1981 Chevrolet El Camino from North America - Comments

26th Jul 1998, 00:00

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Engine ran horrible shortly after it was bought from used car lot. Odometer read around 40000 but it was probably more like 140000 of course dealer did not volunteer info because it was sold as is. Replaced V6 with single exhaust with performance modified '69 350 and dual exhaust with headers.

Blew up transmission but that was my fault (self explanatory).

General comments?

Have yet to break driveshaft or rearend though U joints do tend to wear out quicker since engine transplant.

I've driven it over 140000 miles in 5 years and still have no plans to replace it. Could not be happier.

Cannot beat Chevy's interchangability and parts availability. Can beat most others on the street.

Don't matter if car dealer is big or small the sales people are scum.


9th Jan 2002, 18:12

What kind of tranny did the car have when you toasted it.


11th Apr 2005, 07:07

It is probable the best car you will ever buy. I'm not very old and I've got one and I love it. but mine is a 1981 v6 3speed on the floor.

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