Since I can't afford it, maybe one of you can!
Was going camping and on the main road of the grounds, I saw a red ’64 El Camino. So I stopped at the guys house to ask him about it. It has a 327ci motor, trouble is the previous owner installed a Sears AC unit and you cannot see the #s. Being how old the motor looked, I have no reason to think it has been changed- besides people don’t usually swap in 327s. He told me he would gladly take out the A/C to check #s for any prospective buyer as he just got it up for sale and has not had the time to do it. The 4 speed M-20 is original as is the 12- bolt posi it’s connected to.
The body is in good shape and has been repainted once to a similar but not exact shade of Ember RedThere is some bubbling on the wheel wells, but no major rust. The bed is in fantastic shape and is solid, although there is some paint chipping (it has a bed cover) but is shockingly solid for such a commonly rusted out area.
The undercarriage is dirty, but no major rust and the front end parts will need refinishing. The guy told me it had some cancer on the frame, but he welded in some new metal and fixed it up (he’s a Steel Union welder by trade). This is not a surprise since he had 3 other classics, mostly 30’s and 40’s cars. He told me he ran out of cash to restore the Elky and I believe him as his garage is well equipped and his other cars are immaculate.
The interior was hit and miss. The dash was in great shape and looked like it was redone (in red) recently, but the speedo needle broke off- all gauges are original save for the massive AC vent unit (the car did not have factory air). The steering wheel is original but the paint is chipping off. The drivers side door panel rotted off (he still has it) and the window glass is missing, but the pass side panel is original and in ok shape. The seats were covered in white, but were originally red.
The floors seemed solid.
The engine started fine, but is really dirty, as is the compartment, but no rust and the firewall looked fine.
It has SS wheels, not sure if they were original. Could a 327 Elky be an SS back in ’64? There was no SS badges except for the “V8” symbol on the fenders and a “Chevelle” emblem, not sure why since it was an Elky.
The guy wants $4,000 which frankly is a steal, but its out in the middle of nowhere and they are not online, so I thought I’d post it here for him.
This car would make a great driver/project and appears mostly original, the AC is easily removed, but is so old, why not keep it? These early (pre-’68) Elkys are getting less and less common.
Interested parties should email me directly as he did not want his phone # pasted on the web.
The cowl tag reads:
043
ST 64-5860 BDY- EP 7169
TRIM- 772 PNT- 922 B
ACC- 2L 50
“Painted in Magic Mirror Acrylic Lacquer”

I did not think to get the sticker info near the drivers side door latch, but will check it out if need be.
The only thing is that 772 is red trim for a base Malibu and 786 is red trim for an SS according to my #s book.




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JARRET GRATHWOL
TEAM CHEVELLE MEMBER #573
1970 Chevelle SS 396/ M-21
You can see my Chevelle SS here:
http://www.geocities.com/stangsvt99/Jarret_s__70_Chevelle_SS.html

Is it a custom or standard? The custom has bright trim around the top edge of the doors and drip rails, also the trim down the center of the hood. The deluxe also came with the dash pad and silver dash bezel. Mine is a standard and I parted out a custom. I did not think a 12 bolt was available in 64. The "V" emblem and Chevelle on the fender is on all 64 elkys with V-8's, the 6 cyl cars had no engine emblem. I have not heard of anything other than steel wheels with either standard or SS type hubcaps. Not trying to run down this car, it is just I don't think it is that rare. The 4 speed and 327 do make it more desirable. I know of one here in AZ with no rust and a good frame for $2200.

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Philip #42
Under Construction Car & Page (http://www.citlink.net/~bowtie)

Sounds like it needs a lot of work... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

Jarret, I can understand that you don't see many early Chevelles or El Caminos in your area - just try to avoid getting overly excited and get the current (selling) owner all pumped up about the value of his rusty project car.

I'm not trying to be mean, but when you want a good project car I would suggest looking in more wheather friendly climates. I have seen any number of ads for similar cars but without the rust issues for less money in the SoCal area. Previously I had posted about the Chevelles that I had seen during a trip to the Pomona collector car swapmeet. Among the cars was a red '67 El Camino 396 with a black bucket seat interior - this car neeeded NOTHING except a new owner, the paint, body, and interior were in fine condition - it found a new owner for $6,000.

I think it is a little over priced. I would say $1500 max, mainly for parts, at least around here. In fact I am in the process of parting out a nicer sounding 68 El Camino, that had 12 bolt posi, 4 spd, factory tach, nice front clip, and I only paid $900. I guess location makes all the difference.

Steve R.

$4000 a steal?!?!Are cars priced that much more in the rust belt?I would say $2500 TOPS

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Dean Ciampi
Team Chevelle Gold #52
Aces #3094 MY LS6 CHEVELLE (http://community-2.webtv.net/SS454chevelle/1970LS6CHEVELLE/)

Chevrolet did not make an SS El Camino until 1968. It was the SS396 version.



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Once you have made up your mind, facts are but a mere annoyance.

The things that stand out in my mind are '64 and 12-bolt. I did'nt think 12-bolts came out in Clevelles and Elco's til '66.......

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"Laissez Le Bon Temp Rouler' Cha!"
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"Jungle"Jim
A&P/ASE T/C#105
70SS396 & 70 Malibu
"I don't drive FAST, I just FLY low!"

[This message has been edited by junglejimmie (edited 11-10-2000).]

I know at least some 65's had 12 bolts, not sure about 64.

Steve R.