1985 Chevrolet El Camino

Pickup truck

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

3GCCW80H3FS906130

Gasoline

1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS – Low Reserve One owner / rustproofed / garage kept / no winters / 82,000 miles Engine: 5.0L V-8 4 Bbl Trans: 4 spd Auto w/OD (TH200-4R) Color: Black upper / Silver lower , Maroon interior, 55/45 seat Options: Air Cond, Tilt wheel, gage package, posi traction (3.08:1), rear air shocks Modifications: Dual exhaust, 1985 Monte Carlo SS wheels / tires, hitch, Tonneau cover, alarm, rear sta-bar Spare parts included: Original 14” wheels, New Front Rotors, New Rear drums, OEM weather strip, and other miscellaneous See many up close photos http://s997.photobucket.com/albums/af99/dchebows/El Camino/?albumview=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click Some History: Original owner. I ordered this vehicle through my dad who was a GM employee. He drove the vehicle as part of the GM PEP program and when the waiting period was over the title was transferred to me. The car is mostly original. There have been no major modifications, holes drilled or other irreversible damage. There were some powertain modifications made. Around 53,000 miles I had a worn valve guide in the right hand head. I removed the heads, had new valves and guides installed. During that time I added a Competition Cams CS-260H-12 (.445” lift), Roller tipped rockers, pushrods and Rhoads lifters and re-jetted the carb. This style of lifter is a little noisy (sounds mechanical) at idle but was used to keep a high vacuum to pass the emissions test. All the emissions equipment and electronic control modules are still in place and functional. I removed the original three speed auto trans and replaced it with a Buick Grand National GNX TH200-4R and added an external trans cooler. At the same time I rebuilt the rear axle posi unit and changed the gear ratio to 3.08 (was 2.67?) . This really improved the drivability. Looking at some old records I was surprised to see I was getting a little over 21 mpg on the highway. I added a rear stabilizer and rebuilt rear upper and lower trailing control arms with the factory bushings The wheels and tires are from a 1985 Monte Carlo SS. I have the original 14” wheels, center caps and lugs. The 14” wheels will probably need restoration. I used them on another vehicle. Around 73,000 miles I added an aluminum clad Monte Carlo SS exhaust system exhaust system with some custom pipe fabrication for the longer wheel base. I used all factory hangers. Everything is functional and in working order including the Air Conditioning system. The body and trim are all in excellent condition. It has never been in an accident. There is no rust or pitted chrome. I am pretty sure it even has the original windshield in it. I had the car rust proofed when it was new. The car was driven during the winter (Dec 84 – Mar 85). After that the car was stored during the winter and garaged in the summer. It has not been driven much in the last 10 years and not licensed in the last 3 years. The car was repainted in its original color around 1991. It was repainted because the hood and roof were getting a milky haze (poor GM paint process). Unfortunately, it was common in those days. There was really no other way to fix it. Today, the paint is in overall excellent condition. There are some stone chips here and there but mostly on the front fascia above the grille, a small ding on the RF fender top and one on the rear tail gate near the license plate. Both could be worked out by one of those paintless dent pro’s. You can see some of the nearly 100 close up pictures in the photobucket link. The vehicle was never used to haul anything. The bed is in excellent condition (has original paint still). No dents but af few small paint scratches. It does have a Class 3 hitch on it but was used only on occasion to pull a small utility trailer. The interior is completely original. No damage to dash, seats, carpet, steering wheel etc. Non-smoker. Since I had not ever planned on selling the car I have acquired many spare parts. Most are OEM parts for things I thought might need replacing someday (weather stripping, brake hardware etc). I have a large folder with much of the original documentation, service records etc. I also have the Service Manual. In summary, this is a very nicely preserved and well cared for El Camino. Terms of Sale Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction via PayPal. I do not accept credit cards. The remainder is due within 10 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. I reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. I reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, I MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.