March 7, 200719 yr I'd do one for sure. Find me a good 3/4 view that's at least 800x600 or bigger (the bigger and clearer, the better). Matter of fact, I just spent the last 20-30 minutes browsing through the first 4 pages (damn those huge pictures!) and didn't find anything good..
March 7, 200719 yr Author I'll find a good pic, or take one of my car. Thanks for being willing to do the chop.
March 7, 200719 yr Aren't there companies that make reproductions of iconic OE wheels from the 60's and 70's? I thought I saw where Chevy Rally wheels are now available in bigger sizes... not sure if you'd want to go with a larger diameter wheel with modern performance tires for the Camino. And I like your refinishing idea. Modern, clearcoat colors that aren't far off the originals... makes the firewall and all the jambs far less jarring in contrast than if you went with something totally different.
March 7, 200719 yr Aren't there companies that make reproductions of iconic OE wheels from the 60's and 70's? I thought I saw where Chevy Rally wheels are now available in bigger sizes... not sure if you'd want to go with a larger diameter wheel with modern performance tires for the Camino. And I like your refinishing idea. Modern, clearcoat colors that aren't far off the originals... makes the firewall and all the jambs far less jarring in contrast than if you went with something totally different. Coker Tire is one of several companies that offer repro wheels in various sizes... Corvette Rallyes example
March 7, 200719 yr Author Those thoughts crossed my mind as well,OCN. If I do that paint, the jambs and such get done too. :AH-HA_wink: NOS: Will this pic do?
March 7, 200719 yr I swear, GM side moldings from this era were stuck on with two-sided tape, not riveted. So many dealerships had those aftermarket side moldings installed, but the rivets mar the sheetmetal, and encourage rust. The factory moldings merely fell off in a few years. Edited March 7, 200719 yr by ocnblu
March 7, 200719 yr Author Sorry NOS, I forgot you couldn't see my unhosted uploads. Here it is hosted on Imageshack:
March 7, 200719 yr Camino, what did you want done to it? Some different wheels? I can do that if it's that simple (NOS is not on right now) in a couple minutes.
March 7, 200719 yr Author I swear, GM side moldings from this era were stuck on with two-sided tape, not riveted. So many dealerships had those aftermarket side moldings installed, but the rivets mar the sheetmetal, and encourage rust. The factory moldings merely fell off in a few years. These are actually screwed-on, but I think they are history and I'll have the holes welded-up.
March 7, 200719 yr Author I'm wide open on the wheel options, although I'm thinking dark centers. For the rest, see page 5 of the thread. And thanks for the help!
March 7, 200719 yr Is there a way to get the SPID label or build sheet for your Camino? I wonder if the build sheet is hidden somewhere in the car... that would be a cool find. I'd guess SPID labels were not in existence then, probably a stamped tag somewhere... I always liked the charcoal Torque Thrusts, or even the old standby, Cragar S/Ss on something like this. Edited March 7, 200719 yr by ocnblu
March 7, 200719 yr Author Is there a way to get the SPID label or build sheet for your Camino? I wonder if the build sheet is hidden somewhere in the car... that would be a cool find. I'm going to look for it soon.
March 7, 200719 yr Ok, here's what I came up with: Edit: looks like NOS is here. I'm sure he'll do much better.
March 7, 200719 yr Cool, resembles a Cragar S/S, can't tell from here if it is though... doesn't Boyd's have a wheel similar?
March 7, 200719 yr Those are Cragar's. I believe Body's wheels are called Junkyard Dogs, or something to that effect. Edit: the Boyd's are Smoothie's, not sure where I got Junkyard Dog, perhaps Foose or another Boyd wheel. Edit again: Boyd has the Junkyard Dogs and they're similar, too.
March 7, 200719 yr Author blackout the grille center and the windsheild trim, do something with the headlights..... Now I'm feeling evil!
March 7, 200719 yr That's awesome, NOS. A lot better than my interpretation of what I'd do if I had a '77 El Camino: Bob, you're probably going to want to bar me from ever owning an El Camino for even suggesting this, but take solace in the fact that I've got my hands full already with a Corvette, and something like this won't happen for a few years at the minimum.
March 7, 200719 yr Laguna S3 nose, Laguna S3 nose! (yeah, I'm a broken record...but now that your deviating from stock to look cool...) Edited March 7, 200719 yr by BigPontiac
March 7, 200719 yr Author I hearya, Pontiac! Just don't know if I'd want to go there on this car. :AH-HA_wink:
March 7, 200719 yr I hearya, Pontiac! Just don't know if I'd want to go there on this car. :AH-HA_wink: I wish I could find a better picture of that Overhaulin' car. The different nose totally transformed the car!I love the Atomic orange on the GTO...
March 7, 200719 yr That car got an early Laguna nose! That might work. The Overhaulin' car started life like this: I believe the Laguna nose was a bolt-on...the hood they modified by taking the original, then cutting the center section out of a 60s Chevelle SS hood (I think), then grafting it into the El Camino hood. And they filled the side lights up front. Subtle mods, but they looked pretty neat... The nose they used was like a 73-74 Edited March 7, 200719 yr by BigPontiac
March 7, 200719 yr Author BP: the Laguna nose is mostly a bolt-on, but there are some issues with the fenders (no problem if you get the laguna fenders too).
March 7, 200719 yr Author I'm thinking that there might be another way. What if the existing bumpers were sucked in closer to the body?
March 7, 200719 yr BP: the Laguna nose is mostly a bolt-on, but there are some issues with the fenders (no problem if you get the laguna fenders too). While looking for pics, I stumbled on a few at a junkyard...they had a '74 Laguna AND '74 Chevelle Wagon... not sure how up to date they are, but either may have some parts you could use if they're still around... link
March 7, 200719 yr Wow! That Laguna looks like it burned. Thanks for the link though. A third car to add to the project collection in the barn perhaps?link
March 7, 200719 yr Author I've been watching that car, It has been listed twice and got no bids. I think it's too bad he took apart such a nice car. I'd love to get my hands on the body-lift and other stuff he has though!
March 7, 200719 yr I've been watching that car, It has been listed twice and got no bids. I think it's too bad he took apart such a nice car. I'd love to get my hands on the body-lift and other stuff he has though! Too bad he took it apart and then couldn't finish it. Looked pretty good to begin with.One last Laguna search resulted in this (said it fits el camino): 454
March 7, 200719 yr Author It would fit, but I've already ordered small block front springs. I'm thinking a Ramjet 350 would do nicely.
March 7, 200719 yr It would fit, but I've already ordered small block front springs. I'm thinking a Ramjet 350 would do nicely. Love the fuel injection. My Bonneville is a PITA to start if it sits for more than a week. My next project car will be a resto-rod for sure...maybe a '56 Safari...
March 7, 200719 yr Author And I'll be needing about 3 of those little "Fuel Injection" emblems that went on the tailgates of '87 Silverados. :AH-HA_wink:
March 7, 200719 yr Camino, not sure how much the Ramjet costs, but... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-LS6-Z0...094333278QQrdZ1 I mean, your SN is Camino_LS6, afterall.
March 7, 200719 yr Sounds good ,Cort. My project should be very different by then. He he ... I expect it will be very different by August . Hmmm....lovin' some of those chops, too ..... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'
March 7, 200719 yr I'm saving THAT for the next one. :AH-HA_wink:What if you bought a new El Camino if/when they're offered (a base model) and dropped in the LS6? That would be badass.
March 8, 200719 yr No doubt in my mind. The oragne & white tt is best. That trim and profile works best in two-tone. The solid burgundy is not for me, I'd do it TT blue & white or something like that if not in red/orange with white.
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