Thread: 52 yr old still dreaming

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Hi I am a licenced auto/heavytruck/forklift -tech and have been dreaming of owning an El Camino lately.Even a ranchero would do.Have you seen Kevin Tetz on Trucks his site is amazing and so is his ride.

I also like all rods even rats,each has its own charm.

52 is old enough. You can have one now. I bet Obama even has a finance program with great rates! :-)

well a el camino would be nice and 70 el camino would be what i would like. i am 45 have to ask OBAMA see what the progam is

You can probably get a grant for "creative mechanics", some financial aid, three hots and a cot, and government sponsored medical care.........unless you have a job....then of course we expect you to pay for those benfits, for the "less fortunate". :-)~

Welcome, go for it.

What? Obama has an El Camino program now too?
Thats great, I always wanted one but just couldnt swing it, so tomorrow, I am quitting my job to focus on applying for the free El Camino.
Lucky for me, most of you will keep working. Thanks, I really apreciate that.

Oh, Welcome to the site Techdog. I wouldnt buy the Ranchero, I would hold out for the free El Camino.

El Caminos are good have a soft spot for them myself.

I retired my 68 last year (at some point I'll get around to do a cosmetic restoration)

I got the 72 LT1 Corvette engine put in this one the 84 a coupkle of weeks ago and been driving the wheels off that

and finally the 83 "parts truck" really looks like a good candidate for the 500 inch Cadddy motor that I've been tripping over for way too long.

So is there an Obama El Camno web site I apply at or what

Don't give up on this dream!!

I love El Caminos and will someday own one. The 66 - 72 are my favorites with the 69/70 SS being my most favored.

Here's what $13,000 (US) buys in an El Camino:

Nice restored 350/350 car! Edelbrock performer package, 10 bolt posi, new bumpers & paint, ss hood. New quarters, not mudded, original floorboards, clean! Reupholstered bench seat with Hurst vertical gate shifter. Pop bottle a-racing wheels.

This one is available in California so you'd have the transportation and import to deal with, but in the coming months, I believe that there will be some sweet deals and remember money talks.


Have fun and let us encourage you to follow that dream!

Regards,,
Glenn

P.s - Obama drives a Prius or a SmartCar - wouldn't know an El Camino from an El Dorado..

That blue 68 is sweet. Looks a lot like my 69 nomad!

daaaaaaammmm... I'll bet you could chop a nomad into an elkie!

Techdog....don't ever let go of your dreams. I just turned 61 years old in December. I always wanted to build a 32 Coupe or Model A Roadster when I was younger. Used to be a machinist. Well, life passed me by and never got around to doing it. Got married. 2 kids, Got out of the trade.

About 4 years ago after my wife retired. She gave me the go ahead to buy my first street rod as you see in my avatar. To add to the dream.. The guy I purchased the car from in Massachusetts had the car delivered on Xmas Eve.My wife and I drive the car as much as we can during the season.

Dreams do come true my friend!

Pat

Welcome Sir ........... glad you've joined us

No longer have an Elky .......... but I did have a couple ............ a '69 to pull my race car trailer



and a '78 SS with the LM1 engine which was my daily driver for four years

hang in there techdog. I can fully understand your love of the elky. My monte is the same car just different body. Your elky will come. I haunted craigslist until I found my car.

Hi, I just joined and have to say that I just turned 50 myself last month and I decided I wanted an older hot rod. I found a 72 396 big block El Camino with a 12 bolt posi, 355 gears, real clean, not perfect but I'm happy. It's has a cam and 3" exhaust so when you stop next to me at a light you definitely hear me. It's cool. I say go for it.

Thanks, guys.

"A man becomes old when he gives up his dreams and only has regrets"
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