![]() Although, just looking at my title, they have me at 3500Lbs, and the fee is $94 a year. Maybe thats to my advantage though, since i'm soo light, even by manufacturer's listings. I think california uses that to suck money out of people, since they can charge people higher registration fees for their big giant 8000-plus Lb pickups. RTT, right you are, my Elco is registered as a "commercial" vehicle, strange as it seems, just because it is a "truck". Go on a diet people!! Get faster and more nimble!! Defend yourselves against tiny little imports with half-motors and oversized exhaust tips!! :nanawrench: 350Lbs will DEFINATELY be noticed in your performance. ![]() Think of taking the weight plates from your Gym, say the 35Lb plates, and stacking 10 of those in the bed of your Elco up against the rear cab. And thats not talking about removing the bench seat, and running with just a few gallons of gas as apposed to a full tank (a gallon of gas weighs around 6Lbs 6X20=120Lbs. Here's a fun comparison: stock-cast iron vs aftermarket aluminum etc., and various parts i have in duplicate i was able to weigh holding them in my arms while standing on a digital scale, and the breakdown is thus: Stock cast iron exhaust manifolds(combined)=27Lbs flowtech long tube headers(combined)=10Lbs(-17Lbs) spare tire=39lbs remove that!(-39Lbs) Hood=66Lbs remove that!(-66Lbs) Stock cast iron intake manifold=41.4Lbs Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold=17Lbs (-24.4Lbs) Cast iron heads(assmbled)=46Lbs each.=92Lbs Edelbrock aluminum heads(assembled)=31Lbs(each)=62Lbs (-30Lbs) Tailgate=(guessing) at around 40Lbs (-40Lbs) Just off the stuff i've weighed, you can shave around 216Lbs for your track day or any day. Do 10 things worth 30-40Lbs each, and you shave 300-400lbs, right? Oh, i weighed the components i have on hand out of curiosity. I plan on removing the hood and tailgate as well and also looking to find a bucket seat that i can install and remove my bench while going to the track. How full was your gas tank at the time? I'm looking to go to a local drag strip here soon, and i have a similar setup with my '65 as with your '64. It runs very well and delivers plenty of street ripping power to keep you and your passenger smiling.Ĭomplete Turnkey RestMod muscle car, distinct, comfortable, dependable and an all-around desirable classic.Hey Lockjaw, I'm liking the sound of sub-3000Lbs for a second gen with manual everything, no spare. This is a super-clean Elky that you could easily drive cross-country without feeling like it beat you up.įully restored car with all new rubber, chrome, decals, paint, interior, suspension, exhaust, brakes, transmission, crate 350 V8, AC, and, and, and all of that with only 553 miles since it was restored/built. This RestMod El Camino is heavily optioned with adjustable suspension, power steering, power front disc brakes, dual exhaust, power windows, remote mirror, factory A/C blows cold, tilt steering column, modern Alpine AM/FM/Cassette radio, and it fits neatly into the factory location! You'll be pleasantly surprised by how much room there is inside and how bright and airy it feels with no odors or stains. All new, plush matching carpets and smooth clean door panels add to the well-kept feeling inside. The black-faced gauges inside the factory instrument panel should look familiar to anyone who drove a rear-wheel-drive GM product in the '80s but these gauges are all modern and reliable, with bold script and backlit LCD displays. The fully restored interior is a real treat, starting with the “get-close” bench seat and the elegant woodgrain applique found throughout the cabin gives the car-truck a very upscale look and with it’s 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel still feels like a muscle car. ![]() We really like the design of these final generation El Caminos because they incorporate some great classic elements while still being a usable modern stand alone. The newer white paint is classy and stands out in the sea of reds and blacks you see so much. This 1980 Chevrolet El Camino delivers this while giving you the all right features, like A/C to stay cool while cruisen, a small block 350 crate engine under the hood, newly installed automatic transmission (same time as engine) and an unmistakable style. After all, it's hard not to love a vehicle that's both a comfy car and a versatile pickup. The El Camino has an iconic style that gives it plenty of personality. Cold AC, dual exhaust and polished 17 wheels and radial tires. Power steering, Disc brakes and power windows. 1980 El Camino SS RestoMod, beautifully restored from the frame up.
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