![]() ![]() I won’t be doing any serious racing with the car. And I like to pull holeshots and have fun. I like the POWER OF THE BBC and I like to Shift the 4 speed. “I just think that the car is Beautiful and I like to drive it. Fresh bucket seats and a console are definitely on the list of improvements for the near future. The last piece of the puzzle for this 1968 El Camino is finishing up the interior, which so far has received a roller tachometer and new clock. “The Paint and Body aren’t perfect, but that will need to wait until I hit the Pennsylvania Lottery.” Michael J Rounding out the 1968 El Camino’s modifications are a new, balanced driveshaft and several Hotchkiss suspension components which sit on upgraded body mounts. The correct bearing retainer was supplied by Auto Gear of Syracuse, NY. He also replaced the flywheel and clutch that were damaged beforehand. The transmission was rebuilt by a local expert, and the Muncie M21 was eventually as good as new with new heavy duty gears. Unfortunately for Michael, his NHRA certified mechanic did not pick up on this and ruined his billet flywheel and Centerforce clutch among other things. This El Camino SS hood features correct dual sweeping rise, aggressive lines and insert cut-outs just like the original. It was originally from an early ‘70s Blazer, which meant it had a larger truck bellhousing. The entire engine had to be rebuilt, and he discovered quite a lot during the process. “As soon as I can scratch up an extra $20 thousand dollars. He recently replaced the 2 inch cowl fiberglass hood with a steel SS hood a few years ago, but in order to use it he had to replace the Weiand BBC manifold, but that opened up a whole new can of worms. These hinges also fit, 1968 Impala and 1968-79 Nova. ![]() Current Stock: Quantity: Save to Wishlist Overview Reviews Product Description New reproduction hood hinge without the spring. The 1968 El Camino came to him pretty extensively modified, and Michael has been undoing certain things over the years. 1968 Chevelle, El Camino Hood Hinge (Left) 49.95 SKU: HH680L Availability: Due to high demand for sheet metal, if you are in a hurry please call for availability. The old Chevelle he previously owned was traded for a Harley many years ago and he had to fill the void. No hidden rust, no fatigued steel, just the best hood at the best price using new materials, The El Camino Store has you covered.Michael’s always loved the style of the ’68 Chevelle, so when he found this 1968 El Camino 138 VIN SS example, he had to have it. This quality reproduction hood from The El Camino Store will make you prized A-Body the true head turner on the road or at the next Chevy show. Sometimes these problem don?t show up till after you painted and mounted that used hood on your El Camino, why take the risk on that deal? The El Camino Store is proud to offer this affordable SS hood, stamped on heavy presses and EDP coated. Tail Gate, 1968 - 72 Handle With Washer El Camino Dynacorn 12.35 13.00 1490G - DY - 05417 Qty Tail Gate Hinge Set, 1968 - 72 El Camino Dynacorn 159.55 167.95 1490H - DY - 05418 Qty Tailgate Hinge Rebuild Kit, 1968 - 72 El Camino El Camino Manufacturing 17.05 17. Used original El Camino Super Sport hoods may contain hidden rust under in the inner structure as well as weak spots and steel fatigue from force closing of the hood when using worn or rusted hood hinges and springs. This El Camino SS hood features correct dual sweeping rise, aggressive lines and insert cut-outs just like the original. Reproduction Of Original Bare Hood Inserts P/N 05-1070 -Sold Separately Uses 1969 Hood Hinges P/N 08-1518 & P/N 08-1519 If Mounting On A 1968 El Camino Nice reproduction of the famous El Camino A-Body Super Sport hood. Functional Fluid, Lubricant, Grease (including Additives). ![]()
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