1970 El Camino

[Mopar440_93]

Is there a way to get a 70 El Camino out of a kit of a 70 Chevelle and a 65 El Camino without getting the resin? 

[Plowboy]

You can with a '70 Chevelle and a '68 El Camino. But not a '65.

[Mopar440_93]

1 hour ago, Plowboy said:

You can with a '70 Chevelle and a '68 El Camino. But not a '65.

Yea, I figured that but wasn't quite sure. Thanks for letting me know 

[Snake45]

I have it in mind that the AMT '68 El Camino is a bit wider than the AMT '68-'72 Chevelles, which would greatly complicate such a kitbash. Personally I'd just go ahead and buy the Flintstone transkit--it's not THAT much. 

https://jimmyflintstonestudios.com/NB40--1970-El-Camino-kit_p_130.html

There's a fairly decent 1/24 '70 Elky diecast available, too. Not perfect, but it's acceptable and it's CHEAP (I think I got mine at Walmart). I've seen them in red, blue, and I think maybe black. 

[Oldcarfan27]

30 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

I have it in mind that the AMT '68 El Camino is a bit wider than the AMT '68-'72 Chevelles, which would greatly complicate such a kitbash.

How well does it match with the Monogram or Revell 70 Chevelles?

[Snake45]

3 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

How well does it match with the Monogram or Revell 70 Chevelles?

No idea, I haven't tried those. Maybe someone else will want to. 

[Fat Brian]

3 hours ago, Snake45 said:

I have it in mind that the AMT '68 El Camino is a bit wider than the AMT '68-'72 Chevelles, which would greatly complicate such a kitbash.

You are correct about that, when you put the Chevelle headlight surrounds on the El Camino body the gap between them is too wide for the Chevelle grille. I believe the hood is also a bit narrow but it's been a long time since I messed with my attempt at this. I vaguely remember trying the 70 Monte Carlo hood with the Monogram 70 Chevelle grille but the Monte hood is way long. I'd have to dig it out to see.

[Mopar440_93]

5 hours ago, Snake45 said:

I have it in mind that the AMT '68 El Camino is a bit wider than the AMT '68-'72 Chevelles, which would greatly complicate such a kitbash. Personally I'd just go ahead and buy the Flintstone transkit--it's not THAT much. 

https://jimmyflintstonestudios.com/NB40--1970-El-Camino-kit_p_130.html

There's a fairly decent 1/24 '70 Elky diecast available, too. Not perfect, but it's acceptable and it's CHEAP (I think I got mine at Walmart). I've seen them in red, blue, and I think maybe black. 

Yea, I thought it would be fun to make my own. But I can give it a try