A deposit of $500 must be received via PayPal within 24 hours of an accepted purchase offer. Bidders should inspect the vehicle in person before bidding, or be fully willing to follow through on a winning bid if bought sight unseen. TERMS OF SALE:We are offering this vehicle strictly as-is, where is, with no guarantee of reliability. The tires are very good, with lots of tread remaining. The black interior is quite good, and has probably had some new parts installed. Ken believes that the frame was painted during a frame-off job. The body has been repainted to a pretty silver metallic reasonably well, though certainly not to show quality. The taillights are not working correctly. Factory A/C, but the compressor is missing. It is leaking badly enough that an overhaul or replacement will likely be necessary, and it probably can't be driven far as-is, so a tow or trailering will be necessary. It has an Edlebrock aluminum intake manifold and an Edelbrock carb The transmission is a three-speed automatic, probably a TH350. The engine smokes when started, and continues to do so, though it seems to run well enough otherwise. I don't know if it is original to the vehicle. The engine is a small-block, probably a 350, perhaps a 305. The odometer shows a little over 52,000 miles, but we have no way of knowing if this is accurate. There are a number of issues that will need attention. Then the previous owner ran into health issues and sold the vehicle quickly, so it may have been reassembled in haste. Ken believes that the previous owner was an older gentleman who was in the process of restoring the truck, and may have even been doing a frame-off job. The truck has been parked inside since Ken bought it, and driven very little, perhaps only 100 miles or so. We have the clear MI title ready for transfer to the new owner. Ken titled the truck in Michigan, where his second home was at the time, but he never took the El Camino to Michigan. I have posted 12 photos with this listing, but to see all 36 photos in full resolution, please peruse my Flickr album: The current owner Ken bought this truck 4 years ago, here in Sylva, North Carolina. We do offer a classic car extended warranty package through Freedom Warranties, please contact a Thiel Motor Sales representative for exact coverage and cost.1978 Chevrolet El Camino pickup truck This truck is located in Sylva, North Carolina. We provide many detailed photos, YouTube “walk-around” videos, and describe these vehicles to the best of our ability. Pre-Purchase inspections are welcomed and encouraged. All vehicles are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Some vehicles will come with original paperwork, restoration receipts, books, manuals, covers, additional keys should the vehicle come with any of these items it will be listed in the description and sometimes shown in the photos. Please note, we did not build or restore the vehicle. The description is an opinion only and should not be considered a complete description of any or all faults it may not be relied upon nor taken as fact or otherwise a representation or warranty of any sort. The information provided in this ad is solely for your convenience and advertising purposes. Classic vehicles will always require a certain amount of maintenance and upkeep. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a vintage automobile. Classic cars are like old Harley motorcycles, they always leak. In addition, many times these vehicles sit for long periods of time and once you begin to drive them, seals harden and gaskets may begin to leak. Given the nature of the vintage vehicles we sell, these components will need upkeep or attention. Please note that we do not guarantee any factory or aftermarket air-conditioning systems, gauges, or electrical systems. Iowa is a non-inspection state therefor, please check your local and state inspection/emissions requirements. These cars are old, and components can fail at any time with little or no warning. We also cannot guarantee that every gauge, light, window, horn, option, function, etc., will work as it should. Due to our inventory size, location, and sometimes inclement weather, we are unable to drive every vehicle for long distances.
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