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Bryan59EC · 01-31-2007, 07:08 PM

Hello,
Just joined up, as this looks like a good place for information and tips for a project I just picked up for my son.
My 59 ElCamino is nearly finished (just a couple of things to do, but am driving on a regular basis) My 66 Elky has yet to be started (all original & rustfree except for a 305 that installed in the place where a 327 should be), and my latest acquisition>>>>1964 Chev C-10 short/wide, 6cyl/3spd, absolutely no dents and most of the original bed floor is still in good shape. Some rust in the roof at the rain gutters, but nothing too serious, yet. I have not checked the floors yet, but they seem solid. This truck had been sitting for 10 years out in a field, and surprisingly, started right up when given a shot of ether.

Did some trading for it---as I travel quite a bit for work, and have accumulated quite a few air miles-----I traded some air miles for it. got the owner a ticket to Poland (he is a native and goes back frequently). He learned how to drive in this country in this truck, so he was pretty attatched to it. Took me 2 years to get it from him.

My son has a few years before he strats driving, so I have plenty of time to update it.

Plans are----6cyl/5spd, ps, disc brakes front, AC, tilt column. Will build a SBC for him to put in when he turns 20.

Same guy also gave me a 82 chev, I figure this will be a good donor for the brakes and also the power windows to put into my 79. The 350 in this truck should provide a good base for the 66 Elky which will also get a 5spd

Bryan

**Ron 586** · 01-31-2007, 07:19 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

kenm78 · 01-31-2007, 07:28 PM

Welcome to the board from Oklahoma City.

jsbgump · 01-31-2007, 07:54 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

**Canadian694x4** · 02-01-2007, 12:15 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

krue · 02-01-2007, 12:41 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 02-01-2007, 02:29 AM

Welcome from FT Worth.

86swb · 02-01-2007, 07:43 AM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

droppedgmc · 02-01-2007, 03:46 PM

welcome from WA

Jerry Jones · 02-01-2007, 04:41 PM

Welcome from California

CAL 58 GMC · 02-01-2007, 08:43 PM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

mudmizer · 02-01-2007, 11:21 PM

welcome aboard fro Bellingham, wa. I love el caminos.

FarmTruk · 02-02-2007, 12:07 AM

A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC. You sound like a Man with a Plan...

Pickles · 02-02-2007, 08:56 AM

Welcome from Ky

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2007, 08:01 AM

From West TN

01-31-2007, 07:08 PM	#1
Bryan59EC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 25	New Member with project for 11 yr old Hello, Just joined up, as this looks like a good place for information and tips for a project I just picked up for my son. My 59 ElCamino is nearly finished (just a couple of things to do, but am driving on a regular basis) My 66 Elky has yet to be started (all original & rustfree except for a 305 that installed in the place where a 327 should be), and my latest acquisition>>>>1964 Chev C-10 short/wide, 6cyl/3spd, absolutely no dents and most of the original bed floor is still in good shape. Some rust in the roof at the rain gutters, but nothing too serious, yet. I have not checked the floors yet, but they seem solid. This truck had been sitting for 10 years out in a field, and surprisingly, started right up when given a shot of ether. Did some trading for it---as I travel quite a bit for work, and have accumulated quite a few air miles-----I traded some air miles for it. got the owner a ticket to Poland (he is a native and goes back frequently). He learned how to drive in this country in this truck, so he was pretty attatched to it. Took me 2 years to get it from him. My son has a few years before he strats driving, so I have plenty of time to update it. Plans are----6cyl/5spd, ps, disc brakes front, AC, tilt column. Will build a SBC for him to put in when he turns 20. Same guy also gave me a 82 chev, I figure this will be a good donor for the brakes and also the power windows to put into my 79. The 350 in this truck should provide a good base for the 66 Elky which will also get a 5spd Bryan

01-31-2007, 07:19 PM	#2
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-31-2007, 07:28 PM	#3
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome to the board from Oklahoma City. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-31-2007, 07:54 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-01-2007, 12:15 AM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-01-2007, 12:41 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-01-2007, 02:29 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

02-01-2007, 07:43 AM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-01-2007, 03:46 PM	#9
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02-01-2007, 04:41 PM	#10
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome from California __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

02-01-2007, 08:43 PM	#11
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome to the board from central Califorina! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-01-2007, 11:21 PM	#12
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old welcome aboard fro Bellingham, wa. I love el caminos. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

02-02-2007, 12:07 AM	#13
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC. You sound like a Man with a Plan... __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-02-2007, 08:56 AM	#14
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: New Member with project for 11 yr old Welcome from Ky __________________ Pickles

02-11-2007, 08:01 AM	#15
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