To the point, “just about every single part was replaced, upgraded, or restored.” Two binders of documents reveal that 1,363 hours were needed to restore and build this El Camino to the current specification. Of course, the exhaust system hasn’t been forgotten for now it features a custom crossover pipe and Flowmaster mufflers to make that thundering bellow sound even better. The suck-squeeze-bang-blow is sent to the rear wheels by a TCI 700R-4 overdrive automatic transmission with a 2,400 stall, complemented by a new driveshaft and a 3.55 posi-type rear end. The front of the undercarriage is “completely rebuilt” according to the seller, now featuring Strong Arm tubular control arms, a beefier sway bar, polyurethane bushings, and chrome for the oil pan and flywheel cover. Even the cargo compartment looks pristine thanks to repainted metal down to the tailgate jamb. The 7.2-liter leviathan is decked with an aluminum intake, Demon tri-power carbs, aluminum valve covers, and polished garnish for the water pump, billet pulley, and the alternator.ĭual electric fans and a big radiator keep the big-block V8 cool at all times while the HEI ignition ensures the 454 never skips a beat. Even though the 396 badge on the front grille suggests a 6.5-liter displacement for the engine, this fellow here actually packs 454 cubic inches of motor with aluminum heads.

Undercarriage of a 68 el camino