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![(first posted 6/1/2018) For today’s CC, let’s look at something from the mysterious end of the spectrum. My last CC was on a white pickup that generated some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3777.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Mystery: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Spirit of America (Or Is It?) – Better Than Any Dime Store Mystery Novel")
Curbside Classic Mystery: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Spirit of America (Or Is It?) – Better Than Any Dime Store Mystery Novel
Posted on June 1, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 6/1/2018) For today’s CC, let’s look at something from the mysterious end of the spectrum. My last CC was on a white pickup that generated some […] -
![Spring is upon us and summer is knocking on the door. That means warm days, outside activities, and great weather for road trips. For this particular trip, it was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1389.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip & Car Show Report: A Middle Aged Man & His Elderly Van Cross Paths With Churchill, Grant, and Twain")
CC Road Trip & Car Show Report: A Middle Aged Man & His Elderly Van Cross Paths With Churchill, Grant, and Twain
Posted on May 20, 2024 | 39 CommentsSpring is upon us and summer is knocking on the door. That means warm days, outside activities, and great weather for road trips. For this particular trip, it was a […] -
![A lot of El Caminos have appeared at CC, but not many in SS guise. Here is a 1970 one, captured by nifticus392 at the Cohort. This generation of El […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53015787760_ad2b2cc658_k-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS – The Truck Sports Car Pays Another Visit")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS – The Truck Sports Car Pays Another Visit
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 11 CommentsA lot of El Caminos have appeared at CC, but not many in SS guise. Here is a 1970 one, captured by nifticus392 at the Cohort. This generation of El […] -
![The other day in the local parking lot that keeps on giving I stumbled upon this interestingly patinated 1970 El Camino. My initial thought that was wow, it’s a year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_2800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Introspection: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino – Caution, Deeply Reflective Surface!")
Curbside Introspection: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino – Caution, Deeply Reflective Surface!
Posted on July 11, 2021 | 18 CommentsThe other day in the local parking lot that keeps on giving I stumbled upon this interestingly patinated 1970 El Camino. My initial thought that was wow, it’s a year […] -
![The cars of the mid-1970s to the early 1980s are often looked down up on by car enthusiasts. Much of this is for good reason. Styling was compromised by the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/s-l1600-17.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "15 CC’s For Sale: The eBay Malaise Market Place – Which Would You Buy?")
15 CC’s For Sale: The eBay Malaise Market Place – Which Would You Buy?
Posted on March 2, 2020 | 68 CommentsThe cars of the mid-1970s to the early 1980s are often looked down up on by car enthusiasts. Much of this is for good reason. Styling was compromised by the […] -
![(first posted in 2011) It’s long overdue to bust out a Ranchero, especially on a day after we’ve done farm tractors. Not that there’s really much correlation: I’d love to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-62-092-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford Ranchero: The Anti-Paternity Mobile")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford Ranchero: The Anti-Paternity Mobile
Posted on January 14, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted in 2011) It’s long overdue to bust out a Ranchero, especially on a day after we’ve done farm tractors. Not that there’s really much correlation: I’d love to […] -
![I’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8243-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?")
In-Motion Outtake: 1981 Ford Durango – The Foxiest Fairmont Variant?
Posted on January 3, 2020 | 43 CommentsI’ve long agreed with the theory that if one spends enough time in Southern California, eventually an example of any vehicle ever made anywhere will cross one’s path. The week […] -
![A couple of weeks ago I shared a current picture of the El Kylemino. After two years of ownership, I’ve made a number of cosmetic changes, both to address degraded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Beauty-Shot-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech- Addressing the El Kylemino’s Cosmetic Issues")
Curbside Tech- Addressing the El Kylemino’s Cosmetic Issues
Posted on December 13, 2019 | 29 CommentsA couple of weeks ago I shared a current picture of the El Kylemino. After two years of ownership, I’ve made a number of cosmetic changes, both to address degraded […] -
![I’ll never forget the feeling of sitting in that cabin when Lily died. Smoke began to pour from her vents and well up under the hood. Flames licked the passenger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_0189.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: A Song Of Rust And Fire")
COAL Update: A Song Of Rust And Fire
Posted on November 21, 2019 | 20 CommentsI’ll never forget the feeling of sitting in that cabin when Lily died. Smoke began to pour from her vents and well up under the hood. Flames licked the passenger […] -
![I’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/El-Kylemno-at-show.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2")
Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 22 CommentsI’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […] -
![As an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gen-3-Take-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1")
Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 19 CommentsAs an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […] -
![This week, I’ve been preparing the El Kylemino for the upcoming El Camino 60th Anniversary celebration, keeping me too busy to post. As this picture shows, I’ve made a few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Beauty-Shot.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Reminder: The El Camino 60th Anniversary Event – Dallas, Texas, Saturday, October 12")
Reminder: The El Camino 60th Anniversary Event – Dallas, Texas, Saturday, October 12
Posted on October 10, 2019 | 14 CommentsThis week, I’ve been preparing the El Kylemino for the upcoming El Camino 60th Anniversary celebration, keeping me too busy to post. As this picture shows, I’ve made a few […] -
![In my last posting, I discussed the General Motors depressed park windshield wiper system used on my El Camino. If you missed the article, here is a brief description of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Needed-parts.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: A Deep Dive Into GM Wiper Systems (Part 2)")
Curbside Tech: A Deep Dive Into GM Wiper Systems (Part 2)
Posted on September 24, 2019 | 10 CommentsIn my last posting, I discussed the General Motors depressed park windshield wiper system used on my El Camino. If you missed the article, here is a brief description of […] -
![This year has been incredible. Full of ups and downs, joy and sadness, love and regret. This summer in particular has seen some very significant events. Among them I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0852.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Curiosities Of North Texas: End Of Summer 2019")
Automotive Curiosities Of North Texas: End Of Summer 2019
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 10 CommentsThis year has been incredible. Full of ups and downs, joy and sadness, love and regret. This summer in particular has seen some very significant events. Among them I […] -
![Living in the arid west, I feel every car should come with intermittent wipers as a standard feature. Unlike the Mid-west, where rain comes in two forms (wet and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wiper-stalk.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: A Deep Dive into GM Wiper Systems, Part 1")
Curbside Tech: A Deep Dive into GM Wiper Systems, Part 1
Posted on September 10, 2019 | 43 CommentsLiving in the arid west, I feel every car should come with intermittent wipers as a standard feature. Unlike the Mid-west, where rain comes in two forms (wet and […]
