Hi guys I’m looking for a 73-77 El Camino and I’m not having any luck locally. I’ve had great luck buying US cars and importing them so I’m casting my net larger in hopes to get a low rust specimen of this rare but not particularly valuable car. I don’t need it to run or drive, I really only need a good body and frame. I would be running a EFI turbocharged buick 350 and 2004R using spare parts I have here. Would do all new suspension and brakes as well. Pic for reference. cash paid for anyone who finds me something that isn’t 500+ miles away from Edmonton Alberta Canada.
I don’t have a lead, but a cool idea or two. First, the Laguna nose was available some years, bolts on and looks cool, and second, if it’ll be Buick powered, swap the front clip and doors from the Buick A body. Patrick https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/10/this-1975-chevrolet-el-camino-has-a-rare-copo-laguna-front-end/ https://barnfinds.com/mostly-original-1976-buick-century/
Yes that was my plan in fact, the Laguna front end. I was just going to buy this for $599 and lighten up the front while getting the look.
Did you try Hector? He is in a dry climate so the bodies would be good out there. All the ones in my area rusted out by the mid 80’s. Duane
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-car...o-ss-numbers-car-for-sale-or-trade/1635395747 ive had my eye on this one for months
I agree. I think one from out west is the way to go. I think a 73-77 Buick El-Camino would look great, if that’s what you want to do. My car needs a brother. Duane
here's a 76 more pics in link 1976 Chevy El Camino V8, 66 K Hotrod Rat rod REDUCED 1/10 - $4,950 (Constantia, NY) https://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/constantia-1976-chevy-el-camino-v8-66/7576877029.html 1976 Chevy El Camino 350 V8 Auto AC car. This El Camino has been stored since 2014 she Runs drives and stops, has 66 K Original miles. motor sounds good, no ticks or noises, Tranny shifts fine, Factory AC car with Tilt wheel and Pwr windows!!!! Body is solid, seems to have held-up well, was never a rust bucket. Floors are good, nice frame this is an above average chevy. She should be gone through or Easy restore. Has sat and will need servicing. Or service and have a cheap Classic. These El Caminos bring good $$$ restored REDUCED 1/10 $4950 winter Price Mike 315-623-2011 car came out of Mass, not a NY car
I had a 73 with the original 454 in it for years. Despite the severely rotted out floors, it was a torque monster and rode and drove great. It was stock with a Summit HEI, Edelbrock Performer intake, and Holley 3310 750 cfm carburetor.
Hi guys I think I found one! I posted a wanted add and a really nice guy contacted me about this car that he had decided to sell. It’s a 305/th350 77 model with a messed up interior and very solid body! It hasn’t ran in 10 years but I don’t mind a bit, I will remove the emgine and trans immediately anyways. To top it off it has a Laguna front end that comes with it. haven’t made a deal yet but I’m just itching to get my spare 12 bolt rear, 2004R and turbo buick 350 into it!
No too shabby looking! Those interior parts are really tough to find in decent shape. Also, what did your 12-bolt come out of? I know that the 72 and lower 12-bolt is not a bolt-in affair. I think that the mounting points are different dimensionally.
Huh, There is one north of Seattle that looks pretty good, but he wants 8k for it and the engine (also a 305) is toast. 1976 El Camino - $8,000 (Marysville) https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/marysville-1976-el-camino/7582274835.html
Yes all good points. The 12 bolt is from a leaf sprung truck so further thought shows it may be more hassle than its worth. The 8.5 in the Camino should be fine to build up with 30 spline axles etc. Yes interior parts could be an issue, although I don’t mind a custom look so I’m not too worried about that either. The car is local so that helps however it will come down to how much $ the guy needs to get out of it. I need to go look at it again and see if I can get under the car to assess the hidden areas.
That’s would be perfect it looks presentable, add my engine and trans and done. Not sure I want to import from us to Canada unless I gave to.
The 8.5 inch Chevy rear is almost the same, strength wise, as the more coveted 12 bolt. Same pinion shaft diameter, the ring gear is only slightly smaller - 8.5 versus 8.875 inch.
