So I did a basic estimate of how much the parts would be for my dream El Camino

"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-) 09/28/2017 at 16:42 • Filed to: None

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And it’s not quite as expensive as I thought it would be, still pretty expensive though.

At least it seems obtainable, at some point.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 09/28/2017 at 16:50

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Probably throw another couple thousand in there for unexpected expenses and tools that you will need. The El Camino pictured above looks sweet though! Is that the look you want?

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 09/28/2017 at 16:53

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Not necessarily, I’d take either a 2nd or 3rd gen. I have low expectations for aesthetics because I don’t have the interest, skill, or money to make it look nice lol.

crowmolly > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 09/28/2017 at 17:00

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$1500 is for a stock LS1 T56, clutch, flywheel, hydraulics, and bellhousing? Gonna need a driveshaft too.

And you’ll want to upgrade the stock front suspension way before going rack and pinion. And the rear control arms- they can be deflected by hand if you are strong enough.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > crowmolly 09/28/2017 at 17:20

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Forgot about all the clutch stuff and driveshaft. This was just a rough estimate.

crowmolly > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 09/28/2017 at 17:31

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Oh I know :D

Just playing along

MoCamino > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 09/28/2017 at 17:59

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How do you feel about 5th gen El Caminos? I love the earlier models, too, but I’ve found parts for my 5th gen to be relatively inexpensive. (And surviving original cars are easier to find/buy.) Since they were based on the A/G body of the late 70's and 80's, there were a ton of other cars out there with interchangeable parts. With that said....gotta love the looks of the earlier models. :)

Sovande > MoCamino 09/28/2017 at 18:25

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I have a 5th gen as well and as stated, parts are cheap and readily available.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > MoCamino 09/28/2017 at 19:59

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I don’t know much about the G-body, but the looks just kill it for me. I wouldn’t mind owning one, but if I’m gonna dump a lot of money into one, it’ll be a 2nd or 3rd gen.