1968 Chevrolet El Camino

SS 396 big block Pickup Truck

396 big block. matching numbers

Automatic

138808K169612

Clear

Gasoline

You are bidding on a matching numbers 1968 El Camino SS396. Correct code Red exterior, black stripes and SS black interior. 3 speed column shift automatic. Born with no a/c. RESERVE LOWERED. NEED TO SELL. i am selling because i have taken delivery of my new toy. So this one needs to go. This car went through an extensive frame off restoration in 2009. Over $44,600 was spent getting this vehicle to where it is today. I have a 1 inch bound notebook documenting its restoration with photos and all receipts. No short cuts. No questions. 1968 was the first year that GM/Chevy made the SS El Camino its own model and not just an option for the el camino lineup. This was the only year GM did this, making this car/year more interesting than other years. I have over video and 80 pictures showing the restoration process and how it sits today. Photos at: http://s1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/jim65192/1968%20el%20camino/ video at: http://www.youtube.com/user/accobrajim/videos. http://youtube/24GkAWPIlG0 Documentation: original owners manual. 1 inch bound binder with photos of restoration process and all receipts/orders/documents. Interior: all new carpet, headliner, sun visors, seats and SS396 door panels. Dash is correct and original. New door panels included new window “fuzzy” . Correct radio. Glass: windshield has been replaced. All other glass is original and in acceptable condition. Window and vent window cranks work as they should. Brightwork: bumpers have been rechromed by Hanlon Plating of Virginia. They do the best work I feel. All other metal trim is in good condition or was replaced during restoration. Electrical: the entire car was rewired during restoration. Everything electrical works as it should . no problems. Exterior: the body and front clip was removed from the frame (see photos). The body was media blasted down completely . Professionally prepared and repainted the correct factory red paint code/with black stripe. The body is lazer straight. Amazing as this car has some pretty long runs of metal!. No waves or ripples. Very nice. The tailgate has one flaw as the tailgate straps gave one day with me sitting on it. Tail gate hit the chrome exhaust tips (bumpers were off to hanlon) causing a slight crease in the tailgate (see photo). Paint: paint is great. Well done and well prepared before spraying. Deep rich red paint and clear. No visible runs or flaws. Tailgate has the flaw mentioned above. Overall, with the frame off, the painting was done very well. Engine bay: Well done. The frame off makes it very nice. Well done. Paint and black out in the right places. New hood insulation. Hoses are new and correct. Paint in bay is correct and nice. very clean and correct. Undercarriage: super nice. Again…it’s a frame off. Really nice. Nothing left undone. Undercarriage is as nice at the painted topside. Suspension: all new bushings and replace worn parts. Car rides nice and is very solid. Frame off! Wheels: Original trim/beauty rings and center caps. Correct rally wheels/rims with BF Goodrich t/a radial \tires. 90-95% tread on tires. Motor: matching number big block 396 is a dream. Super strong. Starts and offs as it should. Tons of torque. Secondary carb kicks as it should. Transmission: 3 speed column shift automatic. smooth and nice. No issues. Will smoke the tires if needed. Drivability: this is a solid driver. I would take it with my daughters anywhere in this car. Starts, stops, and drives as it should. No issues. Extra: Car comes with custom rubber bed matt from year one. Still in box. I am selling this car because i have already taken delivery of my new toy. must sell. This car is being sold as is, no warranty expressed or implied. Overall, if you are looking for the finest 1968 El Camino SS396, at any price, then this is it. It cost $46,000 documented dollars to get it where it is today if you did it yourself. i have done the work. come get it cheap. Good luck bidding. Please call me with questions. 318-512-6912. On Aug-15-12 at 07:52:09 PDT, seller added the following information: Lets be clear. this is a reall SS396. It is code 138 car which the "8" indicates Super Sport. The 1968 SS396 el camino COULD NOT be ordered with a/c. The car was not ordered with the Roller Tach/guage cluster option. The "roller tach" was a extra cost option, NEVER a standard item for 1968 el camino SS. This car has a TH 400 and the kick down switch is found at the accelerator pedal as it should be. This car has the disc brake OPTION. there are several useful Chevelle/El Camino sites to visit to learn what a real SS el camino should look and act like. knowledge is a powerful thing.....