1970 Chevrolet El Camino 454, A/c, P/s, P/b, Freshly Rebuilt, Excellent on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:33350

Location:

Calabasas, California, United States

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This Van Nuys-built, rust-free, no hit 1970 Chevrolet El Camino Custom V8 w/original A/C, P/B, and P/S was owned by an elderly piano teacher in Texas for 40 years and driven sparingly. I acquired it three years ago from his estate.

Originally a Custom 350ci/TH350, the engine block was replaced before I got it but otherwise it was very original, rust-free, and in very good condition. With the original engine gone, I had a GM Mark IV 454, GM stock grind flat tappet cam, new Holley 4bbl, TH400, and 12 bolt rear end w/3.31 highway gears professionally installed and completely restored the rest of the car inside and out. The undercarriage is rust-free and untouched (except for painting the outer frame rails for aesthetics).

I had it professionally repainted in the original astro blue (GM code 25), converted the interior from blue to black, refurbished the dash w/OEM dash pad, new bench seat foam and covers, complete new suspension (bushings, springs, rear air shocks, hi po sway bars front and rear), front disc brake conversion, new power booster and master cylinder, Flowmaster 2.5" exhaust w/H pipe and chrome tips w/correct GM big block exhaust manifolds, new American Racing polished aluminum SS style wheels and new BFG RWL tires (235/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear).

All stainless is original and in very good condition. I did not reinstall the wheel opening trim because in my opinion the body looks cleaner without it. The original wheel opening trim (rears unmarked and fronts with minor dings) goes with the car.

New carpet; Holley 4bbl carb; in-dash OEM style tach; battery, cables and cut-off switch; Goodmark cowl induction hood, emblems, pins and lanyards; HD four core radiator, 7 blade fan, severe duty fan clutch, and added coolant reservoir (she runs cool in any weather), weatherstripping; Autosound digital OEM style AM/FM/Aux radio (original AM Delco radio goes with the car). All A/C equipment is original, new hoses, and is functional but needs a recharge. GM space saver spare installed in the cabin for more space and lighter weight; the jack is original.

I did not refinish the bed because I use this as a parts hauler and left it as I got it. Were I to keep this El Camino, I would Linex or Rhino line the bed for utility purposes.

This El Camino has approx 400 break-in miles and runs flawlessly. She idles all day long at 650 rpm and runs w/highway traffic at 65 mph tacking approx. 2500 rpm. I would not hesitate to drive her any distance. I am reluctantly selling this El Camino due to lack of space given two ongoing 1966 Corvette restorations.

I have easily $30,000 in this El Camino. California tags paid through August, 2014.

If you have any questions, call Jim at 818.429.0188

What follows is a list of work done and new or rebuilt equipment installed on the car:

- repainted original color Astro Blue paint

(GM Code #25)

- Chevrolet 454 BBC V8 w/Holley 4bbl carb;

- GM TH-400 automatic transmission

- GM 12 bolt differential (3:31 highway gears)

- HD 4 core radiator;

- Goodmark cowl induction hood w/pins, emblems

- front power disk brake conversion

- OEM style seat covers and carpet

- GM style comfort three spoke steering wheel

- original A/C (needs recharge)

- BFG T/A RWL tires (225/50/15 and 255/50/15);

- American Racing aluminum SS-style wheels;

- front and rear suspension bushings, shocks, springs

- close ratio (2.5 turns lock to lock) steering box

- new P/S pump

- rear adjustable air shocks (20-150 psi for load leveling)

- front/rear sway hi po sway bars

- Flowmaster 2.5" dual exhaust system w/H pipe and

chrome tips

- 7 blade GM hi po fan and new Hayden fan clutch;

- original GM Delco alternator (rebuilt to 100 amps);

- original GM dash pad, carpet, and seat cover;

- in-dash tachometer

- Autosound AM/FM stereo radio w/AUX input

- new dash and kick panel speakers

- new plugs, filters, belts; hoses, battery, battery

cables

- all fluids replaced

- power disk brake booster, M/C and proportioning valve

- new gas lines, brake lines, thermostat

This El Camino is for sale locally and is subject to prior sale. Vehicle is located in Calabasas, CA. I will cooperate with your shipper but all shipping costs will be borne by buyer. Deposit of $500 due within 48 hours of end of auction; remainder due within 7 days of auction end. This is an as-is, where-is sale.

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