New project coming along

[Bill Rose]

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Lookin Great Bill. Nice work!!!

But I'm nosey; what's in the background here? '57 Olds?




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Good eye Dennis. Yes, it's a 57 Olds, that belongs to the friend of mine who owns the shop. It's actually in nice shape. The chassis is done, and the body needs very little before paint. It's getting an LT-1, although the original motor is being saved.

[Bill Rose]

I've had a busy few days with the Elky project. Had the vinyl top and headliner put on the car. As soon as that was finished, the body went back on the chassis. Just finished a couple hours ago. It was pretty straight forward. I made a gig out of 2 x 2 steel tubing, and some simple hardware, to bolt to the cowl, so I could raise the front of the body with 2 engine hoists, and still be able to role the finished chassis under the raised body. Also had a hoist in the rear, chained to the bed/tailgate bolt holes. Then invited a couple friends over for a body/chassis reuniting party. All went well. Everything fit right into place. Looking forward to some easier projects, like carpet, moldings, etc.. Here's a few shots of the process. Pics are a little dark, but the flash does light up the orange huh?

[SD 396]

Looking good Bill. Gotta love it when they start to look like a car/truck again. Keep the pictures coming.

[mockingbird812]

Fine and Fine Bill. She is looking terrific. Thanks for the updates!!!

[Xplantdad]

Looking killer! There's just something about an orange Chevy muscle car!

[Nova Jed]

Looks awsome Bill! It looks sharp!

[Bill Rose]

Quick update: Got one of the bigger projects (tailgate) on the ElCamino finished. It all adjusted, opens and closes nice. Everything is wired.

Just need the bed corner moldings back from chrome, and the bed area will be finished.

Also got most of the interior finished. Carpet/console etc. is in. Just waiting for the door panels and seat covers.

Glass is coming this week too. Vent windows are restored, and ready for new glass.