a price.