I have what a lot of people wish they did, and that is my first car. It is a 1970 El Camino with a 350 automatic with air. It has never been wrecked,and drove fine when I parked it 15 years ago. I havent even opened the doors since. I know that it is what eveyone calls # matching because none of the drivetrain has been replaced. I've owned this since 1975 and obviously have a long list of happy memories. My problem? RUST! Mostly in the bed, ie.. the outter fender wells and floor. I know you can find quarter panels etc. but what about the outter wheel wells? I would be doing a complete frame off and new interior. My question is, Do I look for a better canadate to start with(less rust in bed) or can I find the replacement parts. Since you can find these trucks in good condition for $8.000 or so, am I just holding on to it for the memeroies or would it be worth the $$ after Im done?

I'd suggest restoring it. From what I just read on the Internet, it looks like GM just announced that they were officially killing off the G8 ST which as you can see on the link below was the 'ol El Camino's last chance to be reborn.

You can read the article HERE.