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PA-IndianRider · 08-01-2008, 03:14 AM

Picked up the "el Camino today (Thursday afternoon) along with a bed-full of parts including a complete SS Monte Carlo frontend.

Hopefully this weekend will get at least the rear wheels & tires changed - Mickey Thompson on Cragars and start getting the interior "my way".

With all this "gas price disaster" going on right now having a "cool looking" BUT ALSO economical ride sure will $$$ Help $$$.

But many of you will recall that following the "Oil Embargo" back in the 70's all the car manufacturers HAD to get better gas mileage out of already "pathetically SLOW" running vehicles compared to the "heydays" of the mid-60's thru 1971.

Even though I will be enjoying the 22 mph that this El C gets around town.... I wanna tell ya "it's a REAL DOG"..... all 110 bhp ..... can you believe that horsepower rating???? : o (

So for now I will have to be content to have an "ALL show NOgo" car for a change.

Just watch out is the gas prices EVER get lower again.... I know where a NICE "396/375hp - 4 gear is at .... but I ain't going to hold my breath!!!!

Marv D · 08-04-2008, 12:09 AM

Just had to post an update pic,,
I have been BUSY!!!

Here's the latest update...

hotrod 80 · 08-04-2008, 12:24 AM

Hey Turk , wheres your El Camino ? Jk looks good .

djracer · 08-04-2008, 07:40 AM

Marv the elcamino is sweet! Is that hood factory? I have never seen one like it. I'm sure it will mean allot to you to have your dad's project. I only see one thing I don't like. THE WHITE WALLS HAVE GOT TO GO.

Marv D · 08-04-2008, 08:40 AM

LMAO,, you can't believe how many people tell me that. The old man put those tires on there in the 80's along with the wheels. Only good thing about them is they hold air

Yup DJ, that is a 1967 Chevelle SS hood. The El Camino's did not have a SS in 67 (altho they did have a 325HP 396 available, it did not have the SS badges, and was marketed as a El Camino Custom, not a SS) Pretty common to see a Chevelle SS hoods transplanted onto the 67 Camino's and I guess I just couldn't resist the look. This thing is a FAR CRY from a correct 'restoration' and more just trying to get the 'look of the era' and update everything with a transplant of modern technology everywhere I can. It should be sweet when it's done.

Marv D · 02-20-2009, 01:16 PM

Had to revive this from the dead for an update...

Here ya go Kevin,,, new wheels and black rubber hoops came in the other day and this thing is starting to look pretty much done. Kept my hi-tech / period correct theme with Cragar SS with a 'little 'flair'

Still some to do but the list is dwindeling. Wheels are Cragar 612 series SS's,,, 17x7's on the front, 18x8's on the rear... with Michelin Pilot AS plus Z rated tires at a all 4 corners (235-50-17 on the front 255-45-18 on the rear)
Just need to finish the fuel system plumbing, exhaust, trim the carpet and bolt the seats / console back in place,, and changing rear to posi and 3.75 gears. Then it's DONE!!

PA-IndianRider · 02-21-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

Had to revive this from the dead for an update...

Yeah this is an "oldie but a goodie" thread.

Marv, glad to see you've made so much progress on your Elky. LOVE the COLOR.... what is it?

As far as mine '80 El C goes before the Winter weather stopped me from working on the latest of my project additions.... I got the interior gutted & newer Monte SS leather power seats, insulation & carpeting installed and the dash renewed.

Being mine is a "daily driver" I obviously have to do my "fixing up" in a different way... especially because I use it every "weekday".

The V6 has been running pretty good all WINTER.... even on the SUB-ZERO days it has started right up and has also handled real good in the snow. It's been a really cold Winter here.

Only issue I have had is the exhaust manifold gasket on the passenger side blew out.... the BIGGER issue is I have yet to be able to get the bolts loose. Even took it to my buddy's shop and let him have a go at getting them out... NO GO so far!!!

Plus with so much time to think about things (aka "cabin fever") I'm thinking of pulling out the V6/3 speed and swaping in the 350 four bolt I have sitting on an engine stand in my workshop.... here I go AGAIN!!!!

Rodms · 03-05-2009, 10:58 PM

Heck I guess this one just needs some paint we can't give it away

JayG · 02-20-2009, 02:10 PM

Sweet! I like everything. If someone has a clean old car/truck/bike/boat/motorized anything and it reflects pride and effort, I always give 'em a "thumbs up". I can appreciate the effort/$$/energy it takes to keep it up.

djracer · 02-20-2009, 02:50 PM

That is way sweet!

let me guess it has a sbc under the hood.

you old bbc hater!

Marv D · 02-20-2009, 03:42 PM

Nooo I don't hate the bbc,, I just don't see any need for them,,,,, unless you have a boat and need something to keep it from drifting away that is

(ROTFLMBO)

Yeah it's a little sbc,, in fact a LITTLE little sbc. Kept the original small journal 327,, but did a few 'upgrades' . Nothing major,,, Jay Allen hydraulic roller, Holley Commander multipoint fuel injection, Edelbrock E-tec aluminum heads,,,, just 'little' stuff for a little motor

scatesracing · 02-20-2009, 08:03 PM

NO

But i still like them

08-01-2008, 03:14 AM	#1
PA-IndianRider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 294	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Picked up the "el Camino today (Thursday afternoon) along with a bed-full of parts including a complete SS Monte Carlo frontend. Hopefully this weekend will get at least the rear wheels & tires changed - Mickey Thompson on Cragars and start getting the interior "my way". With all this "gas price disaster" going on right now having a "cool looking" BUT ALSO economical ride sure will *$$$ Help $$$. But many of you will recall that following the "Oil Embargo" back in the 70's all the car manufacturers HAD* to get better gas mileage out of already "pathetically SLOW" running vehicles compared to the "heydays" of the mid-60's thru 1971. Even though I will be enjoying the 22 mph that this El C gets around town.... I wanna tell ya "it's a REAL DOG"..... all 110 bhp ..... can you believe that horsepower rating???? : o ( So for now I will have to be content to have an "ALL show NOgo" car for a change. Just watch out is the gas prices EVER get lower again.... I know where a NICE "396/375hp - 4 gear is at .... but I ain't going to hold my breath!!!! Attached Images __________________ John aka "Milner" PA-IndianRider - Pittsburgh, PA 70 Chevy C10 Stepside "Gasser/Altered Drag Race Hot Rod" *Where were You in '62 ?* Last edited by PA-IndianRider; 08-01-2008 at 03:18 AM.

08-04-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Just had to post an update pic,, I have been BUSY!!! Here's the latest update... __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. Last edited by Marv D; 08-04-2008 at 12:09 AM.

08-04-2008, 12:24 AM	#3
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Hey Turk , wheres your El Camino ? Jk looks good . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

08-04-2008, 07:40 AM	#4
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Marv the elcamino is sweet! Is that hood factory? I have never seen one like it. I'm sure it will mean allot to you to have your dad's project. I only see one thing I don't like. THE WHITE WALLS HAVE GOT TO GO. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

08-04-2008, 08:40 AM	#5
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' LMAO,, you can't believe how many people tell me that. The old man put those tires on there in the 80's along with the wheels. Only good thing about them is they hold air Yup DJ, that is a 1967 Chevelle SS hood. The El Camino's did not have a SS in 67 (altho they did have a 325HP 396 available, it did not have the SS badges, and was marketed as a El Camino Custom, not a SS) Pretty common to see a Chevelle SS hoods transplanted onto the 67 Camino's and I guess I just couldn't resist the look. This thing is a FAR CRY from a correct 'restoration' and more just trying to get the 'look of the era' and update everything with a transplant of modern technology everywhere I can. It should be sweet when it's done. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. Last edited by Marv D; 08-06-2008 at 09:07 AM.

02-20-2009, 01:16 PM	#6
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Had to revive this from the dead for an update... Here ya go Kevin,,, new wheels and black rubber hoops came in the other day and this thing is starting to look pretty much done. Kept my hi-tech / period correct theme with Cragar SS with a 'little 'flair' Still some to do but the list is dwindeling. Wheels are Cragar 612 series SS's,,, 17x7's on the front, 18x8's on the rear... with Michelin Pilot AS plus Z rated tires at a all 4 corners (235-50-17 on the front 255-45-18 on the rear) Just need to finish the fuel system plumbing, exhaust, trim the carpet and bolt the seats / console back in place,, and changing rear to posi and 3.75 gears. Then it's DONE!! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

03-05-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Heck I guess this one just needs some paint we can't give it away __________________ Built chevy tuff!

02-20-2009, 02:10 PM	#9
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Sweet! I like everything. If someone has a clean old car/truck/bike/boat/motorized anything and it reflects pride and effort, I always give 'em a "thumbs up". I can appreciate the effort/$$/energy it takes to keep it up. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

02-20-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' That is way sweet! let me guess it has a sbc under the hood. you old bbc hater! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole! Last edited by djracer; 02-20-2009 at 02:51 PM.

02-20-2009, 03:42 PM	#11
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' Nooo I don't hate the bbc,, I just don't see any need for them,,,,, unless you have a boat and need something to keep it from drifting away that is (ROTFLMBO) Yeah it's a little sbc,, in fact a LITTLE little sbc. Kept the original small journal 327,, but did a few 'upgrades' . Nothing major,,, Jay Allen hydraulic roller, Holley Commander multipoint fuel injection, Edelbrock E-tec aluminum heads,,,, just 'little' stuff for a little motor __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

02-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#12
scatesracing Machinist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 296	Re: Does an El Camino qualify as a 'truck' NO But i still like them



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