i really want to buy this elky...

Allocer · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:05 am Post subject: i really want to buy this elky...

i really want to buy this elky, but i want to know what you guys think befor i do.

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-Chevrolet-1977-GMC-El-Camino-Sprint-W0QQAdIdZ62318744

1BadElky · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:58 am Post subject:

looks like a full exterior retoration for sure.
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MEvang · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:20 am Post subject:

May be wore's then he is letting on. Why would you cover a good dash. And what happen to the rear bumper?? Looks like someone tried to yank something with a chain either the truck or something else. Be sure you look it over good and know what your getting into.
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a73elkyss · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

I'm a big fan of the 4th gen Elco's / Sprints. And I love the stacked headlamps. That being said.....you asked for opinions.

I'd have to agree with others that a full exterior restoration is in order. Besides the labor, a lot of those parts are tough to find. As an example, I haven't seen to many complete rear quarters for sale.

The interior parts are tough to track down also. Does it need frame work? Floorpans? Looks like it has been sitting and waiting for a bit.

Any pictures of the engine compartment? Look for rust in the cowl area, where the windshield meets the fire wall. Especially in the corners by the door. A very tough fix.

Any water leaks? Any water damage? The back windows are known to be leaky.

To me, it looks like you would sink a lot of time, sweat, labor, and dollars to do a proper restoration. In the end, it might just not be worth it. You will most likely not get your money back when you go to sell it. No matter how long you keep it.

$1800 is to much for this. If you are comfortable with all the problems, and can do all the body and engine work yourself, offer him $500. No more than $750 tops.

Not wanting to burst your bubble, but you might do better buying one from eBay and having it shipped to you.

Just my 2 cents worth coming from an ex 4th gen Elco owner. Sad

Boy, I miss that Elco....
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skinyfisher · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

$500 max, better idea run away it has a bad case of rustitissssss, that is a frame off double donner car monster.
Take the $1200 to 1500 you were going to spend add 1200 more and get a good gen 4 or 5 to restore to your liking.
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Tuggy24g · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:40 am Post subject:

I would check it out first. See how much rust there is and what needs to be done. Make sure there is no rot in the undercarriage bc that is something that will cost you an arm and a legs since that was the big problem with El Caminos. If you feel like fixing the rust and willing to put maybe another 4-5 grand out, then go for it.
Good luck and hope everything goes well.
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sara77classic · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject:

The fact that they don't really say much about engine condition (other than that it has no knocks lol) that part kinda scares me.

I paid $1200 for my '77 2 and a half years ago. No rust, fully restored 350 under the hood with only 15,000 miles on it, straight body except for the back bumper is slightly crooked for some reason. Only needed paint, new tires and a new dash 'cause I'm pretty sure every car in the south west needs a new dash...ha. (which due to my sad story post she is still waiting for! Sad

) And a few people even went as far as to say that I paid too much for mine...

Just to try and give you an idea.

67elkybryan · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject:

I agree with everyone else here. $500-600 is about tops I'd pay for that. In my opinon it's not even in donor condition.

I got my 67 in place of $700 that a buddy of mine owed me. That was 9 years ago and it was in much better condition than that. Now 9 years and a little over 10k later it may actually be getting painted. Closer to 20k if you account for my blood sweat and tears.
I've been offered 66's and 67's in much better to fully restored condition for less than I have into mine already and I still don't have paint or interior done.

Like as been said. Take your $1500, wait awhile till you have another $1500 and you can pick yourself up a 4th or 5th gen that will need almost no work and still be ahead.

Take it from someone who knows....between me and my girlfriend we have three El Caminos. I have one, she has two.
You will be much happier waiting till you can find a better specimen to start with.