Often found below the driver's side headlights and on the tailgate. *Many, but not all, Choo-Choo SS's used an additional Choo Choo Customs, Inc., "train" graphic. The production Choo-Choo graphics came in only black or silver. Smaller SS graphic was used on the driver's side front below the parking light when a front license plate was used. *Large SS graphic was used at the bottom of the front air-dam when no front license plate was used. The parking light mounting and lenses are unique. *The front bumper ends were cut off and a portion of the front bumper remained behind the front fascia of all Choo-Choo Customs SS El Caminos. *All Choo-Choo SSs had "Designer Series" emblems on the door handles, and, if ordered, on the sides of the non-functional cowl induction hood scoops. *Choo-Choo Customs El Camino SS's also featured a certification sticker mounted below the driver's side door striker. Approximately fifteen IROC-S were built between '85 and '86." This IROC-S also featured the trade-mark aerodynamic front end design, IROC-S urethane paint in custom candy colors, and 16" aluminum wheels. A special El Camino SS was the only truck to ever pace an IROC race. This one-only El Camino SS featured an aluminum 350 CID Chevy engine and functioning strobe headlights and tail lights, plus a roll bar mounted strobe light system. "In 1986, Chevrolet was the official truck of the Indianapolis 500 and a specially developed El Camino SS was one of the featured vehicles that performed on-track services before and throughout the race. Aluminum cargo rails were also installed on numerous vehicles. Later vehicles featured solid center caps. Early vehicles had center caps with styling holes. Many El Camino SS were equipped with aluminum wheels. Some vehicles used factory side molding and fender well trim. Later El Camino SS used a more rounded style body side molding. Early El Camino SS until mid-1985 used aluminum body side molding with a machine-turned center and two vinyl inserts running full length of the molding. Vehicles manufactured in 1987 also have a Choo Choo Customs logo with train on the front fascia and tailgate.A limited number of El Camino SS had aerodynamic-ground effect style side exhausts with rectangular chrome exits. In addition to the aerodynamic nose treatment that was the primary styling feature of all El Camino SSs, all vehicles received graphics on the fascia, doors and tailgate, and a small chrome train logo above the glove compartment door. "The original El Camino SS was produced by Choo Choo Customs for GM from mid-1983 until the El Camino series was discontinued at the end of 1987. The following information on the Choo-Choo SS is from a 1992 Choo Choo Customs Specialty Parts Division catalog: That percentage of SS's do not carry the RPO code "Z15", designating Chevrolet Motor Division's "SS Sport Decor". A very large percentage of the Choo Choo Customs, El Camino SS's were not factory Super Sports. Unlike earlier Chevrolet Super Sport models, no performance enhancements were made to the production Choo Choo SS models. The "Choo-Choo SS" was an appearance package only. * The Choo Choo Customs, Inc., El Camino SS model was available through any Chevrolet dealership from 1983 through 1987. Here is a little history on the Choo Choo Design: I can help with shipping arrangments, Just send me your zip code in a message and i will get back to you with a quote. I have the reserve set low for a quick and easy sale. Please Note: I do have the right to end this auction at any time. If you have any more questions please feel free to contact me at 48 At 30 years old this year- It is very rare to find a TRUE Choo Choo Custom El Camino SS and even an El Camino SS in this condition. Everything on the car works 100% as it did from the factory. The car has been garage kept for most of its life with only minor ware and tare to speak of. The car drives, performs, shifts, brakes, and runs excellent. The interior has no rips, tears or stains. The interior and exterior of the car are in great condition as you can see by the pictures. It is a True Choo Choo Custom El Camino Serial # ccc/e7-1966/906204. You are viewing a very well preserved 1987 El Camino SS. 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door Additional Info:
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