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Necoa #: 10566
Location: 24Europe
Joined: Dec 07, 2007
Posts: 7
Year: 1968
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: ElCamino 1968 Wrong Engine
Hi Guys,
I've bought my ElCamino in Mexico.
VIN Number 136808K139579
Engine Number T0825CMJ
Sameone can tell me what type of engine is this?
Which is the number that I would have to be? (example)
Thank You
Regards
Fabrizio
Taking a huge risk buying a car in Mexico, isn't that where many stolen US vehicles end up?
The CMJ suffix code was used several times. I will list all the uses
T0825CMJ
T - Tonawanda NY Engine Plant Produced
08 - Month of August
25 - day of the month
CMJ - 1975 Chevelle, Impala 350-165 hp L48 engine 2-bbl carb
CMJ - 1980 Impala 305-155 hp LG4 4-bbl carb
CMJ - 1991 Cadillac 350-185 hp L05 TBI (yes, Chevy engines in Cadi's)
Is there another code on the same engine pad? This would identify the make, model, year and final assembly plant. _________________ Mike
2005 Cadillac CTS
2008 GMC SLT E. Cab Z71
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Necoa #: 10566
Location: 24Europe
Joined: Dec 07, 2007
Posts: 7
Year: 1968
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:
Thank You Mike,
excuse me for delayed time to reply...I was out for work (and for my bad English...I'm Italian)
I've bought this Elky after my cousin, that lives in Guadalajara, has checked all documention and origin.
Car need few hours of restoration work and the engine seem (thank you for your specifications) not original...I'll buy one complete new from USA next year (with more horsepower!!!).
Do you know also where I can find also original tires specifications? I need original document that report 1968 Elky with 15" wheel...
Regards
Fabrizio _________________ Fabrizio
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BTW - Italian ancestry here, Grandfather on Dad's side came over to US CIRCA 1900 as young orphan child but from where I don't know (mystery, all on my Dads side gone). _________________ Mike
2005 Cadillac CTS
2008 GMC SLT E. Cab Z71
AMSOIL Jobber
Necoa #: 10566
Location: 24Europe
Joined: Dec 07, 2007
Posts: 7
Year: 1968
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:47 am Post subject:
...now it's explained why you are so kind and cordial...
(I'm joking)...I've been in USA two times and I've apreciated a lot your country and american people and above all 70s muscle car!!!...
Thank you for the link but I must find (if exist) an official document that attests that, no in standard, but in optionals list you could choose 15" wheels (standard on 1968 SS version... I belive). _________________ Fabrizio
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Z3 Mcoupè
Chevy ElCamino '68
Jeep Cherokee
Ducati Monster
You won't find any such document. The SS396 came with F70x14 inch tires ONLY. No 15 inches tires. Sorry. _________________ Mike
2005 Cadillac CTS
2008 GMC SLT E. Cab Z71
AMSOIL Jobber
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