Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Back in the 1950's a woman from an Australian Farm requested a car
that she could go to church on Sunday, and haul pigs on Monday. The
Idea was hatched for a new kind of transportation, that being the
multi-use vehicle. GM's version was the El Camino aptly named after
the Spanish "The Way".
2 years ago, this El Camino was the recipient of a comprehensive
mechanical update replacing many parts, engine removal, glass
beaded bay, and repaint...as well as some performance upgrades. The
transmission had a go over and some replacements at this time as
well. For consignment a nice all but 40-year-old bowtie classic
that is definitely a shower and a goer.
Exterior
A pristine chrome front bumper sits perfectly level below a 2-tier
horizontal opening grill. Dual round headlights stare at you and
are surrounded by very clean and neat bezels. Sliding our view
upward and rearward, a pristine hood flooded with mile deep maroon
paint is seen. Straight fenders, door panels and good gaps also
flooded with the beautiful maroon make their way back to the truck
bed, which is enveloped in a custom rubber liner. Tailgate, rear
lights and bumper finish off the body at the aft and are all as
nice as the front section. A black vinyl top, looking as new,
covers the 2 passenger cabin and black centered US Mag 5 spokes are
seen on all 4 corners.
Interior
Not known if it is indeed original, but if you like miles of
perfect cloth on your bench seat, swing the vinyl covered door
open, slide in, and have you mate scootch over and go for a cruise.
If you can make your eye wander from your partner, you'll see a
beautiful dash with added Stewart Warner gauges. Take a spin of the
steering wheel which drives the power steering. Black carpeting
floods the floor and Chevy rubber floor mats add some protection to
the carpet. Wonderful gold knobs are attached to the window cranks
and add a nice surprise to the overall scheme.
Drivetrain
Comfortably sitting in the gorgeous engine bay is an equally
gorgeous mill which comes from a 1974-80 350ci truck. An Edelbrock
performer intake with a matching 600 CFM Edelbrock carburetor sits
on top. A pair of chromed valve covers throws in some more bling.
Exhaling happens through Hedman ceramic coated long tube headers.
To keep everything cool an HD aluminum radiator, and an added
auxiliary transmission cooler is seen keeping the THM 350 3-speed
automatic transmission comfortable.
Undercarriage
Some former but now repaired floorplan rust is seen, but no
concerns here. Otherwise surface rust is minimal on a clean
undercarriage. Power disc brakes are seen in front, a 12-bolt rear
differential, and some rebuilt parts were inserted on the rear
suspension.
Here we have a great runner, and even nicer shower for the lone El
Camino here at Classic Auto Mall. The last one was here for a short
stay as it was expeditiously snapped up. This one is a performer,
and runs, drives, plus looks great to boot.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.