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Yes I am a Big fan of El-Caminos. Currently have a Nice Black 70 LS-6/M-22/4.10s. Kinda Squirrley to Drive, but when it Hooks it Books. I have had a total of 6. My Favorite one is my LS-6, but the Fully Documented Astro Blue LS-5 70 that I sold 3 Years ago was The Nicest. It had Power windows,Locks,Buckets,Console,Factory Tach and Gauges,Tilt Column and a White Vinyl top and Bumper gaurds. Bought it from V. Gaines in Denver,Nice Truck.
Mike

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Talk about handy. I just drove ours to the bodyshop the other day and took all the new parts in the bed. Can't do that with your old cars. It'll probably carry as much as some of the regular sprung half tons out there. The air shocks can keep it level. Sure can't buy a solid car with a new 350 and turbo 350 for $6K. Won't have $15K into it when done and it will have a COPO look, bucket seats and console. I'm glad that others don't want them. Their loss is our gain. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Tony...lets see some current pics...and maybe a members ride feature? Whaddya say? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I have a restored 1970 LS5 El Camino for your spread, if interested; documented, matching #'s...

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Try the last 10 minutes of the movie 2 lane black top.
Alot of caminos were bought by midwest farm boys who knew you could get as big a motor as you wanted, and still pay truck insurance. Problem was they had serious traction issues. ie: no weight in the rear. Some guys carried sand bags in the rear all year around. I think Belair metioned a Chi town street racer that filled the tailgate with lead shot, or something. I liked them. Had a 74 SS. Not much good when the family got bigger.

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That's it ! im frickin' getting one. Got the GF's approval too!

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Tony...lets see some current pics...and maybe a members ride feature? Whaddya say? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I have a restored 1970 LS5 El Camino for your spread, if interested; documented, matching #'s...

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Yep...send the pics and write up to [email protected]

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Of Course I am partial to El Caminos. This is my '71 SS454/M22 Camino. Its almost ready for paint. I bought it when I lived Phoenix back in '82 and its never had any rust anywhere. I sure miss driving it.

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Try the last 10 minutes of the movie 2 lane black top.
Alot of caminos were bought by midwest farm boys who knew you could get as big a motor as you wanted, and still pay truck insurance. Problem was they had serious traction issues. ie: no weight in the rear. Some guys carried sand bags in the rear all year around. I think Belair metioned a Chi town street racer that filled the tailgate with lead shot, or something. I liked them. Had a 74 SS. Not much good when the family got bigger.

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That's it ! im frickin' getting one. Got the GF's approval too!

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the '55 was still puttin a woopin on him though https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Colin had a pretty cool Elky, I would look at that one for sure.

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Every pool man in So Cal had one back in the day.Mine is all there less one crap repaint from the Carter Admin,LS3 column bench.Most heavily documented vehicle i've ever seen.

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Mark, the pool guys El Camino's beds were all rusted out from the pool acid, LOL...

Nice talking with you on Monday!

SC...preseason # 1 next year?

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Bruce,If he doesn't get hooked up with Lienart again prolly,but the Cards are offering him the moon..speaking of which looking fwd to coming out "east"-will be great to put faces to the text fields,lol. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Here's a few pics of mine,not worthy of the members ride section but a very o.g. Elky! Mojave gold with covert tan,Leeds built sold at Ed Black Chevy in Albuquerque.All original glass,five wheels born in driveline all og sheetmetal,interior.Docs are POP,Window sticker,shippers rail invoice,tank sheet,dealer invoice,insurance contract,pre delivery inspection sheet(complete with greasy thumbprint from Ed,the tech)warranty folio,air shock and tire warranty.trade in sheet(71 ranchero,he really wanted a chevy:)emissions control systems booklet,wheel trim ring instruction sheet,seat belt warning system,occupant restraint belt booklet(the funky one's that clipped together,etc..Not worth restoring,but drives like your best pair of jeans fit!


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