It's a 1972 based on the grille (amber turn signal lenses). It's far from original (even the radio is modern aftermarket) but a very nice El. What did the bed look like? The bed is a good indicator of how the El was treated during its life. So many of these were simply work trucks, and used as such.
The stainless trim around the bed is very hard to find and expensive to restore. I know El Camino's that have been stolen for that trim (true!).
Nice work on the clean up. In a sea of beige Camrys and Accords, we need to have cars like this on the road more often. Anything we can do to keep them looking sharp, we should do.
