68 Chevy El Camino Mad Max - Rat Rod

Description for Chevrolet El Camino 1968

68 mad max El Camino rat rod description

Tagged and on the road. Owed since 2001, his is the perfect restoration, at rod or drag racer camino if you cant afford a nice one. Or touch it up and leave it mad max. I used this as a work truck and for hauling. And it shows.

Why am I selling it?

Its time. I’ve been thinking about it for 2 years. It runs as good as it did when I got it. Its been extremely reliable and I hate to part with it, ut I will not be putting money into this truck, o it should go to someone who will while its still in restorable condition. So it will get a new home. Sold as is, sk any questions before bidding.

Engine:

Had only 2000 miles on it when I got it. I’ve put only 8000 on it since.

350ci bored .030 over, ith Hi performance cam with 300 duration and 515 lift. 4bbl carb with edelbrock intake and valve covers.

-HEI ignition/distributer ( no points)

-runs strong.

Manual Transmission:

Muncie course spline 4 speed. Had it rebuilt in 2003. Clutch replaced in 2007. Shifts great.

Rear end:

Stock factory gears approx 2:75 ratio. Limited slip.

Exhaust:

Good shape. Headers. Drag strip header Y’s can be uncapped. True duals. Side pipes custom made.

Tires/wheels:

Good shape. 275 60 15 on rear, 15 70 15 on front. Aluminum American racing solid rims.

Body:

Rust, ents, ings and scratches obvious in pics. Body plastic and sheet metal at various locations. Glass is good with typical age.

Floor boards:

Typical rusted out with sheet metal repairs.

Brakes:

Replaced Master cyl, hl cyls, nbsp;and all shoes ( 4whl drums) 2 years ago.

Bed:

Welded patch pieces over rusted portions. Small rust holes here and there. Has tie downs mounts inside bed walls.

Chassis:

Frame is surprisingly in good shape. A couple rust spots as seen in pics- power steering pump mouted area has a small hole. Some small holes in rear.

Misc:

-New gas tank in 2001

-New alternator in 2014

-Hood scoop is an original 1969 Mustang fastback scoop.

-Air shocks in rear

KNOWN PROBLEMS/issues and notes: ( other than body/interior work

-needs turn signal switch

-has a battery draw somewhere. I keep the neg cable disconnected when parked.

-needs proper horn button.

-needs seat belts. The 4 point one is fine, ut its annoying. Pass side stock belt doesn’t retract. Center belt is fine.

-fuel gauge doesn’t work.

-Wiper washer is rigged using modern reservoir and switch.

-Valve seals leak-smokes a bit.

SOLD AS- PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS.. (72 HOURS) OF AUCTION END UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN MADE BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER.

-LOCAL PICK UP ONLY. ...YES, OU CAN DRIVE IT HOME..... ITS TAGGED AND DRIVEN.