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123pugsy · October 27, 2021, 04:43:41 AM

Thanks chimp.

Crosley, slow is OK, I'm getting geezer anyways.

416Ford · October 29, 2021, 08:00:52 AM

Welcome Pugsy, I know someone looking for a 69 El Camino. Those must be hard to find. Pickup on Isle 3.

123pugsy · October 29, 2021, 08:55:11 AM

Thanks.

A quick google search found 3 on Craigslist. Seems to be a lot out there.
Under appreciated cars that look better than the Chevelles.

416Ford · October 30, 2021, 06:41:15 AM

I'll try a CL List search. He is looking for a done car. No time to build one anymore.

enjenjo · October 30, 2021, 10:31:30 AM

The 68 has virtually the same styling. The grille is slightly different.

jaybee · November 01, 2021, 05:13:18 PM

Welcome! I love the late 60's and early 70's El Caminos. Awesome cars, as are the Rancheros from the same period. I'd love to know more.

123pugsy · November 01, 2021, 07:37:04 PM

Thanks.

I got her, her name is CURSE, a few years back. Picked her up in Tennessee. It was olive green metallic.

Since then, it's got a new (rebuilt) 5.3L and 4L60e, cruise control and AC. My daughter was always drooling around Chevelles and Camaros in red flavor with white hood stripes. After prying her away from them for the fortieth time, I turned on some instant smarts (40 times is quick for old guys) and asked her if she wants CURSE in them colors. She said "oh, ya...". Well, I put my foot down and told her "the hood stripes will be black, dammit!" I really told her.....

I can't attach pics at this time. The option is not available below the reply box.

123pugsy · November 01, 2021, 07:40:22 PM

Nope, can't post pics.

chimp koose · November 02, 2021, 12:58:04 AM

Nice ride . Must be a treat with that drive line in it .

123pugsy · November 02, 2021, 05:14:54 AM

Ya, it jumps real good and is smooth as heck.
Forgot to mention, I installed 3.73 gears and a 12 bolt posi.
Hit the quarter mile in a lick shy of (EDIT)~~13.1~~ 14.1 seconds.

123pugsy · November 02, 2021, 05:21:44 AM

The 41 Chrysler project.

123pugsy · November 02, 2021, 05:26:22 AM

Painted red:

Vent windows delete. I moved the emblem to the center of the gate. ""SS"" stripe added and reverse lights deleted. New 68 reverse lights added to bumper.
All marker lights changed to Chevelle SS style.

123pugsy · November 02, 2021, 05:28:31 AM

idrivejunk · November 26, 2021, 08:14:42 AM

I almost never check these seldom-used forum sections. So just saw this. I do think I know where to get a 69 Camino. I've wished I could buy it myself, from a relative over in Heber Springs.

Welcome, Pugsy. Didn't see this. Oops.

123pugsy · November 26, 2021, 01:04:23 PM

Thanks Matt.