1968 Chevrolet El Camino

Pickup truck

8 - Cyl.

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

1968 Chevrolet El Camino Custom Series “Malibu” V8 Color: Deep (Dark Blue Metallic) (PPG) (Two-Stage Gorgeous Color – 2007 Pontiac Solstice Color) Black Striped Hood VIN #1368083117989 Completely Restored ($56K Spent Total) 1200 Miles Since Restoration 327/325hp 355 lbs/ft torque (Estimated now @ 350hp) Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” 4 Speed (Counterforce Clutch) Hurst Competition Plus 4 Speed Shifter Flowmaster Dual Exhaust 2.5” Hooker Competition Headers 3:08 Posi Power Front Disc Brakes 17” American Racing Torque Thrust Wheels Lowered Complete New Interior Autometer Carbon Fiber Ultra-Lite Display & Gauges Speedo, Tach, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Fuel & Voltage Meter ProCar Bucket Seats, Carpet, Door Panels, Headliner New Custom Dash, Pioneer Kick Panel Speakers New Fisher Door Threshold Plates Rosewood/Stainless Steel Steering Wheel Delta Xenon Headlamps Pioneer Flip-Face Multi-CD Tuner w/Remote Kicker Sub-Woofer & Amplifier Full Rhino-Liner Bed w/Custom Mat Fiberglass Hinged Locking Bed Cover Motor Rebuild Specs 327 ci V8 Block Casting: 3858174 Head Casting: 3917291 (“194” heads) Compression: 11.0:1 Factory Ratings: 325hp, 355 lbs/ft torque .030 over-bore TRW Pistons, Molly “Speed Pro” Rings, ARP Rod Bolts, Hardened Seats, Bronze Guides, Brass Freeze Plugs, Comp (“Thumper”) Roller Cam & Lifters, MSD Distributor, Ignition and Coil Edelbrock 1406 (4-bbl) Carb & Intake Melling Oil Pump Estimated at 350 hp., 355 lbs/ft torque Restoration Cost Summary Custom Paint, Body Work, Rhino Liner $9000 (Fully Stripped to Metal, Custom Striped Hood) All New Exterior Ext Moldings, Clips, Stoppers 400 All New Emblem, Markers 410 New Grill Kit 280 Re-Condition, Re-Chrome Bumpers 1300 Engine Re-build (Santa Ana Speed Shop) 6200 All New Urethane Seals, Gaskets 320 New Fly-Wheel 275 New Spline Clutch 275 New Engine, Fwd Lamp Harnesses 250 New Polished Aluminum Alternator 215 Transmission Purchase 1000 Hurst Competition Plus 4-Speed Shifter 370 Flowmaster Exhaust System 475 Hooker Competition Coated Headers 380 Desert Cooler 4-Row Radiator 360 New Fuel Tank 225 Front Power Disc Brakes 860 New Front, Rear Springs (Dropped) 340 New Shock (Fr – Bilstein, R – Gabriel Air) 400 New Front/Rear Sway Bars 225 4-Speed Console 320 Custom Dash 1100 New Safety Shoulder, Lap Belts 320 New Carpet 260 Pioneer Kick Panels, Front Dash Speakers 280 17” American Racing Torque Thrust Wheels 1200 Michelin Pilot Sport Tires 900 (Front 235/ZR17, Rear 255/40 ZR17) Other Interior and Restoration Parts & Materials (receipts) 4600 Subtotal Parts & Materials 33060 Labor (Damon Restoration Services – 500 hrs) 15550 Total Restoration Cost 48610 Purchase Price of Vehicle (March 2006) 7800 Total Investment $56410 (All Receipt’s Available) This is an amazing example of really cool old school truck meets new school technology sports car. This El Camino is an absolute blast to drive. The restoration took roughly two years and was performed by a high-end Southern California Shop. The end result is a gorgeous looking and wonderfully handling hot rod, show car, fun driver. This car is an absolute blast to drive with over 350 horsepower at the rear wheels. The Edelbrock 4 barrel works like a dream on this engine and combined with the MSD Ignition starts on the first pull. The 4-Speed Muncie “Rock-Crusher” mated with the Centerforce clutch shifts wonderfully. The sound of the Flowmasters is intoxicating. Handling is nothing like the original thanks to lowering and a new suspension and brakes that are required on a high performance street machine like this. The modern Wheels and Radials are the perfect compliment and enhancement to the overall look and handling on this sweet machine. You will feel like you are in a brand new truck right out of the GM Factory. The Paint is very high quality and a gorgeous slight metallic blue color. It is hard to describe and changes slightly depending on the light of day. I took these pictures in a some shade and it almost looks black, but it is not. Looking closely at the front hood pictures you will get a better idea of the true color. All I can say is in person it is absolutely spectacular and it is a Dark Blue. When the car was purchased in 2006 it was found out in the Desert area of Palm Springs and appears to have always been there, as there were no rust issues and was a solid straight body that required minimal body work after 43 years. All Chrome, Trim and Rubber Weather Stripping was replaced during the restoration. The Front Windshield is brand new. The Bed was Rhino lined and is perfect, with a brand new custom made mat. The Fiberglass Tonneau Cover is painted to match the car and has a wonderful fit and finish. The Interior is gorgeous with new seats, new carpet, new door panels and head liner. All interior trim pieces have been replaced as well as rubber trim etc. Nothing was overlooked on this car. The Flip-Face Pioneer CD Player is very high quality and sounds amazing with the front, side and rear speakers with sub neatly placed with the amp behind the seats. The undercarriage on this Southern California born and raised El Camino is in mint condition and is every bit as nice as the exterior of the car. The engine bay is highly detailed and is like brand spanking new. The car has just traveled 1200 miles since completion and is ready to drive cross county. If you are in Southern California feel free to stop by and take this little rocket for a test ride. I am helping a friend sell this car, so feel free to call me for more details or an appointment. Frank 949-310-6262 TERMS & CONDITIONS: The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 10 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier's check, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). 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