One concern with this vintage is the possibility of SS tributes being mistaken for the real thing, even unintentionally. As previously stated, a tastefully restored truck can fetch six-figure sums these days. The price will then be according to the options' originality, condition, and desirability. If you're in the market, SS-equipped rigs will generally command the highest price. After looking at the Caminos' history, you can understand why these fully restored muscle cars range from $10,000 to $100,000. 030 inches, was unique in that it was the first year the big block was available on non-SS models – though many have since come out and sold as SS clones.Īll this brings us to the fact that with so much rich history, the Chevy El Camino still holds its own, costing a pretty penny. The Malibu 400, essentially a 396 engine overbored to. However, beginning in 1970, the Malibu 400 package served as an introduction to the new 402 LS3 engine. (Anyone remembers Royal Knight and Conquista?) The big-block/small-body combination had been nearly perfected, and the depressing era of emissions control that had effectively neutralized the horsepower hype was just around the corner.Įl Caminos, except for the SS models, still needed to reach the sticker-laden madness of later generations. Ultimately, production came to a halt in 1960.Īfter four years out of production, the Chevy El Camino made a comeback, and It moved to GM's legendary A-body platform in 1964, where it would remain until its untimely death in 1987.īy this point, the muscle car wars had reached an all-time high, with Ford rolling out production of the Mustang. Compared to full-on trucks, cargo space was also an issue. However, sales dropped after that, baby boomer families grew, and they needed more than 2 seats to move around. Built on the 119-inch wheelbase two-door Chevy Brookwood station wagon chassis, Chevy surprised Ford 59 Ranchero with better overall sales. I won’t be doing any serious racing with the car.Built in response to the Ford Ranchero, the original El Camino came out in 1959 and quickly became the “handiest helper a family ever had.”Ĭhevy’s "half-car/half truck" had a good first year of sales. And I like to pull holeshots and have fun. I like the POWER OF THE BBC and I like to Shift the 4 speed. “I just think that the car is Beautiful and I like to drive it. (Must Modify Or Re-Drill Rear Hood Hinge Bolt Holes On 69 Chevelles Or Use 68 Chevelle Hood Hinges) Fits: 68-69 Chevrolet Chevelle, 68-69 Chevrolet El Camino, 68-69 Chevrolet Malibu.
#1968 el camino cowl series
Fresh bucket seats and a console are definitely on the list of improvements for the near future. Harwood Fiberglass Hood - 4' Cowl, Bolt-On, Show Series Hood Features A Fully Finished Underside. The last piece of the puzzle for this 1968 El Camino is finishing up the interior, which so far has received a roller tachometer and new clock. “The Paint and Body aren’t perfect, but that will need to wait until I hit the Pennsylvania Lottery.” Michael J Rounding out the 1968 El Camino’s modifications are a new, balanced driveshaft and several Hotchkiss suspension components which sit on upgraded body mounts. The correct bearing retainer was supplied by Auto Gear of Syracuse, NY. He also replaced the flywheel and clutch that were damaged beforehand. 1968: Chevrolet: El Camino: 2 door Standard Cab Pickup: 1968: Oldsmobile: 4-4-2: 2 door Convertible: 1968: Oldsmobile: 4-4-2: 2 door Coupe: 1968: Oldsmobile: 4-4-2: 2 door Hardtop: 1968: Oldsmobile. An exact reproduction of the original profile. The transmission was rebuilt by a local expert, and the Muncie M21 was eventually as good as new with new heavy duty gears. This Hood To Cowl Weatherstrip is designed from the original part for superior fitment and seal. Unfortunately for Michael, his NHRA certified mechanic did not pick up on this and ruined his billet flywheel and Centerforce clutch among other things. It was originally from an early ‘70s Blazer, which meant it had a larger truck bellhousing. The entire engine had to be rebuilt, and he discovered quite a lot during the process. “As soon as I can scratch up an extra $20 thousand dollars. He recently replaced the 2 inch cowl fiberglass hood with a steel SS hood a few years ago, but in order to use it he had to replace the Weiand BBC manifold, but that opened up a whole new can of worms. The 1968 El Camino came to him pretty extensively modified, and Michael has been undoing certain things over the years. The old Chevelle he previously owned was traded for a Harley many years ago and he had to fill the void. Michael’s always loved the style of the ’68 Chevelle, so when he found this 1968 El Camino 138 VIN SS example, he had to have it.
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