@@soopsoopdawoooop5586 all depends on engine and transmission but most importantly the gearing in the rear end. I have a 305, turbo 350, and 2.41 gears with 26 inch tires. I can run about 80mph at 2500 rpm.
Thanks! It’s not only fun to drive, but dependable and a great daily driver. It’s not perfect so I don’t get nervous about driving it all the time. Everywhere I go it gets comments and thumbs up just because it’s unique. Other than my work truck, it’s been my main driver for several years now and it’s one of the best cars (trucks?) I’ve ever owned hands down
I have a 1970 El Camino with a 350 four barrel. Not the muscle machine of the day, but it has had a reasonable restoration and everything, including the factory air runs. It too is my daily driver and I really enjoy it.
Years ago in the early 2000's, I had a 1979 EL_Camino with a 305 and 4 Speed Saginaw Transmission in the car. I wish I still had the car. I don't have pictures of the car before I sold it. I do have pictures of the car when I first got the car. I have to look for the pictures.
My grandfather just passed. We have had a 84 in the family since my mom was a kid. It’s fully restored and my family was planning to sell it because it wasn’t willed to anyone. I’ve decided to buy it. Too much time, money, and effort into the car for me to watch them let it go so now I’m here learning about the platform.
Nice bro. Still waiting for the estate stuff to clear up on mine but I’ve been driving out that way working on it. No one knows how long it sat, but Ive found a brand new 383 stroker and aftermarket shocks and a few other goodies on it. Started the other day with some fresh gas but won’t stay at idle. Next step I think is take off and clean the carb. I grew up with in imports so old school sbc is completely new to me. I hope yours is bringing you as much connection with your grandfather as his is to me
I had a Gold a Cream colored 1978 El Camino factory Buckets with center Automatic transmission with Factory 5.7 Engine. AC, PW, PL, Power Brakes , Steering Conquistador package with Standard gauges Am FM 8 track and Dual power mirror. All with limited slip rear end with factory payload package rear Air Shocks.
It looks good from a distance…. Has a few cracks up near the speakers. It’s not original; the original dash would have been tan and this one is red underneath that a previous owner painted black. But for a daily driver it’s pretty good.
Nice. El Camino is an original sport truck / SUV. You are correct about that convenient low load height. Cast iron SBC one of best engines, just leave it stock; easy to get parts. Service that also famous THM350 and it will go the distance. Best part of these old Camino's is smooth coil spring ride versus stiff pickup trucks. Camino's came with adjustable air shocks to firm up ride with a load. Relatively heavy ( 4000 lbs) + v8 makes good tow vehicle.
Nice video. I just inherited a 1979 El Camino and need to replace both side mirrors before I can drive it. Do you know how to access the housing to remove the side mirrors? It looks like I have to remove the inner door panel in order to remove the side mirrors. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and I like your El Camino.
I would say that depends somewhat….. if someone can do their own maintenance and take care of issues, and if they don’t mind spending time on it regularly…. then sure. I would probably say that about any older car though. One thing is for sure… if you want people talking to you about it everywhere you go then it’s definitely the right vehicle.
been daily driving my 82 el camino for 13 years! up until recently its been my ONLY car, until I bought a second el camino!
how's the highway speeds
Same, when my engine goes out I will just rebuild a new one and keep goin lol
@@soopsoopdawoooop5586 all depends on engine and transmission but most importantly the gearing in the rear end. I have a 305, turbo 350, and 2.41 gears with 26 inch tires. I can run about 80mph at 2500 rpm.
That's a nice Camino you have.
Thanks! It’s not only fun to drive, but dependable and a great daily driver. It’s not perfect so I don’t get nervous about driving it all the time. Everywhere I go it gets comments and thumbs up just because it’s unique. Other than my work truck, it’s been my main driver for several years now and it’s one of the best cars (trucks?) I’ve ever owned hands down
Thanks for these videos. Currently only driving a motorcycle but I'm about to pull the trigger and get me an el camino!
I have a 1970 El Camino with a 350 four barrel. Not the muscle machine of the day, but it has had a reasonable restoration and everything, including the factory air runs. It too is my daily driver and I really enjoy it.
Love to hear about people using these and not letting them languish… drive it and enjoy it!
Years ago in the early 2000's, I had a 1979 EL_Camino with a 305 and 4 Speed Saginaw Transmission in the car. I wish I still had the car. I don't have pictures of the car before I sold it. I do have pictures of the car when I first got the car. I have to look for the pictures.
My grandfather just passed. We have had a 84 in the family since my mom was a kid. It’s fully restored and my family was planning to sell it because it wasn’t willed to anyone. I’ve decided to buy it. Too much time, money, and effort into the car for me to watch them let it go so now I’m here learning about the platform.
Thanks for watching! There’s more information about the 5th gen El Camino platform on our website here:
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@@Shakan_not_Stirred hey dude just bought my grandpas 84 today!
Nice bro. Still waiting for the estate stuff to clear up on mine but I’ve been driving out that way working on it. No one knows how long it sat, but Ive found a brand new 383 stroker and aftermarket shocks and a few other goodies on it. Started the other day with some fresh gas but won’t stay at idle. Next step I think is take off and clean the carb. I grew up with in imports so old school sbc is completely new to me. I hope yours is bringing you as much connection with your grandfather as his is to me
I had a Gold a Cream colored 1978 El Camino factory Buckets with center Automatic transmission with Factory 5.7 Engine. AC, PW, PL, Power Brakes , Steering Conquistador package with Standard gauges Am FM 8 track and Dual power mirror. All with limited slip rear end with factory payload package rear Air Shocks.
thats actually a really nice dashboard
It looks good from a distance…. Has a few cracks up near the speakers. It’s not original; the original dash would have been tan and this one is red underneath that a previous owner painted black. But for a daily driver it’s pretty good.
Just bought a 79 el camino for 1200 bucks running
I like it. I was born in 78 also. 🤘
I love my 1966 camino
I drive 79 ... only car I own and love it.
Nice. El Camino is an original sport truck / SUV. You are correct about that convenient low load height. Cast iron SBC one of best engines, just leave it stock; easy to get parts. Service that also famous THM350 and it will go the distance. Best part of these old Camino's is smooth coil spring ride versus stiff pickup trucks. Camino's came with adjustable air shocks to firm up ride with a load. Relatively heavy ( 4000 lbs) + v8 makes good tow vehicle.
Nice my father has the same air cleaner cover on his 1980
Nice video. I just inherited a 1979 El Camino and need to replace both side mirrors before I can drive it. Do you know how to access the housing to remove the side mirrors? It looks like I have to remove the inner door panel in order to remove the side mirrors. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and I like your El Camino.
Thanks for watching! Yes, you need to pull the door card to access the mirror fasteners.
Best car ever!
I have the same El Comino
Me too !!
Me too!
would you say a el camino would be a good first car?
I would say that depends somewhat….. if someone can do their own maintenance and take care of issues, and if they don’t mind spending time on it regularly…. then sure. I would probably say that about any older car though. One thing is for sure… if you want people talking to you about it everywhere you go then it’s definitely the right vehicle.
I have 1! 😎
Daaang
nice malibu :b
:P
it drives like a car and easy to work on the engine - GO GET ONE 1987 is best