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ortega · 10-28-2009, 12:10 AM

should i trade my 85 which i just dropped a 454/th400 in updated to the 91front end and primered with spray can, no ac, manual windows and locks. for this 86 elco, power windows & locks a/c but with a 305? would u do it
my truck

elco

Driveway Dreams · 10-28-2009, 12:26 AM

That is a clean looking Elco in the pics. I think the wheels are too big for it. But I would not give up the truck for it. But, I never have cared much for them. (Other than the classics, like a 59.)

menace121978 · 10-28-2009, 12:33 AM

man... with the pic you posted of your truck i'd do it in a heartbeat(i know this is what you wanna hear or you would have posted an updated pic!)

j/k

those iroc's are probably worth as much as your truck in that pic. that is one clean elco. just make sure its going to pass smog and btw hows the interior??

ortega · 10-28-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

man... with the pic you posted of your truck i'd do it in a heartbeat(i know this is what you wanna hear or you would have posted an updated pic!)

j/k

those iroc's are probably worth as much as your truck in that pic. that is one clean elco. just make sure its going to pass smog and btw hows the interior??

lol. that pic is from a little over a month ago but my camera broke. so i dont have new ones. the interior in the elco is very clean.

menace121978 · 10-28-2009, 12:41 AM

welp that settles it trade tomorrow before these crazy truck guys on here tell ya other wise!!

SBTork · 10-28-2009, 12:59 AM

If it were me, I'd keep the truck. BUT, that's just me talking.

CLASSIC87' · 10-28-2009, 01:19 AM

I would of traded yesterday... dont wait another day

The paint, wheels
etc is nice on the elco... do you really need a 454? What's your stomach tell'n you?

ghettoluxury · 10-28-2009, 01:22 AM

Why do you still own the square body?

CLASSIC87' · 10-28-2009, 01:33 AM

^^^^ x2

tecky11 · 10-28-2009, 01:36 AM

keep the truck

silvereagle07 · 10-28-2009, 07:29 AM

That elky is clean, go for it.

68 TT · 10-28-2009, 08:53 AM

I owned a 66 Elky for nine years. It is a great compromise between a truck and a car. It was a great parts hauler.

Biggest down side is they are pretty tough to find body parts for if you ever need them. Things changed in just a couple year time frame so there are a lot of little variations. The trucks are much more common in this respect.

If you like the looks of it and it passes smog I say go for it. They are much harder to find than a square body. You can always find a square on CL for a decent price, seeing a nice Elky around is pretty uncommon.

Pyrotechnic · 10-28-2009, 11:12 AM

The El Camino is clean and I think you would be getting the better part of the deal. I think we all agree on that. It just depends whether or not you are in love with square bodies.

manimal · 10-28-2009, 11:30 AM

trade!

James McClure · 10-28-2009, 11:57 AM

I would trade for sure!! The elco could then be sold for a handsome profit and you could then buy 2 or 3 squares in good shape.

Mike_D · 10-28-2009, 12:02 PM

As long as you can smog it, I would say trade. Not to sound like an old man but cruising with your old lady is significantly nicer with ac.

bad_burb · 10-28-2009, 12:41 PM

I will have to go against the grain and say no way! Maybe if it were an older model like '64-'72. Going from a big block to that 305 I think will be a big disapointment for you.

joe231 · 10-28-2009, 12:42 PM

I wanna see updated pics of the truck.......

even with out seeing them I say screw the camino....keep the truck!!!

68 TT · 10-28-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_burb

I will have to go against the grain and say no way! Maybe if it were an older model like '64-'72. Going from a big block to that 305 I think will be a big disapointment for you.

Don't forget the Elky is at least 1000 pounds lighter than the truck.

A 305 with a small cam, good exhaust and a tune will surprise you. My 83 Z/28 ran 13.80's with a 305 and it was heavier than the Elky by 300 pounds.

Nothing says it has to stay a 305 either. A 350 or a 383 looks exactly the same to the smog guy so as long as it is tuned properly they will never know.

I say take it for a drive and see what you think.

billnorman · 10-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Trade. The A/C and power windows appeal a lot more to me than the big box. You could find another box. I would make sure the title is clean and accurate though for sure.

Mr.Scary · 10-28-2009, 01:55 PM

I say dont do it cause u spend all that money on up grading 2 a big block all 2 go 2 a 305?? that does not seem like a good trade on ur part. sure u it has power windows and locks but u can always get those 4 ur truck in tha future. and a/c i take it is not that important 2 u in tha first place because u prolly wouldnt of put a big block in tha truck if it was. a long story short... naaa i wouldnt, but that is just me. IMO

JohnC · 10-28-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

..... What's your stomach tell'n you?

go with your gut. You obviously like the El Camino or it wouldn't be an issue. Now it just comes down to which you like better. Good luck, and keep us posted.

maxh · 10-28-2009, 04:46 PM

Its a nice elco and there is no shortage of squares in the world. If you want an elco, do it. You can always pick up another c10.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 10-28-2009, 07:31 PM

trade

thump16 · 10-28-2009, 08:08 PM

Trade in a heartbeat. clean el comino's are the shizznit.

10-28-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
ortega Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sun valley Posts: 98	Should i trade my truck? should i trade my 85 which i just dropped a 454/th400 in updated to the 91front end and primered with spray can, no ac, manual windows and locks. for this 86 elco, power windows & locks a/c but with a 305? would u do it my truck elco

10-28-2009, 12:26 AM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Should i trade my truck? That is a clean looking Elco in the pics. I think the wheels are too big for it. But I would not give up the truck for it. But, I never have cared much for them. (Other than the classics, like a 59.) __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-28-2009, 12:33 AM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Should i trade my truck? man... with the pic you posted of your truck i'd do it in a heartbeat(i know this is what you wanna hear or you would have posted an updated pic!) j/k those iroc's are probably worth as much as your truck in that pic. that is one clean elco. just make sure its going to pass smog and btw hows the interior?? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-28-2009, 12:41 AM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Should i trade my truck? welp that settles it trade tomorrow before these crazy truck guys on here tell ya other wise!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-28-2009, 12:59 AM	#6
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Should i trade my truck? If it were me, I'd keep the truck. BUT, that's just me talking. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

10-28-2009, 01:19 AM	#7
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Should i trade my truck? I would of traded yesterday... dont wait another day The paint, wheels etc is nice on the elco... do you really need a 454? What's your stomach tell'n you? __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 10-28-2009 at 01:31 AM.

10-28-2009, 01:22 AM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Should i trade my truck? Why do you still own the square body? __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-28-2009, 01:33 AM	#9
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Should i trade my truck? ^^^^ x2 __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 10-28-2009 at 01:45 AM.

10-28-2009, 01:36 AM	#10
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Should i trade my truck? keep the truck

10-28-2009, 07:29 AM	#11
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Should i trade my truck? That elky is clean, go for it. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

10-28-2009, 08:53 AM	#12
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Should i trade my truck? I owned a 66 Elky for nine years. It is a great compromise between a truck and a car. It was a great parts hauler. Biggest down side is they are pretty tough to find body parts for if you ever need them. Things changed in just a couple year time frame so there are a lot of little variations. The trucks are much more common in this respect. If you like the looks of it and it passes smog I say go for it. They are much harder to find than a square body. You can always find a square on CL for a decent price, seeing a nice Elky around is pretty uncommon. Last edited by 68 TT; 10-28-2009 at 11:18 AM.

10-28-2009, 11:12 AM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Should i trade my truck? The El Camino is clean and I think you would be getting the better part of the deal. I think we all agree on that. It just depends whether or not you are in love with square bodies. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 10-28-2009 at 11:12 AM.

10-28-2009, 11:30 AM	#14
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Should i trade my truck? trade! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 10-28-2009 at 11:31 AM.

10-28-2009, 11:57 AM	#15
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Should i trade my truck? I would trade for sure!! The elco could then be sold for a handsome profit and you could then buy 2 or 3 squares in good shape. __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

10-28-2009, 12:02 PM	#16
Mike_D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay, Ca Posts: 36	Re: Should i trade my truck? As long as you can smog it, I would say trade. Not to sound like an old man but cruising with your old lady is significantly nicer with ac.



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10-28-2009, 12:41 PM	#17
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: Should i trade my truck? I will have to go against the grain and say no way! Maybe if it were an older model like '64-'72. Going from a big block to that 305 I think will be a big disapointment for you. __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

10-28-2009, 12:42 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Should i trade my truck? I wanna see updated pics of the truck....... even with out seeing them I say screw the camino....keep the truck!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-28-2009, 01:12 PM	#20
billnorman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 174	Re: Should i trade my truck? Trade. The A/C and power windows appeal a lot more to me than the big box. You could find another box. I would make sure the title is clean and accurate though for sure.

10-28-2009, 01:55 PM	#21
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Should i trade my truck? I say dont do it cause u spend all that money on up grading 2 a big block all 2 go 2 a 305?? that does not seem like a good trade on ur part. sure u it has power windows and locks but u can always get those 4 ur truck in tha future. and a/c i take it is not that important 2 u in tha first place because u prolly wouldnt of put a big block in tha truck if it was. a long story short... naaa i wouldnt, but that is just me. IMO __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

10-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#23
maxh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 174	Re: Should i trade my truck? Its a nice elco and there is no shortage of squares in the world. If you want an elco, do it. You can always pick up another c10. __________________ Instagram @maxh15 #maxhtrucks

10-28-2009, 07:31 PM	#24
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Should i trade my truck? trade

10-28-2009, 08:08 PM	#25
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Should i trade my truck? Trade in a heartbeat. clean el comino's are the shizznit.

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