The Truth About the El Camino
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2018
- El Camino review. The Truth About the El Camino, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Everything you need to know about the Chevy El Camino. Is the El Camino a car or truck? Is an El Camino worth restoring. Are El Caminos cool? Buying an El Camino. Are El Caminos coming back? El Camino restoration. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Merry Christmas Scotty kalmar and try to have fun
Hey Scotty I’ve got a 2010 f150 4.6 3v 4x4 that has 280,000 miles, what do you think about those trucks and what should I expect in terms of repairs in the future, this truck does go through routine maintenance if that can tell you anything.
Hey Scotty...GM and Ford both say they’re not going to make cars anymore because people don’t want them, yet the Genesis G70 made by Hyundai just won MT 2019 Car of the Year. I found it both funny and impressive. What’s your opinion on that?
@Scotty Kilmer What do you think of the 1988 560sl? honest opinion on the engine please
The Elcamino and Ranchero will always look wayyyyyyyyyy cooler than any modern truck you see on the road today.
This is true
True but they still look worse than any Prius you'll see on the road.
At least styling wise.
@@AiOinc1 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A Prius looks a million more times ugly than the Ranchero and Elcamino does.
What brand were these cars?
@@CJColvin bro, that guy is a soyboy
What’s humanities greatest achievement?
Scotty: “ ‘94 Celica”
I've put about 250k miles on my 65 El Camino in the last 25 years. I am on my second engine and transmission, but it is worth putting in however much it costs to fix it because it keeps going up in value. I get complimented all the time when people see me driving it. Parts are still fairly easy to get and it is pretty easy to work on.
Barry Johnson don’t buy a new car. They are worthless.
Hey what's the maintenance like? Or what to look out for it would be awesome to know before I attempt to get one
Thats sounds pretty good actually, because the longer you hold it and maintain, the high the value.
It's always cool
I love the 67-72 El Caminos, my absolute dream car. The muscle performance, unique looks, 10/10 cool factor
Amen Brother
I’ve been wanting a classic El Camino as my first car restoration project BIGTIME! 😍😍😍
same. i’m just a teenager but i love those cars. Theyre the perfect beach cars haha
Me too!
@@Betoruffo me too I’m getting my first car soon and I’m hoping to get an El Camino or something like that
When I was in high school, one of my best friends had a 1985 GMC Caballero (the only one I’ve ever seen). The funny thing about it was it had an aftermarket radio, and the CD player would only eject when it wanted to. You were stuck listening to what was in it until it did. We listened to a live Doors album for what must’ve been a month before it finally came out. Great memories!
That's definitely got "highschool" written all over it.
I remember about 7 or 8 years ago, I was on my way to school, and my elky wouldn't start. So I stuck a pencil down the carburetor cause I didn't have anyone around to hold the butterflies open for me.
I had to do that three more times on the way to school, and three more on the way back.
Old cars will make you have stories, whether you like it or not. 😂
Do you remember what album?
@@elijahbutterfield4869 yes totally agree been there done that!
Actually ElCaminos and Rancheros were more of a truck than what I see today. Most of these new "trucks" can't haul 6 foot lumber without dropping tailgate.....pitiful I say. I lmao every time I see a 45000$ "truck" pulling a trailer with lumber on it....cause the "truck" bed is so short.
@@sevnlight6313 That's true. It's a crewmax.
Well Mr Bigtrucker, in Japan we have little Kei Trucks and we love them. You will never find a more useful vehicle, even if you have to lower the tailgate sometimes for 8 foot lumber, boo hoo. Try getting 60 mpg on your BIG truck.
I had a guy come into my shop just last week who was complaining about this very thing. It’s hard for him to find a truck with a truck bed large enough to do real work.
I got an 8ft bed
I always wondered what ever happened to the small pickups with the really long beds...
Recently started watching, great information and presentation of your videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Rev up your El Camino!
My 98 year old grandma drives a Malibu
very original !
@@SUGAR_XYLER she still drives???? Hazard bro im sorry
Hey scotty I have a question, my 2013 Chevy malibu has the engine check light on but I dont know what's wrong with it. We changed the gas cap and tightened it until it clicks but that didnt seem to work. Also I got the code "PO449" and dont know how to get that fix. Thank you
@@nicknicky873 Inspect your gas cap for physical damage or deterioration. However, it should be noted that damage to the gas cap or deterioration of its components are not always noticeable. If your gas cap was not loose and you do not see any indications of failure, try replacing the gas cap anyways and clearing the codes. Gas caps are relatively inexpensive and are often the fix for code P0449. Hope I was able to help
Happy Xmas Scotty, thanks for all the videos.
First video I watched to get an overview of el Camino and I like the pace and knowledge. I will follow and thanks!
Thank you for the video. I just purchased an accord and my first ever Honda. I love it!
My father have a el Camino just sitting. Runs perfect. Saving up to buy it from him.
I'm still saving
Lol I'm buying it next week. I may create a RUclips... I wrote that original post
@@gregodena.a3577 where's the YT
Thank You For Your Videos. Merry Christmas And Happy New Year To All
Scotty your videos are a great help and they're good to watch for advice in general. I just got an 04 250Z with 120k on it. What are your thoughts on these cars?
I've enjoyed your presentations all year , merry Christmas and thanks . Rev up your sleigh 😁
I have a 83 el Camino with a 350
Spins tires all day every day
So I'm you in another universe, yours better not be silver and base trim. Snag interior out of another but it was an SS so that Plus the mag 500 SS 15 inch with Mickey Thompsons. All right looking first car for a kid. Me.
Same here but mines a 1984
Same but mines a 74 el camino with a 350 its in really perfect condition. my uncle gave it to me last year and couldn't be any happier! And its my daily car.
goodyear must love you
Well yeah theres no weight in the back lol
Great content! Thanks
Great Delivery!
Merry Christmas Scotty to you and your family .
Like others have commented, pickup bed size and cab style are usually a function of your needs. Back in 2000 when I bought my '98 F-150 I had to shop all over metro Houston to find the configuration I wanted as a cabinetmaker-- extended cab with 8' bed. I think Ford offered a crew cab with the long bed in all weight classes some years before that, but now you have to go to at least a 3/4 ton to get that setup.
Now that the crew cab 1/2-ton models come only with a 5.5' or 6.5' bed, most folks I know with these use them as a second family car or to tow a boat on weekends, etc. I seldom see them in the building trades.
Merry Christmas Scotty
This channel rocks soooooo hard!
Always loved the El Camino. Such interesting cars and fairly cheap
Scotty. I have learned more from your videos then I did in college. Thank you. I will go back much better prepared and ready to get in and get dirty. Thank you for your videos
If Chevy came back for even 1 year with the El Camino I think I would absolutely trade in my truck for one. Definitely my favorite vehicle but they're so uncommon around me and the decent ones run 10k+. All the cheaper ones are automatic, which, I've only ever driven automatics but I think I'd want one in manual just for the fun of it.
Love this video I currently have a 94 Hardbody and I do baby it
Chevy El Camino was my first car. Hand me down... I loved it! Fun car-truck!
I needed a small truck,so I bought a '65 Ranchero. It does what I need and it's a blast to drive.
@@sevnlight6313 I wanted a truck that I could pay cash for and wouldn't need to be smog checked. I would have considered an old Datsun truck,but there weren't any around when I was looking. Besides,the Ranchero is a bit of a hot rod.
@@sevnlight6313 Mechanical parts are easy,and there is a Falcon parts store near me that has most of the rest.
My brother bracket raced his 69 e! Camino. He was pretty consistent running the eighth mile in the 8.50s
Love the El Caminos . Big fan of Subarus also. Would love a baja or Brat.
Hey Scotty any books to recommend us to learn more about Cars?
You are a real fun character sir and your knowledge of cars is TOTAL AWESOME . Thanks again and i like Santa kitty ! GOD BLESS U AND YOURS SIR.
I once had a 1975 Ranchero. It even had a matching tonneau cover. Great car aside from being rather poor in the snow. Wish I had it now!!
@Scotty kilmer, I appreciate your videos!
I have a couple questions if you could please answer.
1. Does eco mode actually helps save gas on a Nissan Altima or any other car?
2. When filling my tired with air, should I follow the PSI number on the vehicle side door stamp or the number on the tires?
Your videos have given me good knowledge to take care of my car better!
The car, your tire is generic and made to fit almost any vehicle it can physically fit on a rim. The car will know how much it weighs, but your tire has no idea. Similarly, my bicycle tires say X pressure, but I'm light as a feather... So yeah, its X pressure for a normal person, X + some more for a fat person, and about 2/3 X for my weight. Plus it has no idea if I'm doing paved road racing, gravel, or off-raod, so its up to me to figure that out. However, with a car, your weight really won't make much of a difference. In a truck it can, so often they say "add X amount more if you are carrying Y weight", and some say "if exceeding 100 mph, add 4 psi".
Hi Scotty!
Can you please do a video on older SUVs
Like Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester?
I think it would be a great video on pro's and cone's
I had an El Camino when I was a teenager. Loved that old cruck (or trar?)
Have a merry Christmas
scotty i drive a 2001 dodge Dakota v8 4.7
4x4 theres a pop in the wheel when i turn left or push on the break what is it and what else should i worry about going wrong or messing up on the truck
Im eyeing on a fully functional 79 el camino that basically gots it all. I know they consume gas alot but I want it as my daily driver
I got a 97 Dakota SLT 5.2l . Stick.. swapped a lil vw Cabrio for it. Sorta got a lemon. Transfer case was swapped . Cracked.leaking. I hit 260k miles in it. Replaced tcase. Shifts all right engine sounds alright. What you think on the pickup. Trade it for something else.? Or a keeper
Hi Scotty,
I’m in a process of purchasing a vehicle and looking to buy Toyota RAV4, Highlander or 4Runner. What are your thoughts and which do you think is the best out of the three?
Thanks a bunch!
Just bought a 2006 F250 w/ 6.0 powerstroke, for $5000. Truck was in good shape, but wasn't running. They said it needed a HPOP ($500 +labor) It ended up being a $15 screen and o-ring kit for the IPR valve. A small bit of screen broke off and lodged between the valve and seat. After watching a DieselTechRon video, I performed the diagnosis and labor myself. Best deal I've ever run across.
I loved my '64 Falcon Ranchero. Falcons came in passenger car, station wagon, and mini-Ranchero.
Ive got a 89 nissan D21 that i love to death. Standard transmission, little 4cyl, 4wd, its such a dream.
I have the tire pressure monitor system in my Odyssey. I had a very low tire, but it didn't let me know until about a half mile down the road. Do the sensors shut off when stopped, and start back up once you hit a certain speed?
Once the tire was repaired, the light didn't go out until I had driven about a Half mile.
This stuff gets better and better
just restomodded my el camino using the renault frame and suspension from a vintage "le car" as well as a salvaged fiat 500 engine with around 250k miles(city) and a cvt transmission from a 2012 nissan altima . would this machine benefit by having a giant hairy hand gripping an equally proportioned shifter knob that protrudes from the sunroof? thanks.
Hey Scottie, I'm buying a Camry (used) and I'd like to know which year that you say to buy? A 2015, 2016, or 2017? Also which is the more dependable engine? The 4cyl or 6cyl? Thanks!
I had an 86 Nissan hardbody pickup, great little pickup. Mine was running strong with over 300k on the odometer. I had it till a wheel bearing went bad, but even still the engine was good. Had it with a manual transmission of course. Good light duty work truck too.
Wheel bearing went bad so you got rid of it over a $10 bearing? I had an 89 hardbody with the 3L V6 in it 4x4 and manual transmission and the damn AC was still working in it when I sold it to a kid who needed a vehicle...it sat at my work parking lot for a couple weeks and I finally told the kid he needed to get it out of there otherwise it would be hauled off...he had to have his mommy come get it because what he neglected to point out was he had no idea how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission.
@@wildbill23c 😂
William Todd
It wasn’t my only vehicle so I decided I’d sell it to a buddy that was looking to fix it up. It was already lifted and sitting on 30s if i remember right. The A/C didn’t work on mine though. The solution was rolling down the windows and driving faster. Lol
It was such a fun little truck, lot of memories in that Nissan.
I actually learned to drive stick in that truck. I just jumped in and practiced on my own for about an hour and I was good.
Kids AND most adults now don’t want anything to do with a standard. Which sucks because they barely make vehicles with stick now.
Used to have a 72 ranchero as my first car. Wish I still had it. My grandpa gave me mine and it was white with a 351c. His work one was a 72 with a 302 and he installed a rack on it.
Thanks Scotty.
Scotty I got a ‘93 GMC Sierra. seems to run decent, but is there anything I should be worried about for the future?
Great Info. Thanks
Scotty. Big fan here, I just bought a montero 98 not the sport. What you think about those, are they reliable?
Hey scotty love your videos took my 97 accord to AutoZone for and diagnostic scan tool said no codes srs light is on but no check engine light is it really nothing he used an OBD I tool thanks
Top notch Scotty from California
Hey Scotty, what do you think of Isuzu's line of NPRs for a work truck?
The biggest problem with them was it was a car suspension so you ended up with a bed that could hold far more than the suspension could handle so it couldn't handle that much. Now some trucks drive and ride as good as cars so it became a useless concept but they will always look cool!
Hey scotty's I love the videos what you think about a silverado 2013 z71 with 175,589 will it last for ever what is your opinion?
Thanks Scotty for answering my question. I forgot to say what size since I am looking for a regular size truck but thanks and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
First or second generation Dodge Cummins is the way to go when looking for a nigh unkillable work truck
@@sevnlight6313 Stop knocking Satan. Satan in the bible only killed 10 people. God killed millions.
@@sevnlight6313 Ok lets talk about religion in a car video. God doesn't kill weeds. He kills women and babies. 1 Sam 15:3 - Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy[a] all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”
Scotty, I owned a 2013 Fiat 500. The best thing about it was the TMPS showed the pressures of all 4 tires. I sold it and bought a 2013 Honda Accord Ex-L. Wonderful car! The problem is Honda didn't believe in displaying the individual tire pressures. Why? I love the car, love the engine, but can't understand for the life of me why they they would do that.
I got a 65 ford ranchero. High performance 289 motor. Runs like a dream. Traded my 88 McLaren mustang for it
Scotty Kilmer what do you think of the Porsche 911. Currently I’m in a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and I hear a grind from first to second gear only at high rpm. If I double clutch the issue doesn’t happen. What you think needs to be done. Thanks
What do you think about the 80s and 90s jeep cherokee, is there anything i should know about?
My dad had a 1972 El Camino it was kind of squirrelly when the road was wet and it didn't stop well but we bought it used
Hey Scotty what's your opinion on having a bmw 328i 2008 as a daily driver is it decent reliability
My first car was a 1970 El Camino Rally Sport, 350 four barrel. Loved that vehicle, wish I still had It. It was great for going to the drive in movies with a date and watching a movie from the bed on a couple of sleeping bags 😁👍
Hey Scotty I’ve get a 03 Chevy 2500 with 400000 miles works okay, but I need a new work truck under 20 grand any suggestions.
Merry Christmas to everybody
80's el camino n vw rabbit pick up are my favorites. also rampage n Subaru brat🍻
Neat and cool to see!
Scotty, what are your thoughts on a 05 trailblazer LT? I have one with a bad transmission and I’m wondering if it’s worth rebuilding or just buying something else.
Had quite a few El Camino's. '64 (street/strip 3 - 4 dif motors), '65 (s/s 3 motors), '68 '69 '71 '73 '76. Great service out of each and every one.
The El Camino and Ranchero were good cars. Would be nice if they come back into production. The Holden Ute was also a good car, similar to the Ranchero or El Camino.
or the Subaru Brat, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and the Subaru Baja LOL. They've tried, but the complete lack of a usable truck bed is why they were so ridiculous...then again people are buying full size trucks today to use as their family sedans which is why trucks are so ridiculously over-priced and contain way too many nonsense electronic gadgets.
William Todd , I drove my Ranchero for 29 years and used it to haul tools and materials .
Tell me again how the bed was completely unusable ?
Ford made the falcon ute in Australia ( modern version of Ranchero) up until 2016.
I just saw 2 1984 dodge rampage come up for sale and was curious how good those were?
@@charliepatterson9321 He's talking about the other cars that made an attempt at being a truck...
An old V6 Ranger with a 5-speed is in my opinion the best light duty work truck you can get, especially for well under five grand usually. They made millions of those things, they weren't too complicated and over-the-top, they're easy to work on and don't break down much, and super easy and cheap to find parts for. Ford did a good job with the Rangers from the 80s all the way through the 90s in my opinion.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2005 Camry with 300,000 miles. It is leaking a small amount of oil from the valve cover gasket. But having trouble adding the right amount, as the dipstick shows a variety of levels. Tested under all conditions, still getting random results. What could be causing this ?
I love my 98 ranger. Great truck.
SCOTTY I’m thinking about buying a Subaru Legacy Wagon 2007 with 147,000km on it. Any thoughts for a fan from New Zealand
Hey Scotty what do you think of Motor Trend naming Jeep Wrangler as SUV of the year?
Hey scotty what you think about swaping out my old 302 in my 1985 grand marquis LS and putting a coyote or 306 in it what will i have to change?
Hey Scotty I just bought a 2008 f150 and she has 261,000 miles on her 4.6 but because
The body has not a spec of rust and the engine starts up and runs flawlessly and run silent at can be also everything in the steering and suspension feel tight
I'd like to find one of those small early 1960's Rancheros and upgrade the suspension and brakes.
scotty what would you rather drive a dodge or a toyta?
Scotty I have a 2003 white Chevy Cavalier is there anything I should know about it and do you have any advice with a Cavalier
El Camino, car-pickup truck vehicle, is quite common in Australia with smaller Opel type cars. A "work-worker-company" car…
In Mexico they were introduced to invade the small Nissan pickup trucks market and the results were below average: not the same endurance as the Nissan
I bought a first gen Plymouth Voyager with 85,000 miles on it for 300 dollars out of a junkyard. It only took a day to get it running and now I've put over 5,000 miles on it, so it seems to be running fine for now, but is there anything I should be concerned about for the future? It has the Mitsubishi 3.0 V6 and a Chrysler transmission, thanks and happy holidays.
Hi Scotty, I want to but a station wagon and wonder if the BMW E61 530i is better then the Volvo V70N? I live in Sweden.
Had a 72 ranchero 351 Cleveland ran great , and very comfortable. They are light in the back and when you lock up brakes they get squirrelly.
Hey Scotty is the 2005 v8 Ford Explorer any good and should i tow a utv with it?
scotty please help! i have a 2008 honda civic coupe manual transmission, i recently got a check engine light with P0302 AND P0303 cylinder misfire codes with the check engine light coming ON and OFF after installing new spark plugs assuming it was the plugs. what else could it be? my gas mileage has drastically decreased as well, a full tank lasting me less than a week! love the channel!
Are parts readily available for a 1964 Impala ss and is it easy to work on? My friend has one but it doesn't run. I might buy it from him but not sure.
Ha! LOVE that you found a pic of the Rambo Lambo! Great placement of it too 😉
Scotty, I want to go back to the future. Is it possible to buy a delorean now days? Would it last a while?
G'day Scotty, question what's your opinion on the new Nissan Navara Ute & the horrible copy from Mercedes the X-Class?? Merry Christmas to you from Australia Cheers 'n' Beers;
Scotty how reliable is jeeps 4.0 liter v6 from 2004?
I've had several of both brands and liked them all.....with the right engine, paint and wheels, you have a nice Cruiser
You've spoken well of GM and Ford's 10- speed automatic transmission. Any thoughts on GM's 9-speed automatics?
Scoty i have plan to buy hyundai grand avega 80,000 km AT, is it worth or its bad car.. Tks
Yo scotty! Hows it going!? I have a question... i have a 2004 gmc envoy xlt. I let my brother use it for a day because it was snowing a lot. He brought it back after work and messed up the trans and pulled it out from a ditch. He pulled it from the radiator support. Smh...A/C is out and trans switching into 2nd jumps and the trans feels like it floats in the 40-70 mph range. Is it worth fixing? I baby all my vehicles and i knew i shouldnt let others use them. 320,000 miles on it. Only problem i had was gauges not working(before incident)