[{"id": 2193787, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A three-speed? All this work and expense and no upgrade to a five, especially with a 4.11 gear?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1525469444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193793, "authorName": "Benzduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet custom El, but why go through an engine rebuild and all that custom work and stick with the 3-speed manual? Strictly a \"numbers match\" situation?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525469495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193806, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "El Caminos seem to absorb customization well without looking gaudy. Like the larger wheels, but not so insanely large that the sidewalls disappeared. The choice of the 3 speed is an odd one. Once you've made the decision to deviate from stock, why not go \"all the way\" and either put in a 4 speed or a Tremec 5 speed?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525469688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193873, "authorName": "fomocoguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fomocoguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All this work and mismatched pedals?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525470552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193877, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love a 3 speed. very driveable with that first gear", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1525470585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193903, "authorName": "MWebb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwebb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too stock for my tastes.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525470807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193941, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and welcome, everyone. I appreciate and look forward to all of your questions/comments. I can certainly understand the advantage of a 4 or 5-speed however, this was exactly how we purchased the vehicle, so I can't speculate the reasoning behind the build. When driving, this vehicle is quite comfortable on the freeway with the 3-speed. It doesn't feel like the engine is screaming at you - very smooth ride.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1525471202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194042, "authorName": "StevieG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevieg/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by StevieG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525474031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2194101, "authorName": "JohnnyPoncho6269", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyponcho6269/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fomocoguy I know, that makes zero sense. Not one of the three matches another. Great vehicle to start with, but there's so many weird questions on it, they are looking for that one person who has to have THIS Elco. From the looks of it, I'm guessing they want a grip of $$$ to change hands.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525476147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194115, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go AOD if the 4/5spds aren't available, you'll need the O/D with the 4:11's", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525476613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194192, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And here I thought it was those color-clashed blue reverse lights that seemed out of place.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525479705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194207, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ladies and gentlemen new pedals and reverse light lenses can easily be changed to suit the taste of the new owner. The car is far from perfect and the market will demand what it demands it always does. The reserve is $4500 less than what I purchased the vehicle for so as much as I'd love for it to do really well ultimately you will determine its fate. I just hope she goes to a good home.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1525480796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194218, "authorName": "98jag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/98jag/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by 98jag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525481280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2194238, "authorName": "Dirty_Dingus_McGee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirty_dingus_mcgee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the looks of the steering column, it was originally a \"3 on the tree\". I think I would have left it there, just for the WTF? factor.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1525482119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194262, "authorName": "Mellowd719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mellowd719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE it! Heartbeat of America indeed!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525483176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194285, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mismatched pedals and column shift remnant suggest that this started life as an automatic car. Which if true, makes the 3-speed choice even more puzzling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525484421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194409, "authorName": "FDeViva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdeviva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A start video and hearing it run along with a drive video might make sense.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525491504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194413, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FDeViva thanks I will try to get that done this weekend and post it. Perhaps a video of it on the freeway to see what engine speeds look like at various speeds too.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525491693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194498, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To paraphrase Viper from \"Top Gun\":\r\n\r\n\"Your hood scoop's writing checks your powertrain can't cash.\"\r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1525498140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194506, "authorName": "trailingThrottleOversteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailingthrottleoversteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never met a 327 with glasspacks I didn't like.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525499897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194532, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too have never met a 327 I didn't like, just cars with a 327 that I didn't like. Something about this car makes it fall into the latter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525507943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194566, "authorName": "Gettin_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettin_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting rid of the air scoop and installing a normal height cowl induction hood would go a long way in improving the looks, IMHO.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1525518639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194576, "authorName": "robertfrost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertfrost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this vehicle. It would make my wife so damn angry.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1525519495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194652, "authorName": "doriankaras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doriankaras/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the looks of this. That being said, are those fake disc brakes? I can't spot a caliper in the pictures and the clearance doesn't seem to be there for one either. If that's the case, points deducted for unnecessary posing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525524438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194687, "authorName": "dreamshore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamshore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had words for a car like this when I was young.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525525600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194700, "authorName": "Blofish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blofish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would have loved to see it before all of the modifications.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525526525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194777, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've submitted a video and will try to submit additional ones soon.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525529268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194781, "authorName": "FDeViva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdeviva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Icy some comments on the bumped hood. I also see that one of the engine shots shows a buffer. The different engine shot seems to show the different set up. What am I saying? Could see the hood scoop. I'm just not sure which engine set up is actually live in the car right now. Am I missing something?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525529489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194787, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos were all taken on the same day and nothing has been changed or modified since.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525529627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194868, "authorName": "Decline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/decline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could the seller verify the brake setup? Looks like possible 4 wheel disk with a solid rotor in the rear? As mentioned in a previous comment it's tough to see from the under car shots and those terrible fake rotor covers are blocking the view from the outside.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525533453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194912, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the bones are good and the price is right, this could be a great \"almost-there\" project that just needs some tasteful attention to get it over the goal line. After all, it's still a '69, still a 327, and IMO looks great in the current colors & chrome. \n\nBut as it is, it looks like someone tried just a bit too hard. Agree with seller that most of the \"too much lipstick\" is easily rectified:\nDirectional wheels. One direction on one side, and another on the other. Fail...but easily fixed.\nIs that really a trailer hitch? Face palm.\nExhaust tips: Exit them in front of the rear tires with a large slash cut. Manly.\nFake drilled rotors. See \"lipstick\" reference above.\nPedals, reverse lights, hood....all givens.\n3-spd is old school. Maybe too old, but not necessarily...\n\nBut I like the custom grill -- especially those headlights.\nInterior is busy, but livable...IF everything works as it should.\n\n What's disconcerting here is the \"All Show, No Go\" vibe. Alleviate those concerns and we're off to the races. Looking forward to the videos and GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525534930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194951, "authorName": "calanc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calanc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the \u201c69\u201d embossed in the tonneau cover. \r\n\r\nNiiiice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525535909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194994, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep, hard to believe there's no fuzzy dice here", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525538007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195029, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brake setup is disc in front drum in rear. It does in fact have terrible fake imitation chrome disc covers. It may be to reduce brake dust on wheels, might be a victim of poor taste or possibly just someone who loved and cherished his vehicle for longer than I've been alive that had a modest budget and didn't have aspirations of having a 150 MPH car. Folks I purchased this car over a year ago to keep and enjoy for my personal use. I admit I'm not a muscle car guy and I've never really cared for El Caminos in general but when I saw her it was love at first sight. I find myself in a position where I need the money more than I need the car but I never considered her a candidate for the scrap yard either.. I get thumbs up, honks and compliments on her everywhere I take her. True car guys know that cars have feelings and sometimes their owners do too.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1525539110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195128, "authorName": "mazdaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazdaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it was magnetic and crashed into a Western Auto Store", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525543957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195206, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh, tough crowd! That \"Mystic Magenta Metallic\" Geo Metro in March had more love than this Elco.\n\nPaging anyone who likes this car... are you out there???\n\nBetter yet, where's the \"I change my mind\" button.. haha!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1525548148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195219, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This reminds me of the '72 my brother and I resurrected a couple years ago. Nothing a little work to return to a more stock appearance won't cure IMO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525548842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195366, "authorName": "mtw17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtw17/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by mtw17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525560850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2195368, "authorName": "PinnedGirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinnedgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I THINK ITS F*CKING BEAUTIFUL!!!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1525560942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195382, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PinnedGirl, thank you! It will look beautiful next to your gorgeous GT-R...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525561978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195416, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So yeah, I'd ditch the hood and the wheels. And the A-pillar gauges. \r\n\r\nThen I'd drive the living crap out of it. Very cool. \r\n\r\nWould love to take it on a Home Depot run.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525565018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195433, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/NHzNUoLY21k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525566394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195506, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, I LOVE the flames on the inner fenders.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525571327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195598, "authorName": "JacobLosquadro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacoblosquadro/", "bidAmount": 6150, "content": "$6,150 bid placed by JacobLosquadro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525580200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2195705, "authorName": "mtw17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtw17/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by mtw17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525609631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2195742, "authorName": "chasbec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasbec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really speaking to my inner 16 year old. I really like this car and think, with a little work and wiping off the excess lipstick, it could be an awesome ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525611965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2195889, "authorName": "BradonVashon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradonvashon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ari1982- I\u2019ll give this car some love\u2014I love it. My first car was a1970 El Camino. I finally sold it to a guy who wrapped his \u201869 around a light pole- his looked a like this one with the hood scoop, but painted in a garrish laquered red and blue livery that made you feel like you\u2019d just eaten six cotton candies if you stared at it for more than 45 consecutive seconds. \n\nMine was gold with a 302 and automatic transmission\u2014 more stock looking and I haven\u2019t thought about that can in a while\u2014 I\u2019m married and that isnt compatible with the memories of that car and the activites it led to.\n\nNo car is perfect, but this one is just fine. Its not where my car fix comes from these days, but if Ihad it, I\u2019d be just fine sitting in the garage with my right arm extended over the wheel, left elbow poking out the driver\u2019s window, my eyes closed reliving the sweet memories of driving that car way too fast down a country road on a warm summer evening. \n\nA fuscia geo metro can\u2019t get you anywhere close to that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525620505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2196140, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525636965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2196144, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A walk-around video has been added to the listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525637439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2196318, "authorName": "JacobLosquadro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacoblosquadro/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by JacobLosquadro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525651389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2196453, "authorName": "Sebring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it's cowl induction, shouldn't the air scoop be facing the other way?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525664511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2196731, "authorName": "DaveinGigHarbor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveingigharbor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too much \"stuff\" stuck on the car, but still a car that would be nice to have and to spend some time and effort personalizing it to my particular tastes. Being a 67 year old geezer, it would not take a lot to make me happy. Wheels first, clear lenses for the back up lights, then de-clutter the interior. Slowly work on everything else, such as exhaust tips, redo tonneau cover, etc. All in all, I would love to own this because it would be a fun project that is ready to drive today, and would continue to be a great driver as I personalized it to my taste. With the hood scoop, it would make sense to ad a nice supercharger! GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525702979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2196913, "authorName": "JPO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The walk around video is nice and all. A burnout video would be better.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525708494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2196949, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tough crowd on this one. At the right price, this could be a great starting point for a killer car. Make it your own.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525709575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197157, "authorName": "justsam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justsam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the looks of the photos, the body and paintwork at this level would be double the current bid! Minor effort to undo things done to it that are not of your own taste, or mine for that matter. Could be a very drivable work in progress to make it the way you want it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525715322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197533, "authorName": "mtw17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtw17/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by mtw17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525720826, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 2197540, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "finally someone who recognizes her true worth!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1525720904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197541, "authorName": "mtw17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtw17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bid of $78,000 was canceled by BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525720905, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 2197544, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "haha hey easy come easy go :)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1525720925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197545, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mtw17 - Careful there! Try that one again. \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525720928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197551, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a difference an extra \"0\" makes. If you think about it by itself \"0\" really has no value at all.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1525720988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197666, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to rain on my parade BaT! Takes me back to the first dealer auction I ever attended I raised my hand for what I thought was $2200 for a near new Ford Mustang. Beginners luck I thought it was but turns out it was $22,000 to my horror... (who can understand those auctioneers anyways!?!?!) Considering that was more money than I had ever held in my 26 year old hands I think my heart skipped a few beats. A dealer standing next to me yelled out \"the kid thought it was $2200! let him out of the sale.\" I think the auctioneer felt bad for me as I turned a bright shade of red because he gave me a break so I've been there @mtw17 . The trick is not letting that discourage you so dust yourself off and jump back on that keyboard and lets give it a work out! Thank you everyone for your comments and bids I truly appreciate them.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1525722400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197767, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guessing @mtw17 is probably having a stiff drink to calm the nerves. \nI know I would... maybe two...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525723697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197771, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about me? I was about to book a vacation! try explaining that to the wife.. Bad news is our car didn't sell but the good news is we are going to Hawaii!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1525723780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2197793, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ari1982\r\n\r\nLol. You still got just shy of 4 days before pouring the celebratory cocktails.\r\nBut I hear you, that bid would've caused me to spit my drink all over the monitor !!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525724095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2198048, "authorName": "musicformobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/musicformobile/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by musicformobile", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525727815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2198221, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of personal touches on the Elco, but that's OK, that's what this hobby/sport is about. Considering how these trucked rusted even in good climate, this one is looking perfect inside, outside, & underneath. Am I missing the AC compressor or having a bad vision day? Overkill on the cowl induction scoop for me, throws the visual balance of the car away. Easy change for a 4-5 speed, shifter's even in the right place. A lot to like on this truck, GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525730363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2199601, "authorName": "moosehead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosehead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make way for the Bad Guy!\r\n\r\nBeautiful El Cam. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525798093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2201322, "authorName": "JacobLosquadro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacoblosquadro/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by JacobLosquadro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525820083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2201377, "authorName": "mtw17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtw17/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by mtw17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525822021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2201633, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome. All it needs is a wicked Bultaco Astro in the back......", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525830040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2202885, "authorName": "PinnedGirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinnedgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ari1982. I agree, I also have a 65 GTO that would look very pretty with here. I think you did a wonderful job and I don't think I would change anything", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525889751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206703, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525982247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2207593, "authorName": "Vetteman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh S*&t!! Think i have to place a bid in about 20 hours and 4 minutes, 30 seconds...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525997120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208089, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Nobody gonna take my car\r\nI'm gonna race it to the ground\r\nNobody gonna beat my car\r\nIt's gonna break the speed of sound\r\nOooh it's a killing machine\r\nIt's got everything\r\nLike a driving power big fat tires\r\nAnd everything\r\nI love it and I need it\r\nI bleed it \r\nYeah it's a wild hurricane\r\nAlright hold tight\r\nI'm a highway star'\r\n\r\nSummer of '85, hanging out on a Friday night at the local A&W or 7-11 parking lot, muscle like this prowling through the parking lot, or parked, hoods up, checking and tweaking making sure everything is ready to go. \r\nEverything from AC/DC to Van Halen blaring from sound systems, only to be drowned out by a brief thunderous roar from some 8 cylinder beast lurking under a hood... \r\nThen this Deep Blue Pearl pavement pounder slowly pulls in, Deep Purple cranked right up, sizing up what's on the menu tonight. It stops, revs the engine a few times. Buddy looks up from under the hood of his '70 Nova. A couple words are spoken, hood goes down. The 'Camino lights them up, partially shrouding the lot in a haze. The Nova backs out and finishes filling the air with smoke and the smell of burning rubber. \r\nGame on. \r\nBoth machines peel out onto the boulevard heading towards First St., the battlefield on the north side of town. \r\nWithin seconds, there's not a soul or car left at the local hangout. The only thing left is the lingering smell of the tires melted into the asphalt.\r\nFriday night has officially started ...\r\n\r\nMan, I miss those days.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526024747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208129, "authorName": "Sndfxs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sndfxs/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by Sndfxs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526033719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208154, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526036619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208277, "authorName": "somerville99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/somerville99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic Cruise Night special. Drive it to Home Depot on Saturday. Have fun with it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526042713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208496, "authorName": "df98d73ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/df98d73ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this vehicle air conditioned ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526047329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208498, "authorName": "df98d73ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/df98d73ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Air conditioned ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526047370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208659, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drifting it's an original A/C car but later it was removed. Most of the original equipment is still there and can be made into an air conditioned car fairly easily.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526050484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208958, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's going to be hard to do anything productive for the next few hours with so many great muscle car auctions closing today. \r\n\r\nSerious bidders have some serious choices today. Good to see so many nice American street machines showing up more frequently.\r\n\r\nGood luck to all and happy bidding !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526057355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209137, "authorName": "QuadGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea what the HP is on this beast?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526060660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209162, "authorName": "HenriMeistre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrimeistre/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by HenriMeistre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526060907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209168, "authorName": "Texasplumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasplumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this El Camino! It would look great next to my 65 C20 which people think looks odd because it's a long bed stepside. I don't know what's wrong with them because I bought the pickup BECAUSE it's a long stepper! I love the way it looks and I love the looks it gets and the questions that arise. Of course, much like this, it's far from stock! \r\nGood luck seller! I wish I had the cash it should take to buy this beauty!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526060969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209207, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d change the hood, grille, wheels ( 5..) but I\u2019d still have fun with it..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526061486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209387, "authorName": "Bruin3337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruin3337/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Bruin3337", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526063755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209389, "authorName": "Sndfxs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sndfxs/", "bidAmount": 10001, "content": "$10,001 bid placed by Sndfxs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526063784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209418, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "90 minutes left. I'd like to thank everyone for their comments and bids. I'll be watching in case any last minute questions come in. Good luck everyone!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526064194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209439, "authorName": "bigmikef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmikef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve is probably higher than I would be willing to go (because I have to factor in cost of changes made to suit my taste) but I must say it seems to be done to a high standard - if somebody here loves it as-is, I would recommend they put their bidding pants on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526064392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209443, "authorName": "bigmikef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmikef/", "bidAmount": 11069, "content": "$11,069 bid placed by bigmikef", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526064480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209449, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@QuadGTI we have not dyno tested it so I'd be just guessing if I threw out a number and HP can vary greatly based on the build. Feels like high 200's or low 300's based on how it responds is my best guess.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526064558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209463, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greenmachines, Hey! I've heard that song a lot and never understood a single word. Headed to youtube for a guitar lesson after a few more auctions end this afternoon! I bleed it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526064721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209522, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 11320, "content": "$11,320 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526065643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209620, "authorName": "bigmikef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmikef/", "bidAmount": 11690, "content": "$11,690 bid placed by bigmikef", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526066702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209647, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 327 is one of those iconic engines, the type that can turn heads during a conversation. It doesn't much matter what it's in, and this isn't all that bad a wrapper for it. With some personalization this could be everything you want it to be.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526066970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209693, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigmikef has the right idea I think bids should always represent something on the car. For example $32,769 would represent the engine displacement and the year! win win its only money :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526067491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209710, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 11950, "content": "$11,950 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526067766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209764, "authorName": "Docraceraz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docraceraz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd change the hood but I'm not in this one. What I really want to say us that if you want to start a car collection from scratch, this BaT would suffice to full a rather large garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526068317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209783, "authorName": "ducsinarow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducsinarow/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by ducsinarow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526068495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209864, "authorName": "Zentropy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zentropy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd personally divert to the '72 442 auction...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209871, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209882, "authorName": "MACRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macracing/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by MACRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209884, "authorName": "ducsinarow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducsinarow/", "bidAmount": 13300, "content": "$13,300 bid placed by ducsinarow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209888, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 13600, "content": "$13,600 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209893, "authorName": "Booloop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/booloop/", "bidAmount": 14001, "content": "$14,001 bid placed by Booloop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209895, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 14300, "content": "$14,300 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209897, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ari1982\r\nNice Elco! One of my best friends lives in Fair Oaks by the way. Hope you get your price for the Chevy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526069560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209899, "authorName": "HenriMeistre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrimeistre/", "bidAmount": 14550, "content": "$14,550 bid placed by HenriMeistre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209902, "authorName": "Pavepro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavepro/", "bidAmount": 14800, "content": "$14,800 bid placed by Pavepro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209909, "authorName": "HenriMeistre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrimeistre/", "bidAmount": 15050, "content": "$15,050 bid placed by HenriMeistre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209911, "authorName": "bigmikef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmikef/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by bigmikef", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209917, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/11/18 at $15,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526069865, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2209918, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for your bids and participation I appreciate it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526069870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209919, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well dang! Seemed like a lot of interest there for a bit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526069918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209925, "authorName": "bigmikef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmikef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "License plate didn't make it too hard to find on the web - no shocker here on the RNM", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526069980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209927, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't let it go for that either. Good luck selling it. Someone is going to get a real cool cruiser to take out this summer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526069983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209932, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shoulda thrown in a free mullet for the winner. I kid, I kid!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526070012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209933, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thats funny my friend calls it the mullet too", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526070042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209934, "authorName": "bigmikef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmikef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super clean Elco - I'm sure it will find a home one day", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526070062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209935, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know, El Caminos have the Joe Dirt image, but I secretly love them!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526070078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209937, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the mullet might be making a comeback soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526070095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209941, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm willing to be reasonable with the selling price I really do need to sell it. If anybody would like to contact me we can discuss it. I just cant do $15k..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526070144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210074, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve Not Met?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526071605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210349, "authorName": "Vetteman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise on the reserve, but high bid should have taken it......nice car, not original, not a trailer queen", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526074404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210685, "authorName": "Indetrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indetrucks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigmikef wow, you weren't joking.\r\nThis was no where near the reserve I'm guessing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526078337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210768, "authorName": "ari1982 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigmikef @HenriMeistre @Pavepro @Booloop @ducsinarow @MACRacing gentlemen I'm not worried about reserve I need to raise money for a project that needs doing. I'm listing several of my personal toys in the coming days. If your interested in the El Camino I'll be very fair I don't care if I don't get what I want as long as I get what I need. I'll provide you all my purchase documents and recondition receipts so you can see what I own her for. Reach out to me if your interested lets make a deal!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526081276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210952, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT is an auction site....skirting that is not good. If you want to relist the el cabong fine but you should be discouraged to use the comments section to contact anyone for a sale....just isn't the business model. No offence intended.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526089308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211004, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublefeature56\r\n\r\nWelllll... considering that the seller/ dealer has his website plastered on the back license plate, as mentioned earlier, it's not gonna be hard to reach out.\r\nIt is STILL currently listed as a 'Special' at $24,995...\r\nJust sayin'...\r\nBut I do agree with you and I'm not sure why that's permitted here or how it's 'overlooked' during the ad editing. BaTs call I suppose.\r\n\r\nHow'd that guitar lesson go by the way ? And for the record, up until I posted that, I found out I've been singing along with some wrong lyrics for around 35 years now !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526092265, "type": "comment"}]