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zz3elcamino
10-05-2007, 08:46 AM
Hey guys, thought I would post an update on my car. I am damn near finished with a "Pro-Touring" conversion on my El Camino. I converted the drums to Wilwood discs (6 piston front/4 piston rear), added a narrowed Moser 9" with Tru-Trac and 3:70 gears, Global West trailing arms, QA1 coil overs/shocks, and Forgeline VR3P's. For all of the big ticket items, I want say thank you to Frank and Lisa Sarafin at Prodigy Customs/GP Superstore for all of their help, probably wouldn't have happened without you guys!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0830-1.jpg
Mr Nick
10-05-2007, 08:52 AM
Looks great! I usually think those style wheels are too 'modern' for an older car, but I think they tie in nicely with the chrome molding on the side.

Now do something about that exhaust!
Hot Rod
10-05-2007, 09:00 AM
Wow, that's cool!! Love that year. More Pics!!!
6'9"Witha69
10-05-2007, 09:02 AM
Looking good! Wish I could pry the wallet enough for Forgelines right now.
zz3elcamino
10-05-2007, 09:07 AM
Looks great! I usually think those style wheels are too 'modern' for an older car, but I think they tie in nicely with the chrome molding on the side.

Now do something about that exhaust!

I want to do something, any suggestions? I was thinking about just dumping it right in back of the rear end. I am not happy with the way my mufflers sound so this will probably be the next thing I do.
6'9"Witha69
10-05-2007, 09:11 AM
I want to do something, any suggestions? I was thinking about just dumping it right in back of the rear end. I am not happy with the way my mufflers sound so this will probably be the next thing I do.IMHO, the resonance with dumps is terrible especially with any flowmaster type muffler.Do full pipes just let them peep out slightly form the back.
BADVELLE
10-05-2007, 10:15 AM
WoW! :twothumbs

Please post more pic's!
Yelcamino
10-05-2007, 12:36 PM
Looks great and I love you choice of wheels! Post some more pics, engine, interior, etc.
zz3elcamino
10-05-2007, 12:43 PM
WoW! :twothumbs

Please post more pic's!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0831-1.jpg

Before I sold the Baers and bought Wilwoods....
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0371-1.jpg

Before the teardown...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0082-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0085-1.jpg
zz3elcamino
10-05-2007, 12:46 PM
Interior shot, gotta get rid of that wood grain....
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0098-1.jpg
BADNBLK
10-05-2007, 02:12 PM
Very nice! I really like the wheels when I normally don't care for that style... Nice update!
jack67rs
10-05-2007, 02:48 PM
Looks good, hope to see it around some time!
zz3elcamino
10-05-2007, 03:05 PM
Looks good, hope to see it around some time!

I am hopefully going to bring it to the Southwest Nationals Goodguys show in November. Maybe I will see you and your car again this year.
jaybee
10-06-2007, 10:24 AM
That looks great! The 67 Chevelle SS hardtop has been one of my top 5 muscle cars for a long time, but your Elky has me going hmmm...
zz3elcamino
10-06-2007, 12:23 PM
Here are a few good pics that I shot today, after a little cleaning/waxing.....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0850-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0842-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0848-1.jpg
BMF Machine
10-06-2007, 05:40 PM
Coolest Elky I have ever seen!:jawdrop:
dropit69
10-06-2007, 05:57 PM
wow very sweet !!! you need to send some pics to Rupp that needs to be in phr....
zz3elcamino
10-06-2007, 06:58 PM
wow very sweet !!! you need to send some pics to Rupp that needs to be in phr....

Trust me, I would love to have my car featured in PHR! That has been my dream since we built the car when I was 16 (10 years ago). So if you are reading Steve, please keep me in mind when you are looking for a car to feature :naughty:
zz3elcamino
10-06-2007, 07:03 PM
Coolest Elky I have ever seen!:jawdrop:

Thanks, it has taken a lot of time and money as well as a lot of headaches! I am happy with the way it turned out.
muthstryker
10-06-2007, 07:40 PM
WOW! i loove it! very nice man, mind telling me your tire and wheel sizes?
zz3elcamino
10-06-2007, 07:47 PM
WOW! i loove it! very nice man, mind telling me your tire and wheel sizes?

Thanks for the compliments!

Tire sizes are 245/35-19 front (19" X 8.5", 5.25" backspace), 285/30-20 rear (20" X 9.5", 4.5" backspace). Tires are Toyo T1R's (good looking tires IMO) The rear backspace is a little deceiving because the rear end has been narrowed 1" per side. I wanted a little deeper dish on the rear wheels, and I ended up with about 4.125" of lip on the rears.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/10/IMG_0776-1.jpg
muthstryker
10-06-2007, 07:52 PM
thats the sizes i want to use for my GTO, and i did think about narrowing my rear end so i could get a wider lip, i was thinking 4 inch back space but i thought that would make the wheel axward. but seeing you did 4.5 that changes my mind. once again very beautiful elky man.
zz3elcamino
10-06-2007, 08:17 PM
thats the sizes i want to use for my GTO, and i did think about narrowing my rear end so i could get a wider lip, i was thinking 4 inch back space but i thought that would make the wheel axward. but seeing you did 4.5 that changes my mind. once again very beautiful elky man.

Be careful with what you use for the rear backspacing. I have about 1/2" inner/outer clearance withe 4.5" BS, with no clearance issues with the rear end articulated. I spent the time to take the proper measurements so I didn't have any problems. Each car is different so be sure and take measurements! Hope this helps a little bit. I was going through the same thing you were about 6 months ago
LMDGUY
10-06-2007, 08:56 PM
sweet elky zz3elcamino!! do you live in Az?
gearheads78
10-07-2007, 06:23 AM
Very nice. Looks like a fun ride.
zz3elcamino
10-07-2007, 07:40 AM
sweet elky zz3elcamino!! do you live in Az?

Thanks!

Yeah, I am in AZ, but I am in Tucson.
73z-6sp
10-27-2007, 05:31 PM
Jason...it was nice meeting you today at the Tucson Classic Car show. I gotta say these pics don't do your car justice. That thing is AWESOME!! I don't think there was a more perfect paint job out there. Very very nice! Any mag would be lucky to get your car in there. Best of luck!

Aaron
zz3elcamino
10-28-2007, 01:03 PM
Jason...it was nice meeting you today at the Tucson Classic Car show. I gotta say these pics don't do your car justice. That thing is AWESOME!! I don't think there was a more perfect paint job out there. Very very nice! Any mag would be lucky to get your car in there. Best of luck!

Aaron

Thanks Aaron, it was nice talking to you too. Maybe I will see you around more often!