Here's mine!http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z95/axeman39/CIMG1368.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z95/axeman39/CIMG1369.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z95/axeman39/meano.jpghttp://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z95/axeman39/CIMG1366.jpg

Some of mine are in my signature.

Another....

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/65Camino/Attrack.jpg

R/ Dave

This is our '69 base model with a few upgrades.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/image.php?u=437&dateline=1163005263&type=profile

just click the link in my signature :D

I have had this one for 27 years, SS 454, M22

there's one in my sig I'll see if I can get a few more
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0330.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0085.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0071.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0156.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0232.jpg

not bad for an 18 year old

Hey Paul! Beautiful 65 Elky!:thumbsup:

Is that your house in the background?:eek: :D

heres mine guys 72 ss clone http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/bxtrack/scan0001.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/bxtrack/elcamino1.jpg

not to bad for a 17 yr old huh

I thought we already did this but here is mine:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0827.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0817.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0112.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0829.jpg

Hey Paul! Beautiful 65 Elky!:thumbsup:

Is that your house in the background?:eek: :D


No here's the garage!!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0160.jpg

Here's my `72.

http://members.cox.net/jhapp1/elky3.jpg

my 72 .... 350/TH350.....I am rebuilding the air conditioner right now. Do not like the Centerline Santa Cruz wheels and will replace them with the six slot chevy rally wheels soon.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/TexasAg-photos/CopyofElCamino4070105.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/TexasAg-photos/DSC00534.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/TexasAg-photos/DSC00545.jpg

Is the trim piece on the rear quarter from the taillight to the back of the door stock on the pictures in the above post by TexasAg? I have never seen this before. Was it an option and if so what years was it available?

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/s2000z/th_DSCN0330.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/s2000z/DSCN0330.jpg)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/s2000z/th_DSCN0329.jpg (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/s2000z/DSCN0329.jpg)

Is the trim piece on the rear quarter from the taillight to the back of the door stock on the pictures in the above post by TexasAg? I have never seen this before. Was it an option and if so what years was it available?

Hmmmm...look at post number 10 in this thread by bxtrack. ;) More info on the two tone scheme can be found here. http://www.chevelles.com/elcamino/weeks_ec.htm

Oh yeah.....my elky is in my signature.

Here is my project :http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/72ELKY/072107002.jpg


http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/72ELKY/072107003.jpg

No here's the garage!!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0160.jpg

Can I come over to your house and play???:D

Nice 58' in there too!:thumbsup:

Paul, nice garage. Are you single? If not I want to propose to your wife. LOL

Chuck

Paul, nice garage. Are you single? If not I want to propose to your wife. LOL

Chuck

well I'm only 18 but I hope in 40+ years it will be mine

Thats my parents garage, I pay $100 a month to store all my crap in there, it's my dads 58 and my moms 67 convert

Wow, that a family made in heaven. Every night I go to bed and dream of a garage like that one. LOL

Chuck

SURE ARE ALOT OF 72'S:thumbsup:
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r167/elkie72ss/dsjam-1.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r167/elkie72ss/t6.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r167/elkie72ss/cast-1.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r167/elkie72ss/summit.jpg

http://http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg166/johnnys1977/HPIM0117.jpg

This is my ugly Cruck!:)

Just getting started on this rust free 68 Elco

11.90`s ...street car;)http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/klause.jpg

is there a difference when you run with the tailgate down?

is there a difference when you run with the tailgate down?


Yeah....all the extra crap you wanted to get rid of will easy fly out that back:D

is there a difference when you run with the tailgate down?
My 66 always seemed to be more stable at high speeds with the tailgate down. In the dragstrip application it would put the weight of the tailgate back farther for better weight distribution. 66 has a HEAVY tailgate.

see my signature

is there a difference when you run with the tailgate down?
no ET differance but mph goes up 2-3mph:thumbsup:http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/IMG_0021-1.jpg :cool: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/100-0048_IMG.jpg pic of tailgate up... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/100-0099_IMG.jpg:)

i just picked up this 66. It doesn't look like much, but it is a nice solid starter. No rust in floors, quarters or fenders. woohoo! :hurray:

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/207/66elcamino005vu9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9407/66elcamino001vn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Klaus, Is that a marine carb that your running?

I tried the tailgate down thing and it didn't work. It just wanted to bounce when I hit second gear, then it would spin the tires. And there was no MPH difference at all... probably due to the tire spin.

My 66 always seemed to be more stable at high speeds with the tailgate down. In the dragstrip application it would put the weight of the tailgate back farther for better weight distribution. 66 has a HEAVY tailgate.

Klaus, Is that a marine carb that your running?
no,its a 850 holley annular booster carb with a custom fabricated(me) overflow tube to control gas sloshing out the front vent tube off the line:thumbsup:

Mythbusters proved that there is less drag with the tail gate UP. They didnt test an el camino but a pick up truck which is probably close enough... Supposed to be MYTH! If you are getting 2-3mph more maybe it is because more weight moved back slightly? :confused: I doubt an el camino is any different then a regular pickup truck. Did you do real side by side comparisons or do it on different days with different conditions?

I started playing with photobucket today.

So now I will post these pics of the 59

Okay---not a Chevelle, but it is the grandaddy:)
Once I get more adept at this linking process, I can post a pic of the 66

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/July106-1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/gages291kb.jpg


Bryan

[QUOTE=Bryan59EC;1623857]I started playing with photobucket today.
Super sweet El Camino. Bryan, post more angles and engine shots please. I'm sure the other guys are into it too. How could they not be? The dashes on those are so boss, and the fins. Oh my.

71's need representation:

Stock 66 Elko in mint condition:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/TomBrandl/DSC03446.jpg

Got some serious help from my niece...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/TomBrandl/DSC03427.jpg

And here´s the result:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/TomBrandl/DSC03464.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/TomBrandl/DSC03463.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/TomBrandl/DSC03455.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/TomBrandl/DSC03452.jpg

Cheers and have a Happy New Year!

here is mine

i will have to work on mine a lot to come close to the 72 models poted above for my 71 to even come close they look amazing. ken

it looks like we are one of the only ones with 71's out numbered here still working on my restro hopefully it will as good as your ss ken

Here's mine...

http://www.nuibe.com/gallery/albums/PhotoShoot/Greg_s_68_006.sized.jpg

http://www.nuibe.com/gallery/albums/PhotoShoot/Greg_s_68_070.sized.jpg

http://www.nuibe.com/gallery/albums/PhotoShoot/Greg_s_68_046.sized.jpg

http://www.nuibe.com/gallery/albums/PhotoShoot/Greg_s_68_056.sized.jpg

Mine are in my photos. Nice pictures everyone!!!:beers:

No longer owned but my first frame off project...an SS "clone" even though there was none in the '67 model year.
Also the basis for my screen name here on TC.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/Pass-side.JPG

No longer owned but my first frame off project...an SS "clone" even though there was none in the '67 model year.
Also the basis for my screen name here on TC.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/Pass-side.JPG


Hey Bill what wheels are they ??
look sorta like the TT but then again they favor U.S Wheels series 48.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/507/medium/front_view1.jpg

Here's mine in current state.

Hey Bill what wheels are they ??
look sorta like the TT but then again they favor U.S Wheels series 48.

Eagle model 211...
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=11

Here's a pic of mine.

Eagle model 211...
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=11

Hey thanks for the info Bill :thumbsup: :beers:

Here is my 66 as it is being loaded for the trip to Texas.
Now undergoing an AT to MT changeover
Windshield and rear window reveal rust issues----minor.
This car lived it's whole life in Idaho, and there was still paint on the bottom when I got it. Pretty much unmolested car.
Original 327 gone tho.
I had been aware of this car for several years and was the first person called when it came up for sale.
My better half is so sweet-----she allowd me to buy this car a full year before the 59 was registered for the street.:hurray:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/66%20ElCamino/ElCaminoTransportDSCF0115.jpg

Mine is in my sig.

My Elky is in the link, a non-SS car someone put a few goodies on before I got it.

Here is mine!
Plus the link.
John

Here is mine!
Plus the link.
John

Where did you get those caps? Those are ralley wheels right? Damn that is one sweet Camino. Very classy and clean. I am jealous.

Thanks for the compliments! They are '56 Chevy caps from Coker - and yes, they are 15" Rallyes. I saw a Nova in SC with the wheels body color and poverty caps and liked the 'sleeper' look. Wheels are powder coated for easy maintenance and durability.
John

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna have to check those out.

Hi Guys, I just rejoined the team. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/http:http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/elkydetailhemi012.jpg//Here you go. 383, 700r4, 12 bolt, 3;73 posi, global west tubular control arms, tall spindle conversion,http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/IMG_0020.jpg agr steering box, Leather buckets, Everything rebuilt, no body off. Bob Myers SD

one morehttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/elkydetailhemi007.jpg

Here is mine!
Plus the link.
John

Nice!! Just painted mine white, wondered how it would look til I saw your album.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0232.jpg



i would like to see that fishing pole holder looks like something i need

RJMYERS....WOW nice Camino, post a few more angles and engine shots. That is beautiful!!

R/ Dave

Thanx for the kind words. I really don`t have great shots of the elky, but here is another prior to the two tine paint. http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/DCP_2759.jpg

Here is an engine shot.http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/elkydetailhemi012.jpg

Last one so I don`t look too much like a pic hog......custom dash.http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/elkydetailhemi008.jpg

Here's My 70' Almost Done!

Here's My 70' Almost Done!

Hey Ryan,got any more pics of that 70,looks alot like the color I'm painting mine right now . :thumbsup:

My black beauty: http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/66ElkyBB/?action=view&current=ElkyShow3_edited.jpg

and it's new engine: http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/66ElkyBB/?action=view&current=EngineInstalled.jpg

one morehttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/elkydetailhemi007.jpg

Bob,
I like that console.. is that out of something or custom built?
-Bill

Bill, The seats, console, and three point seat belts are from a 2001 Impala. Everything fit pretty well except the seats......they were a bear, mostly because they are wider and taller than originals. Bob.

Mine......
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/PA200004.JPG

No the rocks under the wheels are just for good measure; it has brakes. Hoping for an engine and drivetrain this year.:hurray:

Here's another picture of mine outside after a few hours of re-assembley.

Ryan ....... :thumbsup:

I really like the way you painted the yard the same color as your stripes ;)

Haha that was a foot and a half storm! I had to seriously dig out the garage door to get the car out.

Here's another picture of mine outside after a few hours of re-assembley.

Looks good Ryan :thumbsup:.......still undecided on my stripes right now. :beers:

Thanks!

Looking good Ryan.... Spring is not coming fast enough. I think you painted my yard too! See you @ the shows for sure.:thumbsup:

For Sure Al!

Heres mine. it`s a pretty big project but it`s pretty much all there.

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/chopperhead2/?action=view&current=39155d71.jpg

Heres mine. it`s a pretty big project but it`s pretty much all there.

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/chopperhead2/?action=view&current=39155d71.jpg

Great project Elky.:beers:

Great project Elky.:beers:
Thanks. Heres a link to all the pics.

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/chopperhead2/

http://images24.fotki.com/v862/free/1efd9/1/1002019/4059581/0528003-vi.jpg?1180072435

with the old vinyl top a few months back

So, new Hotchkiss supension coming, 15x10 rallys coming, 496 CI stroker coming...baby steps!C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Pictures\Cars\70 Elcamino\100._4683

Damnit! how do I post pics that live on my computer??????

So, new Hotchkiss supension coming, 15x10 rallys coming, 496 CI stroker coming...baby steps![http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/mrscary11/?action=view&current=100_4683.jpg

So, new Hotchkiss supension coming, 15x10 rallys coming, 496 CI stroker coming...baby steps![http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/mrscary11/?action=view&current=100_4683.jpg

Damnit! how do I post pics that live on my computer??????

when you make a post click on manage attachements to browse your computer for pics.

Work in progrss, at best!http://http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/mrscary11/?action=view&current=100_4683.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/mrscary11/100_4683.jpg

Finally, and I don't even know how I did it.

ok, I wanted to wait until it was done, but couldn't help myself. Wife's grandfathers car, he purchased it brand new. She wouldn't let me sell it, so I decided to make it into something I can use as a daily driver, plus I've never had a muscle car.
Ad it looks now, will be painted by the end of next month, same factory blue color:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/oobus12/IM001408.jpg

No more 307, 2000 corvette shortblock w/ls2 goodies on the top end, should be good for 400+hp:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/oobus12/IM001410.jpg

New Covan dash, steering wheel. I've got all new interior ready to go in after paint, including some beautiful blue 2004 GTO seats:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/oobus12/IM001409.jpg

Parts waiting for paint before they go on: C5 wheels and disc brakes, Functioning Cowl Hood, new outside mirrors (70 Camaro), posi with adj. uppers.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/oobus12/IM001412.jpg

Man I like your project right now you have the ultimate sleeper.

Yea, some guy in a brand new c6 corvette was visiably pissed off one morning on the way to work when he had great difficulty pulling me to 120.... I just laughed my like an idiot all day after that one.

Yea, some guy in a brand new c6 corvette was visiably pissed off one morning on the way to work when he had great difficulty pulling me to 120.... I just laughed my like an idiot all day after that one.

:thumbsup:

I'm betting you're glade the wife made you keep granddads toy about now :D

I've been tempted to do a couple of those swaps for people ..... but everyone sees the motor an declines saying their just to New looking :clonk:
but you sure can't argue with the Results :thumbsup:

Yea, some guy in a brand new c6 corvette was visiably pissed off one morning on the way to work when he had great difficulty pulling me to 120.... I just laughed my like an idiot all day after that one.

Thats funny,good job.:hurray::hurray:

This isn't the best pic but here is one of my '68 SS El Camino with a nice coating of dust in the shop. http://www.uploadgeek.com/uploads456/0/Picture%20truck%20004.JPG (http://www.uploadgeek.com/)

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/mrscary11/100_4683.jpg

Nice Meano :)

Here is my 66

Nice looking 66' Cliff :thumbsup:

Looks real good Cliff!!

Thanks, I see a lot of nice rides here. Keep the pics comming. This is fun!

Sold my 68 and bought this 64

heres some pic of my hellcamino http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/4-1.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/2-1.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/5.jpgI have been working on this camino putting in new bed & floor pans http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/IMG_0016-2.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/elkyman/IMG_0018-1.jpg note the skull & crossbones on the "hellcamino":eek:

Here's mine....

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii170/gdw358/P5080013.jpg

Nice looking 72 Dave :thumbsup:

Dave i'm not normally a fan of the single headlight models. Yours is so nice that I'm liking them now. Great lookin ride.

Dave i'm not normally a fan of the single headlight models. Yours is so nice that I'm liking them now. Great lookin ride.
Ditto!:yes:

Ditto!:yes:

X2!!:thumbsup:

My 72 Sprint
I am trying this for the first time since joining!

Here's my '66...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/El%20Camino/DSC01782.jpg

You guys have some fantastic Elkies. As I expected. Mine isn't comfortable with the camera yet.

Wow. Thanks guys. :)

[QUOTE=66ChevElcamino;1713825]Here's my '66...

Ive seen one or two shades of yellow I like and yours really pops!!
What is it called? :beers:

Dang, my car would look good in that color

[quote=66ChevElcamino;1713825]Here's my '66...

Ive seen one or two shades of yellow I like and yours really pops!!
What is it called? :beers:

Dang, my car would look good in that color

Don't get mad, but it's Fxxd Probe Yellow. It was only available one year (96 or 97, I can't remember which) and we came across it by chance. In addition we added gold pearl to the clear which is what makes it pop. Considering it was painted in '00, it's holding up pretty well.

Oh, and thanks!

WOW........... we've sure got some Great looking El Camino's !!!
(wouldn't it be nice to have a Team Camino window cling ?? ;) )

After looking at all these beautiful cars/trucks, it's hard to believe that Elkies are such bargains compared to Chevelles. Let's not tell those car guys. ;)

Good Call Keith!

Ok, How do you post the large pics?

If you right-click the photos and select Properties, you'll see they are links from other sites like Photobucket. Every time I see Herb's 66 and the other great looking El Caminos here, it renews my enthusiasm for them. I know my 67 will never reach those levels but I'm still loving it. Keep 'em coming. :thumbsup:

I'll give it a try, photos aren't great, but it is winter in the Rockies

Bump

Here's my '66...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/El%20Camino/DSC01782.jpg

What size and style rims are those,, They look killer

Recent shot of mine.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3747/dsc00116yu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I thought we already did this but here is mine:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0827.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0817.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0112.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g34/Brettd85/DSCN0829.jpg
Brett ..very sweet ride!! I like the look,nice job.

You asked for it hehe...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/Psyric/IMG_3091.jpg

I need some good pics lol i dont really have any...

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh314/Mtaulli/elcamino6_1.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh314/Mtaulli/elcamino5_3.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh314/Mtaulli/ELCAMINO-1.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh314/Mtaulli/elcamino18_3.jpg

http://www.1971elcamino.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/restored-2006-sideview.jpg

Now That Is Kool!

a few Texas bluebonnets & indian paintbrushes....with my new ZJ7 rally wheels...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/TexasAg-photos/DSC01031.jpg

Here's my '66...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/hlumpp/El%20Camino/DSC01782.jpg

:yes::yes::yes: this is how a 66 has meant to be :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Well since Philip Valentine hasn't posted any shots of His Elky I'll post one of when it was mine.

Finally got some decent detail shots here. Also, check out the pages one-four.harkeyboy - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj143/harkeyboy/)

Heres my 71 Elky and my 56 chevy I hope to finish one of thease days, It wil take a sec to load the slide show .

http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/TAZ454SS/?albumview=slideshow

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/mrscary11/1970%20Elky/7-31-2008-3.jpg

New motor in my '70.

Not a frame off. Floors replaced, smuglers compartment replaced. 355 ci. 700r4, 12 bolt 3.73 Four wheel disks,C5 front brakes with hydro boost.

./

Well since Philip Valentine hasn't posted any shots of His Elky I'll post one of when it was mine.

Well I guess I should show it in its present state :o

Philip created a very nice El Camino and I sure enjoy driving it. It gets over 22mpg driven daily to work :beers:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/64elcamino/trailers/P3170001.jpg

It is a 72, but with a 71 grill and trim.

keep em comming

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm167/ppilotmike/ThemightyElky6-08.jpg

Well heres mine where I left off in November. I will be driving it this summer.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm167/ppilotmike/Driversidebedfenderwell.jpg

Still some rust issues to deal with.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm167/ppilotmike/8-8LF.jpg

My coupe is using the engine and trans while its 283/350 gets some love. The Elky is a 71'.

Mine is starting to come around!

Just time and money!:beers:

Here is some pictures of mine. I have added SS stripes and badges since this was taken. I just pulled the engine to detail it and the compartment before i sell it. Trying to Get 6k for it but i dont know if that will happen in this economy.
http://akita.net/junk/elk/elk1.jpg
http://akita.net/junk/elk/elk2.jpg
http://akita.net/junk/elk/elk3.jpg
http://akita.net/junk/elk/elk4.jpg

My "new" '65:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/th_100_3217.jpg (http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/?action=view&current=100_3217.jpg) http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/th_100_3216.jpg (http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/?action=view&current=100_3216.jpg) http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/th_100_3214.jpg (http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/?action=view&current=100_3214.jpg) http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/th_65Elky_08.jpg (http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/celba/cars/65%20El%20Camino/?action=view&current=65Elky_08.jpg)

Here is my 65 Camino and some of parts of my turbo system that will be go by the end of Spring.

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/charlestillema/turbo.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/charlestillema/gas.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/charlestillema/exhaust.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/charlestillema/intercooler.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l374/charlestillema/ElCamino.jpg

that turbo system looks amazing, must be one extemely fun car to drive!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/elcamino-dude/ElCamino7-22-08009.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/elcamino-dude/IMG_0354_1.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/elcamino-dude/IMG_0346.jpgmy 70, 350 small block, daily driver

Does a picture of my unrestored El-Sprint-o count? :D

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn308/350_Malibu/1971%20GMC%20Sprint/Purchase%20Date%20060405/P1010009.jpg?t=1231101530

Here's a few pics of my '70. Traded my '56 Bel Air to a friend for this car (+cash) a couple of years ago. Since then I added the black accents (grill, hood rocker panels and wheel well trim), axed the 350 in favor of a 383, instead of trying to repair the factory A/C I installed a Classic Auto Air kit, replaced the sweep dash with a Dakota Digital set-up, replaced sagging springs w/OEM springs, boxed lower control arms w/sway bar, 12 Bolt posi and tinted windows. Wheels/tires and mirrors, too. It sits a bit higher than what I wanted, but I'll live with it.

http://pic60.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1760/10267114/18425565/312580618.jpg

http://pic60.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1760/10267114/18425565/312580616.jpg

http://pic60.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1760/10267114/18425565/295092916.jpg

http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg467/505BBjason/035.jpg
:disco:

Here's a pic of my 72 SS 350 4 speed

A pic of my 67 L79 Royal Plum 4 speed.

Here is some of my 72.

http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/01120326.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010739.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010738.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010740.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010741.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010742.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010743.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010744.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010745.jpg

Sweet. What type of finish is that on your bed?

After owning a succession of muscle cars in the 70s including a '67 Cutlass, '68 Cutlass convertible, '70 Camaro SS, '72 Charger (very brief association) and a '74 GTO (another brief association), I've endured a near 35 year hiatus from muscle cars. I've re-entered the fray after awakening the long-dormant desire when junior managed to win the Optima Full Ride contest . We attended the unveiling of his "Full Ride" Chevelle at the 2006 SEMA show in Las Vegas and, after taking in the show, my fate was sealed. My new toy is a 1964 El Camino sporting a 355 mouse that roars coupled to a 411 posi via the TH400 with a 3000 Stahl. In spite of owning the car for nearly two years, I've rarely driven it due in large part to its being "held hostage" for quite a while by the painter. Artists, go figure! Anyway, I got it back in late Septmber '08 and had been having a great deal of fun with it until the time came to put her to bed for the winter. She's by no means a "Trailer Queen" show car but she is mine and lots of fun to drive while continuing her restoration. I have to admit that one of the first things I did when I bought her back in December of '06 was to join Team Chevelle but have rarely posted on the site. It is, however, a great site and a great resource.
The attached photos chronicle when I first acquired her, a Saturday spent with the son at the 1st day of the 2007 HRPT and a couple "in progress" shots of the paint saga. A second post will follow with some snaps of her to date. Enjoy!

Re: The Full Ride pop's '64 Elky
These shots are of the new windshield install and the finished product, to date...
Come on springtime!!!!!

Sweet. What type of finish is that on your bed?

Hey Tim ,Its Dupi-Color truck bed coating ,durable high impact vinyl polymer coating with a euro texture. sounds like I am a salesman (Im not!) :D

here`s mine 1970 355 ci

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/kokkie/elcamino/kok3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/kokkie/elcamino/12okt0847.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/kokkie/elcamino/4okt0818.jpg
for al my pictures and other el camino and chevelle pictures take a look at my website at www.355elcamino.com oh and please sign my guestbook ;)

Andre, nice smoker!:cool::beers:

thanks :)

Here's one I owned 20 years ago. I answered an ad in local paper for 69 ElCamino Project in my local paper a couple years ago & when the guy opened the door it was this car exactly as i sold it 20 years before A little worse for wear but I brought it home put a battery in it Buffed it & drove it for a couple summers. I't tore apart now hope to have it done for summer

Here's mine. '70 SS396 4-sp. Now 496 (396 is resting)

Here's one I owned 20 years ago. I answered an ad in local paper for 69 ElCamino Project in my local paper a couple years ago & when the guy opened the door it was this car exactly as i sold it 20 years before A little worse for wear but I brought it home put a battery in it Buffed it & drove it for a couple summers. I't tore apart now hope to have it done for summer

Wow!! did you know before you went to see it?

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1808/9925604/18754615/306325343.jpg

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1808/9925604/18754615/299790488.jpg

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1808/9925604/18754615/345722295.jpg

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1808/9925604/18754615/350381862.jpg

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1808/9925604/18754615/350383041.jpg

Click on thumnail for larger photo

heres mine guys 72 ss clone http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/bxtrack/scan0001.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/bxtrack/elcamino1.jpg

not to bad for a 17 yr old huh

Is your car a factory two tone car?

Wow!! did you know before you went to see it?

No I had no idea!!! The price was so cheap that when the guy told me it ran & drove I went right over there. It turned out the guy I sold it to had died & willed it to his son(who was about 6 yrs old when I sold it to his dad) & the car wound up in his step dad's pole barn It was exactly as I sold it same belt's hoses,oilfilter dist. cap everything. I know this because i owned a NAPA store at the time & I replaced everthing & it was all still there. He had put about 3K miles on it & then it sat. I was always mad that i sold that car so when the door opened & I saw it I grabbed it. The cool thing is I have a pic of it with my daughter in front of it when she was 3 she is now 23

No I had no idea!!! The price was so cheap that when the guy told me it ran & drove I went right over there. It turned out the guy I sold it to had died & willed it to his son(who was about 6 yrs old when I sold it to his dad) & the car wound up in his step dad's pole barn It was exactly as I sold it same belt's hoses,oilfilter dist. cap everything. I know this because i owned a NAPA store at the time & I replaced everthing & it was all still there. He had put about 3K miles on it & then it sat. I was always mad that i sold that car so when the door opened & I saw it I grabbed it. The cool thing is I have a pic of it with my daughter in front of it when she was 3 she is now 23

That is a very cool story,only 3k miles,must bring back some neat memories.:) congrats Bruce ,lets see some more pics when you have time.

That is a very cool story,only 3k miles,must bring back some neat memories.:) congrats Bruce ,lets see some more pics when you have time.
It's in pieces now. not doing a frame of on it just cleaning it up & building a new motor.(I had built a 283 for it 20 years ago now building a 350) Just want to make a nice driver out of it.

Is your car a factory two tone car?
ya it is a factory two tone car, I am in the process of a repaint right now had to fix some rust and hidden damage.

Looks like I need to find a 2001 Impala console,if it'll fit in my 84 Elky OK! http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/nwmaximus/Jan012003001.jpg ;)

A couple pics of my 64

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/bluefishgary/DSC00009-1.jpg

After the first 50 miles no problems, It was a frame off and the bottom
is painted just like the top. Why?? Because I like it!!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/bluefishgary/DSC00007.jpg

Last one
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/bluefishgary/DSC00001.jpg

This is the one I built. Sold to someone in the Seattle area. If anyone knows who has it, please let me know.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/123/l_18849dc023406d22aaff8415f58bd8d5.jpg

Here's one of mine.

http://pics.montypics.com/akwhtbst/2009-01-17/1232269754_img_0290.jpg

Before:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii275/Lugnut2683/n509210302_6942_7351.jpg

In progress frame-off, so there is no "after" photo yet. :)

here we go...new wheels a few weeks ago...

http://images44.fotki.com/v1406/photos/1/1002019/4059581/jessicathad002-vi.jpg

Here's my ugly beast!:)
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg166/johnnys1977/HPIM0117-1.jpg

Here's my ugly beast!:)


eye of the beholder;) i'd drive it:thumbsup:

here we go...new wheels a few weeks ago...

http://images44.fotki.com/v1406/photos/1/1002019/4059581/jessicathad002-vi.jpg

Looks great George :thumbsup:

Mine is getting there, Hopefully a Jeep GC box within the next week or so

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/RacrM3/El%20Camino%20Project/100_0400.jpg

That is just after I dropped the front end about 2.5 to 3 inches

Mine is in my signature

Mine is in my signature


Hey Don where did you get your mirrors? I would like that look on my '72

Mine is in my signature

Another El Camino guy in Montana, I live just over the hill in the windy city:waving:

http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01048/36/21/1048811263_l.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_2f7867d71b3c4d3b9f85cab8e0f54d5a.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/2/l_7e2748ea33594a82a1c1c2503e64427a.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/23/l_1204f35f6b8b4deab7ce9a1c4ec2a1d7.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/46/l_9c4fcfa2326f4921a457088dbc092dee.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/l_8a63a8410b81639317bafa303af8ed3e.jpg

http://b5.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01048/56/58/1048798565_l.jpg

My pics in showroom.

Looks great George :thumbsup:
Thanks Randy!
Truth be known, for some reason the Elky photographs way better than the 10-foot/15 year old (best guess) paint looks in person. They pull the 'Edit'
feature down pretty quickly so I can't add other pics in the same posting today.

http://walkerracinggroup.com/myPictures/2009_march_fontana.jpg

www.Walkerracinggroup.com

eye of the beholder;) i'd drive it:thumbsup:

Me too! I have a soft spot for those "fat" Elkys. An old GF had a 77(?, square headlights) in red and black w/black interior that was really sweet. I loved driving that...err... car,... of course.

Here's 3 of the cell phone pics that my daughter took of her 78 when we picked it up last summer. She only sent me three because someone wanted to see what the factory vinyl top looked like. I need to get better and more current pics.
http://s719.photobucket.com/albums/ww193/lsrx101/El%20Camino/

It will be coming out of storage some time this month. Dad is getting excited.:hurray:
But Dad reeeeally needs to get rid of an entire 1984 Lincoln Mark VII first. (Help me out fellas, everybody knows at least one Ford guy).

We have to get the Elky ready for an ~800 mile trip from Cleveland to Valdosta, Ga when she goes back to school in August after summer break. She's been sending interior pieces from Ecklers all winter and I bought her a dash cap and other goodies for Christmas.
I just ordered a replacement reman Q-jet and she has the rear lower quarter patch panels and a new tailgate shell sitting in her dorm room. :thumbsup: That's my girl! Car parts in the living room!:yes:

Here’s a few of mine :)

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/ectas07/07nectas01.jpg

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/cmsp07/07cmsp01.jpg

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/gallery14/099.jpg

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/Super%20Chevy%20Show%2008/08scs02.jpg

Mine is getting there, Hopefully a Jeep GC box within the next week or so

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/RacrM3/El%20Camino%20Project/100_0400.jpg

That is just after I dropped the front end about 2.5 to 3 inches


Nice stance! looks very kool

Here’s a few of mine :)

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/ectas07/07nectas01.jpg

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/cmsp07/07cmsp01.jpg

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/gallery14/099.jpg

http://www.scaldinghotelcamino.com/Super%20Chevy%20Show%2008/08scs02.jpg

Garry outstanding! Awesome color and Wow the paint detail:yes:excellent job man.

My 65 - nothing exotic but DIM - (Did It Myself) all of it. I have to take all the blame!

My 65 - nothing exotic but DIM - (Did It Myself) all of it. I have to take all the blame!

So it's all your fault................that it looks so sharp ! :D
Very nice ,looks great :thumbsup: Job well done

But Dad reeeeally needs to get rid of an entire 1984 Lincoln Mark VII first. (Help me out fellas, everybody knows at least one Ford guy).


we just got rid of a 91:noway:, still holding onto the 5.0 HO V8 though, a buddy of mine might put it in his ranger lol

we just got rid of a 91:noway:, still holding onto the 5.0 HO V8 though, a buddy of mine might put it in his ranger lol

If he wants a spare 5.0HO, send him my way.;)
I retired it last fall when I got an 85 Mark. I've pulled off all of the parts that I need, so it's gotta go...SOON. I just hate to scrap it without getting some of the unique parts back in circulation. I don't have any room to store anything right now, especially with the Elky and my sons BMW and all of their spare parts.

If he wants a spare 5.0HO, send him my way.;)
I retired it last fall when I got an 85 Mark. I've pulled off all of the parts that I need, so it's gotta go...SOON. I just hate to scrap it without getting some of the unique parts back in circulation. I don't have any room to store anything right now, especially with the Elky and my sons BMW and all of their spare parts.

thats what we were thinking, we sold/ gave away what was left of the working air bag suspension, as well as the air control deal for the seats and stuff, the back seat got traded for a pair of 10 inch subwoofers :thumbsup: everything else was basically scraped
-and about not having room, thats got to be the universal sign of a car guy, theres always more cars or parts, just never enough room to put them:noway:

Here is some of my 72.

http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/01120326.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010739.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010738.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010740.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010741.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010742.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010743.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010744.jpg
http://blog.qcocentral.com/elcamino/P1010745.jpg

Very Nice. I need a drool guard.

I just went thru these again and noticed I haven't posted an updated pic of mine since Dec. 07 , So I'll do a before and after .

Before : in 2007
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/72ELKY/50607.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/72ELKY/31806-1.jpg

After : in 2009

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/72ELKY/110808.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/72ELKY/71208-1.jpg

...-and about not having room, thats got to be the universal sign of a car guy, theres always more cars or parts, just never enough room to put them:noway:

Ain't that the truth!:yes:

The Elky is coming home this weekend regardless. She's been tucked away in storage all winter and is itching to stretch her legs.

Is the trim piece on the rear quarter from the taillight to the back of the door stock on the pictures in the above post by TexasAg? I have never seen this before. Was it an option and if so what years was it available?
Yes this is a factory chrome item.One that i am in desperate need of for gmc sprint build up.This is used in order for two tone paint scheme.It is not available after market.If any one knows where I can get this I would appreciate it.. Glen

Hey AXEMAN39, that trim piece is factory trim used to split up body lines for two tone paint scheme.I am doing a GMC Sprint taht has this option but the chrome trim is missing,so I am in desperate need for these pieces to be correct.If any one has any idea where I can come up with both sides I would greatly appreciate it !!! Glen

Great pictures guys, here is my 71, always a work in progress.

Here is my 66 as it is being loaded for the trip to Texas.
Now undergoing an AT to MT changeover
Windshield and rear window reveal rust issues----minor.
This car lived it's whole life in Idaho, and there was still paint on the bottom when I got it. Pretty much unmolested car.
Original 327 gone tho.
I had been aware of this car for several years and was the first person called when it came up for sale.
My better half is so sweet-----she allowd me to buy this car a full year before the 59 was registered for the street.:hurray:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/66%20ElCamino/ElCaminoTransportDSCF0115.jpg
here are a couple of the 66 now----
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/66%20ElCamino/08-12-13-03.jpg

and with the S-10 wheels
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/66%20ElCamino/09-01-31-01.jpg

AND----since I just noticed that someone wanted to see some more angles of the 59
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590178.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590181.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590180.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590174.jpg

I know the purists may hate this, but I got the rims for my car from a pile of old rims. They are from a 7 series BMW. I bought the tires used for $140.00 and 2 of the center caps for $20.00. Then I sold my old ones for $150.00. $10.00 dollar rims!

I know the purists may hate this, but I got the rims for my car from a pile of old rims. They are from a 7 series BMW. I bought the tires used for $140.00 and 2 of the center caps for $20.00. Then I sold my old ones for $150.00. $10.00 dollar rims!

for some reason I like that. Is that just in black primer or is it a satin paint?


I want my elky in satin black

Matt

For now it is just primer. Once I get the back window done I do plan to have the car painted in a satin finish. I like the look and as I do the bodywork I can marble can the work areas to match. I am going to replace the fenders, but all the rest (which the satin hides well) will just be weeks of work. With this finish, I can pick and choose my projects and the car always looks done. Once all is straight, repaint and add some type of flame or stripe in a gloss paint, with the flat might look kool. We'll see.

Got a pic of mine! Whooohoo!!
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/aaron67/SANY0212.jpg

Kelly that is AWESOME, I love those rims!

The link in my original post to this thread no longer works. Here it is again.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/187842-R1-11-14.jpg

I know the purists may hate this, but I got the rims for my car from a pile of old rims. They are from a 7 series BMW. I bought the tires used for $140.00 and 2 of the center caps for $20.00. Then I sold my old ones for $150.00. $10.00 dollar rims!

What yr/model those off of?

SIze, backspace, any spacers needed?

dig it!!!!!!

The link in my original post to this thread no longer works. Here it is again.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/187842-R1-11-14.jpg

I love the stance on your elco

Here is mine since it's been painted:D
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/elcamino-dude/ElCamino-paintbodyworkprimer001.jpg

Here's a few before & after shots of my recently completed 69 L78 Elky, for those who didn't see the resto documented, last year, here on TC.

It's a numbers matching 396/375, with the original engine, bucket seat/console/4 speed and 355 rear, with a build sheet. I spent almost a year on this project. Lots of late nights, and bloody knuckles, but in the end, it was just what I was hoping for.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/wrrose/100_1401.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/wrrose/100_1419.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/wrrose/100_1809.jpg
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/wrrose/100_2247.jpg

Beautiful car Bill, were you in Grand Island this july for the Can- Am show?

Here's a few before & after shots of my recently completed 69 L78 Elky, for those who didn't see the resto documented, last year, here on TC.

It's a numbers matching 396/375, with the original engine, bucket seat/console/4 speed and 355 rear, with a build sheet. I spent almost a year on this project. Lots of late nights, and bloody knuckles, but in the end, it was just what I was hoping for.

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Wow that is a super rare one, love it! More pic sometime;

Got a pic of mine! Whooohoo!!
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/aaron67/SANY0212.jpg


67`s are my favorite year el camino. I wish I kept the one I had. Is that satin paint or is it just the lighting?

Heres ours!24136

24137

24138

Beautiful car Bill, were you in Grand Island this july for the Can- Am show?

Thanks Steve... Yes I had the Elky at the Grand Island show. Looking forward to next years show.

Wow that is a super rare one, love it! More pic sometime;

Yea, I always wanted an El Camino, and I always liked Orange. I also wanted a solid lifter car, and although this car was a piece of junk, it had everything I was looking for. So a year later, and few less bucks in my bank account, I got the Elky I'd wanted since my childhood.

I have hundreds of restoration pictures. I'll post a few more tomorrow.

Kelly...I am diggin the BMW "parallel" rims!

I just posted my photos in another El Camino forum thread, but I will add one here so GasLab is part of this comprehensive thread

http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab355/ogawas/1971%20El%20Camino/CIMG3033.jpg

Thats awesome Bill, I remember seeing your car there and checking it out, absolutly stunning in person! GREAT JOB on the restoration!

here are a couple of the 66 now----
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/66%20ElCamino/08-12-13-03.jpg

and with the S-10 wheels
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/66%20ElCamino/09-01-31-01.jpg

AND----since I just noticed that someone wanted to see some more angles of the 59
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590178.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590181.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590180.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/Bryan59EC/ElCamino/590174.jpg
Bryan, love that 59:cool:

Here is mine since the paint job, and the motor rebuild with the new cam :D

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/elcamino-dude/cellphonepics006.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/elcamino-dude/cellphonepics007.jpg

Steve,
That sure looks like an unsafe track. It's not very well striped, no retaining wall, pavements cracked and they allowed that Toyota to get too close during your burn out. Where's the water box? You might want to find a new one. ;)

yeah and the timing system sucks there too! no real area for fans to sit either ;)

At Pacific Raceway Monster Bash Oct 09.
Damp finish area so only 1/8 mile passes.... ran a 8.03

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Way to go, George. What tires are you using to get out like that? I can see they are not the R T/A's, plus I know they won't hook.

Thanks Jim! Nice to hear from ya.

I tried borrowed MT slicks 28s, borrowed MT DRs 28s, then bought some BFG DRS, ran 1.81 60s with all three with my Hughes 2500 converter. Was not picking up 20, only 19 and change mph gain the last half of the run. I upgraded to a B&M 3000 that flashes at 3400..some other changes...and there ya have it. Better 60's and more mph after the converter swap. I run the BFGs at 18 psi, best results so far.

Not that the Elky is particularly quick/fast in the overall scheme of things...but for a bargain 454 build and street gears...sweet!

I spent almost a year on this project. Lots of late nights, and bloody knuckles, but in the end, it was just what I was hoping for.


That makes me sick, i been working on mine for years..... :(

-jr

No here's the garage!!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/66chevlmalibu/IMG_0160.jpg


WOW that's a VERY nice garage! :beers::thumbsup::hurray::yes:

Here is mine.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/Raiderjefe/Elco/cropped.jpg

sweet! Man I love those 69's

A few more pics of the Elky Valdez

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There's some beautiful rides here!! That 59 makes me drool, I've replaced my keyboard twice now because of this one, lol. I had a 59 in high school (project) but off loaded it after being in the Navy for a few years. The car was just sitting at home, and I had no idea when I could actually get around to it, I still regret getting rid of that car.
I drive a 79 now, but I'm not sure if pics of a after-Chevelle era El Camino would be welcome here, lol.
Dan

theres already a few on here, I personally love the later SS and Choo Choo custom models, if you've got pics, lets see them :D

I gotta get some pics soon. I've been a fan since I was a little kid. One of my Uncle's has had a 76 forever, and there was an all blacked out 59 in Hot Rod magazine when I was just a little kid. I remember seeing it in the magazine and thinking that it was the meanest car that I'd ever seen, and then I saw it at the Charlotte Autofair a few months later. As a little kid it was like seeing a celebrity, looking at a magazine car in person like that.
Dan

Here is mine.................just bought it today!!! 1972 El Camino Custom with a ZZ4 350...........

Now that's a good looking ride. Unload that beast and get some pics of it moving as it should be!
Dan

Looks good Steve! that ZZ4 will be fun!

Steve,

You'll be pleased to know a new customer fessed-up to owning a 69 Charger 500.
I hope to see it soon...very close indeed to my work and home. A fairly rare car from what I understand, 440 4spd. I'll send details when I see the car.

I had the Elky out yesterday and today. Why? Next batch of rain etc arrives tomorrow.

Steve, that's a good looking 72 Camino :thumbsup: Really like that green too ;)

I can't wait to get it on the road. I will be getting the historic registration for it next friday. For now it is sitting in the garage waiting:D


Once this rainy weather breaks, I will get some better pictures of it. During the winter I am going to redo the front suspension (bushing, tie rods, sway bar, etc) and a different set of wheels in the spring.....maybe Cragars or the brushed aluminum and gray Torq Thursts. This is the first time that I have bought a "turn key" chevelle/ el camino. You guys can not believe the junk that I looked at for stupid $$$. :rolleyes:

BTW guys.......thanks for the all the :thumbsup: