1972 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS CUSTOM PICKUP

Summary

Underwent a mechanical and cosmetic 3-year, comprehensive body-off restoration. Powered by a new 6.2-liter LS3 GM crate engine mated to a new 4L70E automatic transmission.

Details

This custom 1972 Chevrolet SS El Camino underwent a mechanical and cosmetic 3-year comprehensive restoration completed in August 2021, with the body removed from the frame and a bare metal repaint. It is powered by a GM crate motor with a GM performance cam rated at 495hp, sent to the rear wheels through a new GM 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission with a 3.70:1 rear gear, as well as tubular exhaust headers. Every component is new, including all wiring, all hardware and rubber. The frame, suspension and undercarriage parts were powder-coated. This El Camino rides on a 4-link rear suspension with heavy-duty tubular front control arms, heavy-duty sway bars, polyurethane bushings and front disc brakes. Finished in silver with black stripes the exterior includes a body-color hard tonneau cover and a full carpeted bed. The tonneau cover can be removed without tools by simply removing the hinge pins. The exterior features new stainless trim and chrome bumpers, as well as new glass with ceramic tint. The factory-correct look is finished off with a cowl-induction hood and 15-inch Rally-style real GM wheels. The entire front clip and windshield are covered in the highest-quality clear bra, as are the door edges, rocker panels, the entire fenders, A-pillars and the leading edge of the roof. The cost for that peace of mind was $4,600. This interior was crafted by Gabe Lopez in Pasadena, CA, who exclusively works on Boyd Coddington cars and has a 2-year wait for scheduling. In total eight leather hides were used, and the interior cost came to $26,000. The interior features power-adjustable heated bucket seats trimmed in Burgundy leather with a matching hand-stitched dashboard, door panels, headliner and carpets. A rearview camera has an interior mirror screen when in reverse. Interior equipment also includes air conditioning, power-operated windows, power steering and a period-look stereo with Bluetooth capability and a subwoofer. A tilt column with hand-stitched leather wheel and three hidden cup holders, two USB ports, a phone charger and a phone holder. Over $240,000 was spent to make this the best possible example. A file of receipts documenting the build accompany the sale.