Irvin Arter Jr. Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 We had a great day working on the El this weekend. Everytime we set a goal each time we work on it but, we run into problems. Saturday was a nice everything goes OK day which was a nice surprize. Here we got the rear tailgate moldings on We had to buy another Hurst shifter with the correct offset for the floor hump and I got all the chrome foot pedals trim installed Front clip is on including the inner fenders Hood and latches Here are a few shots outside under it's own power. It's starting to look like a car again! enjoy!
mazlak Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Irv, I've been following your build up. All I can say is ... THAT IS GOING TO BE ONE SWEEEEEEEET RIDE!!!!! Rick in Richmond
James Flowers Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 Looks like you are coming a long great on your 1/1 model. Looking forward to more up dates.
mikemodeler Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Said it before.................That sure is one nice looking 'Camino ! To say that I am jealous is an understatement ! Get it done and show us some pix at a cruise night or car show!
Modellpularn Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 From a fellow El Camino owner, it's really nice to see the car coming back together again, and you're doing a great job! I know the feeling, even though I haven't done a full restoration. Just the fact that you've done it yourself brings out that smile. It was almost two years ago, when I tore the intake off and replaced all the lifters, and eventually the distributor. Everything was in place and buttoned up, would it fire....? A few sprays with starting gas, and it barked into life again. Ohh yes baby, it felt good!! No ticking lifters, no leaks, perfect. Installed new plug wires, fine tuned the timing and out into the night I went for a test drive. Sweet! Keep up the good work, Irv! We have a few things in common, El Caminos, slot cars and models. Cool, eh?
VictorSmalls Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) That sure is a amazing looking El Camino. Besides the 59, yours is one of my favorite body styles. I hope to see some pictures of it all buttoned and out at a carshow sometime. I know I have been plugging away on mine getting ready for the GM show in Carlisle, PA. Any chance you are going to attend if finished? Edited June 3, 2009 by VictorSmalls
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 Actually that is where we bought it. So yes, we will be showing it at GM show in Carlisle, PA.
cruz Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 ###### Irv!! You are living my fantasy, working on a 1/1 instead of a 1/25!!! That's gonna be gorgeuous man, can't wait to see it finished. Good luck with it man!!!!
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks guys, The next shots should have the bumpers and grill installed.
Bowtienutz Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 GM Show at Carlisle is just a few weeks away. Better get on the stick there buddy! Looking good there Irv. Maybe some day I'll find my way back home and get to see it.
Eshaver Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 IRVIN, I love it when a PROJEK GOES TOGETHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver
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