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    1965 Chevrolet El Camino

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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

    First a '69 and now a '65. These neatly bracket my favorite year for Chevelle and El Camino styling - 1967. That year featured a bold grille and wraparound rear lights along with a little more flair to the basic 1964-vintage body.

    The 1964 Chevelle was somewhat unappealing because of its incredibly cheap-looking grille fronting a bland and boxy body. The '65 grille was an improvement, but it took the 1966 facelift to bring some much-needed curves to the overall Chevelle styling. However, the '66 also lost a great body style - the two-door wagon. To me, that model is almost up there with the El Cam in coolness. Oh well, you win some and you lose some... #1965
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    11/15/09

    @tonyola: I personally like the early years better. Same with Novas. #1965
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    Image of DrLemming DrLemming
    11/15/09

    @tonyola: The two-door wagons were cool. Reminds me of the 1955-57 Nomad. Alas, they apparently didn't sell too well; the Standard Catalog of American Cars lists 1964 production at a mere 2,710. There's no production breakout for 1965, but it looks like only a low-end 300 was offered. #1965
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    11/15/09

    @DrLemming: Yeah, looks like they were sold as bottom-end budget workingman's wagons. Chevy should have trimmed it as an SS (or at least a Malibu) and marketed it to the young surfer/sport crowd. #1965
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    11/15/09

    @tonyola: At least one person has built a phantom '66 two-door. Definitely a cool body style. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Back in Car & Drivers' golden years it ran an essay about automotive design trends. I recall it referring to the 1964 Chevelle as the pinnacle of the "anycar" look.

    Sounds about right to me. The 1964-65s were pretty bland and generic. You wouldn't know they were a Chevy unless finding the logo. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    I like the NuVinyl roof, even though it does have that spray-on hair vibe going. #1969
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Pretty nice, if you can't get the matching Ranchero. I really admire the owner's consistent commitment to primer. #1965
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    You don't see full-on primer like that much anymore, at least not where I am. Chevy really hit its stride with these Chevelle/Mallibu designs--why not bring them back, Chevy? One square one and one rounded?
    On the good news front, I've almost persuaded my family that we need to go to Alameda, CA for vacation. They don't fully understand, but I think they're just tired of hearing about it. Hey, whatever works! #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    I like the boxier lines on the Chevelle, but on the ElCo, I prefer the '68-'72 models. Of course, I'd gladly still rock one, and this one is pretty sweet. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Definitely one of the smarter look El Camino generations. Maybe I will own one someday. I though that was faded red, but now I can see it is primer. #1965
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    Image of CptSevere CptSevere
    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Even better than yesterday's Camino! Yeah, the'65 Chevelles were nice cars. I had one when I was stationed in Italy. Even though it was a beater, had a relatively gutless 2-barrel 283 and the lousy 2 speed Powerglide, it was still an awesome car and got loads of attention. Looks even better as a Camino.

    This tough old Chevy has aged well. Yeah, the wheels and tires look just right. The hood doesn't look bad with the primer. I just hope it has anything other than the Powerglide. Hated that transmission. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Weekend Jalopnik/Muropnik makes all right in the world.

    After a shitty night (don't ask) to see a DOTS ElCamino with a primered power dome hood and Cali black plates gracing the front page when I load it warms my heart.

    As such I have donned my DSTS tshirt and declare that today will be kick ass.

    That is all.

    And good coffee, there shall be good coffee. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    There are certain cars that should never have a stock engine:
    Duece Coupe
    '57 Chevy
    '99 Civic SI
    and any El Camino #1969
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    11/14/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    El Caminos are probably one of the few vehicles that can pull off white and not look fleet or boring. #1969
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    Image of MadHungarian MadHungarian
    11/14/09

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    That is just yummy. The 1968-69 El Caminos are the best looking of the breed IMO. Any 68-69 Chevelle 2-door inside door panel will fit, so the Malibu door panels probably came from a parts car.

    Spray-on bedliner is a very common driver-quality roof fix for old hearses which have acres of black vinyl that usually isn't very durable. I haven't seen it applied to an El Camino before but why not. #1969
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    11/14/09

    @MadHungarian: It looks okay to me too. I don't know that I would do that, but I can live with it. #1969
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    11/14/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    This Chevy looks great, but I wonder if the paint is original? I noticed the cool looking Honda and Volkswagen in the background and look forward to seeing the Bug as a DOTS guest. #1969
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    11/14/09

    @87CapriceEstate: The paint isn't original. Looks like the original paint was gold. #1969
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    11/14/09

    @Murilee Martin: Thanks. Aside from wildfires, salt spray, riots, San Francisco parallel parking, etc is all of California as easy on cars as Alameda? I am thinking about Norcal for a job in a few years. #1969
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    11/14/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    The 1968-69 El Caminos are my all-time favorite of the breed, but I must admit that the rear overhang looks like Gumby's stretched leg. #1969
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    11/14/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    Very nice 1969 El Camino, now if we could found a 1970 with the 454 engine under the hood or a 1973 El Camino Estate [www.classicridesandrods.net] ;-) #1969
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    11/14/09

    @stephdumas: That's a looker. #1969
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