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Elhigh
11/15/09

In reply to Another DOTS Car Takes The One-Way Trip From Alameda To The Junkyard
Going to the yard is better than going to C4C. At least this way, all the parts are available for takeoff and reuse. Dying of old age and being an organ donor is way better than having your heart cut out.
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tonyola
11/15/09

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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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Turboner
11/15/09

@tonyola: I personally like the early years better. Same with Novas. #1965
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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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tonyola
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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Six Flags Over Tomsk
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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Novaload
11/15/09

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Ah, weekends with Murilee. The funny, the inspiring, the awesome, and the tragic. #oldsmobilecutlass
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
11/15/09

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A sad end, but no surprise. #oldsmobilecutlass
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DrLemming
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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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
11/15/09

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I like the NuVinyl roof, even though it does have that spray-on hair vibe going. #1969
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
11/15/09

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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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Novaload
11/15/09

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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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Maymar
11/15/09

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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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DrLemming
11/14/09

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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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HoonThatFerrari
11/14/09

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***Any of you experts out there got an opinion on the subject?***

Clearly, it's the exceedingly rare Malibino.

Or maybe an Elcamibu. #1969
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skaycog was here
11/14/09

@HoonThatFerrari:
El Camimalibumino. #1969
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Novaload
11/14/09

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Also, opening that hood is like looking through a time portal---truly amazing to see an original in its natural state, and not all chromed up and spotless.
Let's change Jesse's name from "What Would Jesse Do" to "Jesse Makes Me Sick with Envy." #1969
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eggwich del fiero
11/15/09

@Novaload: Agreed. I think it's time for an interview with this Jesse fellow titled: "How to win at life." #1969
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Novaload
11/14/09

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What a beauty. One of the best looking Chevelles ever, in any format, but this black/white is really classy.
As for its identiy, if you were going to put this into a syllogism, it would be--

All 1969 El Caminos are Chevelles;

Some Chevelles are SSs, some are Malibus, which are only trim levels in 1969, and mean nothing about engines and such;

Therefore, it's perfectly possible that this is in fact an El Camino which is a Chevelle with the Malibu trim level.

This is only by memory. I shall arise now and Google "Malibu trim level." #1969
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Muscles Marinara
11/14/09

@Novaload: @Novaload: According to howstuffworks, for '69 it was the "SS" package that wasn't a trim level, it was just an extra option that could be affixed to either the 300 deluxe or the Malibu Chevelle. It would also seem that all El Caminos for '69 came Malibu spec'd, so my guess is that A. all '69 El Caminos are Malibus and B. if you ordered an SS package, that "Malibu" badge would have been replaced by "SS 396" or what-have-you. A quick image search of '69 El Camino interiors seems to confirm this. I could be way off base, of course, but either way, great, great car, and a rare treat to see one that hasn't been converted into an SS clone.
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skaycog was here
11/14/09

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I like El Caminos and Rancheros......two of God's greatest creations. #1969
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pauljones
11/14/09

@skaycog: With pauljones rounding out the top three! #1969
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skaycog was here
11/14/09

@pauljones: Hello, my modest friend! You are third to none. When God made you, he threw away the mold. #1969
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pauljones
11/14/09

@skaycog: He threw it away because I farted in it. #1969
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underwear-ninja
11/14/09

@pauljones: If auto manufacturers did this, there wouldn't be Chinese knock-off cars. #1969
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Franzouse
11/14/09

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I'm frankly quite envious.
Added points for -as Murilee pointed out- having kept the original powertrain #1969
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CptSevere
11/14/09

@Franzouse: I was just going to say the same thing. Yeah, bonus points for even having the original air cleaner. Not too many cars, trucks, or Caminos are this original. That Rochester 2G has held its own on that intake manifold for forty years, it would be a crime to replace it. #1969
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