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- Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
Yesterday, I installed the radio. I purchased a used reproduction radio from a guy on Facebook Marketplace. It was supposed to be a functional unit, but after wiring it up and mounting it in the car, the headset powers up, but I get no sound. I went to the website of the manufacturer, and they state...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:24 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
I'm always amazed by the long list of messed up things you can find after buying a really nice used vehicle. Oh, well, that's why we do what we do. Fixin' is a satisfying part of the enjoyment. I’m just glad when the body work is done and I have a clean platform to work with. I’ve been spoiled with...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
I felt pretty positive about yesterday’s work. I started the day by blowing out and vacuuming more sand from behind the dash. This finished it off and I’m pretty pleased with the outcome. There might be some sand left behind the dash, but very little. ( I’m thinking of naming this car “Sandy”) With ...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:37 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
With the dash out, are you going to upgrade to new speakers? Kudos to Paul for the good math. That may have been during or shortly fifth grade for us. That's almost enough change for a movie at Loweman's plazza on a Tuesday............. [/quote] Tony… The speakers are super easy to access from the t...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
Over the weekend, I had a bit of time to work on the El Camino. Being on vacation this week will afford me some time to work on it at length. Here’s a list of stuff I’ve repaired so far: 1) add hazard button to steering column, test hazards 2) reaffix arm rest pad on driver side door — used screw in...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:31 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
That thing looks super nice, cant wait to see it in person! I loved the '72 I had in the pre-Tiresmoke era. I remember your El Camino making a run back from Carlisle in the days when the speed limit was 55 mph on the turnpike. We were in a train of cars going 70. I’m pretty sure we were all loaded ...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:27 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
BTW - I had three hotdogs and a Pepsi for lunch. 45 minutes later, I was pretty sure the Pepsi was a good idea..............
That was an exhausting day! So much mental stimulation coupled with driving 200 miles,
I slept real well that night….. but I didn’t have hot dogs!
GM
That was an exhausting day! So much mental stimulation coupled with driving 200 miles,
I slept real well that night….. but I didn’t have hot dogs!
GM
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:09 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
OK… From what I know now ( sometime in the future I get more detailed ) the El Camino has the original 350 motor and turbo 350 trans. It has a 12 bolt, non-posi rear axle ( unknown gear ratio, but assumed highway gears based on the mph achieved on the ride home ), power steering, power brakes ( disc...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:54 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
Re: 1971 El Camino
This weekend, I took to assessing what I have and working on easy and required fixes. The first was the glove box door. It seems like a minimal issue, but you had to slam the glovebox door to get it closed. The latch mechanism was loose on the door. About an hour later the door works. I had to remov...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:17 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1971 El Camino
- Replies: 44
- Views: 25222
1971 El Camino
it took me a couple of days to get this posted up. The transaction and flurry of activity went down on Thursday the ninth. After I had a verbal agreement on the 442 sale, I grounded the car and started my search for another project car. I was thinking convertible, Oldsmobile, C6 Corvette, or maybe a...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2018 GMC Terrain
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17248
Re: 2018 GMC Terrain
58,655 … another routine oil change done. This time around I treated myself to new windshield wipers on both front and rear. The rear blade was the original one that came with the car. It was more of a smearer than a wiper, so I invested in a new one.
GM
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- Mon Oct 30, 2023 12:41 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
- Replies: 99
- Views: 118845
Re: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Find me an El Camino or a big block Cutlass....
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- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
- Replies: 99
- Views: 118845
Re: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
So, about a month ago, I received an instant messenger message from someone who wanted to purchase the 442. After a phone conversation or so, multiple texts and many pics and videos sent, a deal was struck. We decided on today as the day for the car to depart. The purchaser drove 9 hours with truck ...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:23 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
- Replies: 194
- Views: 167572
Re: 1987 Corvette Z52
I saw a post on FB from KMP stating they were done for the year based on
the amount of rain we’ve had this week. FYI
GM
the amount of rain we’ve had this week. FYI
GM
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:49 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT - Mostmint #45
- Replies: 72
- Views: 23168
Re: 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT - Mostmint #45
The video progress is super cool! I think you should say how many hours
of labor you have in each phase of the project. I’m guessing that you have
a bit more than 8 hours in it so far!
GM
of labor you have in each phase of the project. I’m guessing that you have
a bit more than 8 hours in it so far!
GM