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64 Chevy El Camino Survivor on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00
Year:1964 Mileage:96500 Color: Blue
Location:

Fenton, Missouri, United States

Fenton, Missouri, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:350 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1964
Mileage: 96,500
Make: Chevrolet
Exterior Color: Blue
Model: El Camino
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Deluxe
Drive Type: Four Speed
Options: Sunroof
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 1964 Chevrolet El Camino survivor - 50 years old and still running.  I bought this about five years ago with the intent of finishing the bodywork that a prior owner started and cleaning it up a bit for an oldies cruise night cruiser.  Too many other projects have gotten in the way, and I've done almost nothing to it. 

It originally had a 283 with a four-speed on the floor.  The engine was replaced with a later model 350, although the prior owner thought it still had the 283 in it.  I haven't crawled under it to check the numbers on the four speed to see if it is original to the car, but it very well could be.

The car spent part of its life in Texas, then moved to Wisconsin before I bought it and moved it to St. Louis.  It's been stored indoors for at least the last five years, but as with almost any fifty year old car, there is rust.  The prior owner started some body work, and I did do a little work on paint chips.  The prior owner told me the sunroof was there when he bought it.  It is obviously an older after-market flip-up model.  It's been rained on a couple of times and hasn't leaked, but I don't know what might happen in a hard rain.

There is a security system with remotes and a hood lock mounted under the dash.  Also under the dash is an AM/FM radio.  The original AM is still in the dash, but it appears to be disconnected.  I have not tried to see if it might still work.  It has factory original bucket seats and still has the spare tire cover over the spare behind the passenger seat.

Lights and gauges seem to all work to some degree.  Speedometer does not appear to be accurate at higher speeds, although it does seem to be within reason under 35 MPH.  Gas gauge is clearly off, since it never reads over 3/8 full.  Turn signals don't always cancel.  Wipers work, although it could use new blades.

Tires have plenty of tread, although they are clearly not new.  They do not appear to be weather-checked or age-checked, and all four on the ground hold air well.  I haven't checked the spare tire pressure, although it does thump solid.

A regular rust problem with this year El Camino is just below the rear window.  This car does not show rust problems here, nor do I see signs of prior repairs.  Most of the trim is there and good.  I have a complete set of letters to be installed on the tailgate. 

The car runs decent, although it could be better with a good tuneup.  I drive it to one of the local club's monthly cruise night several times a year, and have never had a problem.

This is a good candidate for restoration or a later-model rat rod.  Spend the winter working on it and have nice cruiser come spring!  Buyer responsible for shipping from St. Louis metro area.  I will work with your shipper or help you load on your car hauler trailer.  Cash is preferred, but cashier's check will be accepted, although I will hold the title until the check clears.  With cash in hand, you will receive clean title and bill of sale at time of payment.


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