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**special-K** · 01-24-2019, 10:28 PM

Last two pictures.... Nice...........

**davischevy** · 01-24-2019, 11:11 PM

Some cool Utes there special-K.

Greenlee · 01-25-2019, 09:12 AM

This one is on Craigslist. It looks factory, but I don’t remember ever seeing one before.

**special-K** · 01-25-2019, 10:35 AM

They're B-e-a-UTE-iful! Hey Greenlee, I think those were a conversion, either a kit or sold by conversion co.

**3757chevy** · 01-25-2019, 07:57 PM

Then there is the Studemino.

flashed · 01-25-2019, 08:08 PM

Quite a few years ago I saw a 55 Chevy 2 door post car in a collection in Ga that was right hand drive and had a truck like bed and I assumed it was a Ute from Down Under but never confirmed it .

**special-K** · 01-26-2019, 10:52 AM

I think they made about any way you can imagine. I've seen truck-based Utes. It's already a truck and they did all that custom panel work.

**special-K** · 01-28-2019, 08:20 AM

5xx

yuccales · 01-28-2019, 08:33 AM

'55 Buick is fantastic!

**davischevy** · 01-28-2019, 01:44 PM

Both the Buicks are cool.

**3757chevy** · 01-28-2019, 03:06 PM

Just a few.

**Steeveedee** · 01-29-2019, 12:38 AM

I'll have to check with my brothers and sisters and see who ended up with the picture albums after my mother died. I seem to recall that my dad chopped some old MOPAR wagon into a pickup. I would have been about 10 at the time. It'll probably be shot with my mother's old Brownie B&W camera.

**3757chevy** · 01-29-2019, 12:53 AM

Eric posted this one on his Chevyland tours. A rancho-nintal or a conta-chero ?

**special-K** · 01-29-2019, 08:23 AM

El Continento. Doesn't look any worse than when they started. Better, actually! Just right for a country pimp!

yuccales · 01-29-2019, 07:47 PM

I would run the tires off this thing! Love it!

**3757chevy** · 01-29-2019, 10:56 PM

I found an old picture from early 80's of my '67 El Camino [another one I miss] Notice the rally wheels.

**special-K** · 01-30-2019, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuccales

I would run the tires off this thing! Love it!

Totally!!

More of that white Pontiac and a couple more unique ones

yuccales · 01-30-2019, 08:58 PM

Tim, thanks for the Pontiac pics! Can you tell what it says above Pontiac on the tailgate? I tried to enlarge but still can't make it out.

**special-K** · 01-30-2019, 10:49 PM

It says Safari in very stylized letters. This is an actual prototype, the only one, produced and tested. The funny thing is, anything I read about it refers to it as the El Catalina. This thing is quite a car... I mean truck. Read this info. It must be a hella nice restoration job (or kept mint)
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...48987126893339

Look at all these custom-built Pontiacs!

**special-K** · 01-30-2019, 10:52 PM

There's more

**special-K** · 01-30-2019, 11:03 PM

Can't forget this gem

wilkin250r · 01-31-2019, 02:29 AM

I have a soft spot for classic El Caminos. When I was about 17-19, my father had a 1960 El Camino. Not fully restored, but decent. And driveable. It was my first experience with a "3 on the tree".

Pictured isn't the one I drove, but it looks really similar. If I ever hit the lottery, I will own one, and it will have no less than 700hp.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-31-2019, 08:33 AM

Was this posted? 1909 GMC.

https://www.thoughtco.com/gmc-celebr...trucks-3273704

https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/s1rk1...29f83d72d1.jpg

couldn't get the picture to load. -BA

**special-K** · 01-31-2019, 08:40 AM

I love them, too, but never owned one. Not sure I ever will. I did have a '65 GTO and would be a happy man if I could ever own that red El GTO. The only thing it lacks are the factory style exhaust tips. I'm amazed the owner overlooked that detail

How about some real El Caminos for a while? 59-66

**special-K** · 01-31-2019, 08:44 AM

Continuing through the years... 67-71

01-24-2019, 10:28 PM	#51
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Last two pictures.... Nice........... 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 ~

01-24-2019, 11:11 PM	#52
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Some cool Utes there special-K. __________________ 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.

01-25-2019, 09:12 AM	#53
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos This one is on Craigslist. It looks factory, but I don’t remember ever seeing one before. Attached Images

01-25-2019, 10:35 AM	#54
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos They're B-e-a-UTE-iful! Hey Greenlee, I think those were a conversion, either a kit or sold by conversion co. 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 ~

01-25-2019, 07:57 PM	#55
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Then there is the Studemino. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

01-25-2019, 08:08 PM	#56
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Quite a few years ago I saw a 55 Chevy 2 door post car in a collection in Ga that was right hand drive and had a truck like bed and I assumed it was a Ute from Down Under but never confirmed it .

01-26-2019, 10:52 AM	#57
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I think they made about any way you can imagine. I've seen truck-based Utes. It's already a truck and they did all that custom panel work. 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 ~

01-28-2019, 08:20 AM	#58
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos 5xx 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 ~

01-28-2019, 08:33 AM	#59
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos '55 Buick is fantastic!

01-28-2019, 01:44 PM	#60
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Both the Buicks are cool. __________________ 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.

01-28-2019, 03:06 PM	#61
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Just a few. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

01-29-2019, 12:38 AM	#62
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I'll have to check with my brothers and sisters and see who ended up with the picture albums after my mother died. I seem to recall that my dad chopped some old MOPAR wagon into a pickup. I would have been about 10 at the time. It'll probably be shot with my mother's old Brownie B&W camera. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-29-2019, 12:53 AM	#63
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Eric posted this one on his Chevyland tours. A rancho-nintal or a conta-chero ? Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

01-29-2019, 08:23 AM	#64
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos El Continento. Doesn't look any worse than when they started. Better, actually! Just right for a country pimp! 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 ~

01-29-2019, 07:47 PM	#65
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I would run the tires off this thing! Love it! Attached Images



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01-29-2019, 10:56 PM	#66
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I found an old picture from early 80's of my '67 El Camino [another one I miss] Notice the rally wheels. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

01-30-2019, 08:58 PM	#68
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Tim, thanks for the Pontiac pics! Can you tell what it says above Pontiac on the tailgate? I tried to enlarge but still can't make it out.

01-30-2019, 10:49 PM	#69
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos It says Safari in very stylized letters. This is an actual prototype, the only one, produced and tested. The funny thing is, anything I read about it refers to it as the El Catalina. This thing is quite a car... I mean truck. Read this info. It must be a hella nice restoration job (or kept mint) https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...48987126893339 Look at all these custom-built Pontiacs! 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 ~

01-30-2019, 10:52 PM	#70
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos There's more 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; 01-30-2019 at 11:00 PM.

01-30-2019, 11:03 PM	#71
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Can't forget this gem 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 ~

01-31-2019, 02:29 AM	#72
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I have a soft spot for classic El Caminos. When I was about 17-19, my father had a 1960 El Camino. Not fully restored, but decent. And driveable. It was my first experience with a "3 on the tree". Pictured isn't the one I drove, but it looks really similar. If I ever hit the lottery, I will own one, and it will have no less than 700hp. Attached Images __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

01-31-2019, 08:33 AM	#73
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Was this posted? 1909 GMC. https://www.thoughtco.com/gmc-celebr...trucks-3273704 https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/s1rk1...29f83d72d1.jpg couldn't get the picture to load. -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 01-31-2019 at 08:38 AM.

01-31-2019, 08:40 AM	#74
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I love them, too, but never owned one. Not sure I ever will. I did have a '65 GTO and would be a happy man if I could ever own that red El GTO. The only thing it lacks are the factory style exhaust tips. I'm amazed the owner overlooked that detail How about some real El Caminos for a while? 59-66 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; 01-31-2019 at 08:45 AM.

01-31-2019, 08:44 AM	#75
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Continuing through the years... 67-71 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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