Killer El Camino! 3 year professional body off frame restoration by
Auto Kraft. It's highly detailed throughout. Very desirable
features from the 4-speed to a cowl induction hood. The 496 Stroker
sounds amazing through the Pypes exhaust system, that's what sealed
the deal when I bought it!
EXTERIOR: Gorgeous factory Green Mist color! The paint was expertly
laid out on a 100% laser straight body. The SS stripes were applied
under the clear coat so you can barely feel them. The vinyl top is
fresh. All the trim is straight and polished to a beautiful lustre.
The grille, headlight bezels, bumpers, lights, glass, rubber seals,
and even fuzzy strips were replaced. New windshield too. The doors
close easily with minimal effort. The steel Cowl Induction hood is
functioning and it also has hood pins. It's sitting on a fresh set
of 14" Magnum wheels with polished trim rings and SS center caps.
They are wrapped in BFGoodroch Radial T/A tires with tons of tread
left.
INTERIOR: Inside the door jambs are all nicely painted Green Mist.
The weatherstrips were all replaced. The door panels, armrests,
levers, radio, shifter, visors, carpet, seat belts, steering wheel,
and rearview mirror are all brand new. The entire dash area is new
including a complete set of factory gauges with a tachometer and
working clock. It also features a factory Am-Fm radio. A key
highlight is the 4-speed! It has a correct Muncie Bench seat
shifter with factory boot and bezel. The 4 speed manual shifter
sits front and center with just enough room left for your sweetie
to snuggle up close to you on the reupholstered bench seat. The
headliner is also new with no sags or rips.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It is highly detailed! At the center of it all
is a 454 that was bored and stroked into a raging 496 street beast!
You wouldn't know the difference from its stock appearance with
original style chrome valve covers and air cleaner. The rubber seal
meets up with the hood completing the cowl induction system. All
the hoses, wires, and lines have been replaced. The radiator,
alternator, power steering pump, spring clamp battery cables, GM
hoses all look fresh. The power brakes are new with a cadmium
plated booster. It also has a really nice set of long tube headers.
The battery is properly secured plus the squirters and horns are
hooked up. The underside of the functioning Cowl Induction hood,
firewall, and fender wells are all neatly painted satin black for a
clean presentation. Even the latch assembly has been replaced and
the original trim tag is still in place.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The backside of the tailgate and jamb are
painted slick just like the body. It also has brand new hardware.
All the metal inside the bed is solid steel with neatly applied
Green Mist paint. A thick rubber liner is included to protect the
metal.
UNDERSIDE: Body off frame restoration and it looks like it was
finished last night! It is highly detailed and still looks fresh.
All the steering and suspension has been rebuilt. The entire brake
system has been restored with disc in front and the e-brake
assembly is hooked up. All new lines, hoses, and cables. The fuel
system was completely replaced. It has a great sounding custom
Pypes exhaust that's fatter, has a X-Pipe, and is all stainless
steel too. Looking up at the motor it's still spotless with Chevy
Orange paint and a high torque starter. There's a correct M20
Muncie 4 speed manual transmission that's been redone and the shift
linkage looks fresh too. A rebuilt drive shaft leads back to a posi
12 bolt rear end with 3.31 gears. The solid metal floors and frame
are all smooth metal painted with detail.
SERVICE: We inspect each of our cars. This one we resealed the oil
pressure sending unit, adjusted the carburetor, tightened the
steering wheel, adjusted the door lock rods and eliminated an
exhaust rattle.
If this monstrous 496 stroker, 4 speed manual, and a 3 year
comprehensive frame off restoration don't get your heart beating
faster than you must be dead! Take a few deep breaths and
reconsider why you haven't already pushed the "buy it now" tab!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the
highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide
is my professional opinion based on my experience with these
vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a
personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always
available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is
to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase
the car and share our team's insights. **Our cars are displayed
within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific
vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view
it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be
refunded, and you'll receive a one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
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Induction
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Factory gauges
Tachometer
Am/Fm radio
Magnum wheels
SS stripes
Hood pins
Vinyl top
