New chassis has arrived.

[Mike Holleman]

My Schwartz chassis came in last night. This is going under my 65 El Camino. LS2/T56 powered. Check it out.
Mike Holleman

[72NovaSS]

That thing looks so sweet!

[Rubes]

Looks good Mike...can't wait to see the 'camino on there.

[6'9"Witha69]

All alone that is sexy!! I like the wheels too!

[ViperBlue68]

:headbang: Looks great! few questions did you buy it the way it sits? what type of money? and is it a direct bolt up or do you gotta do alot of mods?

[Mike Holleman]

If it handles as good as it looks it will be sweet. Needless to say there is a bunch of work ahead of me to get it on the street. When I get the body set for fitment I'll do some updated photos.
Mike Holleman

[Mike Holleman]

JT, What you see is exactly how Jeff sent it to me. I bought the wheels and tires from him so it could be rolling on delivery. It will bolt up as far as mounting the body but yes there is a ton of mods to make it all come together. Some of the components are Sweet rack and pinion, Winters 9" center section w/Currie third member with 3.70s, Wilwood 14" 6 pistons up front and 13" 4 pistons out back. Forgeline ZX3R wheels, 18 X8 in front and 18x10 rears. Jeff had the chassis power coated in gun metal gray. I don't want to talk money on an open forum. Jeff can tell you what it would cost. He is a sponsor of this site and is at www.schwartzperformance.com.

[Restomod]

You know what they say,"If you have to ask you can afford it!!"

[wayne70]

Nice looking piece Mike! that will keep you out of the bar's and brothel's for a little while.:cool:

[Rantheman]

something just happened i suddenly just got jealous. Nice Frame

[ViperBlue68]

JT, I don't want to talk money on an open forum. Jeff can tell you what it would cost. He is a sponsor of this site and is at www.schwartzperformance.com. (http://www.schwartzperformance.com.)

no worries I shoulda said pm me if you didnt mind...i been meaning to call jeff i asked him about this way back when he first posted about it...just been busy gettin caught up in other projects and matters....:pat: sweet piece tho! goodluck with the project keep us posted with pics!

[formula98]

That is really nice! I would like to see more of your build... Keep the posts coming.

[BADVELLE]

To bad you have to cover that one up with the body!! I saw the small article in the new Super Rod, they are making a very good looking product and I am sure it will handle better than it looks, if that is possible.

[Mike Holleman]

I couldn't agree more Craig. Too bad the body isn't transparent. I do expect to have an El Camino that will surprize folks on a road course. It will get the chance to do just that. I do believe in driving a car hard.
Mike Holleman

[Karch]

To bad you have to cover that one up with the body!!

I was thinking the same thing.

Someone is going to have a lot of fun this summer.

[curly]

That's a nice looking setup, the wheels look great also! I just noticed you were in Morehead City, NC so maybe I will get to see this elky in person sometime :cheers: .

[PT Goat]

That is awesome - if they were around when I started my '65 I would definitely have gone that route. Please keep us updated on how the body mates up.

[Mike Holleman]

I'm sure there will be fitment issues, they always are in a custom build. The worst part is I am about a month away from finishing a 66 Chevelle for a customer and it takes priority over my build. Basically this means I get to work on mine on the weekends. I will update the progress with pictures.
Mike Holleman

[BADVELLE]

I couldn't agree more Craig. Too bad the body isn't transparent. I do expect to have an El Camino that will surprize folks on a road course. It will get the chance to do just that. I do believe in driving a car hard.
Mike Holleman

Mike, can't wait to see the pic's after all the fab work is done, then the car hits the track!! Good luck, please keep us posted. I have put my Chevelle on the back burner for now, I have looked at running a frame complete from Schwartz, interested on what type of fab work it does take to incorporate this chassis. Regardless of the work, it will be well worth it I am sure!

[Mike Holleman]

I will keep posting as it progresses.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Here are a couple of updated pics. It is coming together real nice, but too slow. Should finish within two months.
Mike Holleman

[dropit69]

Mike you are a craftsmen for sure...looking great can't wait to see it at RTTH...

[6'9"Witha69]

Holy crap!! That looks great!

[SaturnVUEguy]

pics are a bit dark, but looks great!

[Mike Holleman]

Thanks for the nice comments. It was a bit dark in the shop with no extra light for the pics. It just occured to me that I hadn't updated as I said I would. Now back to work.

[Code Red]

wait wait wait

you got the wrong one that was supposed to come to me ;)



looks great man

[curly]

Looking great Mike! I was down your way this weekend for my wife's uncle's funeral. I wished I would have thought about calling you Saturday to take you up on a look at your toy.

[tom_a]

Awesome:worship:

[daleepp]

Mike;

Awsome job on that car. 2 questions for you. Will you be attending "GoodGuys" @ Columbus with it next month? What kind of power rack and pinion do you have in it?

Keep up the great work!

Dale

[Mike Holleman]

Looking great Mike! I was down your way this weekend for my wife's uncle's funeral. I wished I would have thought about calling you Saturday to take you up on a look at your toy.

I was in my shop all weekend. You shoulda stopped by.

[Mike Holleman]

Awesome:worship:

Thanks Tom. It's not awesome yet but I'm working on it.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Mike;

Awsome job on that car. 2 questions for you. Will you be attending "GoodGuys" @ Columbus with it next month? What kind of power rack and pinion do you have in it?

Keep up the great work!

Dale

Dale, I am the director of a major eastcoast surfing contest that takes place the last weekend of July. My days are spent on my car and nights on the contest. That weekend to me is like April 15th to a CPA. Once it's past I can breath again. So no Goodguys until after July. The rack is a Sweet Manufacturing unit. Like most of the components on this build it is a racing part. Schwartz used mostly circle track stuff. Has a Winters nine inch aluminum rear with Coleman hubs.
Thanks,
Mike

[PARKERRS]

Looking great Mike, I can't wait to see it at RTTH. Are those the Katech coil mounts you are using on the engine?
Tommy

[Mike Holleman]

Looking great Mike, I can't wait to see it at RTTH. Are those the Katech coil mounts you are using on the engine?
Tommy
Yeah Tommy they are Katechs. I just drilled and tapped the valve covers to mount them. How's your second gen coming along?
Mike

[PARKERRS]

It's been on hold this month, I gave my son the 81 Z28 I've had since new for graduation. He wanted to get it running and drive it before leaving for Marine basic on the 23rd so I've been knee deep in that. The car sat in the barn for 19 years but we've got it going now and just about debugged.
Tommy

[Mike Holleman]

Sounds like a great reason to be on hold. Your son going to Parris Island? If he get's stationed at Lejuene or Cherry Point make sure he knows how to find me. I'm close to both and will gladly help him anyway possible. We are very fond of Marines in this part of the world.
Mike

[BossaNova]

Wow. This is the coolest project ever.
If I weren't building a '67 Chevy II ..........

[Mike Holleman]

Wow. This is the coolest project ever.
If I weren't building a '67 Chevy II ..........

Thanks. 67 Novas can be pretty darn neat too. It is all in what you make it.
Mike

[G2bird]

Looks great. Did you fab the coil pack bracket or is that something you purchased somewhere?

[Mike Holleman]

Looks great. Did you fab the coil pack bracket or is that something you purchased somewhere?

That's a Katech coil relocation setup. All I did was drill and tap the valve covers for mounting.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

http://s518.photobucket.com/albums/u341/xtremelky/?action=view&current=MOV00824.flvGot her running. Sounds great with the open headers. OK Herb, listen.

[frankenstang]

Way to go Mike. I think I put your chassis together!! I hope I did it right? Haha. You need to road trip that thing up to Jeff's shop when it's finished.


It looks great.

[curly]

Sweet Jesus, that sounds awesome :git: ! A little tune and it will be good to go! Do you have any plans to tune it? If so, who? I can recommend a few good ones that are 'local' to us if you are unsure.

[dropit69]

holy crap Mike that thing sounds awesome..congrats on getting ti alive..!!!

[Mike Holleman]

Way to go Mike. I think I put your chassis together!! I hope I did it right? Haha. You need to road trip that thing up to Jeff's shop when it's finished.


It looks great.
So your the one huh? lol
It will definately do many road trips, maybe even Chi town.

[Rubes]

So your the one huh? lol
It will definately do many road trips, maybe even Chi town.
Thats great Mike...congratulations.
I expect a call when you're in the Chicago area!!!

[Mike Holleman]

Sweet Jesus, that sounds awesome :git: ! A little tune and it will be good to go! Do you have any plans to tune it? If so, who? I can recommend a few good ones that are 'local' to us if you are unsure.

Curly, I'm planning on Jeff in Durham doing it but if you know someone closer or better I'm all ears. I'd love to take it to Mike Norris, but he is 12 hours away.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

holy crap Mike that thing sounds awesome..congrats on getting ti alive..!!!
Thanks Darrin.
My first LS startup. Thing only spun over for maybe 20 seconds on the first try before firing off. And idled right off. Thanks to Speartech for my starter tune.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Thats great Mike...congratulations.
I expect a call when you're in the Chicago area!!!
Call? I figured you'd put me up. My obvious focus right now is making RTTH. Still a long way to go. I have a bunch of mechancial issues to work thru and then there is paint. I don't know how it came thru in the video but this thang is loud. And the little short exhaust system and Spintechs won't make it tone down a bunch.
Well you know what they say, "If you can't make em fast, make em loud."

[BADVELLE]

Nice Camino Mike, that thing sounds absolutely wicked! I would like to see some pic's outside in the sun, post them up.

[Mike Holleman]

Nice Camino Mike, that thing sounds absolutely wicked! I would like to see some pic's outside in the sun, post them up.
Thanks Craig. It is not quite ready for motivation yet. But it will be rolling very soon and I'll post some shots.
Mike

[Motown 454]

Mike nice job on the El Camino . With that motor in ther it should have plenty of get up and go, being loud is just a bonus.
Wayne

[Rubes]

Call? I figured you'd put me up...
HAHA...you wouldn't want to stay at my place...remember the crazed racoon that destroyed my wheels INSIDE THE HOUSE...LOL

[Mike Holleman]

Mike nice job on the El Camino . With that motor in ther it should have plenty of get up and go, being loud is just a bonus.
Wayne
Thanks Wayne. When I was growing up that was the ultimate put down when someone sat in the parking lot revving their engine. Right when they shut it down and all was quiet someone whould yell out. If ya can't make em fast make em loud. Lead to many a scrap.
Mike

[Bill Howell]

You got plenty of time to get all the bugs out and bring it to RTTHs4.....

[Mike Holleman]

You got plenty of time to get all the bugs out and bring it to RTTHs4.....
I hope you are right Bill. Everyday I seem to find another issue that sends me backwards. The flavor of the day was finding a small seam leak on my new SS fuel tank. So it's back out of the car and get the gas and fumes out so it can be welded. My speedo and tach are not working. Nothing like going 200 MPH while sitting on the lift in neutral. I'll make it though.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Sounds awesome. Great job.

[Mike Holleman]

Sounds awesome. Great job.

Thanks Sam.

[Bill Howell]

LOL, it wouldn't be any fun if it all worked right the first time. That's what makes hotrodding fun.....Right?

[curly]

You have a PM Mike. I'm still drooling............

[Yelcamino]

http://s518.photobucket.com/albums/u341/xtremelky/?action=view&current=MOV00824.flvGot her running. Sounds great with the open headers. OK Herb, listen.

Ok, I listened. I listened again. And again. And again. WOW! :twothumbs That sounds awesome! :cool:

I sure hope you get together enough for RTTH4, I want a ride! :6gears:
How about rolling it out into the sun and taking some pictures? I'd like to see how the body sits with the Forgelines! I'll call you tomorrow.

[Mike Holleman]

LOL, it wouldn't be any fun if it all worked right the first time. That's what makes hotrodding fun.....Right?
Oh yeah, it would be lot's of fun for things to fall into place. Just not practical.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Ok, I listened. I listened again. And again. And again. WOW! :twothumbs That sounds awesome! :cool:

I sure hope you get together enough for RTTH4, I want a ride! :6gears:
How about rolling it out into the sun and taking some pictures? I'd like to see how the body sits with the Forgelines! I'll call you tomorrow.

Ride?
I told you that you can drive it. I stuck the Spintechs on it and ran it. Still loud but not off the charts. I did stick it in gear today and let the wheels roll on the lift. Clutch seems good. Brakes feel like crap. More work needed. I will try to get it out of the building for a few shots tomorrow. I have not yet messed with the ride height. It has good adjustment left up and down.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

Ride?
I told you that you can drive it. I stuck the Spintechs on it and ran it. Still loud but not off the charts. I did stick it in gear today and let the wheels roll on the lift. Clutch seems good. Brakes feel like crap. More work needed. I will try to get it out of the building for a few shots tomorrow. I have not yet messed with the ride height. It has good adjustment left up and down.
Mike

All right! :woot: Let's go for a drive! :drive:

I bet it looks sweet on the Forgelines! I'm looking forward to the pics!

[tom_a]

Very nice. Awesome car

[Mike Holleman]

Very nice. Awesome car
Thanks Tom.

[WILWAXU]

That's one bad ass El Camino!

[Mike Holleman]

Thanks John, It's project name is Xtremelky. I hope it lives up to it.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

I actually drove it out of the shop today to get a couple of pics to use adjusting the ride height. Not much to look at yet but it's getting closer.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

I actually drove it out of the shop today to get a couple of pics to use adjusting the ride height. Not much to look at yet but it's getting closer.
Mike

Schwang!

Schwang! Schwang!

:hail:

[HWY Nova]

Mike,

What a rush it must be driving it!!!! You must be very proud of your project.

I am jealous..... I have a long way to go before I can drive my project again.

Keep us updated!


--Eric

[Mike Holleman]

Thanks Eric, Not much of a rush just backing out and back in but I think it will be. Herb, What about the stance? I don't think the front will come down any more without tire rub. The rear should be good for an inch or so. Whatcha think?

[curly]

I think the stance is great! It should be perfect once you get the rear dropped a bit. So when's the final paint going to be done?

[Mike Holleman]

I think the stance is great! It should be perfect once you get the rear dropped a bit. So when's the final paint going to be done?
It is close, but I will drop the rear a bit. As soon as I get the mechanical issues worked out the P&B man will come back in and finish the prep work. Then my buddy Tom and I are painting it. Hopefully within a couple of weeks. Trouble is I can't work on my end while the prep is being done.

[Mike Holleman]

Well, we will be shooting paint this week. Expect to finish Thursday and be assembling Friday.
Wish me luck.
Mike

[BADVELLE]

Very Cool Mike, man I love that style of Camino!

[Mike Holleman]

Very Cool Mike, man I love that style of Camino!
I tried to attach a couple of pics in the booth, but I failed to get them moved from photobucket. Have to get my son to show me one more time how to capture them.
The important pics will be after Friday though.
Mike

[BADVELLE]

I tried to attach a couple of pics in the booth, but I failed to get them moved from photobucket. Have to get my son to show me one more time how to capture them.
The important pics will be after Friday though.
Mike

Get them up when you get the chance, can't wait to see the fresh paint! I think I said it before, but I will say it again, it is too bad that you have to cover up that awesome frame from Schwartz! However, it definitely appears that the topside will be every bit as cool as the bottom side!!

[syborg tt]

I tried to attach a couple of pics in the booth, but I failed to get them moved from photobucket. Have to get my son to show me one more time how to capture them.
The important pics will be after Friday though.
Mike

e-mail me the pics an I will upload them to a gallery on www.garagescene.net

[email protected]

ps - i dropped a couple of them on the site already

[BossaNova]

I actually drove it out of the shop today to get a couple of pics to use adjusting the ride height. Not much to look at yet but it's getting closer.
Mike

Dang. I'm in love with that car.....er truck. Oh, whatever.

[Mike Holleman]

I will get some pics posted when the paint is done.(friday) The one's in the booth are not too great but show the before look.
I'll try again to load them.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

Thanks Eric, Not much of a rush just backing out and back in but I think it will be. Herb, What about the stance? I don't think the front will come down any more without tire rub. The rear should be good for an inch or so. Whatcha think?

It looks good up front and yeah, if you can drop the back a bit more, at least an inch, it will be pure evil! :evil:

[Mike Holleman]

It looks good up front and yeah, if you can drop the back a bit more, at least an inch, it will be pure evil! :evil:
I did drop the rear about an inch. It's still slightly higher than the front. All the moving around is making it all settle. I've had to remove the lift spacers so the arms will move under the chassis now. No telling how much change could happen after a little hard driving. Soon it will all become clear.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

I did drop the rear about an inch. It's still slightly higher than the front. All the moving around is making it all settle. I've had to remove the lift spacers so the arms will move under the chassis now. No telling how much change could happen after a little hard driving. Soon it will all become clear.
Mike
This pic will show the result of the extra inch of drop. That is if I can get it to download or upload.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

And here is a sneak peak at the paint in progress.
Mike

[dropit69]

damn looking awesome Mike..can't wait to see it in a few weeks..

[Mike Holleman]

damn looking awesome Mike..can't wait to see it in a few weeks..
Hell I can't wait to see it painted. Tomorrow it's finish the color and shoot the clear. Thursday, wet sand and polish. It will be two toned with a twist. So far the combo looks good. Thanks Darrin.
Mike

[Motown 454]

I can't wait to see the end result.

[Yelcamino]

This pic will show the result of the extra inch of drop. That is if I can get it to download or upload.
Mike

There ya go! :cool:

[PARKERRS]

Schweeeeet! I'm ready to see it at the RTTH, can't wait. Lowering the rear made the stance dead on.

Tommy

[Mike Holleman]

This will give you guys an idea of what we are doing paintwise. The clear was shot today. Wet sand and polishing will happen tomorrow. It's been shot with Imron 5000. The trim stripes are painted on and cleared over. This pic was before any clear.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Schweeeeet! I'm ready to see it at the RTTH, can't wait. Lowering the rear made the stance dead on.

Tommy
Thanks Tommy. I expect the height to change a bit after driving. Got lot's of adjustability left.
Mike

[jeff s]

Nice job!!

[Mike Holleman]

Thanks Jeff, I think this one will do your chassis proud.
Mike

[BADVELLE]

Looks real nice Mike, can't wait to the the clear on it!

[Mike Holleman]

Looks real nice Mike, can't wait to the the clear on it!

The clear laid down real nice. It is being wet sanded and polished as I type. I was a little uneasy about the color combo, but it looks like a good choice now that it is done and is all glossy. Lower is a dark metalic gray, upper a red with a thin sliver stripe and black pin stripe breaking up the two. Will post more pics later.
Mike

[oestek]

Great color scheme! Ours has no shine, though. Now I can see how it's going to look cleared and shiny!

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[orbit]

Great color scheme! Ours has no shine, though. Now I can see how it's going to look cleared and shiny!

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Wasn't this car in a mag?

[oestek]

I don't think so, but it was on Power Tour and at the CC nats, so it might have gotten a snapshot somewhere. There's a build thread here on PT and the video is on our site.

[Mike Holleman]

They are both gray and red, but alot different. I don't have any great shots yet but here is a taste with the clear. The paint job will be finished tomorrow, wheels back on and maybe I can get a good shot outdoors.
Mike

[oestek]

Your Camino looks fantastic, Mike. Please don't think I was being a d*ck, I was just commenting on how cool yours is going to look cleared, cut, and buffed. By contrast, the GTO we did is staying flat or a combination flat / cleared.

[Mike Holleman]

Your Camino looks fantastic, Mike. Please don't think I was being a d*ck, I was just commenting on how cool yours is going to look cleared, cut, and buffed. By contrast, the GTO we did is staying flat or a combination flat / cleared.
Didn't think that at all Kevin. Thanks for the kind words. I seriously considered flat/suede paint. My painter talked me out of it. The gray we used was a match for the gunmetal centers on the Forgelines. The red is a Ferrari shade that I used when the Elky was originally built sevens years ago. As you know, it is very hard to do a paint scheme that hasn't been done. We tried to break the colors on a different line than what I had seen done. I did the rear much like the front, following the fender line. From the front or rear the Elky will look solid red. I built this one less for looks than for performance. If it looks good that's just gravy.
Mike

[Motown 454]

I like it that combo makes the red pop! keep us posted

[jeff s]

Thanks Jeff, I think this one will do your chassis proud.
Mike
I'm sure.
FYI, In recent testing Randy Johnson's LS7 66 Chevelle did 1.08 Lat G. with basically the same Schwartz Chassis
Thanks

[Mike Holleman]

I like it that combo makes the red pop! keep us posted

Thanks Wayne. I don't know if you caught it but the red was not even repainted. It's Imron and looked too good to redo after even 7 years and 25,000 miles. So we just sanded it and cleared over. The hood may get some work later, but time is tight to make RTTH 4.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Well she's back home and painted. I drove her the five miles from my buddy's shop to mine. All seems well so far. Here are some pics.
Mike Holleman

[oestek]

Looks killer! The wheels and stance are right on, and the paint looks fantastic. Nice work!

[Mike Holleman]

Looks killer! The wheels and stance are right on, and the paint looks fantastic. Nice work!
Thanks Kevin. I'm pretty excited about having it roadworthy real soon. Alot has to happen between now and the 12th for it to make a trip like PF and the RTTH. Got a few mechanical issues to deal with and a trip to Raleigh for tuning. The speedo said 36 MPH at 2200 in fifth gear. My son was behind me doing 60. And it's real loud. Little short system with Spintech sportsman mufflers. Not sure I'll keep that for long.
Mike

[oestek]

Bring it to RTTH and we'll check it out in person!

[Mike Holleman]

Bring it to RTTH and we'll check it out in person!
I fully intend to be there again. It would take a hurricane to stop me. Hopefully not one named Hanna.lol
Mike

[Yelcamino]

Mike, your Elky looks awesome! I bet the pictures don't do it justice!

[Mike Holleman]

Mike, your Elky looks awesome! I bet the pictures don't do it justice!
Thanks Herb, It definately looks better to the eye than the camera. Michael and I will be putting it all together today. I think you will be impressed. Lot's to do.
Mike

[Motown 454]

Looks good Mike I hope you get it finnished in time.

[Mike Holleman]

Looks good Mike I hope you get it finnished in time.
I just came in from the shop. As long as no unexpected mechanical issues surface, I'll make it. Hopefully all will be done by the end of the week.
:fingersx:

[Mike Holleman]

I finally got the dyno tuning done today. She made 445 RWHP and 400 pound feet of torque. We limited the revs to 6600 and it was still climbing in HP. Test drive was great. No drivability issues. It feels real strong going thru the gears.
Mike

[curly]

Congrats on some very impressive numbers! Who did you finally get to tune it? I really like your two-tone paint job (I've been slack lately and not checking in to the board..... I just saw your pics <<<<<<DROOOOOOOL>>>>>>>). Looks great!!

I wish I had seen your post before last weekend.... I would loved to have snapped a few shots of it. A friend of mine and myself shot a wedding two weekends and would have been a great time to 'steal' a few shots. It was a very busy weekend though! Congrats again!

[Motown 454]

Plenty of power there

[Mike Holleman]

Congrats on some very impressive numbers! Who did you finally get to tune it? I really like your two-tone paint job (I've been slack lately and not checking in to the board..... I just saw your pics <<<<<<DROOOOOOOL>>>>>>>). Looks great!!

I wish I had seen your post before last weekend.... I would loved to have snapped a few shots of it. A friend of mine and myself shot a wedding two weekends and would have been a great time to 'steal' a few shots. It was a very busy weekend though! Congrats again!
Ryan at RPM Performance in Garner. I highly recommend him. He knows his way around an LS engine. The numbers were above my expectations. What is most satisfying is drivability. It seems to be doing everything right. Curly, head down to the Morehead waterfront on Sat. Second annual Crystal Coast Car Show. The Elky will be there to be looked at, but not judged. I'm head judge so my cars are not eligible. Wasn't built for showing anyway.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Plenty of power there

It is definately the quickest car I have ever driven. During the test drive the Tuner said stand on it once. I whacked it in first and all hell broke lose. The Tuner said " well first gear is useless."
Mike

[curly]

Ryan at RPM Performance in Garner. I highly recommend him. He knows his way around an LS engine.

Curly, head down to the Morehead waterfront on Sat. Second annual Crystal Coast Car Show.

I may do that... my wife does anything to get back 'home' (which is anywhere in the beach area) so I'm sure she wouldn't give any fight to going :yeah: . As far as tuners, I have never heard anything but good things from RPM. They have quite a few FAST shop cars to show for their LSx knowledge.

[Mike Holleman]

I may do that... my wife does anything to get back 'home' (which is anywhere in the beach area) so I'm sure she wouldn't give any fight to going :yeah: . As far as tuners, I have never heard anything but good things from RPM. They have quite a few FAST shop cars to show for their LSx knowledge.

He had a Trailblazer in there with an LSX, I think built by Tom Nelson that made 710 RWHP. Said it was the worlds fastest Trailblazer.

[curly]

Pictures do this build no justice! I was in Morehead, NC today at the Crystal Coast Grand Prix car show and saw it in person and it looks great!

Mike, I was going to introduce myself to you (I talked to a guy that was with you... was sitting behind the 'elky) but you looked busy at the judges table. Looks like they had a good turn-out for the car show and there were several cars there that my wife caught me drooling over.

[Steve1968LS2]

Man that looks good.. I wish you could have brought it to the run through the hills event.

Would love to see it in person.

[Restomod]

Hey Mike it was great talking to/ meeting you today at the show!!
The Elky looks SOO killer in person!!!

[Yelcamino]

Mike, it sounds like you've got the El out on the road now that the dyno/tuning is done. I think you need to post some current pictures!

[Mike Holleman]

Mike, it sounds like you've got the El out on the road now that the dyno/tuning is done. I think you need to post some current pictures!

I'll try to get some updated shots today. It is running great and is cosmetically finished. Still chasing little issues. I drove it yesterday to a local car show just to display it as I was head judge. It caught a great deal of attention even though it was parked way to the side and out of the general show area. People sure seemed to like it but I don't think they quite knew what it was all about. I did meet Restomod from this site. He seemed to know what he was looking at. Were you there Curly?
Mike

[curly]

Sure was (see my post above)! I menatlly put my 'dream car' together with two vehicles that were there... a blue '64 Chevelle and your drivetrain! I'm sure most people don't know anything about what is under it, which is what I think is the most interesting part! I talked to a co-worker of mine while standing <drooling> over the 'elky and he thought it was a neat ride also (especially after I pointed a few things such as the chassis and engine combo). RPM posted a few pics of it on horsepowerjunkies.com and it is a hit over there also.

[Mike Holleman]

Pictures do this build no justice! I was in Morehead, NC today at the Crystal Coast Grand Prix car show and saw it in person and it looks great!

Mike, I was going to introduce myself to you (I talked to a guy that was with you... was sitting behind the 'elky) but you looked busy at the judges table. Looks like they had a good turn-out for the car show and there were several cars there that my wife caught me drooling over.
I guess I should read all posts before posting. Sorry I missed you Curly. I was pretty busy all day. Thanks for the kind comments.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Man that looks good.. I wish you could have brought it to the run through the hills event.

Would love to see it in person.

Thank you Steve. I am pretty happy with the finished product. Missing RTTH did suck. You will see it at some point. Still dealing with a few issues with the SW gauges we discussed. Speedo is doing exactly what your's is. If you find a fix please let me know and I'll do the same.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Hey Mike it was great talking to/ meeting you today at the show!!
The Elky looks SOO killer in person!!!

Nice meeting you as well. Please feel free to drop by anytime. Cell is 659.0509.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

Sure was (see my post above)! I menatlly put my 'dream car' together with two vehicles that were there... a blue '64 Chevelle and your drivetrain! I'm sure most people don't know anything about what is under it, which is what I think is the most interesting part! I talked to a co-worker of mine while standing <drooling> over the 'elky and he thought it was a neat ride also (especially after I pointed a few things such as the chassis and engine combo). RPM posted a few pics of it on horsepowerjunkies.com and it is a hit over there also.

Not familiar with that site but I'll take a look.
Thanks
Mike

[curly]

It's a 'local' board around the Raleigh area, check it out. RPM is a site supporter there.

[curly]

These area a few pics that I took of the 'elky while I was there. I wish I had of taken my external flash since the clouds were out.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/DSC_2012_001-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/DSC_2013_002-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/DSC_2014_003-1.jpg

[Mike Holleman]

These area a few pics that I took of the 'elky while I was there. I wish I had of taken my external flash since the clouds were out.




https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/DSC_2012_001-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/DSC_2013_002-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/DSC_2014_003-1.jpg
Thanks for posting those Curly. I have not yet taken a shot with the front bumper on. By the way the bumper is a fiberglass piece from VFN that we customized with a spoiler. It is made into a single unit with all fiberglass mounts and bracing. The parking lights are stock but mounted behind the bumper with a smaller hole. In the spoiler we mounted a pair of PIA driving lights. I enjoyed looking at the posts on horsepowerjunkie.com. The guys at RPM really liked the car and I appreciate their pictures and posts. If you have time post a front view on there as there were questions about the lack of bumper. It went to the tuners without the bumper because of concerns of tie down clearance.
Thanks again.Mike

[curly]

Will do Mike, I'll post these pics on HPJ in a few! The next time we are out your way, I'll call and see if you are around and maybe I could take a few pics of the 'elky.

[Mike Holleman]

Will do Mike, I'll post these pics on HPJ in a few! The next time we are out your way, I'll call and see if you are around and maybe I could take a few pics of the 'elky.
Thanks Curly. By all means drop by.
Mike

[jeff s]

Real nice job on that car Mike!

[PARKERRS]

Looks sharp, can't wait to see it in person Mike.

Tommy