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Actually, I did see your coil springs and shame on me for not mentioning them. I was merely mentioning something I found that may be of use on a future build, that's all I meant by my comments. I have tried doing the same thing in the past but mine never seemed to work out.

Like all the little painting details on the chassis, engine and suspension.

Great looking build and the back story makes it all that much better. The hub caps you mentioned have a striking resemblance to the '57 Plymouth full wheel covers.

Like the T-Bird roof.

Check Google Images and see what is out there as to colors. The slant sixes that I have even seen where painted red weather they were the 170 or the 225 displacements, but in this world there always seems to be exceptions. At one time, and probably not in this body style, MoPar did build some all-aluminum slant sixes.

You have shown far more patience than I would have had with these suspension issues. I realize that the ride height might not be what you were wanting but, the stance you have now looks realistic enough for a street driven car. A thought for the future when the coil springs are not up to your standard, if they're even there. I picked up something that might help during a recent HL visit. They had something on the clearance isle from their Sewing Dept. They are supposed to be Cord Adjusters, and I have no idea how one would adjust a cord with them, but they are 1mm long and about 3/4mm in diameter with ribs around them that when detailed might look like coil springs and even about the size that you would want. They have a trade name of Sew-Ology. A 40-count baggy lists for $2.99 which is very reasonable. Being the tight wad that I am and getting them off the clearance rack I paid 74 cents, so they were well within my budget.

Beautiful looking color and finish. Like the opening hood and trunk. Great looking engine details.

Beautiful looking color and finish. I built one of these AMT Chevelles a few years ago and was disappointed with the overall fit and finish as well. Like the way the chassis looks.

Great looking paint work and color. The chassis and engine look good. Like the stance and the way the top has been chopped.

Great looking paint and stripe design. Clean looking detailed trim.

Sometimes you just have to use what you have. Wouldn't be my first choice either, mainly the rear window style does sort of contrast with the rest of the body design. I have seen much worse in real life.

I like the look of the way your rear window is done. The little cargo area given up for the cab addition wouldn't matter that much on a rig like this anyway. Who's going to be hauling firewood or whatever in such a nice truck? The picture of the '57 that someone has built looks good, but you're not gaining any interior space, that was the reason for all this anyway. The rear window area looks like it may have come from an earlier model GM pickup cab and with the corner windows it looks practical.

Great looking El Camino. I wonder about the height of the seat backs. Visually they look a little tall especially the head rests. Clearance may be an issue with the rear window as well. I'm sure you will work it all out.

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great turnout and a wide variety of vehicles.

The smooth rear wheels seem out of place. Most of the wheels of this design that I have seen usually have some sort of a cleated tread pattern. These look like they would just spin and not go anywhere in any muddy field.

Looks like a fun build. Like how you did the paint colors.

Great looking paint and engine detailing. Like the stance and wheel & tire setup.

Great looking paint finishes and these colors were very popular at that time.

Beautiful looking paint finish and colors. The interior looks like a work truck, but a clean one.

Beautiful looking paint and the contrasting interior and wheel color looks great. Like the trim and the stance.

Great attention to all the details of a stock pickup with a special meaning for you.

Beautiful looking paint and interior. Like the way you detailed the engine.

Great looking replica of a special car. The interior and engine are very realistic looking.

Great paint treatment and the body fit and finish. Like the engine and the detailing.

Amazing looking with all the minute details.