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Bundy
08-14-2011, 09:45 AM
Hi a newbie here. I have a 72 el camino that was my first car bought it in 1987 had it painted in 88 and its been run into the ground ever sense. I am thinking about building it pro-touring style. Does any one have any pics of one built this way? Thanks
bmiller
08-14-2011, 10:40 AM
Here's my mild 71 https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif[/IMG]
Bundy
08-14-2011, 12:50 PM
Looks good, I have found a 4.8 and 4l65e that I might try to swap in mine.
Mike Holleman
08-16-2011, 03:48 AM
Hi a newbie here. I have a 72 el camino that was my first car bought it in 1987 had it painted in 88 and its been run into the ground ever sense. I am thinking about building it pro-touring style. Does any one have any pics of one built this way? Thanks
Here's a link to my 65.
Mike Holleman
http://www.lateral-g.net/members/holleman/
Slick68
08-16-2011, 08:30 AM
Here's a link to my 65.
Mike Holleman
http://www.lateral-g.net/members/holleman/

Beautiful job, Mike!!

My first car was an 83 ElCamino, so i have a soft spot for them. Looking forward to seeing progress on this build and where you go with it.
USAFquez
08-23-2011, 03:34 PM
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USAFquez
08-23-2011, 03:36 PM
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USAFquez
11-12-2011, 08:51 PM
I got some videos of my auto crossing my 1968 El Camino. Check them out. I was surprised how well I did. I think you will too.
http://youtu.be/hgytkGtHQGg
http://youtu.be/VFIPxSCH0M0
Zanie
11-12-2011, 09:54 PM
Here is Diz Demes having entirely too much fun autocrossing his 502 powered 72 El Camino


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZkAEm39Lds
USAFquez
11-12-2011, 10:12 PM
WOW! lol, yeah. These car were definitely not designed for this but they sure are a hell of a lot of fun to drive!
Zanie
11-13-2011, 05:49 AM
I got some videos of my auto crossing my 1968 El Camino. Check them out. I was surprised how well I did. I think you will too.
http://youtu.be/hgytkGtHQGg
http://youtu.be/VFIPxSCH0M0
Holy Crap thats a nice big autocrosss track! where is that? I want to go!!
USAFquez
11-13-2011, 08:15 AM
It's in A town called Spencer, Oklahoma. Right outside of Oklahoma City. The track belongs to the Midwest City police department. I guess they use it to train. But they rent it out to various car clubs monthly.
Johnny Blaze
11-13-2011, 09:47 AM
Form what I have read, at least in regards to the 68-72 versions, the el caminos have better weight distribution than the chevelles.
Simmo
11-15-2011, 02:01 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-El-Camino-Fully-Restored-1969-Chevrolet-El-Camino-/300622110983?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45fe796107

It's a 69 but you get the idea...
Bundy
11-15-2011, 02:46 AM
Simmo thats what I was thinking, same wheels and everything. I would have mine setting a little lower though.Is that your car in your avatar?Wish they were available here.
Simmo
11-16-2011, 02:27 AM
Yea I came across it while surfing ebay. It's pretty much how I had have my 68 in my head (damn I need a rendering!) aside from wanting to go gunmetal grey and 18x11 Forgelines or similar. Oh and LS3 T56 etc, but the body is spot on IMO.

It was, I actually sold it recently. I figured at the amount they depreciate, I could pour all that into the 68 and have way more fun watching the pennies disappear! Went well with a fairly agressive cam and all the bolt ons. Got me well hooked on LS power.

I suppose the GTO just isnt the same...what are your import laws like? Would be cake to convert to LHD :)