[GH85Carrera]

I put Bilstiens on mine all around long ago, so no air shocks, but air bags inside the rear shocks is easy and works great for loads.

My OEM 305 only went 300,000 miles before it was pretty much worn out. I bought a brand new GM crate 350 for $1,700 delivered to my door. I did the engine swap over the long Thanksgiving weekend. My original 3 speed Metric 200 transmission only went 85,000 miles so I replaced it with a 2004R with lockup at 50 MPH. It is like a 5 speed transmission. I had to replace the 2:11 rear end since it was so tall. I put in a 3:08 limited slip rear.

Recently I had a large transmission leak. Turns out the yoke on the driveshaft is good for only 370,000 miles before a grove wears in it and it starts to eat the seal. So a new yoke for $30 and a new seal and that if fixed. My drivetrain from the radiator to the rear end is all replaced. The front end has all been rebuilt and refurbished. Like my 911 I would drive it anywhere in the country. Unlike my 911 I would prefer not to, as it does indeed have wind noise from the frameless windows.

The AC will make me cold in 15 minutes of driving after sitting in the full sun all day. It is the same AC system they put in station wagons. For a two person cab, it is overkill and works great.

I put the factory computer controlled Rochester carburetor up in my attic and installed throttle body fuel injection 15 years ago. It starts and runs like a modern car.

One big reason I have a 1986 El Camino and a 1985 911 is there is always some project I can go tinker on in the garage. It is just part of the hobby. And not one car payment in this millennium.