1983 El Camino with Conquistador trim restored with many custom features
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- Condition: Used
- Item location: Tuckerton, New Jersey, United States
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: El Camino
- Type: El Camino
- Trim: Conquistador
- Year: 1983
- Mileage: 8,305
- VIN: 1GCCW80H5DR242140
- Color: Mellow Yellow
- Engine size: 350 GM Crate Motor
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: Air Conditioning
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: 3 Speed Turbo Matic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Brown
- Vehicle Title: Clear
Chevrolet El Camino 1983 Description
I drove this car to work (approx 4 miles) for 3 yearsbeforerestoration.Every aspect on the car is in top working order with no unseen problems -- she is ready to drive.I would call this car a personal build with all the nostalgia of a late 60’s muscle car era combined with luxury of AC, good looks and speed.
I have a written vehicle appraisal of $16,000.00 from 2012 which wasbeforethe completed restoration which included the engine modifications, carburetion, distributor, suspension and traction control.
Mechanical:
350 GM Crate Motor
Holly 650 Double Pump Carb
Dui Distributor
Hooker Headers
Edelbrock High Rise Aluminum Intake
375 hp Motor has 18,000 documented miles
New 373 Positraction Rear
All New Suspension, Springs & Ball Joints, Shocks and Air Shocks on Rear
Upper and Lower Tubular Control Arms on Rear to Stabilize Launch & Wheel Hop
3 Speed Power Glide Trans
All New Serpentine Belt, AC Compressor, etc.
Extra Capacity Radiator
Good Year White Letter Tires
Vintage (but perfect) 8 ½ American Racing Mags w/ 2 Blade Corvette Knock Offs and SS Lug Nuts
Many Custom Features:
Dash has been reworked with Stewart Warner wings & gauges
‘68 Super Sun Tack totally rebuilt and tested
‘63 Wood grain Corvette steering wheel with factory horn kit
Exterior door handles are custom made in stainless steel to resemble original look
Grill is custom fabricated in tubular stainless with Yenko Chevy blue bowtie
Interior trim is custom made stainless steel
Door trim, rear view mirror and window handles are billet aluminum
Additional 2014 Restoration (I have receipts & pics)
Exterior Paint – Mellow Yellow (urethane) reminiscent of 1968 Camaro color Sun Light Yellow
New Doors
Front Quarter Trim
Floor Boards
New Interior Upholstery
Rugs
Dash