Chevelle Floor Pans: A Comparison With El Camino's Legacy

Chevy El Camino enthusiasts often seek to replace or modify their floor pans, which are often eroded. The El Camino and station wagon share stampings, so parts from a salvage yard may be necessary. Some owners have successfully used 64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans from Ground Up or Classic Industries. However, compatibility between Chevelle and El Camino floor pans can be an issue. For example, a set of rear floor pans stamped for a Malibu or Chevelle was six inches short on both sides from reaching the smuggler's box. Some owners have also attempted to use Chevelle A-Body floor pans in their El Camino, but these are no longer available in the US.

Floorpan compatibility between Chevelle and El Camino

The El Camino and station wagon share stampings, which is why there are seat belt anchors in the smuggler's box. You will need to get that part from a salvage yard. When I did mine, I used 64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans from Ground Up and I think they were manufactured by Classic Industries.

I have a 68 El Camino and I am currently replacing the floor pans. I have already done the two fronts and now am ready to turn my attention over to the rears. The rear floor pan does not include the smugglers box. I bought a set of rear floor pans that were stamped for a Malibu or Chevelle. The salesman swore they would work. They were about six inches short on both sides from reaching the smugglers box.

I have a 3rd Gen 1977 El Camino with a truly eroded floor pan. I initially thought I would get the common patch panels and replace the sections piece by piece but quite honestly the entire floor pan is a Swiss cheese, making me think that replacing the entire floor pan makes more sense. Unfortunately, I cannot find an A-Body floor pan as Ecklers and SS386 stopped offering them in the US (according to their hotline).

I found a floor pan here (https://www.restoparts.com/interior-accessories/seat-upholstery/complete-floor-pan3/ch35652.html). However, it is listed for Chevelle and Monte Carlo but not El Camino. The picture and dimensions, however, look nearly identical. I called them up to verify but they didn't know either and just pointed to the "...it is not listed..." response.

Rear floor pan for 68 El Camino

The El Camino is a car/truck crossover that was designed to blend a car platform with the utility of a truck bed. It was originally built on a full-size platform, and the second generation model carries an A-body platform, drawing styling inspiration from the Chevelle and the Malibu.

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64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans

The El Camino and station wagon share stampings, so you will need to get the 64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans from a salvage yard. You can also purchase them from Ground Up and they are manufactured by Classic Industries.

When you are replacing the floor pans, it is important to note that the El Camino front floor pan is different from the Chevelle front floor pan. The El Camino front floor pan is just under the seats and extends back to the smuggler's box.

When I did mine, I used 64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans from Ground Up and I think they were manufactured by Classic Industries.

I have a 68 El Camino. I am currently replacing the floor pans. I have already done the two fronts and now am ready to turn my attention over to the rears. This is the pan just under the seats and extends back to the smuggler's box. It does not include the smuggler's box.

I bought a set of rear floor pans that were stamped for a Malibu or Chevelle. The salesman swore they would work. Supposedly the same thing. They were about six inches short on both sides from reaching the smuggler's box.

Chevy El Camino front floor pan RH

The Chevy El Camino is a station wagon that shares stampings with the Chevelle and Monte Carlo. Floor pan compatibility between the Chevelle and El Camino is a common topic on the El Camino Central Forum and Team Chevelle.

One user on the Team Chevelle forum purchased a set of rear floor pans that were stamped for a Malibu or Chevelle and attempted to use them for their 68 El Camino. However, the pans were about six inches short on both sides from reaching the smugglers box. This highlights the importance of ensuring compatibility when selecting floor pans for the El Camino.

Another user on the El Camino Central Forum is looking for advice on whether they can put a Chevelle A-Body floor pan in their El Camino. They have a 3rd Gen 1977 El Camino with a severely eroded floor pan and are considering replacing the entire floor pan. However, they cannot find an A-Body floor pan as Ecklers and SS386 stopped offering them in the US.

Floor pan compatibility is a key consideration when working on the El Camino. Users have reported challenges finding the right parts and requiring significant modifications to make certain parts fit. It is recommended to consult with experts and seek advice from the El Camino Central Forum and Team Chevelle to ensure the correct parts are selected for the El Camino.

For the 1973-1977 Chevy El Camino, front floor pan RH parts are available. One user on the El Camino Central Forum purchased a floor pan from Ecklers for their 71 Chevelle rear floor pan but it did not fit and required significant work to make it work. This highlights the importance of ensuring compatibility when selecting floor pans for the El Camino.

Another user on the Team Chevelle forum used 64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans from Ground Up and Classic Industries to replace the floor pan in their El Camino. This highlights the availability of options for floor pan replacement in the El Camino.

Chevelle A-Body floor pan in El Camino

A-Body floor pans are not available from Ecklers and SS386 in the US, according to their hotline. This is a problem for those who want to replace the entire floor pan in their 1977 El Camino.

One user is looking for advice on whether they can put a Chevelle A-Body floor pan in their El Camino. They have a 3rd Gen 1977 El Camino with a truly eroded floor pan. They initially thought they would get the common patch panels and replace the sections piece by piece but the entire floor pan is a Swiss cheese, making them think that replacing the entire floor pan makes more sense.

Another user has a 68 El Camino and is replacing the floor pans. They have already done the two fronts and now are ready to turn their attention over to the rears. They bought a set of rear floor pans that were stamped for a Malibu or Chevelle. The salesman swore they would work. Supposedly the same thing. They were about six inches short on both sides from reaching the smugglers box.

Another user says that the El Camino and station wagon share stampings (why else would there be seat belt anchors in the smuggler's box?). They used 64-67 Chevelle full front floor pans from Ground Up and they were manufactured by Classic Industries.

Another user found a floor pan that was listed for Chevelle and Monte Carlo but not El Camino. The picture and dimensions however look nearly identical. They called them up to verify but they didn't know either and just pointed to the "...it is not listed..." response.

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