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    1. #1
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      66 El Camino - Project CaMEANo

      Started looking for a '67 but found this '66 instead. Picked her up about a 6 weeks ago, a pretty complete car. 327/powerglide, factory A/C, power steering. It ran but smoked, died in gear, and had zero interior. Appears a tree had fallen on it and really messed up the driver's fender, smashed the windshield and hammered the cowl in. It must not have gotten covered after that, because water soaked the dash pad and rotted out the top of the dash. All repairable though! They did replace the hood but it's rotted out up front. I've since acquired a perfect pair of front fenders and a hood to swap out.











      It is to be my daily driver. Front fender and quarter emblems will be shaved, handles will stay though. The original plan was white, but I think I'm going to go back with the original Sandalwood tan metallic. Interior will be black.

      I've got a slightly warmed over 350 ready to drop in, and a th350 auto for now. I'd love a stick but it will have to wait. The th350 will drop in place of the powerglide easily.

      Will be using the stock control arms for now. I'm kicking myself for selling a set of Global West uppers with loaded Camaro spindles I had on my Cutlass. Never get rid of anything! But a set of poly bushings, offset upper shafts, 1.5" drop springs, 2" dropped spindles and 12" discs from CPP are on the way. KYB shocks and a 1.25" anti-sway bar are coming as well. The rear will get dropped springs, and I'm boxing a set of factory control arms for it. Eventually I'd like to add a DSE sway bar kit and some discs.

      Cowl repair...




      Dash repair...












      Now that the cowl and dash are fixed, floorboards are next. The front clip is coming off soon, will yank the engine and trans. Hopefully the new front end parts will get here in a timely manner, should all go back together pretty easily (famous last words!).


    2. #2
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      looking good! nice work!
      Kevin S. (overseas in Germany)
      1963 Chevrolet Impala 2d ht Coupe

      www.CruznArt.com
      CRUZN - Automotive Artworks

    3. #3
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      I like budget builds and I really like the early el caminos. Keep the pics coming!

      And welcome!
      69 Camaro convertible, 410, M22, 8-pt cage therapy program. SOLD.
      68 camaro - SOLD
      67 Bel Air - New street project with perfect floors, frame and trunk!

    4. #4
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      Looks like you have a good start on it!

      GM EFI Tuner
      1980 Z28 Pro-touring project - sold
      2002 Trans Am 9.41 at 143mph on pump gas and drag radials - sold

    5. #5
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      Thanks guys!

      A little contemplating on wheels has lead me to this. Found a set I'm almost certainly going to buy tomorrow. They are 17"s, so the photoshop isn't completely accurate, but it will do And the stance is on par with what I'll have.

      The actual wheels are silver, but I'll repaint the centers in more of a gunmetal color.


    6. #6
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      welcome!! Nice project....Looks like are almost nieghbors

    7. #7
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      Quote Originally Posted by gearheads78 View Post
      welcome!! Nice project....Looks like are almost nieghbors
      Just checked out your build, didn't realize you had that much work in the car! Very cool man. I'm the guy that works out at Sachse with the '64 Cutlass.

    8. #8
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      Nice project & progress.

      Ratty 46

    9. #9
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      Looks like you decided to ditch the 52 inch projection tv bed mount. Are you going to go with a dash mount or a custom console mounted unit?

      Seriously though... I love it! Very nice find. Congrats!
      PartTime
      Chris Hager

    10. #10
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      I miss my porcelain white 66 el camino my parents called it the "el comode"
      Good Luck on your project!

    11. #11
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      Is your name really Anderson or do you like The Matrix
      69 Camaro convertible, 410, M22, 8-pt cage therapy program. SOLD.
      68 camaro - SOLD
      67 Bel Air - New street project with perfect floors, frame and trunk!

    12. #12
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      It really is Anderson, I swear. Never could get into those movies with "Ted" as the star.

      Picked up my wheels yesterday


    13. #13
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      Oh I know who you are then. The web sure makes the world small doesn't it. Thanks for the complements on mine.

      So did you sell the Olds? Even though this is a buget build I have a feeling it will turn out pretty nice. You tinkering with it at work after hours or doing it all at home? What do you do for them up there anyway. You can take it to PM if you want.

      Richard

    14. #14
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      Great job on the repairs so far! Looks like a fun project. I like the wheels. Good to see another Elky on here!
      1971 El Camino PT, SC&C, TBJ, UMI bars, UMI LCAs, Hotchkis, C5 brakes, VWW V48s
      "Project Inferno"

    15. #15
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      nice wheels!
      Kevin S. (overseas in Germany)
      1963 Chevrolet Impala 2d ht Coupe

      www.CruznArt.com
      CRUZN - Automotive Artworks

    16. #16
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      Nice Elky! Looks like you've got a fun project!
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

      PHR CHP CHP youtube


    17. #17
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      Looking for some input....I had an idea but haven't really thought in depth about it. The fuel door on el caminos has always bugged me, simply because of it's (necessary) existence in the middle of the quarter panel. But it can probably be improved upon. Would this look stupid in place of the factory fuel door?

      http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-04...item5638b6c65a

    18. #18
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      Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Anderson View Post
      Looking for some input....I had an idea but haven't really thought in depth about it. The fuel door on el caminos has always bugged me, simply because of it's (necessary) existence in the middle of the quarter panel. But it can probably be improved upon. Would this look stupid in place of the factory fuel door?

      http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-04...item5638b6c65a
      My personal opinion on the generic doors like that is its only a few steps above the Autozone stick on fender ports.

    19. #19
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      You're probably right. I think the idea roots back to how much I miss my Bullitt....

      So the next question is, would a round door look better than the square one?

      Nah...I guess I'll just leave it alone. Next!

    20. #20
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      Nice project...love that model. Car based "utes" are very popular here in Australia.
      Weld up the panel and put the filler neck in the tray - forward corner. I did that with my ute I owned a while back.
      Regards,
      Leigh

      Sydney, Australia
      1971 Firebird 455

      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...Project/page27

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