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flatbed51 · 06-12-2011, 08:52 AM

After twenty five years of sitting around, my best friend finally decided to get started on this project. He does not have a computer so I told I would post it for him.

chevykid65 · 06-12-2011, 12:36 PM

ok my heads spinning. correct me if im wrong. the first year for el camino was 1959 possibly 58 right? what platform are you starting with? 2 door wagon? this ought to be an awesome build up. cant wait for more pics

fryer1979 · 06-12-2011, 01:44 PM

Interesting idea, I'm very interested in seeing this one done.

flatbed51 · 06-12-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chevykid65

ok my heads spinning. correct me if im wrong. the first year for el camino was 1959 possibly 58 right? what platform are you starting with? 2 door wagon? this ought to be an awesome build up. cant wait for more pics

59-60 was the first year for the El Camino after 60 El Caminos were not produced until 1964. This car started life out as a 1957 two door Chevy wagon.The rear window is from a 1957 F***d wagon, it is used to have a curved back glass and forward lean.

d-666 · 06-12-2011, 06:48 PM

this is going to be verrry cool...

Sillyoldman · 06-12-2011, 08:20 PM

This is going to be a neat build. What are you planning for the roof. Im thining a 60-66 chevy truck return would be cool.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-12-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flatbed51

59-60 was the first year for the El Camino after 60 El Caminos were not produced until 1964. This car started life out as a 1957 two door Chevy wagon.The rear window is from a 1957 F***d wagon, it is used to have a curved back glass and forward lean.

I was wondering what the back glass is from, it looks perfect on there. This is going to be awesome! I saw quite a few elkys out and about this weekend. A 66, a couple 70-72's, and a couple of the late 70's/80's ones...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-02-2011, 11:19 AM

Should look pretty cool when its done..

fourspeedwagon · 07-11-2011, 03:52 AM

COOL --- I need to see more pics of this. Love caminos and haven't seen this done yet. Thanks- fourspeed
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flatbed51 · 06-17-2012, 10:15 AM

Been awhile since the last work done on the 57. Here is some of the latest roof fitting. Progress is a little slow.

andrewmp6 · 06-19-2012, 05:43 AM

Hes not the first one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=369290&page=2

NONHOG · 06-19-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by flatbed51

Progress is a little slow.

Fits right in with some of us. (mostly me)

Fun build!

Narxoleptic Customs · 06-23-2012, 12:44 PM

I like it!! Keep it up!
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hopped up · 06-24-2012, 05:39 PM

That actually looks real good. Plenty have been built but don't look right. Tell him to keep up the good work. That ford window look right on
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06-12-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
flatbed51 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Caddo Oklahoma Posts: 164	57 El Camino After twenty five years of sitting around, my best friend finally decided to get started on this project. He does not have a computer so I told I would post it for him. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread 51 chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437496 48,49,50 Chevy trucks. 41 Olds

06-12-2011, 12:36 PM	#2
chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: 57 El Camino ok my heads spinning. correct me if im wrong. the first year for el camino was 1959 possibly 58 right? what platform are you starting with? 2 door wagon? this ought to be an awesome build up. cant wait for more pics

06-12-2011, 01:44 PM	#3
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: 57 El Camino Interesting idea, I'm very interested in seeing this one done.

06-12-2011, 06:48 PM	#5
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: 57 El Camino this is going to be verrry cool... __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

06-12-2011, 08:20 PM	#6
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 57 El Camino This is going to be a neat build. What are you planning for the roof. Im thining a 60-66 chevy truck return would be cool. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-02-2011, 11:19 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 57 El Camino Should look pretty cool when its done.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-11-2011, 03:52 AM	#9
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: 57 El Camino COOL --- I need to see more pics of this. Love caminos and haven't seen this done yet. Thanks- fourspeed Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

06-17-2012, 10:15 AM	#10
flatbed51 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Caddo Oklahoma Posts: 164	Re: 57 El Camino Been awhile since the last work done on the 57. Here is some of the latest roof fitting. Progress is a little slow. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread 51 chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437496 48,49,50 Chevy trucks. 41 Olds

06-19-2012, 05:43 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 57 El Camino Hes not the first one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=369290&page=2

06-23-2012, 12:44 PM	#13
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: 57 El Camino I like it!! Keep it up! Posted via Mobile Device

06-24-2012, 05:39 PM	#14
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 57 El Camino That actually looks real good. Plenty have been built but don't look right. Tell him to keep up the good work. That ford window look right on Posted via Mobile Device



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