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Core support in place, hoses clear, detailing wiring and misc.

Last picture is Blue Elky frame, exhaust just slip fit, needs cutting, adjusting and welding.

Waiting on some line clips.

Thinking Ron will have everything for core support on White car by the end of next weekend.

Might have to fuel it, carb it, set spark plug gaps, add coolant and fire.

SOON!

Karl

That stinks the rad got a pin hole..

Have Ron leave the headlight "buckets" a tad loose until final fit of grille and bezels. I found it's easier to get all those pieces lined up and then snug the bucket bolts.

Any attempt at brake fluid yet ? Hoping the stainless line mods don't leak.

LOVE that air cleaner. I need about 4 of those...

I haven't done a lot with the "shop" upgrades lately, other projects take my time, i.e., we gave away a hot tub that was recessed IN the deck floor. I rebuilt the missing beam and joists a couple weekends back and just got the replacement Trex boards Tuesday.

Wed, left at 4 am for VA to retrieve the '66. Got home at 7:30 this morning... 2,400 miles in 52 hours.

Have a new door for the attached garage to put in on Sunday.. etc., etc. No shortage of "fun" around here...

Ron is doing a great job on the Camino, but, yeah, sounds like he is getting a little carried away with detail now...

Is the fuel filter placement temporary ? Seems it could cause vapor lock and boil over, being on the thermo housing ?

Have one of those too, in stock.
It has add on filter or valve of some sort.
Bowl has a breather or relief valve of some sort too.
See photo.

The carb on there now is the one that came off vehicle, had mickey mouse fuel lines, filter was lower.

It is rebuilt and ready to go, will chance it for now.

A/c hoses installed.
Don't comment on SS 386 emblem, not my decision.

 

Hoses are not a cosmetic match, but are designed for 134A, drier tooo.

Caught Ron admiring his work!

 

Blue Car relocated and ready to be tucked in at the Treasure Chest.
Chassis and Shell are now within 15 feet of each other,

 

 

Ron playing with bumper fits on white car.

Next: Blue car off trailer, work on Chassis plumbing, and Blue Body.

White car: Pull doors, drill for power window wiring, assemble doors and final fit.

Once doors are final fitted, Dash is mostly done, front Sheetmetal can be installed.

Get column in and dash wiring complete.

Continue prepping for firing motor and breaking in Cam.

 

We actually have a PLAN!

Karl

 

 

Yup on the silver.
Both Custom models and 300 Deluxe were combo lower face was body color and upper argent.
Color split was underneath where the moulding would be on a Custom/Malibu/SS.

Ron chose to white it out, at least he was OK with chrome bumpers.

I will share with him your concern abut making aftermarket parts match.

It would look better.

Thanks for your interest,

Karl

 

Bought it from a friend.
He built a couple of them.
It was originally used for truck cabs.
Also adjustable for length and width.

I have used it under both ElCaminos.
Mitch also used it under his Chevelle.
The bar at front mounts was added.
It stiffens structure and is preset for front body mount width.

Only had to make one minor adjustment for length, because Greg (original builder) just replaced all axel stubs, freed up steering and lubed everything up.
I chased down the fresh wheels and tires, he made everything work.

Remember, I am a BS'er not a Technician or a fabricator.
Karl

-- Edited by more ambition than brains on Thursday 20th of August 2020 08:26:56 AM

350HP  

this is suppose to be the correct fuel line for the a corvette 300HP or  350HP, 327 engine for 1966 Or 1967, or 67 chevelle, the L79 not available in 66 chevelle, holley carb list 3367.  Bacicaly the same carb for chevelle carbs from 66 for 327 with holley or L34 or L35 with holley.  This is the front fuel bowl.  Thought you might be interested as this is what I plan on  using.  For some reason I can’t seem to load the photo.

K

-- Edited by jim larson on Wednesday 26th of August 2020 09:02:31 AM

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-- Edited by jim larson on Wednesday 26th of August 2020 09:06:55 AM

You do some really nice work there!
Looking forward to seeing the completion.

Nice!
looks like you are a fan of the evaporust?

I have been using it for several years. It is the best I have used.

Ron sure is, he was very pleased with results.

Here are a couple of pictures of the window motors we did NOT use. (crusty things)

Still glad I bought the ElCamino doors as they had tinted glass and the power regulators are definitely different.

-- Edited by more ambition than brains on Thursday 19th of November 2020 02:57:04 PM

All door glass is in, even goes up and down.

Now has factory tinted, original glass from several donor doors.

Parts doors came from, Waco Texas (green), Eastern Pennsylvania (blue) and our friend Brett Jensen in Fergus Falls, Mn. (gold)

Those door pictures were in previous post. As stated before 5 different doors just for glass, regulators, hardware, plus that old Buick from U-Pull R Parts for motors.

Ron was able to soften vent glass seals so they are original (thanks WD-40)

For 50 plus year old salvage glass and hardware, it came out fantastic.

-- Edited by more ambition than brains on Friday 27th of November 2020 09:19:40 PM

I use WD-40 a lot.
It is a natural lubricant that is not really oily.
Displaces water, absorbs into rubber like a hand lotion.
WD does soak in and soften most dried out rubber or plastic.
Kind of a not too greasy lube.
Helps to gently clean grease off your hands too.

I will spray most old rubber or plastic before I try and remove, or install, plugs, seals, and weatherstrip are a good example.
Think of it as a lotion for non metallic parts.
Also makes a good slip fit lubricant.
Soap and glass cleaner also work well for slip/tension fitting.

For softening and cleaning, just spray on and forget about part for a day or two.
50 to 60% of the time it will "freshen" the rubber enough to save and reuse.

We had the luxury of multiple vent assemblies to choose from, Ron "cherry" picked the best ones.
Pretty sure one of the ones he reconditioned came out of a 4 door sedan door from Waco Texas, a dry, baked vehicle.

Great stuff!

More Pictures

Rustproof and undercoat Smugglers box and underside of cover. Trim panels on doors, hinges touched up, new stainless/chrome strikers, and refreshed steering column.

Ron moving right along, Dash next.

Yes, very nice!

Thanks!
It is not a "Show" Car.

Call it: "Sort-of-a-Garage-Queen"

His wife (my Daughter) suggested it would be fun to take grocery shopping.
IMMRDIATE VETO! (By Ron)

My guess is it will be like BISKWIK, which has only been wet three (3) times since I acquired it.
Once right after I brought it home, once after redone and assembled, and it did get showered upon after a cruise night run.
First two were intentional washes, last was just some light drippage, did not even run wipers, wiped down when in garage.

The rust proofing is overkill, however, it will still go to Ziebart to pull frame rails and balance of 1/4 panels.
Ron and Charla have four kids between them, one is a "Car Guy" Bodyman.
Hopefully there should be something left of it when they pass it down.
Biskwik got a similar Corrosion Application approach, as will Big Block ElCamino.

It is fun to see his enthusiasm and attention to detail, I tease him, but truly respect his efforts and process.
Hope he continues, as he has expressed an interest in going after the Blue Elky next.

He is also LUSTING after Basket Case Biscayne.

Good to be US! We have a place and the inventory to have a lot of fun.

(Teaser) Also will be starting two more threads, one about a 1956 Bel Air project in the works and Scots' Green 66 Sport Sedan.

Karl

 

-- Edited by more ambition than brains on Saturday 5th of December 2020 06:20:21 AM

"one is a "Car Guy" Bodyman"
Do I see a possible bodyman to do the finish work on my Camaro, when I have all the sheetmetal work done ????
Brought all the panels home from storage last week and plan to get back on that, long delayed, project in the next week.

My first real car, that actually ran, was a 1956 Bel Air post car.
Was hit in the side.
Never got fully repaired, beat the daylights out of it.
Parted it out.
Still have the New 1/4 panel that was halfway installed.
Hacked it off with a cold chisel and a claw hammer.
Even sold it once and ended up buying it back 10-12 years later.

Should start that thread by the first of the year.

Karl

Ok, R/F fender on this weekend.  Fits are improving, we keep tweaking.

Fairly pleased with r/side, left needs more hugging.

Did I say I despise fitting doors and fenders on this body style.?

Still having fun even though these can be a pain.

Fired motor Wednesday before Christmas, Roger broke in Cam and played with timing, have a vacuum issue to figure out.

Great oil pressure, no oil or antifreeze sprinklers either.

Fender Pics:

 

 

I'll take the hinges, if they are going to scrap !!!!

Right side looks great...move along...

Eh, I could maybe get the bolts loose with my electromagnetic heater. If you are planning to take them to the shop for pickup soon, go ahead. If they are going to sit around there for a while yet, I could run down one day soon and attempt to get them off.