THE CAR WAS PHANTOM BLUE AT THE TIME WHICH WAS THE ORIGINAL FACTORY COLOR. THE CAR WAS IN THE ILLINOIS AREA BACK IN THE LATE 80'S EARLY 90'S. AT THIS POINT THE CAR WAS REBADGED " 427 SS ". DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ORIGINAL OWNER WORKED BACK IN 1969 WHEN THE ORIGINAL MOTOR EXPIRED. SOME HISTORY : IT HAD A 427 CE SHORT BLOCK INSTALLED AT THE TENN. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE IT CAME HOME 6 YEARS AGO. ONLY THE BEST PARTS USED INCLUDING MANY NOS. MOTOR WAS BUILT BY BURKE RACING ENGINES OF RINCON GA. I HAVE ALL OF THIS ON A DVD TO BACK IT UP. THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS LOOKED BRAND NEW. WHEN THEY TOOK IT APART AND MEDIA BLASTED IT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY ZERO RUST ANYWHERE ON THE CAR. HOOD, FENDERS, DOORS, QUARTER, TAILGATE, FLOOR PAN, BED, INNER FENDERS, ETC.ETC. THIS IS A TRUE 19 THOUSAND MILE CAR THAT WAS GROUND UP RESTORED IN 2010 BY JEN JACS OF SAVANAH GEORGIA. ORIGINAL BORN WITH NUMBERS MATCHING M21 AND ORIGINAL BORN WITH 12 BOLT REAR WITH 3:73 GEARS. THE 840 HEADS, EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, INTAKE, DISTRIBUTOR ALTERNATOR & STARTER ARE ORIGINAL TO THE CAR. MOTOR IN CAR NOW IS A NUMBERS MATCHING DATE CODE CORRECT L78 RESTORATION BLOCK. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL PROTECTO PLATE THAT CAME WITH THE CAR STAMPED WITH THE L78 EG ENGINE CODE. THIS WAS A SOLID # 3 RUST FREE SURVIVOR BEFORE IT WAS RESTORED. FULL FRAME OFF RESTORATION OF A TRUE L78 CAR. N-2: "Cordovan Maroon" exterior paint, black vinyl top1968 Chevrolet El Camino L78 SS Additional Info: KAN: Built in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.ĩ312: Fisher Body unit number, no relation to VINħ65-A: Black "imitation leather" vinyl interior trim, bench seat For Kansas City, this number begins at 0001 and goes all the way up to 9999, then starting back over with 0001. This is believed to be an internal number used to track a car's particular interior work and aside from being found on the trim inspection sheet has no significance today. K: Kansas City, Missouri GM Assembly PlantĢ17550: Serial number 117,550th 1968 Chevrolet scheduled for production at Kansas City AssemblyĠ5E: Production date in the 5th week of May, 1968Ĩ972: Job number, found on Baltimore and Kansas City cowl tags. After taking it for a spin, we're sure that this '68 El Camino is made to haul ass.Ĩ0: 2-door light utility sedan / pickup truck Either choice is a good option, and with this example's stunning custom stance, it's going to put a smile on your face either way. This El Camino runs and drives beautifully, and is something you could go to Lowe's with one minute and then take car show cruising the next. The truck rides on a flashy set of 16" aluminum American Racing wheels over slick Goodyear Eagle blackwall tires for a classic, intimidating custom stance. gauges, an custom steering wheel, a heater + defroster, dual chrome mirrors, a tinted rear windshield, and a new sweet-sounding MagnaFlow dual exhaust system. Being a custom, this '68 Chevy comes with plenty of options including power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, an aluminum radiator with dual pusher fans, new headers, an AutoMeter aftermarket tachometer, a factory gauge cluster, a radio delete, under-dash aux. The floors, frame, bed and jambs on this El Camino are all in great shape, and all present well! Opening the twin doors reveals a black vinyl interior that's positively show-quality, featuring a patterned bench seat that's in perfect shape, Malibu trim, and a fantastic blend of vintage and modern aesthetics. It matches well to the shiny chrome brightwork, and it's laid out superbly over those laser-straight El Camino bodylines. Complimenting this truck's aggressive stance is the stunning "Cordovan Maroon" paintjob, gleaming in the sun after being buffed to a brilliant shine. Torque from that Chevy small-block is stomped into the pavement through the use of a 3-speed automatic transmission, complete with an updated B&M shifter which provides for smooth power delivery. small-block V8 and breathing through an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, this '68 El Camino is ready to burn rubber at the push of the gas pedal. Powered by an angry, numbers-matching 327 C.I. This Custom 1968 Chevrolet El Camino sticks to that formula and cranks it up to eleven, the benefit of a frame-off restoration packing a small-block V8 into the engine bay and combining it with a killer stance as well as plenty of new performance goodies. An eye-catching hallmark of Chevrolet performance, the El Camino added a low-slung utility bed to attractive styling and the potential for huge power under the hood.
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