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This is the Orange L-78, 69 El Camino I recently picked up. It finally stopped raining around here and I was able to get it out of the trailer and into the garage on Fri. By the end of the day today (Sat) the body was ready to pull off the frame. The car has a 350 small block in it now, but will have it's numbers matching 396-375 under the hood, when this project is complete. More pic to follow.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...amino_home.jpg
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...body_ready.jpg
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/int_out.jpg

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Bill,

Very nice! By the looks of it your extremely ENERGIZED to get this project rolling....I would had done exactly what you did in pulling her all apart right away. A very exciting project. I wish I was there to see it in person....and of course give you a helping hand.

The floor looks very solid....are those the original front springs? Does it have tach and gauges? Black vinyl?

Dan.

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Boy Bill...you wasted no time getting started. Reminds me of someone else I know...our global picture dude! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Thanks for the relpys guys, but it's been brought to my attention (on Team Chevelle) that perhaps I didn't word the discription very well and the the car was being misrepresented. I'd just worked on the car for 14 hours.

A previous owner stuck the small block and 3 speed trans in the car years ago and saved the original 396-375/M-20. The block/trans came with the car, although they both need parts and a complete rebuild, as well as the original rear. Actually, I just bought a complete rebuilt trans from a friend. I just have to put all the patrs from that trans into the original and that will be good to go. Most of the engine parts are on their way, and the rear should be finished in a week or so. Thanks for the replys guys. I'll post pics, as progress proceeds, if the folks are interested.
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Good luck Bill, I'll be interested in watching your progress with the project.

Phil Woj.

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You bet we're interested. Threads dedicated to restoration progress are my favorites, and I'm sure others will agree.
John

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Thanks for the relpys guys, but it's been brought to my attention (on Team Chevelle) that perhaps I didn't word the discription very well and the the car was being misrepresented.

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Ignore the the one guy who has no clue on Team Chevelle https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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"I'll post pics, as progress proceeds, if the folks are interested."

you bet we are !! great looking project, good luck https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

post lotsa' pics https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Love those Winter Projects..........Keep the Pic's coming Bill...........

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Every single person on team chevelle loves to call everything a "clone" or tell someone they are misrepresenting something. Just ask those clowns what kind of Chevelle they have.....

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Bill,

This "truck" is worthy of your terrific talents. Looking forward to your progress thru the winter. Thanks for sharing!

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Every single person on team chevelle loves to call everything a "clone" or tell someone they are misrepresenting something. Just ask those clowns what kind of Chevelle they have.....

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not true im on there

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Keep us entertained Bill. Most of us get bored over the winter months and look forward to seeing how REAL car guys spend their free time. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Thanks for all the encouragement guys. I'm gonna need it. This will be one of the more challenging projects I've every attempted in my lifetime, and I built my house when I was 22. Started fabricating a dolly to put the body on. Should be ready to go by the weekend. I hope to get the body off the chassis, and on to the dolly Sat or Sun. Heres a shot of tonights progress.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/dolly.jpg

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Bill,

Nice dolly, the larger caster will provide easy travel....good choice.

Keep them pics coming

Dan.

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A couple pics from a few busy evenings. Next, I want to get the body on the dolly I built, then strip the chassis down so the frame can go to the sand blaster.


http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/100_1435.jpg
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/chassis3.jpg

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Very nice, Bill. Pls pass the popcorn! Just like watching a fire .... very mezzzzzzzzzzzzmerizing! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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You aren't wasting any time. Lookin' goooood.
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Do you check the frame over for factory paint marks before you blast it, or am I being too fussy?

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Here's the results of a couple more late nights. The El Camino frame is striped and ready to be blasted, and the dolly is finished. The body should be on the dolly this weekend.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...me_striped.jpg
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...dolly_done.jpg

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Screw the pickup..... CHECK OUT THAT DOLLY !!! <jk> https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Looks like a great project to start with ... and an awesome driveline combo to boot !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Bill, Please post a cost and material list along with dimensions to build a cart for my 70 ragtop. I know Albert has the Chevelle dolly so you'll have to ask him for the info. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Every single person on team chevelle loves to call everything a "clone" or tell someone they are misrepresenting something. Just ask those clowns what kind of Chevelle they have.....

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I take offense to that comment. Lot of good guys on Team Chevelle

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How well does that tile hold up in your garage, Bill? I wanted to put that in mine but I do a lot of body work and paint and would not want to mess it up totally.

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How well does that tile hold up in your garage, Bill? I wanted to put that in mine but I do a lot of body work and paint and would not want to mess it up totally.

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I'm happy with the tile. I do woodworking so it's good for sweeping saw dust. The two things it can't take is the floor jack and jack stands. I have 1/4" plywood I use under them, then it's no problem. I also don't get it wet much. Not sure that would be good too often. Body work won't hurt it, but you wouldn't want to hose it down to paint.

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Well, I guess I will deal with the bare concrete.

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The frame and rear housing are blasted. Some minor rust pit filling and it should be ready for paint next week. All the rear rebuild stuff (posi unit, bearing/seal kit, axles, gears) is here, and ready to go. That should be finished next week too.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...me_blasted.jpg

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Nova Jed,You can sand your floor w/24" floor sander 40 grit then stain/seal,it will look like terrazzo.

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There is enough dust in there already. Its all from two cars. The sucker is getting broken in.

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It looks like you arent wasting any time!

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Quick update: The frame is in primer as well as all the control arms. Top coat tomorrow. I'm just about ready to start reassembling the chassis. The rear is all rebuilt and painted too.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...e_painted1.jpg
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...ar_painted.jpg

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Bill, you beter slow down or you're going to finish this car before winter and then what are you gonna do for the next 4 months? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Quick update: The frame is in primer as well as all the control arms. Top coat tomorrow. I'm just about ready to start reassembling the chassis. The rear is all rebuilt and painted too.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...e_painted1.jpg
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...ar_painted.jpg

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damm thats a nice shop!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

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Thought it looked familar....Al and Bill great work. But give us better pictures.....use the zoom option on your camera.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif We like to see the detail up-close.

Dan.

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Update on ElCamino resto: Here's the progress from the past 2 weeks. Just about finished with the chassis. Should be getting disc brake parts back from plating this week, and that should finish it up. . The wheels are ready for blasting and re-paint. Then on to body striping, and metal work.


http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...assis_done.jpg

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Bring on the BODY! Nice frame by the way. What shade of black did you use for that?

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What Natural cast did you use?
Looks awesome.

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Great Job Bill......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif


Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Great Job Bill......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif


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Agreed...WOW! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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Thanks guys! Jed, I used Plasti-Kote Cast Finish. I like it. It has a slight sheen to it. I think it looks more like cast iron than some of the others.