New project coming along

**Bill Rose** · #1 10-28-2007, 05:34 AM

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.

shor · #2 10-28-2007, 05:36 AM

Postsedan · #3 10-28-2007, 05:49 AM

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.

**Xplantdad** · #4 10-28-2007, 07:39 AM

Boy Bill...you wasted no time getting started. Reminds me of someone else I know...our global picture dude!

**Bill Rose** · #5 10-28-2007, 06:03 PM

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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**Woj** · #6 10-28-2007, 06:23 PM

Good luck Bill, I'll be interested in watching your progress with the project.

Phil Woj.

StriperSS · #7 10-28-2007, 06:26 PM

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

**Xplantdad** · #8 10-28-2007, 06:59 PM

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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

x Baldwin Motion · #9 10-28-2007, 07:38 PM

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

you bet we are !! great looking project, good luck

post lotsa' pics

**kwhizz** · #10 10-28-2007, 07:49 PM

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

Ken

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