Fully Built Caged ‘67 El Camino | 20 years in the Making

This is one badass El Camino! Chris has owned this car for over 20 years and has taken it through multiple stages and different builds. The cage work is absolutely stunning and he's done all the work himself! So sit back and enjoy the ride...

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[mello]

I dig how your getting these builders that don't get paid to build these cars. It's all love. The best type of builders.

[SPenny-mywe]

I am an absolute ElCamino nut, especially the "67" ! This is one of the best builds I've ever seen, and I Love this "Truck" LOL! Grew up with the "65, 67, 70, and 89" I believe! I fell in love with these Beautiful machines that drove better than most cars on the road at that point in time! I'm at a loss for words, but I wish I definitely had this, Bad Boy! Love it! Great job Brother!

[gordocarbo]

For a cam/heads 376 that is real good power he is putting down! ALmost sounds like a solid roller.
Wanted so bad to put a 4 pt in my 67 but wasnt sold on my head not smacking it....or if I got pulled over (cant have a cage in CA)
Id have a real bad day. Some days I miss having mine in primer also. Kick azz ride!

[justinehly]

My grandfather had a 67 with a 454 inside. I found it for sale, completely restored and sitting out on a country road. It was pearl white with tan leather seats and a chromed out interior. I drove 60 miles to my grandfather's without thinking too much about that el Camino. While sitting on his porch we chatted about my job and everyday things. I then noticed him get quiet after a while. As if he were in deep thought and then he said, "son, I want an el Camino again before I die."

Instantly I remembered that el Camino and I said, "I know where one is that's practically new."

Next thing I knew we were picking up my uncle to follow us 60 miles in we bought the car. He wanted me to drive back while he sat passenger because he had a few beers.

We arrived at the field with car, snagged a number from the fence post beside and we called from the country store nearby and waited for the owner.

My grandfather and I test drove it up and down the road and after a good half hour he decided he had to have it.

On the way home, we took the back way through a series of country roads and as we neared his house he said, "son, open her up for me and see how fast she goes. Just one time." I didn't miss a beat and put the pedal through the floor. That car absolutely buried us in those seats and all I could hear was my grandfather laughing and screaming, "keep her pinned!!! Let's see what she can do!!" Absolute pleasure and joy seeing my grandfather so happy.

When we got back to his house he said, "drive around the block twice to let the neighbors know I got a new car and rev the engine." I happily obliged.

I drove that car for my grandfather, more than he ever drove it himself. We traveled to car shows, drag races and every speedway we could find during the summer. When he passed, the family divided his assets and sold the car. I didn't mind, for the memories are enough to last a lifetime. After watching this video, I think im gonna drive my car out into the country and see if I can't find me another el Camino.

[RipRider]

This channel always has the Manliest cars built right.

[mckinleymckeehan]

Multiple times watching this one. Love them ELs

[billygoatgruff]

When a hobby becomes an obsession! Loving the manual conversion!

[jm-hbtl]

If only I lived on the street where you ripp these badass rides at. I would definitely have my lawn chair out😎.

[bella_rblxtime]

The 1967 chevy elcamino is definitely my dream car!!

[wendehorn]

El Camino, one true American classic... Absolutely love it

[ervinmedina]

That El camino is a screamer! So simple and well done. Love the flat black and the wheels! The cage is the icing on the cake! Its his 1st ride and he kept it. Great story. Keep the rides coming and stay safe!

[Slingshotgixxer]

Cool car, cool owner, funny how those often go together on this channel :)

[GabrielGonzalez-ckgg]

I’ve been waiting for this to drop. There’s so much time and thought into this build. Hats off man 🙏🏼

[craigorford]

The sound the Elky makes is awesome wow, What a cool car

[shawnwhite]

Fantastic Video and Chris is such a great guy!!!

[jerrykohout]

Dude you never fail to have the coolest rides and owners on here, This is the best car channel on YouTube

[johnnygeorgopoulos]

When I was like, 14 or 15 (42 now) there was a rather sunbaked, kinda neglected, 66 El Camino 396 with the 4spd on some Rallys, I was constantly asking the guy to buy it, and he constantly said he was "going to do something with it" (the flat tires were literally becoming one with the asphalt 🙄).... never ended up getting it, but I did end up buying a 65 Impala Sport Coupe with a 283 and a, cough, powerglide lol....but it was damn near mint, this gorgeous Artesian Turquoise Metallic with matching turquoise vinyl and black and white houndstooth interior when I was and then a tree fell on it, killing it and my dreams before I could legally drive the F'ing thing 😮‍💨😖🥺😭

[ruialmeida]

Blown away by how simple, but well worked out the whole build is!

[brianspangler]

Clean elco right there. Love the weld wheels.

[TheGunfighteracp]

I don't think I've ever seen a caged El Camino until now & it really works. I like how he said it's evolving, too. This car has legs!