Vehicle Description
This 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS tribute is a deep and dark mean
machine - and it even has a performance-built fuel-injected big
block under the hood to back it all up. But when you see the
overall quality of the work, and upgrades like the A/C interior,
you soon see that something that looks so sinister can also be so
nice to enjoy.
The only thing this El Camino looks like it was meant to do is haul
on asphalt. The black paint has the kind of luster that so nicely
complements the shine on the trim around the grille, windows, and
around the truck bed. You can really tell there was a nice
investment in making sure everything was straight so the shine
could remain even. The 1970 El Caminos share the same single-year
front end as its Chevelle sibling, and the iconic look will always
be in demand. Plus, it has the right speedy look with hood pins,
Super Sport mag wheels, and the iconic dual white racing stripes
that draw extra attention to the super scoop cowl hood. When you
combine them with the mirror-like wide chrome bumper up front, it
gives this classic the look like it always has a menacing smile
(and once you drive it, you'll know exactly why!)
Inside is exactly what you want in a classic muscle machine. Bucket
seats, center console, and the horseshoe shifter. When you look
beyond the three-spoke sports steering wheel, you see the proper
U14 sports gauge package with large speedo and tach. And while all
of this is about vintage performance, you also get some nice
upgrades. For example, the seats are finished in a comfortable
velour. The stereo is an upgraded Kenwood AM/FM unit with a USB
input that's handy for everything from plugging in your iPod to
charging your phone. It connects to a full JL Audio speaker system
w/subwoofer. The recent addition of a Vintage Air system means this
is blowing cold with modern R134a.
Under the hood is the unmistakable look of well-built V8 power.
This is a healthy 454 cubic-inch big block. It has been fortified
and enhanced with Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, an aluminum
intake, cast aluminum valve covers, upgraded pulleys w/serpentine
belt, Milodon oil pan, and a Hooker long tube headers that feed the
growling H-pipe dual exhaust. The whole setup is topped with an
Edelbrock fuel injection system for optimal performance and
delivery. The TCI TH400 three-speed transmission is a stout unit
that can handle the power and also have smooth automatic cruising.
As you look at the undercarriage photos, you'll see a tidy setup
with even more great investments. It includes Global West tubular
control arms up front and boxed arms with a thick sway bar in the
rear. Add in power steering and power brakes w/discs up front, and
this is an awesome total package that lets you enjoy all the power
with ease.
This SS tribute really does have everything. It even has the nice
"L" in the trim tag everyone is looking for on their speedy Kansas
City El Caminos. So you know it's a special big power machine that
you want to get your hands on right now.