So it has the 3.8L v6. I have the 350 from the Astro build, plus a TBI set up. Bad idea?
Add a cap and it becomes a hotel room on wheels for track day shenanigans.
Bonus points, the wife thinks they're ugly.
So it has the 3.8L v6. I have the 350 from the Astro build, plus a TBI set up. Bad idea?
Add a cap and it becomes a hotel room on wheels for track day shenanigans.
Bonus points, the wife thinks they're ugly.
We raced dirt bikes out of one for about 4 years back in 19 ' O SH$$
Only issue was the 307 Ci boat anchor in the front.
More power, good shocks and springs, rebuilt tranny, go for it
Enjoy
I could see that one hiding a lot of rust damage but it's cheap enough.
How strong is your mullet game?
stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments) said:I could see that one hiding a lot of rust damage but it's cheap enough.
How strong is your mullet game?
I was a hockey player for ten years if that tells you anything!
In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :
The fact that the "package deal" including the trailer is only $200 more than what they're asking for the El Camino is enlightening. I'll agree with others that rust is likely a major issue for that one and no way is it worth the $1,800 asking price especially since it's missing a title. ( I know you're in Vermont but that changed a year or so ago right?)
I used a 65 Ford Galaxy for a tow vehicle for 2 years. I was towing my 1200 (1600lbs) on a 600lb trailer. It did just fine.
In reply to 11GTCS :
Over 15 years old not necessary. I think there was enough push back about that. The loophole for out of staters is gone though I believe.
In reply to 11GTCS :
Yes, I agree. I have asked for pics of the undercarriage.
They were rated for 4-5k trailering from the factory if you checked the right boxes. Go for it. You could dual purpose it as a Challenge car!
In reply to Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) :
They were rated for up to 4,000-5,000 lbs if you checked all the right boxes. The 3.8 Elky should have a 2:73 rear. They were only rated for 2000 lbs with a 200 lb tongue weight.
Even with a V8 they maxed out at 5000 lb rating.
So, it depends what you are towing! (They were all towing challenged)
The package deal price with the trailer looks like a good opportunity- tow the car home, then sell the trailer and get back most of your money.
I think that one has some rust...
Its basically a 2 door G body wagon without a rear wagon roof, so anything you can do to a G body you can do to one of these. This one looks pretty rusty, chances are the frame is hopes and dreams aft of the rear wheels.
They can tow OK as they are body on frame, V8, straight axle, RWD. For what you spend on buying this, refurbishing it, putting decent rubber and brakes on it, put that money toward the newest and biggest engine (unless Ecoboost vs V8) F150 or Chevy 1500 you can find in a southern state, toss a cap on it if you want to sleep in the back, and tow anything you want safely and happily.
This
Plus a new engine is a no brainer and at the end of the day will tow 100000x better AND cost the same.
Even something like this
Once de-hillrodded, would be a decent truck and well in the McBudget of the final deal. Plus you can just drive it.
93gsxturbo said:This
Plus a new engine is a no brainer and at the end of the day will tow 100000x better AND cost the same.
Even something like this
Once de-hillrodded, would be a decent truck and well in the McBudget of the final deal. Plus you can just drive it.
At that price, and considering neither one lists which engine they have, I presume they both have 5.4's. Those are both overpriced, since there is not a decent used 5.4 on the planet. So, new engine it is.
If you are wanting a cheap Elky and a good sized project (and a possible Challenge car), it's got a lot of potential.
If you are wanting a decent tow vehicle there are better starting points that will be cheaper in the long run.
For towing a dirt bike trailer or jet ski? Fine, just fine. Anything bigger, like another car on a trailer or even a dolly, and every drive is white knuckle. They just aren't heavy enough and the long rear overhang makes it easy for the tail to wag the dog. And I have one of the earlier, heavier 350-powered A-body Camino's which are 3600 lbs. The G-body ones are 500 lbs lighter.
End of thread. No longer interested. Thanks folks!
Put a different engine in it. Not a BBC. Everybody does that. And for sure not another LS. An Elky of that vintage deserves a Cadillac. 472/500. Even a low compression '75 model will wake that thing the berk up. It'll love the too tall malaise gears too. And the best part? They actually fit in the G-body quite well.
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