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1970 Chevrolet (Chevy) El Camino

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Location: Leesville, Louisiana, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Chevrolet
Model: El Camino
Year: 1970
Mileage: 10,000
VIN: 136800L188092
Color: Blue
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear

1970 Chevrolet El Camino Description

This is a 1970 Chevy El Camino SS*. Here are the features:
-Engine: Relatively new 5.7L 350ci GM crate motor; it has ~10,000 miles on the motor itself (the total mileage for the rest of the vehicle is unknown). At the same time, I replaced the following: -New 4bbl 600cfm Edelbrock carburetor (Endurashine chrome) with manual choke. -New chrome intake manifold -New chrome valve covers and oil filter -New chrome air filter -New chrome water pump/pulleys/brackets -New chrome power steering pump/pulleys/brackets -New alternator -Factory AC (I took the belt off because it was old/worn, haven't replaced it. I don't know if the compressor still works). -Bought a new starter in ~October 2012
-12-Bolt Rear End
-Frame: I bought the car in Las Vegas a few years ago. I believe that the previous owner lined the engine compartment and underside of the vehicle with a rust-protective lining. The car was originally manufactured in California, and the vehicle has been in the desert the past 40 years, so it probably has the best frame of any El Camino on the road, in terms of rust.
-Body: -Paint: Has a relatively new blue paint job. Original paint was dark red with black stripes. The paint has a few chips here and there, and there's a dent in the right side, but overall it still looks good. -Has Torq Thrust rims -Cooper Cobra tires with white lettering -Cowl Induction hood -New Xenon headlights and brights. They are bright, but not blue-colored. -Free, new car cover ($100-$200 value)
-Interior (black with chrome lining): -Aftermarket radio: Panasonic stereo/CD player with Bluetooth capabilities. -Aftermarket amp and speaker (both easily removable), located behind the passenger's seat (see pictures). -New headliner and dome light set. The upholstery looks great. -Originally column shifter, but was moved to a floor shift (automatic transmission) -Has a pair of leather Lincoln seats (which I will say are super comfy, and surprisingly not that hot in the summer) instead of the bench. -Truck bed has a nice liner. -I'm currently trying to restore the steering wheel horn button.
*SS status: This section is for those collectors out there who are wondering how the car was originally manufactured. Using just the VIN, I can tell that it is at least a "custom" model and not a "base", and all SSes were customs. It is more likely than not that it was an SS. However, from what I've researched, the only way to actually prove whether an El Camino was originally an SS is to show a build sheet with the VIN. I do not have this build sheet. I do not know if any more are hidden within the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was originally sold to me as an "SS", but I have no proof that it was originally an SS.
In my opinion, the current performance of the vehicle depends more on what changes were made than how it was originally produced. The SS badge is more of a collector thing, but collectors should be advised that there are several aftermarket features in this vehicle (previously mentioned). In this case, both the engine and paint job are aftermarket. So, the SS big block has been replaced and the racing stripes are no more. I am not sure what else is different. One prospective buyer told me that the hood and tailgate on my vehicle are different from a stock SS. I do not know whether these two pieces were original or aftermarket. If you are interested in whether it actually is an SS and know where to look, let me know and we can check it out.
Though it looks and drives nicely as is, it is still an awesome project car/way to learn about cars. Contact me if you have any questions, I'm honest. I've generally sunk a lot of money into the vehicle so I'm looking to make part of it back; I plan on putting this money toward a degree. It is priced to sell, so I will consider all offers.
Sold as is.

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