Vehicle Description
This is the last year model of a vehicle that was built to take to
church on Sunday, and haul produce from the farm on Monday. A truck
with car like comfort, but with truck like utility. What's not to
like? Why don't they build these anymore? Who knows. But if you
like the idea, and want to own one, then this car, (um,... truck)
is for you.
This is an El Camino SS. That means that a V-8 optioned car was
sent to Choo Choo Customs in Chattanooga Tennessee, for upgrades
that included an aerodynamic front end like that on the Monte Carlo
SS. And it looks great! A crosshatch grill is flanked by quad
headlights, and a hood scoop lets you know there is some power
rumbling under it. The doors are car-like and familiar, but then it
does its chameleon act and changes character. The roofline slopes
down stylishly into the bedrails to provide that utility. A Futurex
drop in bed liner keeps whatever you are hauling from scuffing up
the bed itself, and those bedrails provide something to tie cargo
off to so it doesn't slide around. There are little splashes of
flash in the brightwork around the windows and along the rockers as
well as the rear bumper with Silverline exhaust tips peeking out.
But the real flash comes from those great looking, chrome 5 spoke
REV wheels.
Inside, this vehicle has car like comfort and conveniences.
Comfortable seats with a center console and arm rest make traveling
to and from the farm, or to and from the beach, a pleasure. A
special, two spoke, El Camino steering wheel is mounted on a tilt
column with a stock dash and gauges visible through it. A/C
controls are in the center console above the Alpine head unit that
is driving Pioneer speakers behind the seats for your listening
pleasure. Below that is an Auto gage cluster to keep additional
tabs on critical functions.
Starting with the original 305-cubic inch V-8 means there is plenty
of power on tap to haul cargo, or haul the mail. Pop the hood and
you will see that there are some chrome pieces including the air
filter housing and valve covers that make the engine compartment
look good. There is a Holly 4-bbl carb under that air filter,
feeding the stock intake and cylinder heads, because those stock
pieces make good torque and reliable power. But what also looks
good are the signs of regular maintenance evident throughout. New
Megafire spark plugs and wires were installed as well as a new
alternator, A/C compressor, condenser, belts and hoses. Power
steering helps you keep things pointed in the right direction, and
power brakes help you stop even if you are carrying a heavy load.
The three speed Turbo Hydramatic sends the power back to a 10-bolt
rear end then to those 17 inch tires.
Come on down and check out this, original, and last of the breed,
Sport and Utility, vehicle. Then haul it home.
