I found interesting listing through Facebook Marketplace and the only downside was that it was located in Nevada, quite a long way from the Los Angeles, where my guy is operating. But it was enough interesting that I send him to scout out the cars. Yes, cars. There were two 1970 El Caminos for sale.
Alleged it is true SS, but there is no way to verify this, unless there is somewhere hidden build sheet with the options. Although many things point in that direction.
This is a complete project car, no question about it, but the price is also in that range. Asking price is $6500.
Now, I know I thought about daily driver, then again if this is true SS El Camino, it would great project.
A lot of surface rust, but my guy tested all the usual spots with magnet and there isn't any bondo.
Okay, one of the easiest way to fake SS is to put emblem on the grille.
The engine is 396, which is one of those clues about being true SS. And the Cowl Induction seal for the carburetor.
Cowl Induction flap and domed hood, with the now faded SS-stripes. More clues.
Now, this is getting interesting, round gauges, which of course could have bought for non-SS El Camino, but steering wheel has a SS-emblem, center console, which means bucket seats.
"The Bucket Seats". Well, I haven't seen that kind of bucket seats as original, but then again, this is "True SS".
I have been on my summer vacation whole this month and I had a lot of time to make this post, but enjoying first time whole month summer vacation, has made my mind go mañana.
Okay, there is this thing that I looked at a house, a couple actually, but finally made an offer and the seller accepted it! So, I have done a lot of things for it and we make the final deal on few days. It's an old house with about 2000 m² (0,5 acre) plot, which has a separate garage. Of course.
Now, I'll be posting a new post soon, about that second El Camino that my guy also scouted in the same lot.
Enjoy the Summer!
