A few comments mention the car would run faster with the tail gate up. I have tested this many times and with this car it runs "quicker" and just as fast with the tailgate down. Why? The tailgate weighs about 90 pounds and when lowered it is over the back bumper increasing traction and improving the 60' time about a tenth. I run the same MPH up or down but quicker ET's with the tailgate down. Hope this helps. THanks for viewing the video!! Jeff
@1976gmc350 4L80E automatic with computer programable shift rpm and pressure. Nice on the freeway (2400 rpm at 70 mph) with the 3.90 grears. Thanks for viewing the video!
@jeffpaulin Check out the mythbuster's show on tailgates. The shape of the car creates a vortex in the bed and if you drop the gate it actually adds drag, but on drags I don't think it will be noticeable.
@jeffpaulin There was a study done on this, the end result shown that there is less drag against the vehicle with the tailgate up than down. It's weird, but numbers can't lie.
@esfreerider Stock rear suspension with sway bar & HD springs. Air lift bag in the pass rear coil with 20 lbs air. The frt shocks have the top nut loosened to the last 3 threads & the bump stops have been removed for more lift. My alignment guy says to run a bump stop (smaller) on the upper control arm because the sharp stop of metal to metal could break the upper ball joint. I will be putting one on before going out again. Tanks for viewing the video/posting
@5191keith Thanks for viewing the video!! I did change to 3.90 gears and added a L480E trans and got the 3900 pound car in the 11.90's. Very fun to drive. Thank you also for your great comment.
Hey, love ur car, I just bought a 1968 el Camino :) tho I just missed out on a '72 SS for $15,800, spewin :( so why drop the tailgate? what's the story there???
Sick Camino!!!......i got a 72 with a 350 thinkin bout droppin in a 396 or a 454....after your video im def leanin more towards the 454....again great CAR!!!!
About the tailgate I don't know if this applies to the el camino since it is lower than trucks but the engineers designed the tailgate of a truck to create a bubble of air in the truck's bed letting air pass over the trucks bubble and causing less wind resistance, when the tailgate is down there is no bubble of air causing incoming wind to push down on the bed and creating more drag. I have not tested this yet I just read it in one of my engineering books maybe you'd like to test it, just saying
@trckster007 I have tested this at the drag races and the El Camino launches harder with the tailgate dropped and runs about 1 1/2 MPH faster with it down. I am not an engineer but I have many runs on the car and it hooks and runs hardest on the top end with the tailgate down.
@Konformation07 The reason there is a tonneau cover over the bed is because it is also a work truck. I have hauled gravel, car parts, and lumber for home remodels. Part of the reason this truck has survived this many years - dual function.
Amazing job Jeff. My name is Jessica and I've had a passion for El Caminos for 15 years (I'm 25 now). I currently own a 1973 350 SS El Camino. I'd love to shake your hand someday. Your car is everything I've dreamed of making mine. My hat's off to you.
Hey, i've always loved the 70' El Camino body, but I don't actually know much about the car itself....so might sound kinda dumb, but can you fit a 509 engine in it and how much adjustments do you think have to be made?? I want to buy one one day and have it closer to a 10 sec car with no spray. (thas why i'm thinkin' 509 block instead)
@snowmanii A 509 big block will bolt right in. To run low 10's you will need about 14-1 compression OR Nitrous but can be easily done. Good luck and post some pictures/video.
@BustaK1 Trans best bets: 700R or a 4L80E either will allow you to run a 3.90 gear and have plenty of low end power along with freeway flying. Let me know which one you chose.and
@Gibson299 You are right - however none of them were driven to the race track. The El Camino was. Daily driver car currently running 11:90's @ 113 mph
Hey Jeff, I have a 1970 El Camino SS 454 as well. It was originaly a 396 car. Anyway I think your ride looks and performs great. I hope to bring mine to that level. You did a great job.
I like to see a video of the inside / walk around to see how much of an F car it is. So you didn't actually do anything on your car your self, you had other people rebuild it?
@k3llys0t0 I have rebuilt the front and rear suspension, I have done the brakes and rebuilt the motor a few times (I have had the car 30 years). The machine shop that did the machine work is mentioned since I do not have a boring machine or block plane in my garage. A friend owns a trans shop and he did the trans rebuild.; You are right not all my work but I did my best.
I wish I had an El Camino, or any muscle car for that matter. I had the chance to trade my 74 Chevelle for a 72 SS El Camino, but I wrecked a truck I was driving and needed the Chevelle for work and I missed out on the trade.
It's real sad though that the owner has a bunch of old cars and he's just letting them sit there and rust, it's a crime! T_T
Hi, curious how I can tell if my '70 El Camino is a "SS", no eng or trans, but 12 bolt rear end, big block F&R springs, BB eng frame mounts, AC, PDB, PS, PW, PDL, bucket seats, console, setup for auto trans. No interior panels or dash, bought as a bare roller. Had a '69 SS 396, so I know the cars pretty well, I believe this was a real '70 SS 396, but not sure, thanks!!
Jeff, I am about to embark on an Elky resto. After restoring a 70 chevelle, I now have a bug to do the a 70 elky. Your video inspires me all the more. Thanks for posting, and awesome runs!!
i do not like this year.they started getting round and fat. i am buying a 1981 this week for my first car. i think 66-67 are the best years for el caminos
Awesome! I just bough a 1980 El Camino Royal Knight and will be rebuilding it soon. Not for drag racing though =( It will be a a daily vehicle to get back and forth to work in. It's gonna take time and a lot of patience...
Great car, great video. Props to you for having kept it for so long. I've had my Monte Carlo for 5 days shy of 22 years. It too was my daily driver for most of the first ten years, but only sees summer sunny days now. Brought both my sons home from the hospital in it. They're 19 and 21 now. Three colors, four motors, four trans, all new bushings and such... twice. It's hard to think about getting rid of them, isn't it? Again, very nice job. Good looking car.
thanks for posting this. an elcamino has always been my dream car. probably not a realistic dream at my age (16) but a dream nonetheless. 5 stars and favorited
I have a '68 El Camino (not an SS). It has a 350 SBC V8 in it. It is an all around cool car, but where I live they are popular. It is like they are a dime a douzin and the 350 engines. The 350's are weak and so boring and they are in every freaking car I turn to look around at. Hahaha, it is so true. Plus, you can buy a running El Camino (65-72 models) for like 2-3k. They must not even have much value. Hell, I think the best time they ever ran stock was 14.1. ( Internet sources).
@ 2:43 is that besides the el camino a 65 gto? if it is dam i like em ...they are one my faves too... dam this el camino 454 is clean i like 454's a lot !
i am very jealous of your car right now i am 16 with a 1987 monte carlo ss my future plans include a project car 1970 el camino ss 454 if i can find one if i cant it will be a 396...and i will buy another 1986 buick gn or a 86 buick regal t type wh1 both awesome cars...love the camino beautiful..your ride is natural 100% pure beauty on wheels
Glad the video prompted you to post about your knowledge of classic/muscle cars. Tell me about your car or better yet post a video of it drag racing. Thanks!
I use True Connections in Riverside for my restoration parts - they actually know the cars and you will get good info along with good parts. They also have some used hard to find parts at the store. There is an El Camino only store north of LA that also has an excellent customer service attitude. Good Luck with your project!
i like 3 cars. 1970 dodge charger R/T 1970 El camino and what i drive 2003 mitsubishi eclipse gts. i want to find an old dodge charger or a el camino that me an my dad can rebuild together. nice car man great job
The Car weighs 3700. The 12.33 was with 3.08 gears. After switching to 3.90 gears the car now runs 11.90's at 113.
The El Camino won the pump gas drags at California Speedway May 31, 2009 during the West Coast Big Rig Truck Show and Drags. There was a seperate class for the diesel pickups.
Me and my father built a 550horse 454 for his truck (video coming soon) that we are gonna put in the Camino. If it runs some happy numbers then we are gonna gut it and put a 572 deluxe in it and turn it into a drag car. When the day comes that we finish, i might make a road trip to race you!!!
yah we are a long ways from getting it ready for the track. Our garage turned into a garbage dump, once its cleaned out, ill roll the camino in and get back to work. Ill have footage of it as soon as possible
THanks for posting this. I bought a 70 elcamino ss that originally had the LS5 in it. Now it has a 350. I got it last year for $2600 as a father/son restoration project; funds are low this year & I need to sell but seeing your video is making me determined to keep it. The 350 is enough for my teenage son anyway and the 454s are really hard to find. Again, thanks man
Rebuild and install the 350 - this will make a great project. Keep your eyes open for a 454 that you can also build for a future install. If you get lucky and find a block with matching build date you would really increase the value of the El Camino.
Hemmings and some times E-bay are sources. Good Luck!
so what state are you in? and do you fix cars up as a hobby or job? im 14 and im looking into rebuilding my friends 1980 camaro and he said he wanted to sell it. and i told him i would buy it. but i need someone to teach me some things about engines. iv got the interior knowledge but the motor kills me.
how much do you think a 67 elcamino is worth? its condition is very poor it has rust and is all stock with a paint brush paint job. its pretty crappy. and the people i am buying it from want $2,500 for it and i dont think it is worth that much for its condition.
damn thats a monster
teenagebenz 3 months ago
tailgate down won't help. see the Mythbusters show
schassse 5 months ago
@schassse See my comment on this about 4 down. Thanks for viewing the video!!
jeffpaulin 5 months ago
@jeffpaulin the weight distribution helps accelerate faster
MsH1h1h1h1 5 months ago
@schassse What they left out was the differentiation of the center of mass with the extra weight of the tailgate extended past the wheelbase.
AntiSemantic1 1 month ago
El Camino's are the greatest car/ truck ever. My grandfather's brother owns a farm that has an old Camino waiting to be fixed up.
Dagg215 5 months ago 2
@Dagg215 I hope you are the one to restore the El Camino - when you do post some progress pictures. I would enjoy seeing you and the finished car.
jeffpaulin 5 months ago
A few comments mention the car would run faster with the tail gate up. I have tested this many times and with this car it runs "quicker" and just as fast with the tailgate down. Why? The tailgate weighs about 90 pounds and when lowered it is over the back bumper increasing traction and improving the 60' time about a tenth. I run the same MPH up or down but quicker ET's with the tailgate down. Hope this helps. THanks for viewing the video!! Jeff
jeffpaulin 5 months ago
check out my video. Same car with a Go Pro camera in it.
skateboards86 5 months ago
i love those cars if i got my licence i wanna buy this car but its not cheap :(
M4RK13B0Y 6 months ago
Check.mine out not running as good but still strong
IIvIIachinima 6 months ago
I have an 84 dang yhur cool is nicee though mine is getting there its on my channel check.it.out
IIvIIachinima 6 months ago
@IIvIIachinima Thanks for viewing and commenting. You car sounds good!
jeffpaulin 6 months ago
auto trans??
1976gmc350 6 months ago
@1976gmc350 4L80E automatic with computer programable shift rpm and pressure. Nice on the freeway (2400 rpm at 70 mph) with the 3.90 grears. Thanks for viewing the video!
jeffpaulin 6 months ago
you know your faster with the gate up right
deadguy237 6 months ago
@deadguy237 Why is that?
jeffpaulin 6 months ago
@jeffpaulin Check out the mythbuster's show on tailgates. The shape of the car creates a vortex in the bed and if you drop the gate it actually adds drag, but on drags I don't think it will be noticeable.
nickwoo2 5 months ago
@jeffpaulin There was a study done on this, the end result shown that there is less drag against the vehicle with the tailgate up than down. It's weird, but numbers can't lie.
jmaninc1019 5 months ago
Hell ya man I got an 1987 mine runs like a turtle compared to yours
kliper42 7 months ago
man i wish my 77 ran like this
mcgrubs202 7 months ago
@mcgrubs202 Thanks for viewing and commenting! Tell me about your 77.
jeffpaulin 7 months ago
@jeffpaulin its a gmc sprint with straight pipes coming out under the door with a rebuilt 350. needs a new carb and many minor parts though...
mcgrubs202 7 months ago
Thank you for viewing, commenting and sharing about your dad's El Camino. Can you post a picture?
jeffpaulin 9 months ago
My dad had a 70 El Camino SS454 as well... It was metal flake midnight blue... That thing would run!!!
scott93257 9 months ago
can you give me any info on your rear suspension, I didn't see any wheel hop and thats impressive for a elco
esfreerider 10 months ago
@esfreerider Stock rear suspension with sway bar & HD springs. Air lift bag in the pass rear coil with 20 lbs air. The frt shocks have the top nut loosened to the last 3 threads & the bump stops have been removed for more lift. My alignment guy says to run a bump stop (smaller) on the upper control arm because the sharp stop of metal to metal could break the upper ball joint. I will be putting one on before going out again. Tanks for viewing the video/posting
jeffpaulin 10 months ago
@5191keith Thanks for viewing the video!! I did change to 3.90 gears and added a L480E trans and got the 3900 pound car in the 11.90's. Very fun to drive. Thank you also for your great comment.
jeffpaulin 10 months ago
how much do them go for
HotStuff7059 10 months ago
@HotStuff7059 Thanks for visiting and commenting on the video. The El Caminos go from around 7k to 35k depending on condition and options.
jeffpaulin 10 months ago
@jeffpaulin thanks alot for ur help
HotStuff7059 10 months ago
Hey, love ur car, I just bought a 1968 el Camino :) tho I just missed out on a '72 SS for $15,800, spewin :( so why drop the tailgate? what's the story there???
FBK289 11 months ago
how much bhp does it make
benjy091 11 months ago
@benjy091 610 at the crank 420 to the back tires. mild street 520 lift cam that quits at 6200 but tons of torque at 2500.
jeffpaulin 11 months ago
what kind of exhaust are you have on it
1976gmc350 1 year ago
@1976gmc350 2" headers and a 2 1/2" exhaust with Flowmasters
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Sick Camino!!!......i got a 72 with a 350 thinkin bout droppin in a 396 or a 454....after your video im def leanin more towards the 454....again great CAR!!!!
EaTcOrNeDsHiT 1 year ago
awesome car
pedriskitiski90 1 year ago
you have a piece of history. treasure it!
akc121783 1 year ago
@akc121783 Thank you!
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
@jeffpaulin Sr. I truly love your car! It kicks ass!
pedriskitiski90 1 year ago
@pedriskitiski90 Thank you!
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
@pedriskitiski90 thanks for watching the video!
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
I'm 17 and I just bought my first car. A 1970 El Camino, with a 383 stroker. I'm glad to own that car and I'm going to completely restore it.
Imakeplanesboom 1 year ago
@Imakeplanesboom Post some progress pictures - I would like to see your car.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
@jeffpaulin Yes sir, I will definitely do that.
Imakeplanesboom 1 year ago
One of the nicest El Camino on youtube.Last year I bought a Cutlass 70.Now I have plans for a 71 Camino.I MUST HAVE ONE!
torelv 1 year ago
@torelv You will not be sorry - very functional and always in style. With a big block you will always turn heads at car shows too.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
sweeeeeet ride man!
slimelightbatman 1 year ago
I LIKE i have a 86 camino and a want it just like urs!!! can u help???
thedalailama245 1 year ago
@thedalailama245 Big block 496 with a 520 lift LS6 cam, 4L80 automatic with a 2500 stall and 3.90 posi. 2" headers and 10 inch slicks help too.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
@jeffpaulin i shall get started.....
thedalailama245 1 year ago
About the tailgate I don't know if this applies to the el camino since it is lower than trucks but the engineers designed the tailgate of a truck to create a bubble of air in the truck's bed letting air pass over the trucks bubble and causing less wind resistance, when the tailgate is down there is no bubble of air causing incoming wind to push down on the bed and creating more drag. I have not tested this yet I just read it in one of my engineering books maybe you'd like to test it, just saying
trckster007 1 year ago
@trckster007 I have tested this at the drag races and the El Camino launches harder with the tailgate dropped and runs about 1 1/2 MPH faster with it down. I am not an engineer but I have many runs on the car and it hooks and runs hardest on the top end with the tailgate down.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
I want an El Camino but as a work truck not a muscle car. It's awesome car and I hope it's still around and functioning for many years to come.
Konformation07 1 year ago
@Konformation07 The reason there is a tonneau cover over the bed is because it is also a work truck. I have hauled gravel, car parts, and lumber for home remodels. Part of the reason this truck has survived this many years - dual function.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Amazing job Jeff. My name is Jessica and I've had a passion for El Caminos for 15 years (I'm 25 now). I currently own a 1973 350 SS El Camino. I'd love to shake your hand someday. Your car is everything I've dreamed of making mine. My hat's off to you.
fragilevaginal 1 year ago
@fragilevaginal Thanks for the kind words Jessica. I would like to see and hear more about your El Camino.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Those Big block chevies sure do have a distinctive sound
polaradude 1 year ago
Hey, i've always loved the 70' El Camino body, but I don't actually know much about the car itself....so might sound kinda dumb, but can you fit a 509 engine in it and how much adjustments do you think have to be made?? I want to buy one one day and have it closer to a 10 sec car with no spray. (thas why i'm thinkin' 509 block instead)
snowmanii 1 year ago
@snowmanii A 509 big block will bolt right in. To run low 10's you will need about 14-1 compression OR Nitrous but can be easily done. Good luck and post some pictures/video.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Nice car looking foe ideas for my 1984 el camino already finished the motor looking for a transmission
BustaK1 1 year ago
@BustaK1 Trans best bets: 700R or a 4L80E either will allow you to run a 3.90 gear and have plenty of low end power along with freeway flying. Let me know which one you chose.and
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Lol some of the other cars it was up against either beat it, or came very very close.
Gibson299 1 year ago
@Gibson299 You are right - however none of them were driven to the race track. The El Camino was. Daily driver car currently running 11:90's @ 113 mph
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
thanks for sharing your baby !! truly awesome car
xxfroobxx 1 year ago
@xxfroobxx Thank you!
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
I have a 70 big block el camino as well. Hope to bring mine up to your level. Car looks and performs great! Nice job.
laststray 1 year ago
@laststray Thank you - poist some pictures/video. Would enjoy seeing another beast El Camino.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Hey Jeff, I have a 1970 El Camino SS 454 as well. It was originaly a 396 car. Anyway I think your ride looks and performs great. I hope to bring mine to that level. You did a great job.
laststray 1 year ago
@laststray Thanks for viewing the video and kind words.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
man thats the nicest el camino i have ever seen
beast81G 1 year ago
that kicks ass
MRMansChevy 1 year ago
I'm from oz, and we may have invented the ute but the yanks, made it a monster!!! '70 el camino SS454, absolute monster...
Finnyatpirie 1 year ago
@Finnyatpirie Thank you for watching and your kind words.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Hi Jeff, Lesley from Canada. Great video, thanks for sharing.
That must be such a rush going down the straight away.
saskprairiegirl 1 year ago
@saskprairiegirl Thanks for the kind words!
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
whats the point of dropping the tailgate if you have a cover on the bed anyway
hemicud4 1 year ago
@hemicud4 The tailgate weighs about 90 pounds and dropping it helps weight transfer and 60 foot times by moving the center of gravity back a little.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
@hemicud4 it helps with fuel economy and lets the V-tec engage sooner..
lol! :) j/k i know vtec doesnt roll around for another 25 years and isnt even on american cars..
dwnrety1 1 year ago
nicest el camino on youtube 5 STARS
uneedalife54 1 year ago
@uneedalife54 Thanks!
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
I like to see a video of the inside / walk around to see how much of an F car it is. So you didn't actually do anything on your car your self, you had other people rebuild it?
k3llys0t0 1 year ago
@k3llys0t0 I have rebuilt the front and rear suspension, I have done the brakes and rebuilt the motor a few times (I have had the car 30 years). The machine shop that did the machine work is mentioned since I do not have a boring machine or block plane in my garage. A friend owns a trans shop and he did the trans rebuild.; You are right not all my work but I did my best.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
i saw a 70 ss el camino vintage orange at the lake i was getting free monster truck tickets and i was like screw that i wanna check out the el camino
simonmon667 1 year ago
I wish I had an El Camino, or any muscle car for that matter. I had the chance to trade my 74 Chevelle for a 72 SS El Camino, but I wrecked a truck I was driving and needed the Chevelle for work and I missed out on the trade.
It's real sad though that the owner has a bunch of old cars and he's just letting them sit there and rust, it's a crime! T_T
ShayFeral 1 year ago
Hi, curious how I can tell if my '70 El Camino is a "SS", no eng or trans, but 12 bolt rear end, big block F&R springs, BB eng frame mounts, AC, PDB, PS, PW, PDL, bucket seats, console, setup for auto trans. No interior panels or dash, bought as a bare roller. Had a '69 SS 396, so I know the cars pretty well, I believe this was a real '70 SS 396, but not sure, thanks!!
Fulton762 1 year ago
thats a bad ass ride man.
jtw7022 1 year ago
BAD..ASS!! I Got a 69 Chevelle Malibu El Camino Its Just SICK Like yours Nice Job On your Ride!!!
MrBeerman97 1 year ago
Thanks!!
Post a picture of yours when you can.
Would enjoy seeing it.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
Damn, your're such lucky guy to own a SS El Camino. I wish I could buy an El Camino or Ranchero as my first car.
Maiden6Trooper 1 year ago
awsome elco. i miss my 71 elco after watching this video.
erikh24 1 year ago
AWESOME CAR looks so much better than those "pimped out" cars with the 24 inch rims. "pimped out" cars ruin this car SOOOO BAD
jaraldoe 1 year ago 14
I wish I lived in Cali.
217zenki 1 year ago
nice ride , how much does it weight ? , you need fast xfi .
almarai185 1 year ago
3900 with me in it
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
i wish i had your car than my 69 el caminl
SuperKasper92 2 years ago
Jeff, I am about to embark on an Elky resto. After restoring a 70 chevelle, I now have a bug to do the a 70 elky. Your video inspires me all the more. Thanks for posting, and awesome runs!!
Ray70ss 2 years ago
beautiful car man.
balfarider666 2 years ago 5
uh amigo que belleza!
columbiforme 2 years ago
@columbiforme Gracias
jeffpaulin 5 months ago
Jeff Paulin, I must commend you. Your Elcam is wholly awesome.
foxhound045 2 years ago 2
Thanks!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Death Metal!! I Like that!!!
danielbbortolini 2 years ago
kewl ever thought about sliders?
Yamahadrummer420 2 years ago
@Yamahadrummer420 I need a little more info to understand your request. Thanks for watching the video.
jeffpaulin 1 year ago
i do not like this year.they started getting round and fat. i am buying a 1981 this week for my first car. i think 66-67 are the best years for el caminos
motoelliott22 2 years ago
where do you live that you can afford gas to drive it as a daily driver?
Camo 2 years ago
It is only 6 mile to my work - and no car payment + insurance is cheap.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Awesome! I just bough a 1980 El Camino Royal Knight and will be rebuilding it soon. Not for drag racing though =( It will be a a daily vehicle to get back and forth to work in. It's gonna take time and a lot of patience...
KrzyKat13 2 years ago
AWESOME! Brute force and torque ....gotta give credit to what looked liked a 66 396 takin you @ 2:31. Not Hatin....MUCH respecting. FAST is FAST.
blueflamealley 2 years ago
The 66 was a 502 and trailered
We drove in and drove home.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
ahhh this is so cool :D
BlackValkyire 2 years ago
my dad has a 1981 el camino royal knight
TheElCAMINOS 2 years ago
Great car, great video. Props to you for having kept it for so long. I've had my Monte Carlo for 5 days shy of 22 years. It too was my daily driver for most of the first ten years, but only sees summer sunny days now. Brought both my sons home from the hospital in it. They're 19 and 21 now. Three colors, four motors, four trans, all new bushings and such... twice. It's hard to think about getting rid of them, isn't it? Again, very nice job. Good looking car.
bluenote65 2 years ago
Thank you!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
i have one. It's awesome. Head turner haha
N4M3DGR4VY 2 years ago
Beautiful. That's an amazing El Camino!
Tannre0 2 years ago
thanks for posting this. an elcamino has always been my dream car. probably not a realistic dream at my age (16) but a dream nonetheless. 5 stars and favorited
officervanhalen56 2 years ago
Thanks for viewing and posting!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
my grandpa usta truck pull with a 1970 el camino ss 454!
Wrestlemainia25 2 years ago
I have a '68 El Camino (not an SS). It has a 350 SBC V8 in it. It is an all around cool car, but where I live they are popular. It is like they are a dime a douzin and the 350 engines. The 350's are weak and so boring and they are in every freaking car I turn to look around at. Hahaha, it is so true. Plus, you can buy a running El Camino (65-72 models) for like 2-3k. They must not even have much value. Hell, I think the best time they ever ran stock was 14.1. ( Internet sources).
justin88990 2 years ago
@ 2:43 is that besides the el camino a 65 gto? if it is dam i like em ...they are one my faves too... dam this el camino 454 is clean i like 454's a lot !
shjesus 2 years ago
man that's nice
mgenetiano 2 years ago
Great car, I have a 68 camino with 454 dual quad for about 800hp, I get parts from ecklers and NPD
churpy43 2 years ago
i am very jealous of your car right now i am 16 with a 1987 monte carlo ss my future plans include a project car 1970 el camino ss 454 if i can find one if i cant it will be a 396...and i will buy another 1986 buick gn or a 86 buick regal t type wh1 both awesome cars...love the camino beautiful..your ride is natural 100% pure beauty on wheels
Jimbo5123 2 years ago
holy crap awsome el comeno!
goldlink89 2 years ago
'70 = the best version!
Southstylah08 2 years ago
Thanks for viewing and posting!! I agree!!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
I bought one as a modelcar in the same colors !
MrBr0wnstOne1 2 years ago
i HAVE A MODEL CAR OF A RED EL CAMINO TOO!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
damn this shit is slow, 12 sec for a 454 block? plus its automatic!
Granny Shifting, not double clutching like you should have!
aznfryboi 2 years ago
Glad the video prompted you to post about your knowledge of classic/muscle cars. Tell me about your car or better yet post a video of it drag racing. Thanks!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Laughing with Jeff now... and I appreciate the sense of humor as much as I do the car. LOL
bluenote65 2 years ago
i have a 1984 el camino with a 1973 corvette engines in it they are truly amazing cars.......beutifull car you got great job
2785458 2 years ago
Thanks for viewing and posting!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
how can you afford to daily drive that thing! with a 496 or w/e its stroked out to you have to be getting 8 city 10 highway
sweet car tho man.. its in great shape and im glad you decided to keep it original
DeSmetownescbc 2 years ago
6 miles to my work and 6ix miles back
current gas milage 8 mpg.
but it is fun to drive, paid for and the ins is reasonable.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
love to see a man who knows wat to do wit a car... im proud of u... lol
Hovik92 2 years ago
Thanks for watching the video and posting a nice comment.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Does dropping the tail gate give you better time in the 1/8??
copo4277 2 years ago
better 60 foot times with the 90 lb tailgate dropped.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
nice ridee !
marcopereira17 2 years ago
Post some pictures or a video - I would like to see your car!
Thanks for posting on my video!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Great vid, Jeff. I have a '72 350 El Camino I am restoring. Very motivating to see one already done and running smooth!
luxtfreak2003 2 years ago
I use True Connections in Riverside for my restoration parts - they actually know the cars and you will get good info along with good parts. They also have some used hard to find parts at the store. There is an El Camino only store north of LA that also has an excellent customer service attitude. Good Luck with your project!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
the restore store north of LA, are u talking about the Original Parts Group AKA OPGI.. cus im thinking about restoring my 78 with them.
RadioBoiiMusic 2 years ago
i like 3 cars. 1970 dodge charger R/T 1970 El camino and what i drive 2003 mitsubishi eclipse gts. i want to find an old dodge charger or a el camino that me an my dad can rebuild together. nice car man great job
3G4life1990 2 years ago
Thank you for posting on my video!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
my dad has his 75 SS next to the house. It has the 400SBC instead of the 454 (dad said he didn't want to die).
I like your car, and am pretty impressed with a 12.33 time. How much does the car weight do you know?
SuperMuise 2 years ago
The Car weighs 3700. The 12.33 was with 3.08 gears. After switching to 3.90 gears the car now runs 11.90's at 113.
The El Camino won the pump gas drags at California Speedway May 31, 2009 during the West Coast Big Rig Truck Show and Drags. There was a seperate class for the diesel pickups.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Thats incredible i must say.
Me and my father built a 550horse 454 for his truck (video coming soon) that we are gonna put in the Camino. If it runs some happy numbers then we are gonna gut it and put a 572 deluxe in it and turn it into a drag car. When the day comes that we finish, i might make a road trip to race you!!!
SuperMuise 2 years ago
How is your car coming along? Please post some pictures. Any drag video yet? Thanks for posting on my video.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
howdy jeff,
yah we are a long ways from getting it ready for the track. Our garage turned into a garbage dump, once its cleaned out, ill roll the camino in and get back to work. Ill have footage of it as soon as possible
SuperMuise 2 years ago
11.90's @ 3700lbs?
Thats pretty impressive, showing that the vehicle can carry it's weight well. Do you have any plans to add anything else?
Mightymopar1973 2 years ago
THanks for posting this. I bought a 70 elcamino ss that originally had the LS5 in it. Now it has a 350. I got it last year for $2600 as a father/son restoration project; funds are low this year & I need to sell but seeing your video is making me determined to keep it. The 350 is enough for my teenage son anyway and the 454s are really hard to find. Again, thanks man
stepsidechevy1963 2 years ago
Rebuild and install the 350 - this will make a great project. Keep your eyes open for a 454 that you can also build for a future install. If you get lucky and find a block with matching build date you would really increase the value of the El Camino.
Hemmings and some times E-bay are sources. Good Luck!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
one wrort how nuch 4 sale ....
Nesto76 2 years ago
Not for sale at this time - I tell everyone to show up at my funeral and talk to my kids.
It is worth about 35K ??
Thanks for asking
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
hahaha, you wont be dying any time soon with that ride by your side :P
really nice car, wish i owned something like that with a big block v8, sadly the biggest thing i have is a 4.3 l v6 in my astro van
jonyrock 2 years ago
Love the ride man. The kind of Elco that dreams are made of.
CyricScott 2 years ago
Thank you!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Hey there I'm Isaac, 19 in college. I own a 1981 El Camino V6 229.
It's all original, and clean. I love my baby, but damn your car is awesome!
I love these cars maybe someday I'll be able to finance and rebuild a classic El Camino. Cheers buddy!
BadAssMFDrummer 2 years ago
Very nice Car. SS certainly could hold their own. Nice to see one restored. Very informational also. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Crazy22L is simply jealous thats all.
7.4 V8, can't beat it. Very nice job.
xSupersixonex 2 years ago
so what state are you in? and do you fix cars up as a hobby or job? im 14 and im looking into rebuilding my friends 1980 camaro and he said he wanted to sell it. and i told him i would buy it. but i need someone to teach me some things about engines. iv got the interior knowledge but the motor kills me.
MonkeyBoy742 2 years ago
In Orange County Calif
Only work on my cars as a hobby
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Gotta love red muscle cars
The Dec Hemmings Muscle Car magazine has a feature on this El Camino Check it out.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Thank You!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Wicked jealous mate, El Camino is my dream car. You runnin' an automatic or manual?
pyrodude64 2 years ago
Automatic L480E overdrive with a computer controller for shift speed and pressure.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
I had a 70 acmino a few years ago. I wish I never sold it but I guess as they say, "hind sight is 20/20". Thanks for sharing!
TransAmRestoration 2 years ago
what gear u have in this car i had 2:73 in 72 monte carlo 454 running 12:60 at 106 i had maybe 1500$ in hole car
camaro4542u 2 years ago
The car ran 12:30's with 3.08 and 11.92 with 3.90 gears. It now has a L480E Trans for freeway flying.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
Post a video of the car at the drags - would love to see your car run down the track.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
i dont have car anymore but i have my lil truck check it out
camaro4542u 2 years ago
Dude, the 1970 SS 454 is my favorite car! Glad to see that I'm not alone in that standing.
arnoldkearimal 2 years ago
Me too! Thanks!
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
how much do you think a 67 elcamino is worth? its condition is very poor it has rust and is all stock with a paint brush paint job. its pretty crappy. and the people i am buying it from want $2,500 for it and i dont think it is worth that much for its condition.
forrestrocks1980 2 years ago
Are you going to buy the car?
If you can do most of the labor to get it right it may be worth it.. If you have to pay someone it could get very expensive. Let me know.
jeffpaulin 2 years ago
droping the rear doesnt really help it creates more drag and less gas mileage
caminoguy69 3 years ago
Not interested in gas milage. Dropping the 90 lb tailgate improves 60" foot times
jeffpaulin 2 years ago