General Information
Year
1966
Make
Chevrolet
Model
El Camino Custom
Color
Madeira Maroon Metallic
History
Purchased from the original family owner in Temecula, California in 2000. Restored in 2001, although the car had no rust. Driven on nice days and to local shows.
1966 Chevrolet El Camino Custom (Madeira Maroon Metallic)
Modifications
Drivetrain
See above.
Interior
2-tone fawn. Restored to original appearance with new seat covers, carpet, headliner, door panels and a spare tire cover.
Exterior
Restored to stock appearance with the change to Madeira Maroon, an original 1966 El Camino color.
Audio
Originally powered by a 283 (which I still own) this Camino is powered by a Fast Burn 385, a 385 hp LT-1 350 Chevrolet crate engine dyno'd at 403 hp. 350 is mated to a JW Transmission Street-Strip Turbo 350 with 2800 rpm stall converter. 3.23 10-bolt rear end.
Suspension
Original with Monroe air shocks.
Wheel and Tire
Mickey Thompson Sportsman Radial (drag radial) 15X8 fronts and 15X10 rears mounted to 1967 Corvette Rally rims with Chevrolet center caps and trim rings.
