1969 El Camino Specifications
The 1969 El Camino received only a minor facelift from the previous model year. A new finned grille decorated with three horizontal chrome moldings.
The reverse lamps were also moved into the tailgate and red reflectors filled up the rear bumper indentations. The SS396 was made back into an option instead of a separate model, and a new 396 big block engine with 375 horsepower was added to the lineup.
The 1969 El Camino trim was available in three levels including the base model El Camino, the El Camino Custom and the El Camino SS396. All ’69 El Camino base models featured a Chevrolet script emblem on the header panel, front side marker engine call outs, rear side marker lamps, rear El Camino emblems, and bright windshield moldings.
1969 El Camino Customs featured bright window frames, bed moldings, tailgate moldings, bright rear window moldings, bright lower body moldings, and silver anodized lower body finish. 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 models featured a blacked out grille, a special domed hood with chrome vent grilles, blacked out lower body finish, chrome lower body moldings, specially styled wheels, heavy duty suspension, power disc brakes, bright wheel opening moldings, and SS396 badges.
The buyer could have ordered a number of different El Camino exterior colors including Tuxedo Black, Butternut Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Azure Turquoise Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Champagne Metallic, and Olympic Gold Metallic.
To complement the wide variety of available colors were the available drive train combinations that could be opted for. Base power was had by one of two available six cylinder engine. Buyers who wanted more power could opt for a V8.
About 48,000 1969 Chevrolet El Caminos were produced.
1969 Chevrolet El Camino OEM Brochure
Model Options:
1969 El Camino Information
- Body Styles
- 2 Door Pickup
- Engine Options
- 230 cubic inch 140 horsepower 6 cylinder (base)
- 250 cubic inch 155 horsepower 6 cylinder (optional)
- 307 cubic inch 200 horsepower V8 (base)
- 350 cubic inch 250 horsepower V8 (optional)
- 350 cubic inch 255 horsepower V8 (optional)
- 350 cubic inch 300 horsepower V8 (optional)
- 396 cubic inch 325 horsepower V8 (optional)
- 396 cubic inch 350 horsepower V8 (optional)
- 396 cubic inch 375 horsepower V8 (optional)
1969 El Camino Engine Codes
Code | Size-Carb | HP-RPO | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
AM | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 140 hp | 3/4-Speed Manual | n/a |
AN | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 140 hp | Powerglide | n/a |
AO | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 140 hp | TH350 | n/a |
AP | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 140 hp | Standard | Air Conditioning |
AQ | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 140 hp | Powerglide | Air Conditioning |
AR | 230 cid 1x1bbl | 140 hp | TH350 | Air Conditioning |
AS-AU | 230 cid 1x1bbl | n/a | 3-Speed Manual | Low Compression Engine |
AT | 230 cid 1x1bbl | n/a | Powerglide | Low Compression Engine |
AV | 230 cid 1x1bbl | n/a | 3-Speed Manual | Low Compression Engine & Air Conditioning |
BB | 250 cid 1x1bbl | 144 hp L22 | Powerglide & Torque Drive | |
BC | 250 cid 1x1bbl | 144 hp L22 | Powerglide | Air Conditioning |
BD | 250 cid 1x1bbl | 144 hp L22 | TH350 | n/a |
BE | 250 cid 1x1bbl | 144 hp L22 | 3-Speed Manual | n/a |
BF | 250 cid 1x1bbl | 144 hp L22 | Standard | Air Conditioning |
BH | 250 cid 1x1bbl | 144 hp L22 | TH350 | Air Conditioning |
BI-BJ | 250 cid 1x1bbl | n/a | Powerglide | Low Compression Engine |
BK-BW | 250 cid 1x1bbl | n/a | 3-Speed Manual | Low Compression Engine |
DA | 307 cid 1x2bbl | 200 hp | 3/4-Speed Manual | n/a |
DC | 307 cid 1x2bbl | 200 hp | Powerglide | n/a |
DD | 307 cid 1x2bbl | 200 hp | TH350 | n/a |
DE | 307 cid 1x2bbl | 200 hp | 4-Speed Manual | n/a |
FS | 307 cid 1x2bbl | n/a | 3-Speed Manual | Low Compression Engine |
FT | 307 cid 1x2bbl | n/a | Powerglide | Low Compression Engine |
HA | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 300 hp L48 | 3/4-Speed Manual | n/a |
HB | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 300 hp L48 | TH350 | n/a |
HC | 350 cid 1x2bbl | 250 hp L65 | Standard | n/a |
HD | 350 cid 1x2bbl | 250 hp L65 | TH350 | n/a |
HE | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 300 hp L48 | Powerglide | n/a |
HF | 350 cid 1x2bbl | 250 hp L65 | Powerglide | n/a |
HP | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 300 hp L48 | Standard | Heavy Duty Clutch |
HQ | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 255 hp LM1 | 3/4-Speed Manual | n/a |
HR | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 255 hp LM1 | Powerglide | n/a |
HS | 350 cid 1x4bbl | 255 hp LM1 | TH350 | n/a |
CJA | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 325 hp L35 | Standard | n/a |
CJC | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 350 hp L34 | Standard | n/a |
CJD | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 | Standard | n/a |
CJE | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 350 hp L34 | TH400 | n/a |
CJK | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 325 hp L35 | TH400 | n/a |
CJV | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 325 hp L35 | 3/4-Speed Manual | Heavy Duty Clutch |
CKB | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 350 hp L34 | 3/4-Speed Manual | Heavy Duty Clutch |
CKD | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 | Standard | Heavy Duty Clutch |
CKF | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 | TH400 | n/a |
CKG | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 (w/L89) | Standard | Aluminum Heads |
CKH | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 (w/L89) | TH400 | Aluminum Heads |
CKI | 402 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 (w/L89) | 3/4-Speed Manual | Aluminum Heads |
JA | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 325 hp L35 | 3/4-Speed Manual | n/a |
JC | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 350 hp L34 | Standard | n/a |
JD | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 | Standard | n/a |
JE | 396 cicd 1x4bbl | 350 hp L34 | TH400 | n/a |
JK | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 325 hp L35 | TH400 | n/a |
JV | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 325 hp L35 | 3/4-Speed Manual | Heavy Duty Clutch |
KB | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 350 hp L34 | 3/4-Speed Manual | Heavy Duty Clutch |
KD | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 | Standard | Heavy Duty Clutch |
KF | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 | TH400 | n/a |
KG | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 (w/L89) | Standard | Aluminum Heads |
KH | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 (w/L89) | TH400 | Aluminum Heads |
KI | 396 cid 1x4bbl | 375 hp L78 (w/L89) | 3/4-Speed Manual | Heavy Duty Clutch, Aluminum Heads |
MP | 427 cid 1x4bbl | 425 hp L72 | TH400 | COPO |
MQ | 427 cid 1x4bbl | 425 hp L72 | 4-Speed Manual | COPO |
1969 El Camino Rear Axle Codes
Code | Axle Ratio | Notes |
---|---|---|
CA | 3.08 | 10-Bolt (L14/307)* |
CB | 3.36 | 10-Bolt |
CC | 3.73 | 12-Bolt |
CD | 3.07 | Positraction 12-Bolt |
CE | 3.08 | Positraction 10-Bolt |
CF | 3.31 | Positraction 12-Bolt (L34/396)* |
CG | 3.36 | Positraction 10-Bolt |
CH | 2.73 | Positraction |
CI | 3.73 | Positraction 12-Bolt (L34/396 & L78/396)* |
CJ | 2.56 | - |
CK | 2.56 | Positraction |
CL | 2.56 | 10-Bolt (L65/350-2)* |
CM | 2.56 | Positraction |
CN | 2.56 | 12-Bolt (L48/350-4)* |
CO | 2.56 | Positraction |
CP | 2.73 | 10-Bolt (L14/307)* |
CQ | 2.56 | 10-Bolt (L65/350-2)* |
CS | 2.56 | Positraction |
CT | 2.73 | - |
CW | 3.31 | (L35/396, L34/396 & L48/350-4)* |
CX | 3.07 | 10-Bolt (L35/396)* |
CY | 3.07 | 10-Bolt |
CZ | 2.73 | - |
KA | 3.55 | Small Ring Gear |
KB | 2.56 | Positraction, Small Ring Gear |
KC | 2.73 | Positraction, Small Ring Gear |
KD | 2.73 | 12-Bolt Large Ring Gear (L48/350)* |
KE | 2.73 | Positraction, Small Ring Gear |
KF | 3.55 | Positraction 12-Bolt, Large Ring Gear (L35/396 & L34/396)* |
KG | 3.08 | 12-Bolt Small Ring Gear |
KH | 3.08 | Positraction 12-Bolt, Small Ring Gear |
KI | 3.36 | 10-Bolt |
KJ | 3.55 | Large Ring Gear |
KK | 4.10 | Positraction 12-Bolt (L78/396)* |
KL | 3.36 | Positraction, Small Ring Gear |
KM | 4.56 | Positraction 12-Bolt |
KN | 3.55 | Small Ring Gear |
KO | 4.88 | Positraction 12-Bolt |
KP | 3.55 | Positraction, Small Ring Gear |
KQ | 4.10 | Positraction 12-Bolt , Heavy Duty (COPO)* |
KX | 3.07 | Positraction 10-Bolt |
FH | 2.73 | - |
FI | 2.73 | Positraction |
FJ | 3.08 | 12-Bolt |
FK | 3.08 | Positraction 12-Bolt |
FL | 3.36 | 10-Bolt |
FM | 3.36 | Positraction 10-Bolt |
FN | 3.55 | - |
FO | 3.55 | Positraction |