BSER
04-17-2008, 08:33 AM
Hi all, I'm new but trying to catch up fast. This is my first Muscle car/pro-touring build. I have been in the custom truck scene for many years but have been wanting to do a pro-touring ride for a long time so when this came up on Ebay I went for it.
Here's where I'm at so far. I scored a solid 65 El Camino with a low mile GM 502 crate motor with aluminium heads and a built turbo 350 and a 12 bolt rear running 4.11. The paint is good driver quality bright yellow, I wanted Black but the paint is to good to warrant changing it at this time. So I'm Calling this Project Yellow Jacket. Will probably add some type of black graphic to the hood to break up all the yellow some.
We have gone through the motor checking for issues adjusting the lash etc., added a black air gap mainifold and a few other minor parts to bring it up to where it should be. Also will be changing out the gears for a 3.73 unit this weekend.
Just ordered the full suspention set up from SC&C; ATS spindels upper and lower control arms etc. Also just received the Baer breaks 13' front 12" rear. I have manual brakes now and will be upgrading to power shortly...not sure if I can use a standard booster or will need to go with a hydra boost setup.
The bigger brakes means new wheels are required (I think the wheel choice is gonna drive me insane). I must have read every thread in the wheel section twice and I'm not much closer to a decision.
The Elcky has a rebuilt power steering system but from what I've read here I'm going to probably need to upgrade to a higher ratio unit...again not sure what's the best option here yet.
The interior is a nice custom job, but dated with a bench seat and no seat belts. Seat belts are an issue I have to fix ASAP. Will eventually go with buckets. I want some type of roll bar set up but don't want to run the bars out of the cab; this isn't looking promising.
Any suggestions on some of these issues are welcome. And Yes I know; "PICS". They will be coming soon.
This site is very helpfull and taking way to much of my time. But I'm never happier than when I'm working on a project.
Thanks for the help past and future,
Bob
Here's where I'm at so far. I scored a solid 65 El Camino with a low mile GM 502 crate motor with aluminium heads and a built turbo 350 and a 12 bolt rear running 4.11. The paint is good driver quality bright yellow, I wanted Black but the paint is to good to warrant changing it at this time. So I'm Calling this Project Yellow Jacket. Will probably add some type of black graphic to the hood to break up all the yellow some.
We have gone through the motor checking for issues adjusting the lash etc., added a black air gap mainifold and a few other minor parts to bring it up to where it should be. Also will be changing out the gears for a 3.73 unit this weekend.
Just ordered the full suspention set up from SC&C; ATS spindels upper and lower control arms etc. Also just received the Baer breaks 13' front 12" rear. I have manual brakes now and will be upgrading to power shortly...not sure if I can use a standard booster or will need to go with a hydra boost setup.
The bigger brakes means new wheels are required (I think the wheel choice is gonna drive me insane). I must have read every thread in the wheel section twice and I'm not much closer to a decision.
The Elcky has a rebuilt power steering system but from what I've read here I'm going to probably need to upgrade to a higher ratio unit...again not sure what's the best option here yet.
The interior is a nice custom job, but dated with a bench seat and no seat belts. Seat belts are an issue I have to fix ASAP. Will eventually go with buckets. I want some type of roll bar set up but don't want to run the bars out of the cab; this isn't looking promising.
Any suggestions on some of these issues are welcome. And Yes I know; "PICS". They will be coming soon.
This site is very helpfull and taking way to much of my time. But I'm never happier than when I'm working on a project.
Thanks for the help past and future,
Bob