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**special-K** · 05-13-2019, 09:13 AM

It wasn't a truck!

No, seriously, this settles it once and for all... except those so rigid in their thinking they prefer ignorance to enlightenment. I know, OUCH! But really, who wants to argue forever? In that vid the guy called it a "pickup". That is what El Caminos are. They are absofarkinlutely pickups. Stupid argument is truck vs car. Hang up that meaningless eternal crap. A C/10 is "pickup truck", a C/60 is a "truck", an El Camino is unmistakably a "pickup". You can say it's a car if you have to because it's a Chevelle. Can't deny that. There was a Chevelle 2dr & 4dr sedan, 2dr sports coupe, Convertible, station wagon, and pickup. A convertible isn't a sedan, a sedan isn't a station wagon, a station wagon isn't a sports coupe, none are pickups except the El Camino. That's why they were made. Chevy already made all the above before 1964, then they added a pickup to the new mid-size line. In '59 there was only full-size... a term that didn't exist till the Chevy II. In 1959 a new concept was born in Chevy's line up. It's GM's light duty pickup. That's all

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-13-2019, 09:44 AM

Well said Tim...

**72 tigger** · 05-13-2019, 11:39 AM

Doesn’t it take a truck to do this?

**special-K** · 05-13-2019, 08:18 PM

Spoken in my best barrel chested Mr. Big Guy voice, "A real truck don't need no training wheels".

Yeah, I see them as light trucks built on a car platform. I believe they only stopped production after '87 because the 1500-3500s of '88 were going the route of car-like comfort and the S-series was a proven success for the lighter end by that time (5 years of production/sales by '87). Plus gave better fuel economy with the I-4. Isn't there something about average fuel economy across the line being the way the EPA sets their standards/requirements?

How about a Grey Poupon hauler? Rolls Royce

**special-K** · 06-01-2019, 07:53 AM

I don't think I showed these yet.
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Hey! What's that yellow thing? Looks like a Chevelle but it's a pickup!

**GOPAPA** · 06-01-2019, 08:25 AM

I really like the Chevelle pickup ,and the yellow paint too.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-01-2019, 08:54 AM

You guys kill me.....lol

yuccales · 06-01-2019, 08:13 PM

That 66 is darn nice looking!

**special-K** · 06-02-2019, 05:21 AM

Everythung about it says "Lean Mean Street Machine"... "Pickup"

I like that they didn't feel they had to make it an SS to be something. Hey, how about a COPO Camino? That would be awesome. Give the "300" treatment in one of the lighter metallics

Another Chrysler Ute... '52 Correction: That's labeled wrong. It's a GM... Holden. I thought it looked too cool to be a Chrysler

. Looks like the same quarters as on the Chevy Utes of the time

**davischevy** · 06-02-2019, 10:23 AM

in the eighties, there was an all original, one owner, 66, big block, four speed, sat in a storage unit north of here for years. The widow wanted $6,000 for it. I'm not sure why I don't own it.

**special-K** · 06-03-2019, 09:23 AM

Not sure why I never owned one. Always figured I would. It's not over yet.

Studebaker Coupe PU. A good one for truck or car discussion

yuccales · 06-03-2019, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

A good one for truck or car discussion

Has bed, is truck!

**special-K** · 06-04-2019, 06:04 AM

Studebaker built cars and trucks. That is a '37 pickup truck. They called it the Coupe Express. And I've always wanted one.

**special-K** · 02-09-2020, 10:33 AM

Back atcha with this custom job

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-09-2020, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

in the eighties, there was an all original, one owner, 66, big block, four speed, sat in a storage unit north of here for years. The widow wanted $6,000 for it. I'm not sure why I don't own it.

We've all done it. (He says as he cries into his beer.)

**special-K** · 02-11-2020, 12:39 PM

I have 'always wanted' and 'wished I'da' lists so long I don't have enough time left to read them. This isn't on a list but is a really nice job

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-11-2020, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I have always wanted and wished I'd lists so long I don't have enough time left to read them. This isn't on a list but is a really nice job

It's only missing one accessory.

**special-K** · 02-12-2020, 07:22 AM

Shame, too, since that one has a bed.

Back to just plain ole El Caminos. Most people call these the big El Caminos. I guess this is an El Laguno

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2020, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Shame, too, since that one has a bed.

Back to just plain ole El Caminos. Most people call these the big El Caminos. I guess this is an El Laguno

That's a "family truckster".....

**special-K** · 02-12-2020, 10:27 AM

I think the picture is real. Isn't it? It's an El Caminolimoguna S3

It's a car!

It's a truck!

It's... It's a... I dunno, wudaya think? Is it either?

**special-K** · 02-12-2020, 10:32 AM

Ok, I'm a troll. I am specifically posting this picture to conjure up controversial truck or car conversation. It is definitely not a pickup!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2020, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I think the picture is real. Isn't it? It's an El Caminolimoguna S3

It's a car!

It's a truck!

It's... It's a... I dunno, wudaya think? Is it either?

I dunno either but like the mail truck!

**special-K** · 02-12-2020, 11:03 AM

I want a mail truck like that. Put killer A/C in that thing with a real comfortable interior, "The Lounge" style seating

I guess I should pop a picture up.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-12-2020, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I dunno either but like the mail truck!

I like the mail truck too.
I remember my company (idiots) bought a couple of those mail type right hand drive Jeeps and of course I got stuck with driving one.

That thing was a gutless mess. And squirrely as hell. I took it on the freeway once. I was going up a fairly steep grade and it was a windy day. I felt like I was taking my life in my hands. It was all over the road. And slower than cold molasses.

**special-K** · 02-13-2020, 09:10 AM

Was it one like this? Yeah, I can see you windin'er out on the freeway now

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That's right, we were talking about the Jeeps like this

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Back to El Camino type vehicles...
… after this one
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and George Barris built this one

05-13-2019, 09:13 AM	#176
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos It wasn't a truck! No, seriously, this settles it once and for all... except those so rigid in their thinking they prefer ignorance to enlightenment. I know, OUCH! But really, who wants to argue forever? In that vid the guy called it a "pickup". That is what El Caminos are. They are absofarkinlutely pickups. Stupid argument is truck vs car. Hang up that meaningless eternal crap. A C/10 is "pickup truck", a C/60 is a "truck", an El Camino is unmistakably a "pickup". You can say it's a car if you have to because it's a Chevelle. Can't deny that. There was a Chevelle 2dr & 4dr sedan, 2dr sports coupe, Convertible, station wagon, and pickup. A convertible isn't a sedan, a sedan isn't a station wagon, a station wagon isn't a sports coupe, none are pickups except the El Camino. That's why they were made. Chevy already made all the above before 1964, then they added a pickup to the new mid-size line. In '59 there was only full-size... a term that didn't exist till the Chevy II. In 1959 a new concept was born in Chevy's line up. It's GM's light duty pickup. That's all Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-13-2019 at 10:54 AM.

05-13-2019, 09:44 AM	#177
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Well said Tim... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-13-2019, 11:39 AM	#178
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,209	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Doesn’t it take a truck to do this? Attached Images

05-13-2019, 08:18 PM	#179
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Spoken in my best barrel chested Mr. Big Guy voice, "A real truck don't need no training wheels". Yeah, I see them as light trucks built on a car platform. I believe they only stopped production after '87 because the 1500-3500s of '88 were going the route of car-like comfort and the S-series was a proven success for the lighter end by that time (5 years of production/sales by '87). Plus gave better fuel economy with the I-4. Isn't there something about average fuel economy across the line being the way the EPA sets their standards/requirements? How about a Grey Poupon hauler? Rolls Royce Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-01-2019, 07:53 AM	#180
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I don't think I showed these yet. Hey! What's that yellow thing? Looks like a Chevelle but it's a pickup! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-01-2019, 08:25 AM	#181
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,363	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I really like the Chevelle pickup ,and the yellow paint too. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

06-01-2019, 08:54 AM	#182
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos You guys kill me.....lol __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-01-2019, 08:13 PM	#183
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,593	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos That 66 is darn nice looking!

06-02-2019, 05:21 AM	#184
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Everythung about it says "Lean Mean Street Machine"... "Pickup" I like that they didn't feel they had to make it an SS to be something. Hey, how about a COPO Camino? That would be awesome. Give the "300" treatment in one of the lighter metallics Another Chrysler Ute... '52 Correction: That's labeled wrong. It's a GM... Holden. I thought it looked too cool to be a Chrysler . Looks like the same quarters as on the Chevy Utes of the time Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-02-2019, 10:23 AM	#185
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos in the eighties, there was an all original, one owner, 66, big block, four speed, sat in a storage unit north of here for years. The widow wanted $6,000 for it. I'm not sure why I don't own it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-03-2019, 09:23 AM	#186
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Not sure why I never owned one. Always figured I would. It's not over yet. Studebaker Coupe PU. A good one for truck or car discussion Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-04-2019 at 06:06 AM.

06-04-2019, 06:04 AM	#188
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Studebaker built cars and trucks. That is a '37 pickup truck. They called it the Coupe Express. And I've always wanted one. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-09-2020, 10:33 AM	#189
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Back atcha with this custom job Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2020, 12:39 PM	#191
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I have 'always wanted' and 'wished I'da' lists so long I don't have enough time left to read them. This isn't on a list but is a really nice job Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-12-2020 at 07:19 AM.

02-12-2020, 07:22 AM	#193
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Shame, too, since that one has a bed. Back to just plain ole El Caminos. Most people call these the big El Caminos. I guess this is an El Laguno Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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02-12-2020, 10:27 AM	#195
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I think the picture is real. Isn't it? It's an El Caminolimoguna S3 It's a car! It's a truck! It's... It's a... I dunno, wudaya think? Is it either? Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-12-2020, 10:32 AM	#196
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Ok, I'm a troll. I am specifically posting this picture to conjure up controversial truck or car conversation. It is definitely not a pickup! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-12-2020, 11:03 AM	#198
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I want a mail truck like that. Put killer A/C in that thing with a real comfortable interior, "The Lounge" style seating I guess I should pop a picture up. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-13-2020, 09:10 AM	#200
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Was it one like this? Yeah, I can see you windin'er out on the freeway now That's right, we were talking about the Jeeps like this Back to El Camino type vehicles... … after this one and George Barris built this one Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-13-2020 at 09:15 AM.

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