'69 El Camino Ss 396 on 2040-cars
Sacramento, California, United States
Engine:396 Big Block
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: primer gray
Make: Chevrolet
Interior Color: Black
Model: El Camino
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 2-door pickup
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 150,000
Sub Model: SS 396 BB
'69 El Camino SS 396 big block body style with shaker hood, factory tachometer, air induction, front disk brakes. Custom dual exhaust. Replaced the 396 with a 350 long ago, so that's what's under the hood now, although blown. Didn't like the back-up lights in the '69 tailgate, so replaced with a '68 tailgate. Has A/C on the dash, but I never hooked it up or used it. Nice 12-bolt posy rear-end. With the custom exhaust and a running engine, the car has a sweet lope to it. I had many years of fun driving this vehicle. I'm older now, though, and don't feel like replacing the engine again. Just had the front end suspension rebuilt. There are a few dings, but only one dent in the rear driver fender (see photo). I'm the second owner and the title is clear. It's been non-op since 2004 and I have the paperwork. There are a couple high-back bucket seats in the vehicle now. In the interest of full disclosure, I was hot rodding a while back and slid into a ditch, which cracked the frame below the passenger door area. I had it welded professionally and it's strong and stable and safe. Will need full payment within 7 days of the auction ending. I hope the new owner will restore it and enjoy it for many years to come. Feel free to email me with any questions or request for more photos...happy to oblige.
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