While on a run, I spied a 72 El Camino for sale. I stopped by afterwards and talked with the guy.
He's had since 1990 or so but admits it pretty rusty and mostly good for parts now. In looking it over, the body is pretty much shot. He is asking 2K for it as the yard would give him 1500 for it. (Think there is room for some haggling). PM me if you want his contact info.
The good
Engine has AC and cruise control
Tilt column
Nice bucket seats that were redone. No longer has the bench seat.
Interior in good shape.
12 bolt posi rear (unsure the gears but he said they were probably low ratio,, (2.56 or 3.08?) as he got good gas mileage and the car never revved out
Power front disc brakes, rear drums
Chrome is in decent shape.
Dash looked decent
The Bad
350 V8 (needs plug wire and battery) (Holley carb with electric choke and aluminum intake manifold),
And the Ugly
Body and frame pretty rusty
SShink said
Sep 8, 2014
Wondering what our resident '72 Elky expert thinks of this? Especially now that he has 'extra' room.
Derek69SS said
Sep 8, 2014
The buckets, tilt column, 12-bolt, and disc brakes are easily worth the asking price... question is if there's enough other stuff there to make it worth the time to part it out.
SShink said
Sep 8, 2014
Derek69SS wrote:
The buckets, tilt column, 12-bolt, and disc brakes are easily worth the asking price... question is if there's enough other stuff there to make it worth the time to part it out.
Tim H.'s buffer would have that thing blown apart on a Saturday.
dashboard said
Sep 8, 2014
Derek69SS wrote:
The buckets, tilt column, 12-bolt, and disc brakes are easily worth the asking price... question is if there's enough other stuff there to make it worth the time to part it out.
Plus.....the cruise control, AC components, chrome and bed trim. the frame would work on a vert or coupe, just needs a little shortening. If it was closer I'd be looking at it. I would like to have the front 18" of the front fenders for a project..........so if someone gets it........
Derek69SS said
Sep 8, 2014
I didn't notice the cruise control... is that a factory unit?
SShink said
Sep 8, 2014
Derek69SS wrote:
I didn't notice the cruise control... is that a factory unit?
Yep. That's just like the vacuum parts that were on the last coupe I had with factory cruise. Getting to be hard to find.
dashboard said
Sep 8, 2014
I think it is, looks like the factory setup. A better look at the turn signal arm on the steering column would help.
Enganeer said
Sep 8, 2014
Must have doubled up on a different interior pic. Here is a pic of the steering column.
SShink said
Sep 8, 2014
Note the vacuum parts and hoses on the drivers fender. That's what caught my eye for the cruise control:
Derek69SS said
Sep 8, 2014
That sweetens the deal pretty well... looks like a good buy.
dashboard said
Sep 8, 2014
How about some type of a group acquisition. Everyone decide what parts they want, then kick in a reasonable amount buy the car and distribute the parts.
Stan, here’s your complete AC package everything including compressor, brackets dash ducting vents and controls.
Here’s the frame for Tim‘s next project.
Here’s Daren’s rocker arm, engine and transmission
I know Mitch can always use a 12 Bolt
Derik can use the disc brakes setup on some project I’m sure.
I really do wish it was in my back yard.
Dave Seitz said
Sep 9, 2014
May have to let my boss know.
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 11, 2014
Well, I've called this guy every day for the past 3 days and always get a message to leave my number and he will call back. Hasn't happened yet. Either it's gone or he changed his mind...
Enganeer said
Sep 11, 2014
Hmmm,
I can drive buy and see if it's in the driveway tonight.
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 11, 2014
If it's there and he's around, could you ask him to please call, if he wants sell it ?
I'll leave my number on the message again today.
Thanks John...
BB502 said
Sep 11, 2014
if a group buy I'd take the tilt and cruise
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 11, 2014
BB502 wrote:
if a group buy I'd take the tilt and cruise
If it's still available and my friend buys it, he will keep the seats and tilt. The cruise would be available.
No call back today either. I left my number again at 9 am...
Enganeer said
Sep 11, 2014
The car was tucked away further in side yard far enough that I really had to look. It looks like they were doing to cleaning to the barn.
Maybe he does not want to sell it or just does not check his phone?
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 11, 2014
I called just now and the wife answered !! She hadn't checked the answering machine...
She is going to get my number off that and have Jerry give me a call.
Enganeer said
Sep 11, 2014
Older people and that fan-dangled technology.
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 11, 2014
He did call me. He works 6 days a week so it will be difficult to get there when he is around this week. Maybe we can make time next Tuesday when John is off work.
SShink said
Sep 12, 2014
Lost in the 60s wrote:
He did call me. He works 6 days a week so it will be difficult to get there when he is around this week. Maybe we can make time next Tuesday when John is off work.
With your car trailer?
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 12, 2014
SShink wrote:
Lost in the 60s wrote:
He did call me. He works 6 days a week so it will be difficult to get there when he is around this week. Maybe we can make time next Tuesday when John is off work.
With your car trailer?
...
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 12, 2014
After talking with the owner and John, he is going to pass. The tilt column is an auto shift and John's car is a 4 speed. The only thing he would use is the buckets and it's not worth the cost and hassle to part out the rest for just the seats.
Dave Seitz said
Sep 14, 2014
Can you get me the info my boss at work is interested
While on a run, I spied a 72 El Camino for sale. I stopped by afterwards and talked with the guy.
He's had since 1990 or so but admits it pretty rusty and mostly good for parts now. In looking it over, the body is pretty much shot. He is asking 2K for it as the yard would give him 1500 for it. (Think there is room for some haggling). PM me if you want his contact info.
The good
Engine has AC and cruise control
Tilt column
Nice bucket seats that were redone. No longer has the bench seat.
Interior in good shape.
12 bolt posi rear (unsure the gears but he said they were probably low ratio,, (2.56 or 3.08?) as he got good gas mileage and the car never revved out
Power front disc brakes, rear drums
Chrome is in decent shape.
Dash looked decent
The Bad
350 V8 (needs plug wire and battery) (Holley carb with electric choke and aluminum intake manifold),
And the Ugly
Body and frame pretty rusty
Wondering what our resident '72 Elky expert thinks of this? Especially now that he has 'extra' room.
Tim H.'s buffer would have that thing blown apart on a Saturday.
Plus.....the cruise control, AC components, chrome and bed trim. the frame would work on a vert or coupe, just needs a little shortening. If it was closer I'd be looking at it. I would like to have the front 18" of the front fenders for a project..........so if someone gets it........
Yep. That's just like the vacuum parts that were on the last coupe I had with factory cruise. Getting to be hard to find.
Must have doubled up on a different interior pic. Here is a pic of the steering column.
Note the vacuum parts and hoses on the drivers fender. That's what caught my eye for the cruise control:
Stan, here’s your complete AC package everything including compressor, brackets dash ducting vents and controls.
Here’s the frame for Tim‘s next project.
Here’s Daren’s rocker arm, engine and transmission
I know Mitch can always use a 12 Bolt
Derik can use the disc brakes setup on some project I’m sure.
I really do wish it was in my back yard.
Well, I've called this guy every day for the past 3 days and always get a message to leave my number and he will call back. Hasn't happened yet. Either it's gone or he changed his mind...
I can drive buy and see if it's in the driveway tonight.
If it's there and he's around, could you ask him to please call, if he wants sell it ?
I'll leave my number on the message again today.
Thanks John...
If it's still available and my friend buys it, he will keep the seats and tilt. The cruise would be available.
No call back today either. I left my number again at 9 am...
The car was tucked away further in side yard far enough that I really had to look. It looks like they were doing to cleaning to the barn.
Maybe he does not want to sell it or just does not check his phone?
I called just now and the wife answered !! She hadn't checked the answering machine...
She is going to get my number off that and have Jerry give me a call.
Older people and that fan-dangled technology.
With your car trailer?