![]() “I like something that you can drive, I don’t like having to put it on a trailer and having to take it everywhere.” “It is true 4×4, fully functional, take it in the mud, snow, wherever you want to take it,” he said. This combination may not make for the most powerful or most impressive powertrain, however Tatum says he wanted to retain the vehicle’s drivability. Under the hood sits a 454 cubic inch Big Block lifted from a 1971 Chevelle, which is paired with a TH350 transmission. It rides on a half-ton Chevy truck frame that has been cut down to fit the shorter El Camino body and features working four-wheel-drive. The owner of this attention-grabbing Chevy El Camino, Kentucky native Charlie Tatum, said he acquired it from a friend in the mid-1980s as a partially completed project. It creates a great base for you to create the full custom restomod of your dreams.The folks behind Holley’s official YouTube channel had the chance to catch up with the owner of a lifted 1970 Chevy El Camino at the recent 19 th Annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky, who revealed some rather interesting details about the unique build, which he and a friend first started way back in the 1980s. A good way to view this as an opportunity to get a classic with a cool sense of style and a Vortec/LS powerhouse. This El Camino will need the right work and love to be an upper-echelon classic, and that's reflected in the value price. Plus, this has great cruiser fundamentals, like the power steering, power brake, front discs, and a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. So you can tell there's a nice base to this El Camino and a modern powerhouse like this has many ways to update/restore serious power. And as you follow the exhaust pipes, you will see quite a clean undercarriage. And a nice set of headers feeds into the dual exhaust. There are even nice supporting details like an aluminum radiator and an OBDII scan port. At the center is a fuel-injected 6.0-liter Vortec/LS V8 borrowed from a 2002 Silverado 2500. The engine bay looks cool, with the inner wall looking smooth and painted gray to match the exterior. It's also a better performance driving experience with readouts borrowed from a Camaro and a B&M console shifter. This includes nice extras like Bluetooth, a USB input, and a fully upgraded speaker system. Further up this console is a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo. You have two upgraded racing-style high-back bucket seats, and there's a custom cup holder center console in-between. The interior has a nice sense of custom style. Because no matter what your plans are, this is a clean-looking Chevy with a very clean, complete, and straight style. That's because the overall theme of this restomod is a car/truck that gives you fun upgrades and a solid base for you to take it to the next level with details that reflect your style. If you're looking for perfection, you'll likely have put some professional work into the finish and brightwork. The whole package is very driver-quality, which you want in a classic that you will want to drive everywhere. The tonneau cover is aerodynamic, and when you lift it, there's the added style of a cool wood bed. ![]() Even the truck bed has extra thoughtfulness. The classic Torq Thrust units look great on the vintage El Camino design, and their 20-inch size means you get to fit some nice modern tires. This idea of style and substance also extends to the wheels. The two-tone blue and gray are already quite distinctive, and the green pinstripe separating it all makes for a nice level of added thoughtfulness. ![]() Plus, the value price for an upgraded machine means this one has a ton of potential for you to make your personal/custom mark on this Chevy. This 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Restomod has a ton of upgrades inside and out, including a fuel-injected 6.0-liter Vortec/LS. 6.0L LS V8, 4L60E 4SPD AUTO, POWER STEERING/BRAKES, VALUE-PRICED LS-SWAP, COOL!!
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