August 30, 200718 yr If I remember correctly, the El Camino was popular because it offered car like handling with the utility of a truck, and like a truck, they were tough. Australians actually use these for work, and they have a very tough reputation. If I am not also mistaken, people still like to have a truck around, but they also like the handling of a car and the fuel economy of a car. Now that gas prices are $3, it makes perfect sense to bring a truck like this to market. I think this is a vehicle whose time has come. . . . . again.
August 30, 200718 yr Camino, Don't know why I didn't think to post this in my first post ... but, you might be interested in checking this out, if you haven't already: http://www.chevyasylum.com/elky/Welcome.html Enjoy . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Take a drive along the beach" ... England Dan & John Ford Coley ... 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight'
August 30, 200718 yr You guys checked out the chop comp yet? some pretty nice lookin GMC chops over there. I feel like the car has potential as a GMC if it is equipped and marketed correctly. It looks pretty upscale in the trim, if nothing else, and seems to fit into the lower end of the lineup nicely.
August 30, 200718 yr my friend has a 70 chevelle and his dream is to buy a 70 elk and paint it to match his car ( fathom blue with white stripes) as his tow rig...
August 31, 200718 yr Author my friend has a 70 chevelle and his dream is to buy a 70 elk and paint it to match his car ( fathom blue with white stripes) as his tow rig... I've seen that done before, but the "tow vehicle" was just as radical as the "race car". I can't imagine that the guy actually towed that way.
September 1, 200718 yr I think that it should come out as a pair. Have the same options and trim levels. Except have an SS El Camino with a big OL' LS6!
September 1, 200718 yr I think that it should come out as a pair. Have the same options and trim levels. Except have an SS El Camino with a big OL' LS6! I like this guy!
September 3, 200718 yr Here is a frightening fact I just found out, both the 1969 Chevy El Camino and the Pontiac Custom-S were assembled at the Baltimore Assembly plant on the same assembly line. Camino, that means we are related my brother!
September 4, 200718 yr Author Here is a frightening fact I just found out, both the 1969 Chevy El Camino and the Pontiac Custom-S were assembled at the Baltimore Assembly plant on the same assembly line. Camino, that means we are related my brother! Actually, the Camino was built at several different plants back then. Kansas City was one of the others.
September 4, 200718 yr Actually, the Camino was built at several different plants back then. Kansas City was one of the others. wheremylesabrewasbuilt kbye
September 4, 200718 yr Actually, the Camino was built at several different plants back then. Kansas City was one of the others. Oh that I know, I just wasn't aware that in Baltimore where my Custom-S was assembled, that it was actually assembled on the same assembly line as the El Camino. My thinking was there were two different lines running at the same plant.
September 4, 200718 yr Actually, the Camino was built at several different plants back then. Kansas City was one of the others. Where my 1997 Grand Prix GT , 1998 Grand Prix GTP and 2002 Grand Prix GT, were also built.
September 5, 200718 yr I toured that plant in 1972. I was 8 years old, and watching those A-bodies come down that line is something I'll never forget.
September 5, 200718 yr Author Very cool, Ocn. I wish that I had seen that line! All I got to see was the crappy Chevette line in about '77 or '78.
September 5, 200718 yr Very cool, Ocn. I wish that I had seen that line! All I got to see was the crappy Chevette line in about '77 or '78. What do you mean? It was RWD just like you like, with no ugly overhangs!
September 5, 200718 yr The Chevette had ugly everything. Say what you want, but it was built like a little tank and I still see one every once and a while riding down the road.
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