iCrap

That's why you go to home depot and buy a few cans of spraypaint! good as new.

MC MiYoung3269

lol that's where I got it from XD

And rustoleum paint jobs can actually turn out pretty damn well if done right.

This for example

iCrap

cant imagine how much wetsanding and polishing would be needed to have it look good though lol.

MC MiYoung3269

Lol, hey, if you're on a budget, gotta put work in!

optimusaccord

Like any paint job... preparation is key.

xtcnrice

savclaude needs to write us a paint job DIY

robpp

iTrader: (2)

may God strike me down if I EVER BUY A NEW CAR AND MOD IT/////

that is all

xtcnrice

well then... I suggest you wear a lightning-proof suit sir

robpp

iTrader: (2)

yeah today Im fighting with the front struts.

doing it by myself on breaks from work.

its going to be cold real soon so I want to get the majority done.
If I can, tomorrow I deconstruct the front bumper, headlights, lip, and install the original intake AND RESONATOR lol

who needs a nice cte intake.

optimusaccord

Question, why are you taking everything off?

robpp

iTrader: (2)

back to stock; ready for sell/

opboarding

My company got bought out today. We were privately owned with 200 people combined in all our offices, now we have 31,000 people. I feel very insignificant now. This will be interesting.

PyroDave

My company was terminated and we all had to reapply to the hospital which terminated the company if we wanted to continue working. i'm waiting to hear back

opboarding

Yikes. Good luck friend =\

optimusaccord

What you thinking about changing it out for?

iSeeYouTwo

He doesn't drive much, if any, because he works from home now - and his el camino satisfies his modding needs - so he's getting rid of the wagon.


Amirite rob? Lol

ssjoeboe9

Hope all goes well with the merge. You gunna stay in the same position or you thinkin you might move around?

robpp

iTrader: (2)

Spot on.

The only thing i havent done myself to date is exhaust. Got duals with H pipe and turbo mufflers....= quiet. Straight out the back. Just got the tips, 69 chevelle ss, so they need put on.

El Camino seat getting new foam and springs fixed.
New carpet with extra padding and sound/heat insulation.
Found a steering wheel without cracks needs install.
Carb going to Mountain Man for rebuild.

Started gathering parts for a complete front end rebuild plus front rear suspension.
Bought a 69 SS hood. Needs to be fit then painted.

Best project was stereo.
Retrosound.com Head Unit. BT, 2 usb, 2 aux,
Retrosound dual voice front speaker.
JL Audio 6" rear in small boxes 7x 7x 4
Kicker powered hideaway sub H8
HU Comes with screensavers that make it look like old AM radio.


Plus i have the jeep for everyday.

xtcnrice

Do you have a build thread somewhere (not exclusive to azine of course) for this el camino?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

put a LS7 into it Rob!!

opboarding

I don't think it'll affect my position since I am pretty much the lowest tier in the company(since I don't have my PE yet). We're also going to stay in Dallas since they didn't have any offices here. Might move locations to a new building in the next year or so since our building's layout doesn't allow for much growth because of the awkward layout.

optimusaccord

That's weird... since the turbo is on, and fun, I've been thinking about selling it.

I'm one of those project guy's, that I enjoy doing something until it is finished, and then I just think about what to do next.

It's sick.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

yeah. its sort of an old guys forums.
like they will post "i converted my headlights using relays and....." and then not post one picture.



here my 69 El Camino journey - El Camino Central Forum : Chevrolet El Camino Forums

ssjoeboe9

LOL--- real talk Optimus... same thoughts

robpp

iTrader: (2)

thats exactly right. once the project is over, at least for me, i start to look elsewhere.

optimusaccord

It's a curse man... a CURSE!

So, now I'm thinking, do I wait until the winter is over and list it? Or wait til after the summer, strip it down to stock and sell it or trade it in on something else?

I wish I could find a buyer for it like it sits, it drives like stock just with tons more power....

Jaheri_cbp

Stop all these nasty negative dirty thoughts!

robpp

iTrader: (2)

yeah its hard to sell modded. no one wants to pay for your mods.


and YES its a curse.....and it never changes only gets worse as you get older

xtcnrice

yup.. best to part out and sell as stock

Jaheri_cbp

Exactly why I keep all my stock parts

robpp

iTrader: (2)

60's next 3 days then BOOM DROP THE MIC/

Jaheri_cbp

I'll trade you mine for yours happily for the benefit of you being to start all over Optimus.. I can sacrifice..

xtcnrice

same!

xtcnrice

aw yeeaaah

robpp

iTrader: (2)

tein ss posted in for sale if anyone needs some make an offer.

optimusaccord

I also keep all my stock parts. It's just good practice.

Jaheri_cbp

Lol my girlfriend hates me for it though.. I'm imagining the exhaust will have to go to the storage unit once that's off cuz the garage idea won't fly

iCrap

so i started my car up this morning (kinda cold) and it was making a weird whine noise which got louder as the revs went up. also some creaking noises from the back suspension..... goddamnit wtf.

also now i gotta take a black and white pic of my car apparently cause xtc nominated me lol

xtcnrice

LOL I'm sorry iCrap, too much to deal with right now?

iCrap

naww i got this.