1964 Chevrolet El Camino Resto-Mod (La Center, IA)

1964 Chevrolet El Camino Resto-Mod

General Motors Australian subsidiary Holden produced a Chevrolet coup utility in 1935 that continued through 1939. The first generation El Camino was introduced in the model year 1959 based on the new-for-1959 Brookwood two-door station wagon exterior of the Bel Air and interior of a low-end Biscayne. The second generation El Camino was re-introduced in 1964 on the Chevelle Malibu platform. The 1964 (and subsequent) El Caminos were an immediate hit with the public. A Super Sport (SS) version of the El Camino was produced each year starting in 1968 and ending in 1972. This particular example is a 1964 El Camino that rightfully deserves whatever moniker you wish to throw at it Mild Custom Resto-Mod or just a plain mid-sixties Very Cool Hot Rod Highlights - Recent 2 year professional ground-up restoration - Very responsive Chevy 327 (not Corvette) CID V8 350 HP - GM Saginaw 4-Speed Manual transmission - HD 10-Bolt Posi rear end - Power everything - A real Head Turner wherever driven Exterior Starting with a no accident no rust and rock-solid El Camino the body chrome and stainless trim glass and running gear was disassembled. Body panels inside and out were stripped to bare metal primered and prepped prior to application of the stunning blemish-free Maroon finish. New chrome bumpers and either refinished or new stainless trim was expertly fitted resulting in laser straight panels and uniform hood doors and tailgate gaps throughout. Interior The all-new well-appointed and spotless interior is completely restored to resemble that of a Super Sport model El Camino if one would have been produced in 64 with a gauge cluster in place of engine warning lights the optional dash-mounted tachometer factory wood grained steering wheel and new bucket seats from a 64- 65 SS Coupe. All gauges are new except the speedometer. Engine and Driveline The rare Chevrolet 327 cu. in. completely rebuilt engine was bored .040 over and fitted with a new reciprocating assembly. The block is Date Code L 18 (Dec. 18 1968) Casting Number 3956618. Heads are 76 cc .194s Casting Number 333882 Date Code F 21 4 (June 21 1974). New clutch U-Joints and a balanced driveline. New Edelbrock 600 cfm carburetor new distributor and High-Torque Mini Starter. Idles at an even 800 RPM 40 PSI oil pressure when hot and 15 of vacuum. Transmission is a new Saginaw 4-Speed equipped with a new Tri-Five bell housing and Hurst Competition Plus shifter and linkage. New HD core aluminum radiator and electric fan. New master cylinder and drum brakes all around. Wheels and Tires REV gloss black and machined wheels on P235 60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T A tires. Offers Invited Additional photos and details of this INCREDIBLE 1964 Chevrolet El Camino Resto-Mod can be can be viewed at www.newstalgiamotors.com carsdb 1964-Chevrolet-El-Camino-Resto-Mod or CALL Bob (at) 1 925-699-5697. Text messages WILL NOT be answered We can assist with Pre-Purchase Inspections discounted Domestic Door-to-Door and Overseas Shipping etc. Thanks for looking