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pquick · 08-14-2008, 11:23 PM

so i hesitate to ask...do we/us/you consider the elcamino a truck here, or is the chicken /egg debate thing apply here, and no body wants it discussed in these forums. I have a 59' and like to share some ideas. thanks

Daniel U · 08-15-2008, 12:09 AM

I'll discuss/debate/consider anything with "CHEVROLET" on it somewhere. We would all like some pictures though. Feel free to tell us your plans for it. Oh yeah, post some pictures. Did I already mention that? P.S. Nice 2nd gen Camaro in your avatar.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-15-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel U

I'll discuss/debate/consider anything with "CHEVROLET" on it somewhere.

Or GMC, right?

Everyone has their own opinion about the debate, is an El Camino a truck or a car. Well in my opinion, for what’s that is worth, I say if it has a bed it's a truck.

1-ton of fun · 08-15-2008, 11:04 AM

it is a car with a truck bed, and cool in its own right. we need pics!

Daniel U · 08-15-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Our GMC, right?

Everyone has their own opinion about the debate, is an El Camino a truck or a car. Well in my opinion, for what’s that is worth, I say if it has a bed it's a truck.

I say any GM product is cool in my eyes. GMC usually had/have more bells and whistles.

Caveman49 · 08-15-2008, 06:01 PM

Some folks call it a Cruck, if you haven't been to the El Camino site, you may want to check it out.......matter of fact, their weekly featured ride is a 59 or 60 right now.

http://elcaminocentral.com/index.php

Would still like to hear your ideas....

big_al_71 · 08-15-2008, 06:49 PM

An El Camino is called a "Cruck" it is a confused car!!!!!

Here are some picts of my 65 that I sold about two months ago!!!
If you want ideas pm me, I can share many with you...

BigBlocksRule · 08-15-2008, 10:55 PM

The '59 El Camino and Bel Air are two of the most stylish vehicles to ever hit the road, IMHO. I hope you're planning a "restification", not a hack or butcher job, those are very few and far between.

thirdstreettito · 08-15-2008, 11:03 PM

B-e-a-utiful Elly!

pquick · 08-16-2008, 12:10 AM

well my vision would be a bagged 59,

corvette power plant, big brakes, modern ride, and classic, but modern fit interior. ( i am scrapping a 63 t-bird interior fit, overhead console with that aviation hints in the controls the t-bird had), converting the bed to a wood floor( i actually have a bowling alley floor that will work nicely) 2''wider wheel wells, and the rusty basement of a floorpan converted in to useful storage for all my straps, tools, dead bodies.....er, um. an electric swing away or retractable tailgate, (down under the bed) suiside doors, also playing with the idea of a removable topper...cutting the roof off of a station wagon and have a "topper", the flat bed caps never seemed to work well on those and didn't offer any stye or innovation. Side trim would likely be a different, perhaps a 65 c10 trim, or merc trim accented by mid 50's buick ports, (functional?) when you see Chip Foose, have him call me, i'll walk him through it.

Yes, photos to come.

pquick · 08-16-2008, 06:55 PM

the beginning

mr48chev · 08-16-2008, 07:10 PM

I had one in 1970 and wouldn't mind having another but really want a 66 to put the 66 396 I have stashed away in.

You have to buy a truck license plate and pay tonnage so it is for sure a truck.

Caveman49 · 08-16-2008, 11:39 PM

That thing is in good shape for a 59! Looks pretty solid. I've several 4th gen Elkys (73-77), mostly parts cars.

Man, nice 65 Big Al.......nice shop too!

BigBlocksRule · 08-16-2008, 11:42 PM

Looking at all the projects on this site really hammers home the advertisement that I see weekly on Spike's Power Block.
"There's nothing like towing a new car home"
If you decide to part with that Elky, ping me right away, I've had my eyes open for one for some time, it's one of my all-time favorites.

CG · 08-17-2008, 01:06 AM

Do this. This one is photochopped so you wouldn't be copying someone else's ride...I didnt do the chop.

pquick · 08-17-2008, 10:22 AM

wow, that is on fine fifty-nine....clean and classy......nice work.

08-14-2008, 11:23 PM	#1
pquick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jamestown, nd Posts: 60	59 elcamino so i hesitate to ask...do we/us/you consider the elcamino a truck here, or is the chicken /egg debate thing apply here, and no body wants it discussed in these forums. I have a 59' and like to share some ideas. thanks

08-15-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 59 elcamino I'll discuss/debate/consider anything with "CHEVROLET" on it somewhere. We would all like some pictures though. Feel free to tell us your plans for it. Oh yeah, post some pictures. Did I already mention that? P.S. Nice 2nd gen Camaro in your avatar. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 08-15-2008 at 12:10 AM.

08-15-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 59 elcamino it is a car with a truck bed, and cool in its own right. we need pics! __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

08-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
Caveman49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 78	Re: 59 elcamino Some folks call it a Cruck, if you haven't been to the El Camino site, you may want to check it out.......matter of fact, their weekly featured ride is a 59 or 60 right now. http://elcaminocentral.com/index.php Would still like to hear your ideas.... Last edited by Caveman49; 08-15-2008 at 06:05 PM.

08-15-2008, 06:49 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 59 elcamino An El Camino is called a "Cruck" it is a confused car!!!!! Here are some picts of my 65 that I sold about two months ago!!! If you want ideas pm me, I can share many with you... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-15-2008, 10:55 PM	#8
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 59 elcamino The '59 El Camino and Bel Air are two of the most stylish vehicles to ever hit the road, IMHO. I hope you're planning a "restification", not a hack or butcher job, those are very few and far between. Last edited by BigBlocksRule; 08-15-2008 at 11:11 PM.

08-15-2008, 11:03 PM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 59 elcamino B-e-a-utiful Elly! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-16-2008, 12:10 AM	#10
pquick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jamestown, nd Posts: 60	Re: 59 elcamino well my vision would be a bagged 59, corvette power plant, big brakes, modern ride, and classic, but modern fit interior. ( i am scrapping a 63 t-bird interior fit, overhead console with that aviation hints in the controls the t-bird had), converting the bed to a wood floor( i actually have a bowling alley floor that will work nicely) 2''wider wheel wells, and the rusty basement of a floorpan converted in to useful storage for all my straps, tools, dead bodies.....er, um. an electric swing away or retractable tailgate, (down under the bed) suiside doors, also playing with the idea of a removable topper...cutting the roof off of a station wagon and have a "topper", the flat bed caps never seemed to work well on those and didn't offer any stye or innovation. Side trim would likely be a different, perhaps a 65 c10 trim, or merc trim accented by mid 50's buick ports, (functional?) when you see Chip Foose, have him call me, i'll walk him through it. Yes, photos to come.

08-16-2008, 06:55 PM	#11
pquick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jamestown, nd Posts: 60	Re: 59 elcamino the beginning

08-16-2008, 07:10 PM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,396	Re: 59 elcamino I had one in 1970 and wouldn't mind having another but really want a 66 to put the 66 396 I have stashed away in. You have to buy a truck license plate and pay tonnage so it is for sure a truck.

08-16-2008, 11:39 PM	#13
Caveman49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 78	Re: 59 elcamino That thing is in good shape for a 59! Looks pretty solid. I've several 4th gen Elkys (73-77), mostly parts cars. Man, nice 65 Big Al.......nice shop too!

08-16-2008, 11:42 PM	#14
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 59 elcamino Looking at all the projects on this site really hammers home the advertisement that I see weekly on Spike's Power Block. "There's nothing like towing a new car home" If you decide to part with that Elky, ping me right away, I've had my eyes open for one for some time, it's one of my all-time favorites.

08-17-2008, 01:06 AM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,810	Re: 59 elcamino Do this. This one is photochopped so you wouldn't be copying someone else's ride...I didnt do the chop. Attached Images

08-17-2008, 10:22 AM	#16
pquick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: jamestown, nd Posts: 60	Re: 59 elcamino wow, that is on fine fifty-nine....clean and classy......nice work.



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