'67 El Camino H/SA - Page 6

Alan Nyhus · 10-10-2016, 11:15 AM

Rich, what did you find out concerning your chassis deal? -Al

Carguy49 · 10-10-2016, 11:35 AM

Rich, it sounds like everything was done correctly. This definitely falls in the weird category. Good luck and let us know how it comes out.

HandOverFist · 10-10-2016, 12:06 PM

I still am not sure what the reason is, but I did shim the two body mounts closest to the rear on the driver side. At the front door hinges there is only a 1/4" difference so I elected to not shim any further forward of the frame. I'll have a better sense of what it looks like once all the weight is back on the car and I can get it outside for a better view.

HandOverFist · 10-30-2016, 09:35 PM

Been taking care of minor details lately. I discovered that wet sanding much improved the appearance and just finished the entire vehicle...whew!

Dash complete...doing some extra wiring before it goes back in.

Engine is already in place...will attach the metric transmission the next time I pick the truck up in the air. It's a toss up which will be the final step...setting up the rear housing or installing the vent/side glass. I'm just dreading trying to get that glass back into place.

HandOverFist · 11-21-2016, 01:44 AM

All glass, trim and bumpers installed...finally looks like something again.

Ed Carpenter · 11-23-2016, 09:36 PM

Nice car! Engine looks like its painted same color we painted ours I like it!

HandOverFist · 11-24-2016, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Carpenter

Nice car! Engine looks like its painted same color we painted ours I like it!

Thanks Ed - Here lately I've been painting all my engines with the cast iron grey...sick of looking at orange lol.

HandOverFist · 11-24-2016, 10:29 PM

Finished the doors today and pulled out the manual pedals in favor of an automatic brake pedal. Metric 200 went right in with the factory cross member...guess I will shell the 12-bolt tm. Junk headers installed until I can find a suitable set.

HandOverFist · 11-25-2016, 10:04 PM

Spent the day doing some much needed cleanup and organizing instead of actual work on the El Camino. I also moved operations over to the heated side of the building with the onset of colder temps...mo happy.

We really need to get the '66 back together for next year.

HandOverFist · 12-22-2016, 12:42 AM

Moving at a snail's pace as usual. Ford housing ends to be welded in place Friday, then I can order axles and get the 12-bolt back under the truck.

10-10-2016, 11:15 AM	#51
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Rich, what did you find out concerning your chassis deal? -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

10-10-2016, 11:35 AM	#52
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,964 Likes: 2,416 Liked 2,897 Times in 696 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Rich, it sounds like everything was done correctly. This definitely falls in the weird category. Good luck and let us know how it comes out. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

10-10-2016, 12:06 PM	#53
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA I still am not sure what the reason is, but I did shim the two body mounts closest to the rear on the driver side. At the front door hinges there is only a 1/4" difference so I elected to not shim any further forward of the frame. I'll have a better sense of what it looks like once all the weight is back on the car and I can get it outside for a better view. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

10-30-2016, 09:35 PM	#54
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Been taking care of minor details lately. I discovered that wet sanding much improved the appearance and just finished the entire vehicle...whew! Dash complete...doing some extra wiring before it goes back in. Engine is already in place...will attach the metric transmission the next time I pick the truck up in the air. It's a toss up which will be the final step...setting up the rear housing or installing the vent/side glass. I'm just dreading trying to get that glass back into place. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

11-21-2016, 01:44 AM	#55
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA All glass, trim and bumpers installed...finally looks like something again. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

11-23-2016, 09:36 PM	#56
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Nice car! Engine looks like its painted same color we painted ours I like it! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

11-24-2016, 10:29 PM	#58
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Finished the doors today and pulled out the manual pedals in favor of an automatic brake pedal. Metric 200 went right in with the factory cross member...guess I will shell the 12-bolt tm. Junk headers installed until I can find a suitable set. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

11-25-2016, 10:04 PM	#59
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Spent the day doing some much needed cleanup and organizing instead of actual work on the El Camino. I also moved operations over to the heated side of the building with the onset of colder temps...mo happy. We really need to get the '66 back together for next year. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-22-2016, 12:42 AM	#60
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Moving at a snail's pace as usual. Ford housing ends to be welded in place Friday, then I can order axles and get the 12-bolt back under the truck. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 12-22-2016 at 12:44 AM.