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Xplantdad 10-16-2012 01:42 PM

DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Bruce, My name is Dan. I own a 1967 L79 El Camino with 138,000 on the body.
This was a California car all its life until my purchase 4 yrs ago. The car
was ordered by Don Harling (with whom I have spoken) from Gustafson
Chevrolet and he stated to me that he wanted a Holley 4 barrel and a 4
speed.

He ordered the Royal Plum El Camino with the M21 and the standard 3:31 rear.
He sold the car to his aunt who then sold the car to someone else in town.
I believe 4 or 5 owners before me, all of which lived in or around Arcata
Ca.

The car still sports the original interior with the exception of the carpet.


When I bought the car, it had a 2nd paint job which was marginal. I had the
car media blasted and pleased at what was left. Truly a rust free car, with
minor dents. The car was repainted the original color.

This is a numbers matching car with the protecto-plate and owner history.
Truly a pleasure to drive.


Thanks Dan






During the restoration

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_July2010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1610.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1454.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1439.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1609.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1606.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1795.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n_IMG_1577.jpg

Xplantdad 10-16-2012 01:42 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../tn_photo1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../tn_photo3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../tn_photo4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../tn_photo2.jpg

markinnaples 10-16-2012 01:53 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Very nice!

PxTx 10-16-2012 02:09 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
I've seen this car in person and can say it is hard to have these pictures do it justice. A real nice car! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif[/img]

firstgenaddict 10-16-2012 02:11 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Wow an L79 4 spd Elcamino... awesome!
Love the Greenlines!

Charley Lillard 10-16-2012 02:15 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Very nice.

WILMASBOYL78 10-16-2012 08:33 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
&quot;he stated to me that he wanted a Holley 4 barrel and a 4
speed.&quot;

Did the L79 in the Chevelle come with a Holley and aluminum intake??
It looks like it in the photos...
Just wondering because the 67 Nova L79's had cast iron intake and QJ.

wilma

DannyD 10-16-2012 08:41 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Thanks guys. The car runs and drives very nicely. One complaint the owner had was that he kept wearing out the clutch...M21 with the 3:31 (12 Bolt) I am guessing is why. In 67 the L79 did come with the Holley (this car has the 3807 with the Cali Smog) and the aluminum intake.

elonblock 10-16-2012 10:39 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Cool car! It's got to be a blast to dive.

Xplantdad 10-16-2012 11:39 PM

Re: DannyD's 1967 L79 ElCamino!
 
Thanks for sharing you cool L79 Danny! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]


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