El Camino project car

Started by hotrodalex, October 04, 2008, 12:49:56 PM

MrH

1 I guess?  None of those are great though
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

CaminoRacer

Cheap & easy way to mount BFG Rivals. That's all.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

RomanChariot

I'm not a fan of black wheels so I would take number 3.

CaminoRacer

These are my favorite (design + color) but they don't have 18x9.5" like I want.

https://www.oewheelsllc.com/19-Fits-Chevrolet-C7-Z06-Wheel-Gunmetal-19x10

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

FoMoJo

Your #2 choice has a nice 'mechanical' look to it, that would suit an old beast like your El Camino.  Those spindly, delicate looking wheels just don't look right. 
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

CaminoRacer

Wheels and tires are ordered. :rockon:
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Gotta-Qik-C7

2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

giant_mtb


Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on March 15, 2019, 07:42:12 AM
Nice deep dish.

Like a Chicago pizza.

Brah, ur tires got, like, no tread. :lol:
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

CaminoRacer

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 15, 2019, 08:20:19 AM
Brah, ur tires got, like, no tread. :lol:

And I also can't drive on them under like 40 F. Basically useless.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 15, 2019, 09:49:51 AM
And I also can't drive on them under like 40 F. Basically useless.

You must have to do warmup laps around the neighborhood before taking it out on the highway
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CaminoRacer

I still need to test fit them. Hopefully they fit :lol:

(If they don't fit, I'll make them fit)
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

New windshield is finally installed, after sitting in my living room for a month. No more Chinese water torture dripping.

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

CaminoRacer

Tires don't rub at all. Win.




















2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

shp4man

Very nice. LS3 engine next?

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: shp4man on March 17, 2019, 12:06:28 PM
Very nice. LS3 engine next?

And a 2 speed powerglide with a tight converter ... for autocross! :muffin:
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

CaminoRacer

Quote from: shp4man on March 17, 2019, 12:06:28 PM
Very nice. LS3 engine next?

Nah, engine is pretty good. Might need a rebuild in a year or two (rings, valves, etc) but I'd either just do a simple rebuild or get a Blueprint 350 or 383 crate engine. I already have all the accessories and parts for a SBC so swapping to LS would lead to a lot of wasted parts.

Next big project is a posi rear end and tubular control arms in the rear. Trying to decide if I can find an 8.5 10 bolt or if I'll need to get a 12 bolt or Ford 9". The 8.5 10 bolts are just as strong as a 12 bolt but without the higher price tag. But most of them are set up for leaf springs instead of the Chevelle 4-link
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 17, 2019, 12:29:55 PM
Nah, engine is pretty good. Might need a rebuild in a year or two (rings, valves, etc) but I'd either just do a simple rebuild or get a Blueprint 350 or 383 crate engine. I already have all the accessories and parts for a SBC so swapping to LS would lead to a lot of wasted parts.

Next big project is a posi rear end and tubular control arms in the rear. Trying to decide if I can find an 8.5 10 bolt or if I'll need to get a 12 bolt or Ford 9". The 8.5 10 bolts are just as strong as a 12 bolt but without the higher price tag. But most of them are set up for leaf springs instead of the Chevelle 4-link

I'll trade you my 8.5 10 bolt for your piece of crap engine that needs rebuilding. I'll even throw in a bonus 4.3 V6 that you can put a turbouwe on and blow up for fun.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

CaminoRacer

I noticed that one of the street wheels has a messed up lug nut seat. Ordered a new wheel, new brake rotors, bearing kit, and new pads. My bank account = dead.

Gonna try out Wilwood BP-10 pads on the front. They have a very flat friction curve, so it should be great for autox brake feel consistency.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Waite. Are you trying to do independent rear suspension? You should just swap the whole rear subframe from a late model Camaro.
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CaminoRacer

No. It has a triangulated 4-link solid axle.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Boring. Get IRS. McDonalds struts from a Subaru would even work.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

CaminoRacer

Continuing the assault on my bank account. Current power steering pump is leaky, so I ordered another one. Also ordered a flow reducer to go from 3 gpm to 2 gpm, a new pressure hose, a fluid cooler, a press-on pulley, and 2 quarts of Redline power steering fluid. All in the name of reducing groans from the pump after autox runs, especially now that I have sticky 275's up front.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

FoMoJo

Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 22, 2019, 09:36:31 PM
Continuing the assault on my bank account. Current power steering pump is leaky, so I ordered another one. Also ordered a flow reducer to go from 3 gpm to 2 gpm, a new pressure hose, a fluid cooler, a press-on pulley, and 2 quarts of Redline power steering fluid. All in the name of reducing groans from the pump after autox runs, especially now that I have sticky 275's up front.
You have power steering?  What kind of race car is that? :lol:
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

CaminoRacer

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV