'67 El Camino H/SA

HandOverFist · 07-24-2015, 01:43 PM

No rush on this one as I have a couple of other projects to finish before starting another. Good solid body and frame, this will become my ride for the duration. I'm helping my partner with the Camaro which will soon be a big block car...he will be driving it from time to time. I'll update once I begin making changes to the Camino.

colby · 07-24-2015, 03:19 PM

That is a nice car, good buy!

HandOverFist · 07-24-2015, 04:07 PM

It will be unique if nothing else...rarely see one of these in Stock in this area.

Alan Nyhus · 07-24-2015, 06:21 PM

Very slick, Rich...El Caminos are cool! You'll do a nice job on it, as usual.

-Al

Dave Noll · 07-24-2015, 11:51 PM

What happened with the 65 camino ? I'm kinda partial to those. (yes I remember I'm a FFFord guy).

HandOverFist · 07-25-2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Noll

What happened with the 65 camino ? I'm kinda partial to those. (yes I remember I'm a FFFord guy).

You probably mean the '65 Chevelle wagon...I left it in West Virginia as it was going to be a bigger project than I wanted to get involved in.

Dan Fahey · 07-25-2015, 09:39 AM

It would make for a great Pure Stocker.
No need for a Roll Bar.
Few solid suspension upgrades and gears.
Trans Converter and freshened engine with iHRA approved cam.
You are well under the index...deep in the 12's.
Probably E/PS..

Easy to return to the street.

D

Geerhead55 · 07-26-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

It will be unique if nothing else...rarely see one of these in Stock in this area.

Ah, yes,, rare indeed,,especially with the "super rare" twin shifter option! Is it a runner? Actually, up here in division 6, Mark Faul runs a '66 El Camino. You may want to consult him from time to time. Good luck with this one too Rich, but get the other cars sorted out, please.We're waiting to hear some good results. Take care
Danny Durham

HandOverFist · 07-26-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Ah, yes,, rare indeed,,especially with the "super rare" twin shifter option! Is it a runner? Actually, up here in division 6, Mark Faul runs a '66 El Camino. You may want to consult him from time to time. Good luck with this one too Rich, but get the other cars sorted out, please.We're waiting to hear some good results. Take care
Danny Durham

Yes, Mark is helping me with the suspension right now. We are putting a 396 and a PG in the Camaro atm...partner wants to bracket race with it for a bit while I work on getting some hp for the stocker engine.

The Mustang...let's just say it's on the back burner for awhile. I will eventually figure out how to tune the dang beast.

HandOverFist · 08-04-2015, 12:10 PM

Pondering a six-point 'moly roll bar install. I've decided to turn this one over to a pro...got two solid leads on some local fabricators. I want the main hoop as far back as possible, probably leaning slightly forward to follow the cab contour. The rear support bars will exit below the rear window thru the bed upright and then the bed floor onto the frame. Will get creative with the side bars to allow easy entry...don't care for the looks of a swingout bar. After this is done it comes apart for some slight body work and new paint...no, I won't be doing that either.

07-24-2015, 01:43 PM	#1
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	'67 El Camino H/SA No rush on this one as I have a couple of other projects to finish before starting another. Good solid body and frame, this will become my ride for the duration. I'm helping my partner with the Camaro which will soon be a big block car...he will be driving it from time to time. I'll update once I begin making changes to the Camino. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

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colby Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Noble, OK Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA That is a nice car, good buy!

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HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA It will be unique if nothing else...rarely see one of these in Stock in this area. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

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Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,174 Likes: 1,044 Liked 776 Times in 232 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Very slick, Rich...El Caminos are cool! You'll do a nice job on it, as usual. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

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Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 700 Likes: 2,459 Liked 225 Times in 107 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA What happened with the 65 camino ? I'm kinda partial to those. (yes I remember I'm a FFFord guy). __________________ Dave Noll, E/FS ,?/SA 6526

07-25-2015, 09:39 AM	#7
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,118 Likes: 1,079 Liked 181 Times in 111 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA It would make for a great Pure Stocker. No need for a Roll Bar. Few solid suspension upgrades and gears. Trans Converter and freshened engine with iHRA approved cam. You are well under the index...deep in the 12's. Probably E/PS.. Easy to return to the street. D

08-04-2015, 12:10 PM	#10
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 El Camino H/SA Pondering a six-point 'moly roll bar install. I've decided to turn this one over to a pro...got two solid leads on some local fabricators. I want the main hoop as far back as possible, probably leaning slightly forward to follow the cab contour. The rear support bars will exit below the rear window thru the bed upright and then the bed floor onto the frame. Will get creative with the side bars to allow easy entry...don't care for the looks of a swingout bar. After this is done it comes apart for some slight body work and new paint...no, I won't be doing that either. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 08-04-2015 at 12:12 PM.