Lookers and Wanters

theCaminokid · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: Is it for sale?

I had mine painted about 5 months ago Viper Red and did the whole interior as well. She sits on 15" cragar ss wheels and just looks mean. I get it almost daily "who's car is that" and when I say mine they ask "wanna sale it" of course I say no. But now it's to the point where I just say it's not for sale. I had one guy bring 10,000 cash and place it on the counter. I still had to turn him down. It feels good to have people drool over your ride but if it doesn't say for sale don't ask. Going to post pics soon.

texaselky · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject:

Aside from the usual people that stare, I pulled up to a convience store and there was this elderly lady walking to the door. She just stopped and with a great big smile she told me she just loved those cars!! I'll just bet she used to have one. Anyway kinda made me feel good!
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camposcd · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:28 pm Post subject:

some guy came into my work and offered me 18k for mine i had just got it so i turned it down looking back i should have gone for it

elcamino74guy · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject:

EOD1060 · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject:

....since '92 ive owned a MULTI MULTI toned 78,with rust so bad i had to cut out part of the bed,and "lasagna plate" da frame so the coil springs wouldnt pop thru the perch's....a black n silver 85 Cabellero that wasnt so bad,just a flappin door skin.......i think the good hearted folks give ya a thumbs up and a smile,mebbe Elks remind them how unique "neat" cars are to America....then ya'got da ones who want to buy it off ya cheap,thinkin ya dont know what ya have....last May i decided to become a "responsible adult",and get back to work on my project car.....i bought(for me) a mint '87 with 355 TPI...i getta lotta smiles and good conversations,which I miss from da "60's....and the BEEMERS and MUNSTER TRUCKS.......they seem to wanna prove something by blowin past me......Johnny

dovehunter · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:44 am Post subject:

At a place that I stop by. There's a young fellow who works there that always talks to me & takes time to walk over & look. He just has that "wow" look on his face.
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1986 El Camino "Conquista" 305 V8 4BBL Automatic

big_al · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject:

I personally do not fall in love with anything i get bored easily, so with that on mind I have had many people compliment my 65 and a few have offer to buy it we have always been too far apart as far as price is concern. I have it in the garage and somtimes i think maybe I should really advertise it and see someone else get the enjoyment i did when I bought her...
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Steve81OR · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:17 am Post subject:

Since I painted mine I get lots of stares. Before painting though, they would hear the roar coming down the street (I have side pipes) and they would look at every other car first, I guess mine didn't fit the "image" of a muscle car. But now they stare and comment on it quite a bit. I can't help but smile. Happy

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1981 Chevy El Camino
1991 Chevy S10
"The only thing collecting dust in my garage... is my broom"

PopTanner · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:27 am Post subject:

Mine is a 73, SS. I purchased it from my Father-in Laws estate in 98 when he passed away. Paid 1 grand for it. one of my fellow truck drivers offered me $1800 for it, sight unseen and he would go to Texans and get it. I turned him down. It cost me $500 for expenses to ge get it and bring it back to Michigan. I have driven it every summer since and just 3 weeks ago, started the resoration process. Running gear is all rebuilt and ready to go. Cant wait to get started on the paint. Real glad I turned him down. I have had other inquire's about a selling price, but it is a family heirloom. My son and I are doing all of the work, so we will have something to be proud of when it is finished.
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"73 El Camino. A True SS with all the original paperwork from GM.
One nation under God. In God we trust. God Bless America.
Love it, live with it, or leave.

PopTanner · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:31 am Post subject:

By the way. you can see the pictures in the "members Cars" under 4th Generation. they are on the 5th page under "PopTanner.
I will add more pic's soon of the engine and engine compartment.
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"73 El Camino. A True SS with all the original paperwork from GM.
One nation under God. In God we trust. God Bless America.
Love it, live with it, or leave.

szonk · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject:

I think basically people either love them or hate them. One thing's for sure...the replies to my "make me an offer" response to the ones looking to buy it keep going up in $ since I got the thing 4 yrs ago...

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szonk · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject:

...and before I sold this one a while back I used to get the "my son would kill for that ! comment all the time...

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PopTanner · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 12:36 am Post subject: It happened again

4 day's ago, I had a gentleman pull byside me at a red light. rolled down his window and said, "I have a real nice chevy truck i'll trade you for that"

Today I parked it across the street from our local buick dealership for about 4 hours, and when I came back, there was a note on the windshield that reads, "If you want to sell this CAR, call me at #######

I imagine it will be more frequent after we get the paint and interior finished.
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"73 El Camino. A True SS with all the original paperwork from GM.
One nation under God. In God we trust. God Bless America.
Love it, live with it, or leave.

elcamino74guy · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:05 am Post subject: Re: It happened again