Time Capsule- Original 1974 El Camino - 12,800 Miles on 2040-cars
Kerrville, Texas, United States
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I know it's so cliche...but things are only original once. There is no other El Camino in existence like this time capsule. This classic has only 12,800 original miles on her....That is not a misprint...12,800 original miles. This beauty belonged to the local Colorama TV repair man...who had multiple vehicles. He bought it new from Tom Benson Chevrolet in San Antonio in 1974. It was driven very little (obviously) until he parked it under a carport in 1992 where it sat until I found it a few months ago. It has been in the Texas Hill Country its entire life...NO RUST! It had a camper shell on it it's whole life so the bed has never seen weather. (El Camino's are notorious for rusting out where the front of the bed meets the cab.) The accumulation of the Texas dust over the years preserved the body. This is not a show car winner...but it could be one with very little work. The exterior panels still wear the original paint. The body panels are super straight and the gaps are perfect. There are some water spots, a few superficial surface rust specs and a few minor blemishes. No major exterior flaws...a few hours with some compound and a buffer would remove most of the minor blemishes. The tailgate is a little less preserved compared to rest of car (facing west for all those years). There are 2 spots on the tailgate that need to be touched up but I wanted to leave that up to the next owners discretion...I did not want to alter the originality of the exterior. There is also one small ding near the bumper on passenger side. All the trim and chrome are perfect and polished up nicely. All the glass is perfect. A mustache is required to cruise around in this American icon. I tried to keep it as original as possible. I spent 5 hours last Sunday detailing the entire car. Super...super clean. You could eat off the air cleaner or frame rails. I just had the engine, engine bay, under hood, undercarriage, and chassis sprayed with fresh paint. I would not hesitate to jump in this classic and drive her across the country. This time capsule still smells like a new (1974) car inside...so awesome. She is about as original as she could possibly be. The original floor mats, hubcaps, and even the jack and spare are there. Every light, buzzer, indicator, and gauge works as it should. Clock deleted. I don't believe she has ever been smoked in, eaten in or had a pet or child in it. Carpet, door panels, mats, dash, headliner, visors are perfect. I have the service records (very few) and the original owners manual and paperwork. Doors open and close perfectly. With less than 13K miles on the odometer she drives like brand new. The 350 starts right up and runs like a champ...plenty of power to light up the tires. Super smooth running motor...no noises, squeaks, vibrations, etc. Transmission (Turbo-Hydramatic) shifts perfectly. You can take your hands off the wheel at 90 MPH and she goes straight down the road. With the factory rear air shocks she rides like your grandmother's couch. No shakes, shimmies, rattles, etc. Factory trailer hitch installed. When you want to tow your classic Glastron boat or haul some fat chicks you can air up the rear shocks from the remote nipple by the license plate. Stops better than new. Remove spark plugs and put in marvel mystery oil Remove old fuel tank and replaced with new tank and straps Installed new fuel sending unit Replace fuel pump and fuel lines Remove AIR smog pump Remove and rebuild carburetor (new float) Replaced spark plugs with E3 plugs Replaced old points distributor with new HEI distributor and coil (not rebuilt) Installed New AcDelco HEI wires Replaced PCV valve Had brake rotors turned (O'Riellly's) Packed front wheel bearings (new seals) Installed new rotors and pads Serviced rear drums Purged brake lines and put in new brake lines and fluid (bled lines) Flushed cooling system Replaced thermostat, hoses, coolant Installed 4 new BF Goodrich tires (maybe 100 miles on them) Replaced various light bulbs (1 new headlight) Replaced all fluids I have receipts for all the new parts and labor. Wrenching was done by a hot rod German perfectionist mechanic. We kept all the original parts we replaced if someone wants to take her back to 100% original. I just put on new registration and inspection stickers. And I will keep it insured for you till you get her home. What the one of a kind El Camino needs to be perfect: There is 1 small tear on drivers side bench seat (easy fix) There is 1 place where stitching has come apart on driver side seat One interior corner trim needs to be replaced (cheap part) Touch up passenger bed corner. Maybe replace or repair that little corner piece Charge AC. Compressor works great. Have not converted it to newer refrigerant New drivers side remote mirror adjustor arm Heater core It might need a new alternator in near future. (Generator light comes on dimly sometimes if sitting at idle) There is no other El Camino in the world like this. I can't even find one this original with this few of miles to compare her to...does not exist. I will not let her go for anything less than $12,000. This is a better investment than the stock market and a lot more fun. I do not have to sell her, but I would like some more money to put a LS and a 6 speed in my 1968 Camaro (my baby). Im really more of a Camaro guy than El Camino guy. She is only going to go up in value if you drive her very little and take care of her. Or turn her into a classic work truck...contractor Cadillac! If you have any questions you can message me through EBAY or call or text me at 830-329-3284. I have bought and sold many vehicles on EBAY...I have described this baby as honestly as I can. I will assist with loading car on trailer and/or transportation logistics. Title in hand. |
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Autoblog Podcast #327
Tue, 02 Apr 2013New York Auto Show, Jim Farley interview, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy, Ford fuel economy app challenge
Episode #327 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross talk about this year's New York Auto Show, Chevrolet's latest assault in the pickup truck fuel economy battle, and Ford's reward for developing a better fuel economy app. Dan also has an interview with Ford's Jim Farley about the future of Lincoln. We wrap with your questions and emails, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. Keep reading for our Q&A module for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #327:
Chevrolet Malibu gets across-the-board price cuts, hopes to dig out of slump
Mon, 11 Feb 2013To say that things aren't going well for the newly redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is a pretty sizable understatement. Reports have been swirling about the Malibu getting an emergency design refresh, less than a year after its introduction, as well as having its production at the Fairfax Assembly Plant halted twice already this year for excessive inventory. Now, Motor Trend is reporting that the midsize sedan will be receiving price drops across the board ranging from $300 on a number of models up to $770 on the 1LT trim; offsetting some of MSRP drop, though, the destination charge has increased from $760 to $810.
Without destination, the entry-level Malibu LS now starts at $21,995, which is still about $300 more than a Honda Accord and about $300 less than the segment's top-selling Toyota Camry. This new pricing also drops the price of the Eco, 2LT and 3LT trims by $300. The LTZ trim has dropped by $415, meaning that the Malibu's top dog now starts at just under $30,000, excluding destination.
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GM recalling 316k vehicles due to headlamp faults
Mon, Dec 1 2014General Motors has announced a recall covering 316,357 vehicles globally, due to the possibility of sporadic or permanent failure of the low-beam headlamps. 273,182 of these vehicles are in the United States, while the remaining affected units are in Canada, Mexico, and elsewhere. This recall includes the 2006-09 Buick LaCrosse (pictured above), 2006-07 Chevy TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, 2006-07 GMC Envoy and 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 2006-07 Buick Rainier, 2006-08 Saab 9-7X, and 2006-08 Isuzu Ascender. In an email sent to Autoblog, General Motors explains that if the headlamp driver modules are not functioning correctly, "the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps could intermittently or permanently fail to illuminate." GM states that this problem does not affect things like high-beams, turn signals, marker lamps, or foglamps. As of this writing, GM states it "has not been able to confirm whether the HDMs in these vehicles caused any vehicle accidents." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been notified, but the recall has not yet posted to the government agency's website. Scroll down to read the full details in GM's email. General Motors is recalling 273,182 Buick LaCrosse sedans and Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Saab and Isuzu midsize SUVs in the U.S. for possible intermittent or permanent loss of low beam headlamps. Affected models are: 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse sedans; 2006-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 TrailBlazer EXT; 2006-2007 GMC Envoy and 2006 Envoy XL; 2006-2007 Buick Rainier; 2006-2008 Saab 9-7X and 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender midsize SUVs. If the headlamp driver modules is not operating correctly, the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps could intermittently or permanently fail to illuminate. This condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, or fog lamps. GM has not been able to confirm whether the HDMs in these vehicles caused any vehicle accidents. The total population, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico and exports from North America is 316,357. The NHTSA was sent the Part 573 information for this recall on November 25. It has not yet posted to the NHTSA website. Featured Gallery 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS News Source: General Motors Recalls Buick Chevrolet GM GMC Isuzu Saab SUV Sedan chevy trailblazer buick rainier isuzu ascender