Automobiles

[Blue Jays]

”...And for the rest of you who should know better:
It's not an El Camino, it's a Ranchero! Jeeze...”

Oh goodness, excellent catch! :-)

[72gmc]

Thank you for that.
And for the rest of you who should know better: It's not an El Camino, it's a Ranchero! Jeeze...


p.s. A college friend restored an E30 320i. It's lovely.

I was impressed on I-5 south of SF by what appeared to be a mid-60s survivor Ranchero. White with red interior, red wheels, hub caps, skinny tires. Slow and weathered and probably smelly and just right.

Points to that BMW owner for keeping the BBS wheels. Points off for the rubber band tires.

[Too Tall]

Thank you for that.
And for the rest of you who should know better: It's not an El Camino, it's a Ranchero! Jeeze...


p.s. A college friend restored an E30 320i. It's lovely.

You mean that part where I said "if it was an El Camino..."? (cough)
https://www.velocipedesalon.com/foru...tml#post921700

[davids]

You mean that part where I said "if it was an El Camino..."? (cough)
https://www.velocipedesalon.com/foru...tml#post921700

Ha!

I look up to a man who can tell his Ranchero from his El Camino.

[vertical_doug]

[rwsaunders]

davids knows his classics...this fellow does too...he's just trying to time the market in terms of getting his ElCamino back on the road.

[maunahaole]

That Elco needs driveline out, media blasting, paint, LSx / T56 transplant, in that order.

[sk_tle]

davids knows his classics...this fellow does too...he's just trying to time the market in terms of getting his ElCamino back on the road.

It might not be the best idea to leave it outside...unless is only plan is to sell the serial number.

[lumpy]

This is my favorite Ranchero. Belongs to a friend of a friend. Suspension points have been moved to accommodate Mustang GT suspension underneath, and it has a 302/5 speed.

[Too Tall]

that's really cool, thanks. Two weeks ago I was parking next to a race prep'd Boss 302. M'gawd that engine screamed.

[lumpy]

that's really cool, thanks. Two weeks ago I was parking next to a race prep'd Boss 302. M'gawd that engine screamed.

You'll appreciate this: The livery on that Alfa says Ecurie Ecrappe, and they are busy mounting an auxiliary radiator on the trunklid.

[Too Tall]

You'll appreciate this: The livery on that Alfa says Ecurie Ecrappe, and they are busy mounting an auxiliary radiator on the trunklid.

LOL, yep that's great. I love love love race junk. Some of the Porsche race cars participating in the DE were long time family owned, looked like warmed over he!! and went like stink. Loved it.

[Tom]

And to go to the other end of the spectrum. Rented a car for business to drive to Cleveland and back, 7 hours each way. All they had was a Kia Forte. I determined that the car was not meant to be driven for any amount of time all at once. The best part was when I put my foot to the floor and it went to 7000 rpm and managed not to accelerate one bit. Not to mention the seats. Please don't make me remember that.

[Tom]

And the steering wheel. No idea whose hands they used to design it but there was no comfortable way to hold it with strange goiter like swellings on it. Plus, a car with 2000 miles on it hitting bumps and the rear end shifting six inches left each time.

[mmoore]

if its a major rental place, stop in at the next one on your travels and tell them it feels broken. usually they will exchange it...

worthwhile if your going to spend a few days in it.... but it does take time to fill out the paperwork

[Too Tall]

This is just not going to help anyone so here yah go >>> 1984 Land Rover 11 Diesel 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending August 3 (Lot #11,987) | Bring a Trailer

This is sold by the owner of Saddleback Leather Co. who we kinda dig.

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[Saab2000]

This is just not going to help anyone so here yah go >>> 1984 Land Rover 11 Diesel 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending August 3 (Lot #11 ,987) | Bring a Trailer

This is sold by the owner of Saddleback Leather Co. who we kinda dig.

1984_land_rover_one_ten_15337395146e7dff9f98764daSaddleback-Leather-Land-Rover-Defender-1984-000.jpg

Cool car! My Saddleback wallet is a number of years old now, purchased upon the recommendations in this forum. I suppose it’s going on a decade? Surely 6 or 7 years. Just getting broken in now. If I don’t lose it I’m sure it will be the last wallet I ever buy.

If the leather in this vehicle is even half as good it will last the life of the future owner.

[j44ke]

My sister-in-law has an El Camino. Other than an annual appearance in the Providence Forge 4th of July Parade and picking up chicken feed at the local farm supply, it doesn't do much.

[nahtnoj]

Amie and I wandered through a car show a few weeks back, and there were a couple El Camino's there. I threatened to buy her one for hay/straw hauling duties...

[j44ke]

Amie and I wandered through a car show a few weeks back, and there were a couple El Camino's there. I threatened to buy her one for hay/straw hauling duties...

Right - she also hauls straw and wood chips in this. For a while, it was more dependable than the Audi S4 sport wagon parked next to it.