46 year old
Gear head
from Heath Ohio
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My Rare 78 El Camino SS 350
1978 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Details
Performance
- Engine: 350 Chevy
- Engine Parts: Stock
- Transmission: Turbo 350
- Suspension: F41
- Brakes: Disc front drum rear
- Exhaust: Stock single exhaust
Interior
- Upholstery: Vinyl
- Seats: Buckets
- Steering Wheel: Stock
- Steering Column: Factory floor shift tilt
- Gauges: Factory Rally gauges and tach
- Pedals: Stock
- Noise & Heat Insulation: Factory
- A/C & Heat: Ac car
Exterior
- Body Mods: none
- Wheels: Factory Rally II
- Trim: Z15 SS trim package
Audio & Electronics
- Head Unit: Factory 8 track
About
This has to be a super rare 78 El Camino SS. I’ve never seen another one with these options and the Super Sport package. I’ve seen 4 speed SS’s with the factory 350 and no options and I’ve seen plain 78 El Camino’s loaded with some of these options without the 350, but never a twin to this one. If anyone knows of a similar 78 SS El Camino please let me know.
History of this Vehicle
This El Camino was ordered by a Gm Corporate Employee with every available option and upgrade and is all documented with invoices and the original buildsheet. I’m the 3rd owner and I’m in the process of doing my first frame-off restoration on it. The car was purchased by the second owner as his first car and after he got married his wife made him park it. It sat outside for nearly 10 years before I purchased it in 2008. It was all original except for the paint and stereo. It has a rare matching number 350 V8 and 350 Turbo transmission. Power everything including antenna, bucket seats, windows and locks. Too much to list so I will post the pics of the invoices and buildsheet.
Plans for this Vehicle
Complete frame off restoration underway. Have purchased tons of GM NOS parts to put the car back to it’s original state.
Sponsors & Special Thanks
GM for making this awesome El Camino and for Ann Frayseth for her skills in ordering it the right way.

















