1985 Chevrolet El Camino

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This is the third time I have listed this. The first two winners never showed up to even inspect the car. PLEASE ask questions first and don't bid if you aren't prepared to buy. Thanks. Awesome 85 El Camino custom rod. Both bumpers have been completely removed and replaced with fiberglass replicas. The rear is molded in as a roll pan. Very nice job. Custom LED tail lights. No front marker lights, although they could be replaced. All side trim and door handles have been removed and filled. Also done very well. Has an all steel cowl induction hood. All body panels fit very well. The car is painted in Black Satin with burgundy flames on the front. The flames are very subtle. I would call the paint job a high level amateur job. And, it is showing some age in a few places. Somehow, it really just fits this car. I take this car to local shows and it is always a real attention getter. It just has a cool, aggressive look. The flaws are never pointed out by anyone. The paint has a great look but, it is beginning to look a little tired. With evidence of a few touch ups. That said, you will not be embarrassed to have it as it sits. All body mods were done by the previous owner before I purchased the car. Interior is custom with a custom padded/fully upholstered dash, custom headliner,(no sunvisors) early buckets with embroidered SS headrests, large bowtie emblems in the door panels.Car has the full gauge dash with everything working except the warning lights since the car no longer has sensors. Factory molded rubber carpet. Fits the look of this car perfectly. Engine is a 350/300hp crate motor with less than 5k miles and with the following done this month: new Edelbrock e200 heads,new Edelbrock polished intake and dual Edelbrock carbs. New Hooker headers. Comp cams camshaft, pushrods, lifters and roller rockers. Less than 50 miles on the heads and valve train. Factory A/C is complete and fully charged. I have not put a belt on the compressor since adding the tall valve covers which required slightly relocating the compressor. You would have to get a correct length belt and possibly fabricate a brace. But it is complete and functional. Also done this year: new water pump, alternator, power steering pump, power steering hoses, battery, starter, brake master cylinder, rotors, calipers and front wheel bearings, tie rod ends, idler arm, drag link. Trans is a TH350 with modified valve body and B&M convertor. Trans shifts very hard and has no kickdown (passing gear). I purchased the transmission from a private party as a rebuilt. I cannot verify that, but it shifts perfectly with no slipping or overheating. Stock rear axle with 4:10 posi gears. These gears were in the car when I purchased it and I have not had the rear end apart to verify the ratio. I am going on the previous owner's info. However, I can tell you that based on simple math, it is very close. True Centerline wheels in excellent shape. Front tires are new, rear tires are about 40% The car still needs front control arms and ball joints. But drives fine. New project has called my name, so this one must go. I will deliver this car (on a trailer) as long as the car and delivery costs are paid in full before I leave my driveway. Contact me BEFORE you bid to work out a price if you want. I have to say this: this is an old hot rod. Not a new show car. There will be dents and bruises. And there will be minor things that arise as with any hot rod. Also, this is not a race car and I did not build it to be a race car. I don't know the dyno HP, and I don't know the top speed. But I do know that this is a very fun, and so far, very reliable ride. It has been my weekend cruiser for a little over a year and I have enjoyed every minute. And please keep in mind that, although this is a very good looking car, pictures always look a little better than actual. Remember that you are bidding to own the car. Not to come check it out. No joyrides. You are absolutely welcome to check the car out before you bid. Ask any questions first, and I will answer them as honestly as possible. Zero feedback bidders must respond with a valid email and phone number or you bid will be cancelled. Thanks ASK QUESTIONS AND DO INSPECTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. PLEASE!!! Thanks for looking.