My former 68 El Camino was my daily driver for almost ten years. It was only sold because of financial hardship. That car had power steering,power four wheel disc brakes,and 700R4 trans. Even with 468" BBC and 4.10 cogs,it could manage 15-16mpg easily on the highway. My 69 El Camino is being built to be capable of daily driver status,though I doubt this car will ever be asked to do so. With power steering, tilt wheel,power four wheel disc brakes,cruise control,and Viper 6spd trans,all it really needs is air conditioning and I'm working on that,right now. Its mild SBC and 6spd allow easy 20+ mpg on the hwy,even with the new 4.11 cogs. Where most people screw up is adding a show-quality paint job & interior. Those cars then spend the majority of the time in the garage,,,collecting dust. Been there,done that. A "twenty foot" paintjob allows one to quit worrying about paint chips from daily use. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "john john" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> How many people here have built their cars up to be a daily drivers. I know > there is lots of resto people or all out race cars. But has anybody made on > conscious decision to modernize a Chevelle rather then buy a new car? > I much rather put $25000 into a Chevelle then go out a buy a cookie cutter > car you can pick up off any lot. > What's your thoughts? > Steve
