Another day at the shop.

[HNL2LHC]

New School.

 

[bonesfab]

Hey Bones, any leads on a 78-87 El Camino that you know of?
Thanks
NSF

Not off hand. Had one with the grand national power train in it. Was a fun car

 

[monkeyswrench]

Hey Bones, any leads on a 78-87 El Camino that you know of?
Thanks
NSF

Been looking around for a beater for my youngest. Used to be cheap and everywhere in SoCal. No so much anymore, and not many around here

1976 chevrolet el camino for sale by owner - Joshua Tree, CA - craigslist

1976 Chevrolet El Camino Inline 6 250 Base. $2000 OBO -Was a good running car until the head cracked (had it pressure tested and it had a leak in two valves). New Turbo 350 transmission bought from...

palmsprings.craigslist.org

1985 Chevy El Camino for sale by owner - Flagstaff, AZ - craigslist

El Camino 4.3L V6, stalls and hesitates, brake problems, smokers car, not road safe.

flagstaff.craigslist.org

Or

1987 chevrolet el camino conquista for sale by owner - Paradise Valley, AZ - craigslist

ALL STOCK EXCEPT RIMS WITH PS, PW, AC, CRUISE CONTROL FULLY LOADED. AND EVERTHING WORKS AS IT SHOULD ENGINE AND TRANS WAS REBUILT 13000 MILES AGO NO DISAPPOINTMENTS 16500. FOR MORE PICTURS OR...

phoenix.craigslist.org

And some other "done" ones.

 

[bonesfab]

The blue one is a pretty stout 505 big block. Roll on the throttle in third and it starts lighting the tires. The silver one is just a mild 396-402. Both are efi and manual trans. Silver has a 5- speed tremec and the other Is a m-22. It needs an overdrive though. The driving experience between the two is pretty night and day.

 

[monkeyswrench]

505 and M-22...we don't have highways around here, so perfect for scaring the bejeezus out of the locals

 

[rrrr]

Big block 505 + M22 = Barely Controlled Mayhem

Hell yeah.

Nice work concealing the heater and A/C lines. The accessory drive casting is a cool piece.

 

[bonesfab]

505 and M-22...we don't have highways around here, so perfect for scaring the bejeezus out of the locals

Oh it would.

 

[bonesfab]

Big block 505 + M22 = Barely Controlled Mayhem

Hell yeah.

Nice work concealing the heater and A/C lines. The accessory drive casting is a cool piece.

Holley makes that. A nice piece that look’s factory instead of bling bling

 

[Not So Fast]

FYI::: Really like to get one with a modern day LS drive train in it (at least an LS2) and has to have a/c and mated to a modern tranny also. Jsut missed one in Phoenix this week end, owner say it went for $30K at Mecum Auction but I couldnt make it down there

 

[bonesfab]

A 1964 coupe deville we have done for a customer. Had it all cleaned up and it got left outside. Ls3 with a/c. Nice driver.

 

[bonesfab]

FYI::: Really like to get one with a modern day LS drive train in it (at least an LS2) and has to have a/c and mated to a modern tranny also. Jsut missed one in Phoenix this week end, owner say it went for $30K at Mecum Auction but I couldnt make it down there

We did a frame off on a one owner Elcamimo. erod ls3, 4l60e, new 12 bolt Wilwoods. Came out super nice. And then he moved to Oregon so the erod was a waste.

 

[rrrr]

Holley makes that. A nice piece that look’s factory instead of bling bling

I like it. I'm not a fan of a half dozen polished billet pulleys and idlers along with polished brackets on an engine, so this minimization by Holley is a well thought out alternative.

That piece, along with black braided coolant, accessory hoses, and fittings, can produce a measured look of power and competent design without the distraction of shiny bits everywhere that need constant attention to look decent.

 

[bonesfab]

I like it. I'm not a fan of a half dozen polished billet pulleys and idlers along with polished brackets on an engine, so this minimization by Holley is a well thought out alternative.

That piece, along with black braided coolant, accessory hoses, and fittings, can produce a measured look of power and competent design without the distraction of shiny bits everywhere that need constant attention to look decent.

Thats what the guy with blue chevelle plan was. He had the billet front drive on it, and didn't like it.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

I’ll take the blue Chevelle all day especially if it’s a 138 car like the lower trim indicates.

 

[rrrr]

Thats what the guy with blue chevelle plan was. He had the billet front drive on it, and didn't like it.

It's a good look.

 

[Not So Fast]

We did a frame off on a one owner Elcamimo. erod ls3, 4l60e, new 12 bolt Wilwoods. Came out super nice. And then he moved to Oregon so the erod was a waste.

If by chance you get one done or know of any candidates please let me know, Im carless now since I sold my 90 SS454 so Im looking OK, something in the $30K neighborhood
Heres the one I just sold

 

[Zach bash]

Hey Bones, any leads on a 78-87 El Camino that you know of?
Thanks
NSF

Hey Bones, any leads on a 78-87 El Camino that you know of?
Thanks
NSF

There is a 82 on marketplace

 

[bonesfab]

Here’s one you won’t see every day. So this is one of my first customers when I started out. Yes it is a real Ferrari 330gt 2+2 coupe. He bought in the 70’s when it wasn’t worth shit with a blown up v12. Sold the v12 for more than he paid for the car. Put a big block in it and blew up the trans and rear diff. Sold those for more than he paid for it. So really a free Ferrari in car guy math. Sometime he took it to a body shop and told the guy he wanted to cut the roof off. The guy said are you nuts it’s a Ferrari. He said he didn’t care and wanted a roadster. Guy said nope. Well after my customer took a hammer to the roof the guy got the point and off came the roof. This thing has been a race car for some of its life. It went PSCa racing and went as fast as 8.60@175 mph with a 14/71 blown alcohol bbc in it. He has since mellowed it out and gave it to his son who is trying to make it back to Ferrari status as best he can.

 

[Rajobigguy]

Here’s one you won’t see every day. So this is one of my first customers when I started out. Yes it is a real Ferrari 330gt 2+2 coupe. He bought in the 70’s when it wasn’t worth shit with a blown up v12. Sold the v12 for more than he paid for the car. Put a big block in it and blew up the trans and rear diff. Sold those for more than he paid for it. So really a free Ferrari in car guy math. Sometime he took it to a body shop and told the guy he wanted to cut the roof off. The guy said are you nuts it’s a Ferrari. He said he didn’t care and wanted a roadster. Guy said nope. Well after my customer took a hammer to the roof the guy got the point and off came the roof. This thing has been a race car for some of its life. It went PSCa racing and went as fast as 8.60@175 mph with a 14/71 blown alcohol bbc in it. He has since mellowed it out and gave it to his son who is trying to make it back to Ferrari status as best he can. View attachment 1493732 View attachment 1493733 View attachment 1493734 View attachment 1493735

Looks like there is quite a bit of room in that engine bay. A Coyote would probably fit nicely and look a little more exotic that a SBC.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Ummm, I may have a problem...14/71 blown alky bbc Ferrari sounds sexy as hell.
I always figured if the restoration train has already left the station, F' it, have fun with it!

 

[bonesfab]

Another oddity. 62 327 fuelie vette. Customer just bought and we are going through it to fix some stuff and make it road worthy.

 

[bonesfab]

Ummm, I may have a problem...14/71 blown alky bbc Ferrari sounds sexy as hell.
I always figured if the restoration train has already left the station, F' it, have fun with it!

Pretty much his thoughts on it. Then he tells me he was offered 110k for the vin and title. Damn.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Pretty much his thoughts on it. Then he tells me he was offered 110k for the vin and title. Damn.

110k I'm registering the thing as a Chevette, buying an injector hat and Lenco....Jegs would be getting some orders as would Strange

 

[HNL2LHC]

Looks like there is quite a bit of room in that engine bay. A Coyote would probably fit nicely and look a little more exotic that a SBC.

Was thinking the same thing. That is a lot of room for a car that does not look that large. But then again you did say that it had a V-12 at one point.

 

[TrollerDave]

Here’s one you won’t see every day. So this is one of my first customers when I started out. Yes it is a real Ferrari 330gt 2+2 coupe. He bought in the 70’s when it wasn’t worth shit with a blown up v12. Sold the v12 for more than he paid for the car. Put a big block in it and blew up the trans and rear diff. Sold those for more than he paid for it. So really a free Ferrari in car guy math. Sometime he took it to a body shop and told the guy he wanted to cut the roof off. The guy said are you nuts it’s a Ferrari. He said he didn’t care and wanted a roadster. Guy said nope. Well after my customer took a hammer to the roof the guy got the point and off came the roof. This thing has been a race car for some of its life. It went PSCa racing and went as fast as 8.60@175 mph with a 14/71 blown alcohol bbc in it. He has since mellowed it out and gave it to his son who is trying to make it back to Ferrari status as best he can. View attachment 1493732 View attachment 1493733 View attachment 1493734 View attachment 1493735

Bones doing a test drive.

 

[Willie B]

Another oddity. 62 327 fuelie vette. Customer just bought and we are going through it to fix some stuff and make it road worthy. View attachment 1493773 View attachment 1493774 View attachment 1493775

… A big no thanks on the Ferrari… But I would take that Corvette in an instant… Even though if you hit a good size bump, your head can bounce off of the fiberglass top…

 

[bonesfab]

Bones doing a test drive.
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That’s been the running joke. Gonna Ferris Bueller the car.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Here’s one you won’t see every day. So this is one of my first customers when I started out. Yes it is a real Ferrari 330gt 2+2 coupe. He bought in the 70’s when it wasn’t worth shit with a blown up v12. Sold the v12 for more than he paid for the car. Put a big block in it and blew up the trans and rear diff. Sold those for more than he paid for it. So really a free Ferrari in car guy math. Sometime he took it to a body shop and told the guy he wanted to cut the roof off. The guy said are you nuts it’s a Ferrari. He said he didn’t care and wanted a roadster. Guy said nope. Well after my customer took a hammer to the roof the guy got the point and off came the roof. This thing has been a race car for some of its life. It went PSCa racing and went as fast as 8.60@175 mph with a 14/71 blown alcohol bbc in it. He has since mellowed it out and gave it to his son who is trying to make it back to Ferrari status as best he can. View attachment 1493732 View attachment 1493733 View attachment 1493734 View attachment 1493735

Who Ha... never dull at Bones place.... lots of Fuck You time/ money. I likey

 

[bonesfab]

So after a little horse trading this came into my life today. 1937 Chevy pickup. But wait there’s more. The thing is on a Roadster shop chassis with their irs set up. Brembo brakes. Penske Double adjustable coilovers. The part that really sold me on it was the Albins sequential 6-speed. 420ci old school small block that made 630 hp on the dyno. Holley efi on it. 285’s on the front and 325’s on the rear.

 

[t&y]

Nice. Did they intentionally let everything underneath it rust over, or was it more like a build, then never blown apart for paint again?

 

[bonesfab]

Nice. Did they intentionally let everything underneath it rust over, or was it more like a build, then never blown apart for paint again?

As far as I know it was never 100% finished. Another old guy that passed away and never finished his dream. The odometer shows 38 miles on it. I am going to have some fun with it and if it stays around long enough, I will blow it apart and powder coat and finish it nicer.

 

[monkeyswrench]

As far as I know it was never 100% finished. Another old guy that passed away and never finished his dream. The odometer shows 38 miles on it. I am going to have some fun with it and if it stays around long enough, I will blow it apart and powder coat and finish it nicer.

"Finished" enough...put it on a trailer behind Chester, and go to a track day! Heads will explode

 

[bonesfab]

"Finished" enough...put it on a trailer behind Chester, and go to a track day! Heads will explode

It’s is street legal. But yes an open track day would be a blast pissing off some Porsche and BMW owners. I was thinking of “M Huntr” for a plate.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Whoa love that undercarriage work.... and cool split paint on the Chebby.... suspension height looks perf

 

[wallnutz]

So after a little horse trading this came into my life today. 1937 Chevy pickup. But wait there’s more. The thing is on a Roadster shop chassis with their irs set up. Brembo brakes. Penske Double adjustable coilovers. The part that really sold me on it was the Albins sequential 6-speed. 420ci old school small block that made 630 hp on the dyno. Holley efi on it. 285’s on the front and 325’s on the rear. View attachment 1498100 View attachment 1498101 View attachment 1498102 View attachment 1498103 View attachment 1498104 View attachment 1498105

That's badass, it would definitely hurt some feelings.

 

[coolchange]

Here’s one you won’t see every day. So this is one of my first customers when I started out. Yes it is a real Ferrari 330gt 2+2 coupe. He bought in the 70’s when it wasn’t worth shit with a blown up v12. Sold the v12 for more than he paid for the car. Put a big block in it and blew up the trans and rear diff. Sold those for more than he paid for it. So really a free Ferrari in car guy math. Sometime he took it to a body shop and told the guy he wanted to cut the roof off. The guy said are you nuts it’s a Ferrari. He said he didn’t care and wanted a roadster. Guy said nope. Well after my customer took a hammer to the roof the guy got the point and off came the roof. This thing has been a race car for some of its life. It went PSCa racing and went as fast as 8.60@175 mph with a 14/71 blown alcohol bbc in it. He has since mellowed it out and gave it to his son who is trying to make it back to Ferrari status as best he can. View attachment 1493732 View attachment 1493733 View attachment 1493734 View attachment 1493735

I may have worked on that many years ago at Fennell’s. Can’t be a lot of small block 330s around.

 

[bonesfab]

A Tahoe we are doing for a customer. We did all the Ridetech coilovers and big Wilwoods and ordered some Budniks for it. Then he finds an engine and says might as well. So now it has a 525hp ls3 and a 4l80e to go with the new suspension and brakes. Should be entertaining especially at stop lights.

 

[bonesfab]

"Finished" enough...put it on a trailer behind Chester, and go to a track day! Heads will explode

 

[RichL]

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As someone who grew up in a family supported by Flying A gasoline and Getty Oil, love the logo on the door. Never get to see that anymore.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Haven't seen anything lately on "Shop Girl."... she still helping out? Did she get any projects on side going on? I'm on a 460 Ford forum and see where there are lots of younger gals diving into the OBS fun doing all kinds of restorations and mods.... some have amazing knowledge I guess from trade schools or maybe just being mentored in good shops for a while through guys like yourself.