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Fine and Fine Bill. She is looking terrific. Thanks for the updates!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Looking killer! There's just something about an orange Chevy muscle car! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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Looks awsome Bill! It looks sharp!

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Quick update: Got one of the bigger projects (tailgate) on the ElCamino finished. It all adjusted, opens and closes nice. Everything is wired.

Just need the bed corner moldings back from chrome, and the bed area will be finished.

Also got most of the interior finished. Carpet/console etc. is in. Just waiting for the door panels and seat covers.

Glass is coming this week too. Vent windows are restored, and ready for new glass.
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Lookin' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Nice work Bill - thanks for the update on that fine truck of yours!

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Lookin' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Nice work Bill - thanks for the update on that fine truck of yours!

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X 10! It's looking great! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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

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Very very nice. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Two of my favorites....Monaco Orange and Vent Windows https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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ditto https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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IMHO, the ultimate ElCamino https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Looks outstanding, Bill https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Yep, I'd go Truckin' in that one! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Very Nice Bill! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Had a busy weekend. I got the nose (fenders/header panel/emblems) on the ElCamino. They are nos fenders, but still had some fitting issues, but after working on the adjustments well into the night, I was finally happy with the fit. I really have to wonder how these cars were built so quick on the assembly line. Also put all the window mechanisms in the doors and installed the front light harness. Various other little things. Anyway here's one pic.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/100_2084.jpg

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Looks super! I still think SS Elky's are the most underrated cars (trucks?) out there. Is it gonna get a black side stripe?

btw, I want it!

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very nice Bill....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Looks super! I still think SS Elky's are the most underrated cars (trucks?) out there. Is it gonna get a black side stripe?

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Yes Joe. The black stripes are ready to go on, now that the fenders are installed. The stripes have been sitting in the bed for weeks. It's gonna be tough sticking the stripes to those body panels, I spent months sanding, but like everything else. Ya just gotta do it, I guess.

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that is really going to POP w/ the stripes !!!!!

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Had a busy weekend. I got the nose (fenders/header panel/emblems) on the ElCamino. They are nos fenders, but still had some fitting issues, but after working on the adjustments well into the night, I was finally happy with the fit. I really have to wonder how these cars were built so quick on the assembly line. Also put all the window mechanisms in the doors and installed the front light harness. Various other little things. Anyway here's one pic.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/100_2084.jpg

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Bill,

Its safe to say that....No 1969 El Camino left any assembly line in the U.S. back in the day....looking and fitting like your El Camino looks today.

Not many people understand the hours it takes to properly fit a car as we make them fit today....if you look at any all original untouched car....most would agree that the fit and finish was not a major quality control back in 1969.

Bill...FYI, The side stripe will take you just as much time putting it on as your front clip.... especially if it is your first time. I know the outcome will be very nice.

The truck looks Great https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Now get rid of that center pole in your garage...its making me crazy? Take the next set of pictures with the stripe on...outside of the garage https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

DAn.

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Have you ever seen an original (untouched) '69 Camino SS with the side stripes? I put the same ones on mine, (well, actually SCW did!) but the only original article I ever found with pics of a 69 SS Camino (I believe it was in CARS magazine) showed it with the same stripes as a Chevelle, with the bed stripes ending with a taper rather than the squared end. I always wondered if the squared end was indeed the way they came from GM not.

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http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/gm/1969ecss.jpg

tapered



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squared (orig paint car?)

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Now get rid of that center pole in your garage...its making me crazy? Take the next set of pictures with the stripe on...outside of the garage https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

DAn.

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Dan.. I built the house back when I was stupid enough to take on a project like that. My father, the architect, didn't know the amount of time I would be spending in the garage, 20 years later. This house is an engineering nightmare. Those 2 poles, hold up virtually the entire house. I certainly tossed around the idea of a steel beam, but so far it hasn't happened. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif Perhaps I could have all my mid-west friends over for a weekend, and we can tackle the steel beam job https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

In the mean time, I'll take some exterior pictures. even if it is 20 degs out there https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Bill ,ABSOLUTELY GEORGEOUS !! I love Elky's and I love Hugger orange. Your workmanship is, well,.....everyone can see. CONGRATS !! Keep the pics coming !!!

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Bill ,ABSOLUTELY GEORGEOUS !! I love Elky's and I love Hugger orange. Your workmanship is, well,.....everyone can see. CONGRATS !! Keep the pics coming !!!

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and if you think it looks good in pictures..in person it is unreal!!..I get to see it person or at least pieces of it quite often..gonna be real special when its done..I have also seen the hours that go into attaining this level..thats dedication. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

ALbert

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Bill,

Your house is very nice looking....love the landscaping. I know...just more work.

Dan.

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It's a bit ironic that the "post" man would tell Bill to get rid of a post in his garage!

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It's a bit ironic that the "post" man would tell Bill to get rid of a post in his garage!

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Thanks https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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It's a bit ironic that the "post" man would tell Bill to get rid of a post in his garage!

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Jimbo,

Priceless...very good. With that darn post in the way, I cannot even see the Vent Window https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

Dan.

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Ha! The postman gets delivered.
Nice Jim..

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Priceless...very good. With that darn post in the way, I cannot even see the Vent Window https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

Dan.

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Bill,

You just made my day!

Dan.

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Here's another one of those after the weekend updates. Lots done, although it doesn't really show in pictures.

I got all the glass and glass moldings in. Still waiting for vent glass frame to come back from chrome. I got all the glass from Auto City Classics. It all fit perfect, and the date coding is real nice too.

I also added a few things to the engine comp. Wheel wells are ready for paint, then install.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/100_2120.jpg engine

Here's a shot of the glass
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/100_2118.jpg glass

Pretty much finished up under the car. All the wiring is hooked up, and worked well when I put 12 volts to it all.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/100_2110.jpg chassis

The parts pile is pretty small. Seat covers, grill, some odds and ends. The chrome for the bed corners is also at the chrome shop, so I can't stick the bed moldings on till there back.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/100_2111.jpg parts

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Beautiful Bill !

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That's nice! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Another ElCamino update: Well I'm down to a few odds and ends. All having to do with sloooooooow chrome shops. Bumpers, bed moldings, vent glass frames, all holding up the final steps. The radiator will be in Thursday. Should be able to light it up after that. Here's a few more shots, until it's completely finished.

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Wow, it's 1969 all over again only better! Great job!

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Stunning Bill. thanks!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Redlines..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
69 CHP insp. sticker.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Love it Mike https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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That car is awesome!!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Bill,

Love it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Is the steering wheel an original piece or re-pop?

Dan.

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Thanks for all the feedback over the past year. It's been a fun, and fairly simple project. Not much more to get pictures of for a while, except one more piece of the puzzle that arrived today.

Yes Dan, repro dash and wheel. Both are nice pieces. The original wheel was junk, not restorable. Somewhere down the road I'll get an original, and restore it though,


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