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A 1967 Chevrolet El Camino that spent nearly four decades in a barn waiting for a second chance has recently emerged from hiding, going straight online to search for a new home.
The Chevy El Camino was disassembled by a previous owner in 1986, and it's been waiting for a second chance ever since.
The seller explains on Craigslist that the vehicle was parked in a barn where it spent the last 38 years, and despite the rough shape, all body parts are still available. The El Camino no longer has an engine and a transmission, but this isn't bad news for someone who planned a restomod project.
While it's unclear what engine the truck used when it rolled off the assembly lines, an L78 would be a great way to provide an El Camino with well-deserved muscle. The L78 was the top version of the 396 in 1967, producing 375 horsepower.
The other two 396 choices on the 1967 El Camino were the L35 and L34, rated at 325 and 350 horsepower, respectively. The 396 retained El Camino's customer appeal, with sales remaining steady throughout the second generation. The first model year (1964) witnessed 32,500 units leaving the factory, followed by a boost to 34,724 units in 1963. 1967 was the last year of the generation, with Chevrolet building 34,830 El Caminos.
As anyone can tell, this El Camino requires critical bodywork, especially as the floors are already wrecked. However, the frame "is perfect," with the owner explaining that the truck is "very restorable." You'll have to inspect everything in person, especially considering that the El Camino has many extra parts you can't see in the pics.
It's very clear the vehicle isn't a project aimed at the faint of heart, but the lack of an engine can be considered good news by people who already have a potent mill in the garage. The drivetrain missing makes the El Camino more affordable, with the owner expecting to get only $2,000 for it. However, it sells without a title.
You can find this El Camino close to Louisville, and considering its shape, you'll need a trailer to take the vehicle and the extra parts home. It's unclear if anything big is missing (except for the engine and the transmission), but the best way to determine if the El Camino is worth the money is an in-person inspection.
The truck landed on Craigslist a few hours ago, and given it sells for iPhone money, I don't expect it to remain available for too long. El Caminos make for great restomod projects, and considering this 1967 example hasn't yet become a rust bucket, it's a great starting point for a unique truck.
The seller explains on Craigslist that the vehicle was parked in a barn where it spent the last 38 years, and despite the rough shape, all body parts are still available. The El Camino no longer has an engine and a transmission, but this isn't bad news for someone who planned a restomod project.
While it's unclear what engine the truck used when it rolled off the assembly lines, an L78 would be a great way to provide an El Camino with well-deserved muscle. The L78 was the top version of the 396 in 1967, producing 375 horsepower.
The other two 396 choices on the 1967 El Camino were the L35 and L34, rated at 325 and 350 horsepower, respectively. The 396 retained El Camino's customer appeal, with sales remaining steady throughout the second generation. The first model year (1964) witnessed 32,500 units leaving the factory, followed by a boost to 34,724 units in 1963. 1967 was the last year of the generation, with Chevrolet building 34,830 El Caminos.
As anyone can tell, this El Camino requires critical bodywork, especially as the floors are already wrecked. However, the frame "is perfect," with the owner explaining that the truck is "very restorable." You'll have to inspect everything in person, especially considering that the El Camino has many extra parts you can't see in the pics.
It's very clear the vehicle isn't a project aimed at the faint of heart, but the lack of an engine can be considered good news by people who already have a potent mill in the garage. The drivetrain missing makes the El Camino more affordable, with the owner expecting to get only $2,000 for it. However, it sells without a title.
You can find this El Camino close to Louisville, and considering its shape, you'll need a trailer to take the vehicle and the extra parts home. It's unclear if anything big is missing (except for the engine and the transmission), but the best way to determine if the El Camino is worth the money is an in-person inspection.
The truck landed on Craigslist a few hours ago, and given it sells for iPhone money, I don't expect it to remain available for too long. El Caminos make for great restomod projects, and considering this 1967 example hasn't yet become a rust bucket, it's a great starting point for a unique truck.
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