The 1966 El Camino has a 392ci, the original 327ci 375hp is sitting in his workshop. The original Muncie 4 speed and differential are installed. The carrier in the diff was changed to a positraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The special thing about her is the interior. Though it has some original stuff there are also mods. The instrument cluster was removed, and he built a cooler using Autometer gauges. He also built a center console. He could not afford a store-bought one as he does not have a Fort Knox to buy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is due for another restoration. He will keep what she has now, add air condition and build something to put behind the seats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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