Sam I Am Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) Now that the 41 Panel is in the showcase, it's time to move onto the next stalled project. I have been on and off with this one for about three years. I stalled out with the bmf. My sheet was too old and it was getting frustrating. I now have a new sheet and things are getting better. The added touches on this one are the 1959 Cadillac wheels, engine, and steering column. It seems that all of my El Camino kits are partial or complete rebuilders. Why is it that everyone must cut the blower hole out of the hood? So I looked around and saw I had a 61 Impala hood. So I sliced and diced...and ended up with this. Here are the components and the direction I am heading with it. Edited March 9, 2023 by Sam I Am 4
Modlbldr Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 That's looking good Sam! Great to see you finishing up a few of these stalled projects. Now on my way to look at the 41 panel. Later-
Zippi Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 Good looking 59 Sam. I'm about where you are on my 59. That is a lot of bmf on this model and I've been puttin mine off.
espo Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 I like the look of the '61 hood grafted into the '59 hood. The styling on either side of the center ridge adds a lot of interest, and if it was a 1:1 it probably would have prevented the flapping that these often had. Built a '59 El Camino a while ago, hope you have enough foil for all the trim. 1
Sam I Am Posted April 9, 2023 Author Posted April 9, 2023 I finally am calling it quits with the foil work. Not my best by any means, but good enough for who it's for. 3
Bills72sj Posted April 10, 2023 Posted April 10, 2023 Nice work so far Sam. Following. My job has taken me out to Newberg a few times. I always think of you as I drive by Toledo. I have thought about stopping by but figured it would be impolite to do so with an invitation. Bill
Sam I Am Posted April 10, 2023 Author Posted April 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Bills72sj said: Nice work so far Sam. Following. My job has taken me out to Newberg a few times. I always think of you as I drive by Toledo. I have thought about stopping by but figured it would be impolite to do so with an invitation. Bill Just pm me the times and dates, we can make it work. Hobby room is cluttered, to put it nicely, but always a different clutter ?
Zippi Posted April 10, 2023 Posted April 10, 2023 Foil work look good man. I just finished one up a couple weeks ago so I know what a job it is.
Sam I Am Posted April 13, 2023 Author Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 4:30 AM, Zippi said: Foil work look good man. I just finished one up a couple weeks ago so I know what a job it is. Thanks Bob, I've been following yours and it's awesome ?
Sam I Am Posted June 11, 2023 Author Posted June 11, 2023 Finally, progress! I'm calling the interior done. Flocking didn't turn out the way I wanted, but hey, you won't see much anyway. 4
TarheelRick Posted June 13, 2023 Posted June 13, 2023 Alright Sam 'fess up, how did you get that woven effect on the carpet? 1
Sam I Am Posted June 13, 2023 Author Posted June 13, 2023 4 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Alright Sam 'fess up, how did you get that woven effect on the carpet? Ricky, I already said it was a messed up job, that's how. ?
slusher Posted June 14, 2023 Posted June 14, 2023 Great looking interior! Really nice clean work your doing!
bisc63 Posted June 14, 2023 Posted June 14, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 11:15 AM, espo said: I like the look of the '61 hood grafted into the '59 hood. The styling on either side of the center ridge adds a lot of interest, I missed this added feature at first glance, and espo is right on about it!
TarheelRick Posted June 14, 2023 Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/13/2023 at 2:03 PM, Sam I Am said: Ricky, I already said it was a messed up job, that's how. ? Looks really good from what I can see under the dash, has the effect of a woven carpet.
iamsuperdan Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 Not to hijack your thread, but I saw this at a carshow a couple of weeks ago. I'd say your build is looking pretty darn accurate! 2
Sam I Am Posted June 16, 2023 Author Posted June 16, 2023 Dan,Dan, Dan Dan Dan!!! You can hijack anytime with a pic like that. ? I love the color combo and that the dash is all trimmed out with Impala trim as well as the wheel. ? Our family has had a total of four different '59s. My grandfather bought a Belair sedan brand new. My older brother had an Impala hardtop as a teenager. My dad had an Impala convertible when I was young, and I had a Biscayne sedan for awhile. My grail is the Elcamino. This was my inspiration. It has '59 Corvette steering wheel, wheel covers, and fuel injection. 1
Sam I Am Posted December 9, 2024 Author Posted December 9, 2024 Back on this one. Hopefully I can push through to the finish. 3
espo Posted December 9, 2024 Posted December 9, 2024 Been a while, glad to see you're getting back to this El Camino.
Sam I Am Posted December 15, 2024 Author Posted December 15, 2024 I'm not completely happy with it, but after four years of on and off again...it's finished. 4
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