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Sept 19, 2005 10:23:16 GMT
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Need information and piccys of Chevy El Camino's, if possible.
Sometimes I make model vehicles (I collect old Toy cars and make old models) ... if i'm in the mood and an El Camino is next on my 'hit list'.
All I think I can gleen is a version of El camino came out in 1950's as utility pick up truck and then name resurrected in 1960's and ran till 80's as a sort of pickup-come-sports/muscle-car.
Thanks for any help/info about this vehicle.
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Sept 19, 2005 10:28:04 GMT
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Came out in '59 Based on the Impala, lasted 2 years (ish) stopped in '62. reintroduced in 1964 Based on the chevelle, carried on to the late 80's. '59 '70 '87
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mercmad
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Sept 19, 2005 10:29:14 GMT
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The Ford "ranchero" was the first,followed by the '59 batmobile chev ElCamino. Ford Australia was the very first in 1934 with it's Ute.(oz lingo for utility vehicle ,we don't like big words here) heres Ford OZ version of the mainline utility..
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Last Edit: Sept 19, 2005 10:31:54 GMT by mercmad
Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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mercmad
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Sept 19, 2005 10:36:01 GMT
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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Sept 19, 2005 10:39:07 GMT
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Sept 19, 2005 10:48:19 GMT
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HoTWire, Oh My Didn't realise they would have them in Japan! Thats amazing.
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Sept 19, 2005 10:50:43 GMT
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MuppetGTi: Many thanks, that answers my question saw they came out in late 50's but then there was a couple of years gap and when introduced again it looked so differnet, that's what was confusing me. thanks.
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MWF
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Sept 19, 2005 11:47:19 GMT
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Sept 19, 2005 12:41:19 GMT
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Yes I do, Yes I do, Yes I do, Yes I do!
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Sept 19, 2005 16:46:28 GMT
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Lovely! That 80s shape is the one for me, definitely. Such a great shape! Who ever thought a pick-up could look so good?
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