1968 El Camino on 2040-cars
Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:78-81 Corvette 350 with 4 bolt main
For Sale By:Private Seller
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Make: Chevrolet
Mileage: 69,000
Model: El Camino
Trim: Custom
1968 Chevrolet El Camino Custom that when ordered it was ordered with some SS packages. It's complete from nose to tail. The engine however is a 78-81 Corvette 350 with 4 bolt mains. It still retains the old school ignition.
What I finished is the following:
New dashboard bezel with all new switches. ( wiper, ign, lights )
New period correct seat covers
15x7 rally wheels
Original red line bias ply tires.
Bucket seats
Council
New outside mirrors
Rebuilt power glide
New posi rear end with 3:43 gears
New Yukon axles
Bed is great
Tonue cover is very nice
I had the front fenders redone at a body shop. No expense spared
The car according to Hagerty is a 2- to a 3+.
This is a great car inside outside and underneath.
OBO. NO TRADES
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