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Good evening everyone, It's been a few years since I've been on the forum. I still own my El Camino, I've been slowly acquiring parts for a trans (700r4) and rear swap. I picked this rear up tonight for $35.00, yup $35! I have a few questions. From the research I did online it on GM case...

Hello, This past September I lost my Grandfather to lung cancer and inherited his 1957 Chevy Belair. My grandfather loved his Belair. He received it as a Christmas present from my grandmother in 1994; I was 4 years old. When I saw the car I fell in love with it. I helped my grandfather...

Hello all, It has been a long time since I've posted on here. I have a 1987 El Camino that I bought when I was 17 in 2007. Fast forward 10 years and it is still under construction. It only left the garage to go to my grandfather's funeral in 2016 as he helped me restore it as it sits today...

Hi Everyone, I have a set of 1986-88 Monte Carlo SS Rims I am in the process of stripping down and repainting. I cannot figure out how to remove the center caps. Does anyone know how to properly remove them without damaging them? Thanks, ElCam

Hey guys and gals, Did some fabricating last night and made some custom door locks for my El Camino. They are .243 Winchester bullet casings. Let me know what you think. Lets see everyone's custom door locks!

Hi Guys, Got A Lead On A SBC For My El Camino To Replace The 355. It has been sitting for a year in a garage. What should I look for when I go check it out tomorrow afternoon? Should I even mess with it? Price will be $75-100. Lookin' for a motor I can just drop in and go. Thanks in...

Hi guys, I would love some information on a Hurst T-Handle I have. It is IVORY in color and I have searched all over the web and can not find any information about it. Thanks in advance. -- ElCam Picture:

Hi Guys, Any Of You Have Any Experience With Valvoline VR-1 Racing Oil? I Was Going To Get Brad Penn Grade 1, But Its $9.00 A Qt Around Here. Any Advice Would Be Awesome! Thanks In Advance! --ElCam!

Hi Guys, I am going to replace my brake lines in a couple weeks and plan on buying the coil brake lines so i can create my own. Was wondering if you guys knew what size brake lines went from Master Cylinder to Front Wheels and MC to Rear Wheels. Thanks -- ElCam

Hi Guys, I Just Got A Set Of Front Moroso Trick Springs Part Number 47135 And Was Wondering If I Could Use Them For My Elky. It Will Primarly Be A DD/Street Car. Thanks In Advance! -- ElCam

Hey Guys i need some information! i am trying to order some Pypes down pipes for my El Camino, but do not have the stock Exhaust manifolds that came with my el camino as the motor that i took out of my car was not the orginal 305 it was a 307. i am in need of the bolt circle size for the stock...

This is a huge thank you to all the people who have helped me with my 355 build. Thanks Limey For All Your Help And Parts Thank You Cutlassjesse For All Your Advice And Help When I Needed It! Thank You JBreu For All Your Help And The Pulley To Get My Build One Step Closer To Firing! These...

Hi Guys I Know A Few Of You Run Brad Penn Oil In Your Motors Everyday. Was Wondering If Any Have Used Brad Penn SAE 30 Break In Oil? Would You Recomend It To Break In My Motor With? If Not What Other Oils Have You Used To Break In A Motor? Thanks In Advance -- ElCam!

Hey Guys, Am Currently Goin To Install A Head Stud Kit In My 23 Degree Stock Cast 492 Heads. I Am New To This Rebuilding Thing And When I Tore My Old Motor Out I Did Not Notice That There Are Three Different Length Head Bolts Holding A Cylinder Head. I Would Love Some Input As To Where The...

As Some Of You Guys Know I Am In The Process Of Buidling A SBC 355. I Thought I Would Start A Build Thread As I Finally Obtained All Of The Parts For My Build. It Has Been A LONG 1.3 Years Since I Decided To Pull My SBC 307 and TH350 Trans For A SBC 355 And Saginaw Four Speed Manual...

Hi guys, was wondering if any of you guys out in AZ have heard of Happy Days Interiors? My grandfather ordered an interior package for his 1957 Chevy Bel Air and want to make sure the company is legit, i have checked out thier website, recieved invoices from the company and talked to the guy...

Hey Guys, I would love some input on a Ford 9 inch that i am looking at getting for my El Camino. i was able to score a Ford 9" from a friend of mine here at college. it came off a 70s truck and is giving it to me for free. was wondering what i i would have to do to the rear to make it fit in...

Hi Guys, I am looking at buying a stock 1978-1987 crossmember. i was wondering if it is the proper crossmember for my Saginaw transmission. Any advice or help is greatly needed. Thank You!

Hi, I Was Wondering If Anybody Has Ordered Or Used The Coversion Kit Sold by The Parts Place, Inc. Here Is The Link To The Kit... http://thepartsplaceinc.com/pop-up/popu ... T9895Z.jpg Any Help Would Be Appreciated.. This Is The Cheapest Kit I Have Found. Thanks Again

Any One Running World Sportsman II Cylinder Heads On There Small Block Chevy? Thanks Guys!