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[67speedfreak]

Coming soon ! :fingersx:

[67speedfreak]

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[craigs73]

wheres the car lol

[exwestracer]

Well, at least you can pretty much build it the way you want... :)

[HELLCAMINO]

Sorry dude......already got ya beat:naughty:
Though mine is a garage/home built/driver. Yours looks like it will be a bit stronger!
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[67speedfreak]

Can you guys guess what year it is ? :)

[67speedfreak]

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[CruizinKev]

oh man wow!!!

[TheBandit]

Can you guys guess what year it is ? :)

Based on the condition of the panels, I'm going to guess it's a 2011 being built for the 2012 model year.

[HELLCAMINO]

I can tell for sure that it is a 68-72.
But you can't "steel" my name.....LOL

[bonecrrusher]

Instead of 'Body by Fisher'

Body by 67 Speed Freak...

[rfalker1]

I am going with 2012!!!

[67speedfreak]

LOL. Yeah it is accually a 1970 ! Or it was but as said earlier now it is mostly 2011! :)

Hellcamino no intention of stealing your name just thought it was funny thats what we call it !

[SRD art]

Wow, and I thought I was doing a lot to my car, lol! Great work, keep it up!

[Bundy]

I didnt realize you could get that much sheet metal for an elco. Mine needs most of it. Looks great keep up the good work.

[Josue]

It's always cool to see that a restoration will make a car like it just rolled off the assembly line, as far as how clean it's going to be, not the pro-touring modifications. lol

Pictures always make welding a car together out of reproduction metal look SO easy, but how is everything fitting for you? I had a hell of a time getting parts to fit worth a damn on our '69 firebird convert. Full floorpan, and firewall extensions so far. Left me wondering if everyone else goes through the same thing, or if I just got some junk parts...lol

[chunger]

Wow, one HECKVA project bud - good on you! Since you had no reference points for anything behind the cab - how do you get/keep everything aligned and make sure it's not off when it's all welded up?

[67speedfreak]

Josh, yeah none of the repro parts are perfect. There is a lot of tweaking involved, but for the most part I have been pretty happy with the fit ! So in answer to your question your not alone ! :)

[67speedfreak]

Wow, one HECKVA project bud - good on you! Since you had no reference points for anything behind the cab - how do you get/keep everything aligned and make sure it's not off when it's all welded up?

Chunger,

Thanks , If you look at the pics you'll see we built a jig to locate the bed, and other jigs for tailgate spacing ect.

[craigs73]

looks great.... was looking at your jig for locating the floor/bed did you use the "risers" with the bolts to locate it... did you use those in holes that were from factory

[T_Raven]

Holy crap! Seen quite a few Camaros torn that far down but never an El Camino. Nice work

[67speedfreak]

looks great.... was looking at your jig for locating the floor/bed did you use the "risers" with the bolts to locate it... did you use those in holes that were from factory

Thanks ! Yes, I used the factory locating holes.

[67speedfreak]

Holy crap! Seen quite a few Camaros torn that far down but never an El Camino. Nice work

Thanks ! :)

[Josue]

Josh, yeah none of the repro parts are perfect. There is a lot of tweaking involved, but for the most part I have been pretty happy with the fit ! So in answer to your question your not alone ! :)

Glad it's not just me then! lol

The first time I set the floor in place, I could stick my fingers in between the floor and the rockers the gap was so wide. I was like..."How the hell am I supposed widen the floor to close that up?!" haha

[67speedfreak]

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[67speedfreak]

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[67speedfreak]

Well, We are back to work on the El Camino.

We got the frame blasted , metal treated and in epoxy ! Waiting on our complete Chassis Works suspension to arrive ! :)

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[Simmo]

Got a frame just like that sitting in my shed now lol...

Cool build, I'm also curious as to who's sheetmetal you're using. Most of mines re-susitateable...but new would be nice :)

[67speedfreak]

Got a frame just like that sitting in my shed now lol...

Cool build, I'm also curious as to who's sheetmetal you're using. Most of mines re-susitateable...but new would be nice :)

Thanks, The sheet metal is all Dynacorn. Fit is not too bad but as usual there was alot of modding to do !

Brian

[67speedfreak]

Fitting inner wheel houses , Quarters and doors. The contours look pretty good but I will have to close the gap !

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[craigs73]

looking good love the elkys

[67speedfreak]

We started mocking up the front suspension today. I had to repair the frame where the previous owner cut holes in it for some reason.
Waiting on steering and some back ordered rear suspension parts !

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[ChevelleNV]

Wow...

[Simmo]

Looking real, real good! Only explanation I can come up with for the holes may be an attempt at custom upper coilover mounts?? I'd appreciate any inside pics of how you went about smoothing the firewall, did you butt weld your panel in or leave a lip and lap over it?

Specifically I'm after a passenger side (in your terms haha) rear quarter and complete tailgate...with all the fuss going on at the moment can you suggest a good Dynacorn dealer who'll deliver?

[67speedfreak]

Thanks Chris
There should be pics on my website of the firewall smooth. I left a small flange at the top and but welded the rest.
I am a Dynacorn Dealer and can get the parts but not experianced at shipping to New Zealand ?

Thanks , Brian

[67speedfreak]

On another note ! What do you guys think of the Color of the control arms and front sway bar ? I am thinking of having it stripped and powdered a different color. Not really diging it !
This is the only color Chassis Works offers for these parts trying to see if we can change that but it doesn't sound promising.

Thanks, Brian

[Motown 454]

Nice work it looks great Brian. I agree on the color for the arms. Frame came out nice.

[pinky49]

looks like where a hydraulic cylinder was.
looking good, ed

[67speedfreak]

Here is the wheel we are thinking about running. Ours will have a black or gray center instead of the gold in the pic ! We will be running 18x8 in front and 18x10 in the rear.
We wanted something vintage looking but modern at the same time if that makes any sence at all. :)

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[67speedfreak]

Front sheet metal came in ! Just hung the fenders with two bolts to see if the gaps at the door were close.
Looks like we can work with this ! :)

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[Steve68]

Looks good Brian, got some room yet???

[67speedfreak]

Looks good Brian, got some room yet???

Wish I did ! I now have a waiting list so you may want to talk to me and get on it ! :)

[67speedfreak]

Couple pics of the front suspension, and brakes ! Also got some upgraded control arms ! :)


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[Tango68SS]

Butch's El Camino is coming along excellent! Now if I could convince him to drop an LS motor into it all would be right in the world!!

TC

[67speedfreak]

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[Riggs 74]

Wow, one Hell of a job so far, I'm subscribed, and yes, it would be a crime not to run a modern motor and trans in a build like this.




Riggs

[ProTourGSX]

After seeing this, I may have to go buy the '72 El Camino from my neighbor, and start rebuilding...! You guys are doing a GREAT JOB!

[67speedfreak]

We got some more suspension installed today. I'm really digging the rear sway bar.

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[LeighP]

Nice...looks great!

[67speedfreak]

Wow, one Hell of a job so far, I'm subscribed, and yes, it would be a crime not to run a modern motor and trans in a build like this.




Riggs

Thanks, agreed I would love to add an LS and T56 ! :)

[67speedfreak]

After seeing this, I may have to go buy the '72 El Camino from my neighbor, and start rebuilding...! You guys are doing a GREAT JOB!

Do it man, I'm getting the itch to build one myself ! Thanks

[67speedfreak]

Nice...looks great!

Thank you !

[Steve68]

we'll have to talk, see you next week,

[67speedfreak]

With the chassis out of the way it is time to wrap up the body!

Preping body and quarters for install. I also had to do alot of work around the gas door area. I had to graft in the original door opening and inner structure, the repro were off and the fuel door opening was too large.

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[SPDMETL]

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[BirdsThaWord]

To answer your question, I personally dig the hammertone finish on the a arms and sway bar. Looks good and doesn't get lost with all of the black parts. Nice build. You guys always do such nice work. I will be visiting you guys one day!!!!

[67speedfreak]

Thanks guys !

[67speedfreak]

Got the Body undercoated today.


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[67speedfreak]

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[KnightMare]

Question. I have to put a full floor and firewall in my camaro. I was trying to look at the photos and see if you put the floor in first before the firewall or vice verse

[67speedfreak]

Question. I have to put a full floor and firewall in my camaro. I was trying to look at the photos and see if you put the floor in first before the firewall or vice verse

I fit them both at the same time !

[67speedfreak]

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Panels are all prepped and ready for install ! I'll start welding tomorrow ! :)

[Karls73]

This is one sick build. My Camaro went through almost as much work and I know how those aftermarket panels "fit". Great job!

[67speedfreak]

Thanks, That Camaro looks great ! Lets see some more pics !

[Motown 454]

Nice work Brian its coming out great.

[67speedfreak]

Quarters are welded on !

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[chunger]

So, you put Dynamat + sprayed bedliner over it?

Should really quiet things down!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks like you guys undercoated over the dynamatt?? Im kinda new at the whole replace repair panels. Does it just seal everything up or does it make it quieter?

[67speedfreak]

I added the Dynamat to qiet things down because the panels are so large I didn't want the tin can effect. Just added the undercoat to seal it up and add a little extra protection.

The panels sound 3' thick now !

Thanks,
Brian

[67speedfreak]

Not sure what happened to all my pictures !

I just finished fixing the contours on the roof around the back window. Also got the rear cab panel welded in today !

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[67speedfreak]

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Finally got the roof skin on. Hope to fit the body to the chassis next week.

[wiked1]

What brand are those wheels ?

[Tango68SS]

Hey Brian, I see "pro-crastination" in the background:naughty: I had to work all weekend and couldn't get out there... I'll call you Monday morn and take her off your hands!

TC

[67speedfreak]

We set the body on the chassis today ! :)

We will mock up the front sheet metal and check the fit of everything then tear it apart again for paint.

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[Motown 454]

It looks great Brian, Nice work.

[67speedfreak]

It looks great Brian, Nice work.

Thanks !

[67speedfreak]

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damn man you chain your dog to the ceiling? haha perfect angle for that.

car is looking slick!

[Carl @ Chassisworks]

This car is coming along great!

[67speedfreak]

This car is coming along great!

Thanks Carl !

[67speedfreak]

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[67speedfreak]

New skins came in, 275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear.

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[67speedfreak]

damn man you chain your dog to the ceiling? haha perfect angle for that.

car is looking slick!

LOL, I noticed that too ! Thanks

[rfalker1]

MEAT^^^^^^^^^ it looks so good

[67speedfreak]

Elky's rule !

[chevelletiger]

the dawg looks like hes thinkin" dont even think of f@#king with my el camino! he looks like a nice strong dog,car aint bad too!phil

[67speedfreak]

the dawg looks like hes thinkin" dont even think of f@#king with my el camino! he looks like a nice strong dog,car aint bad too!phil

Yeah, DIO is his name ! He guards the shop and is my QC dog . HE has to check out all my work. :)

Brian

[67speedfreak]

MEAT^^^^^^^^^ it looks so good

Thanks Randal !

[67speedfreak]

Had the Elky outside so I snapped a couple shots.

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Hoping to order wheels this week !

[67speedfreak]

We also got the seats back from the Upholstery shop, I think they look great ! I just need to refinish the side trim pieces.

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[67speedfreak]

Here's a little update on the Elky !

New Intro Custom Wheels ordered. 18x9 275 front and 18x10 295 rear.
Motor is finished. One of the cast heads was cracked so we upgraded to a set of Edelbrock aluminums.
With the new upgrades motor should put out about 500hp.

Here are a couple pics.

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[67speedfreak]

We got the motor in today ! :)



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[Tango68SS]

Brian,
You must post a vid once you fire this bad boy up!
TC

[67speedfreak]

Brian,
You must post a vid once you fire this bad boy up!
TC

Absolutely ! :)

[67speedfreak]

Here is a little update on our ElCamino build.
I just got the doors and front sheet metal back on and making final adjustments.

I had to skin 8 inches of the bottom of each door do to rust and repair the inner shells in a couple places.

Just got the new Ron Davis Radiator in today, Really nice !

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[67speedfreak]

Also doing a little console restore.

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[67speedfreak]

We got the Vintage Air front runner installed.

I am currently working on gaps. I had to shink the repro hood because it was way to tight.
Also welding up the fenders to tighten the door gaps at the top.

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[67speedfreak]

sitting on the new wheels and tires.

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[67speedfreak]

New wheels and tires mounted !

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[Tango68SS]

Holy Shyza!! SHe looks killer! I bet Butch is really getting antzy waiting to hear her run! Nice choice on the wheels... I've been out of town for the last month... I'll stop by to she her in person soon!

TC

[67speedfreak]

Holy Shyza!! SHe looks killer! I bet Butch is really getting antzy waiting to hear her run! Nice choice on the wheels... I've been out of town for the last month... I'll stop by to she her in person soon!

TC

Thanks buddy !

[67speedfreak]

I finished up the Elky exhaust today, just have to cut the tips back.
You can also see in the pictures that I modded the trans cross member for more clearance.

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[Cop Magnet]

Ya gotta powdercoat that driveshaft! LOL, that's the only thing I see that's not pristine.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Its really come along way man she is looking good..

[72elco]

Looking Great!!! Whats the status now?? :)

[imsa fiero]

Any updates

[mc84_zz4]

Great build!
What were the final wheel specs you went with? Thanks.