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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> should I buy a '76?          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Tips & Tricks View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 12:51 pm    Post subject: should I buy a '76? Hi, new to this site. I'm looking at a friend of mines Elky that he is selling for $850. Should I buy it? I've got a '67 Camaro restoration going on in the background eating my cash but I've always wanted an Elky and it'd be useful for the bed. Is this a good price? It's in pretty good shape, one or two dents but they are small and no paint scraped. Back to top 87SS Administrator Necoa #: 128 Location: 7(AL,GA,TN) Joined: Dec 10, 2002 Posts: 1399 Year: 1987 Model: El Camino Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: should I buy a '76? backerman wrote: I'm looking at a friend of mines Elky that he is selling for $850. Sounds like a deal to me! How's the drive train? And on another note. Welcome to the site! Back to top backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:14 pm    Post subject: Thanks... Rebuilt 350 with a TH350 I think... Same guy who is doing my Cam. did the work on it. Don't know how many miles are on it but he just had a new exhaust system installed too. I'm not sure I like the front end though.. I kinda like the older style round lights grill etc. Could I change that if it really bothers me that much? Its metallic blue, but I would paint it black. Back to top 87SS Administrator Necoa #: 128 Location: 7(AL,GA,TN) Joined: Dec 10, 2002 Posts: 1399 Year: 1987 Model: El Camino Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:42 pm    Post subject: backerman wrote: I'm not sure I like the front end though.. I kinda like the older style round lights grill etc. if you mean like this then yes, you could change it. Back to top backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 2:08 pm    Post subject: Looks a bit too.. rocket like in the front... havn't seen that one yet though. I like the rest of it a lot. Maybe I'll just trade it eventually for a '67 and keep my whole '67 theme going. Thanks! Back to top Caveman49 Platinum Supporter Necoa #: 1780 Location: Alabama Joined: Nov 10, 2003 Posts: 716 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 4:38 pm    Post subject: Welcome to the site! Where is this Elky located? _________________ 74 El Camino 454/400turbo work in progress! Back to top rick Master Wrench Necoa #: 509 Location: abilene texas Joined: Jan 10, 2003 Posts: 191 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 9:11 pm    Post subject: If it runs, is not totally rusted oput & you need a parts chaser, WHY NOT! Go get it. _________________ Rick Schaefer 72 El Camino Back to top backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 10:42 am    Post subject: Southern California, no rust at all! I just gotta wait a month and a half to save that much money. Back to top Poncho Villa Wrench Necoa #: 1849 Location: 12(MO,OK,KS) Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 88 Year: 1977 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 11:56 am    Post subject: rick wrote: If it runs, is not totally rusted oput & you need a parts chaser, WHY NOT! Go get it. Amen to this post! If it's safe to drive, then I'd go for it. I've found though if you want to restore an Elky, be prepared to pay a little extra to restore the 4th gen (73? - 77) as they are less popular for some reason. Also, parts are a little harder to find for some things (i.e. body mount bushings). _________________ Poncho Villa 1977 El Camino Classic Back to top backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 4:12 pm    Post subject: It's not much in need of restoration.. and I wouldn't really do that. I might redo the interior just cause I like doing that but all in all its pretty clean and solid. I'm not sure why this style is the least popular, but I find it my least favorite as well. Its not that its ugly or bad, just that I like the others so much more! This is a great deal I think and it will allow me to get a '67 Elky someday. I saw a beautiful black one for sale for $5k today, just wish I could fast forward to a point where I have that kind of cash. Anyhow I'm sure I'll be posting back up here with pics once I get it, and asking lots of questions. Thanks for the welcome! Back to top Elky77 Master Wrench Necoa #: 1971 Location: 8(OH,WV) Joined: Dec 13, 2003 Posts: 334 Year: 1977 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 9:34 pm    Post subject: Backerman: My 77 has been totaly redone. From suspension, to drive train, to body, etc. I've invested $15K. Any running Elky for $850 is a buy. Go for it and enjoy a truly unique ride. Elky77 Back to top backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 3:30 pm    Post subject: Alright I found out something thats wrong with it, it has an oil leak. However I asked if it was from the pan, or the valve covers he said no. So where could it be leaking from? Not the heads or it wouldn't be running and I think from the filter would be pretty obvious. So are there any other places oil can leak from? Back to top ElkyPete 4th Gen Group Moderator Necoa #: 3 Location: 13(TX) Joined: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 2915 Year: 1976 Model: El Camino Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 9:01 am    Post subject: Rear Mains Oil Pressure Sending Unit Intake Bad Oil Rings Timing Chain Cover Bad PCV Pull the oil filler cap while running and at normal temp see how much blowby is coming out of the filler hole. It shouldn't be much at all if any. Pull the plugs and look at them to see if they are fouling. _________________ Home Site: http://www.elcaminoplace.com 1972 El Camino Custom 400 1976 El Camino Classic 1980 El Camino Super Sport E-Mail: engstrvr@sbcglobal.net Back to top backerman Wrench Necoa #: 3236 Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 48 Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:56 am    Post subject: I'll check that, I pick it up at the end of the week. One other problem with it is the shift linkage; its a column shift and you have to ram it into park sometimes. How difficult is this to repair? I'm expecting to spend about $500 on it initially for odds and ends or whatever it may need. Any advice on what I should spend it on? 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