Hi to everyone, decided to stop lurking and sign up. I have a 59 that I am doing lots of work on, and a 60 that's my daily driver and kind of a beater. Primer grey and duct tape interior.

The 59 will become my daily driver after I repair the rust (typical-floorpans and quarters), put in new drivetrain, rebuild and airbag the suspension, disc brakes, interior, etc. Needs lot of work.

My 60 is just a good survivor and was purchased in primer, all 5 shades of it. I did basic work to make it driveable with wiring fixes, brake repairs and dual master cyl, and swapping in a decent engine that did not burn more oil than gas. It has an old 283 with turbo 350 right now and it's fine for driving. Lowered with cut springs and chrome smoothies. Much better than driving a late model for a daily.

I will probably read and lurk more than contribute, just not enough time with all my projects. My other cars are 38 Chevy 2 dr sedan with a 454, 68 GTO, 49 Ford COE that will become a car hauler on a GM motorhome frame, 92 Chevy dually with supercharger, and my wife's 97 Expedition..

Welcome.

Where are you located?

You might want to update your profile and let everybody know. It helps when there are local events.

John 8)

Welcome to the fourm.

Hi back at ya and welcome to a great bunch of people discussing a great vehicle. :)

Welcome to ECC / NECOA!

We're glad you happend along. Personally, I'd drive the 59 and restore the 60. The 60 is moderatly rare and was a limited number produced and the last year for that version.

However, you have two very valuable Trucks none the less. Again good to have you abord.

Fixed my location, sorry I thought it was already in there. I live in San Francisco bay area, about 1 hour east of SF in a town called Livermore. I am 41 and am an engineer for a job. I work on classified stuff, as in secret defense related weapons.

As for my two 59 and 60 Elky's. I personally like the 59 looks better. The tailights, hood grilles, side trim, bumpers, etc. My 60 is missing some of the trim pieces, has bondo in the quarters from an old poor rust repair. Funny you mention that a 60 is more rare, i had the opposite problem when trying to find a 59, all I found were 60's, at least in any reasonable shape. 59's bring more money and are more desireable here on left coast. I'll attempt to put some pics up here of my 2 Elky's. The 60 is what it looks like right now as my daily driver:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/852000/60ElkyL.jpg

The 59 as received:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/852000/AsRecLeftSide.jpg

59&60,

Welcome
I used to work on defense related programs as a quality assurance rep.
for the DOD. Interesting work for 37 years, now retired.

Get in, Buckle up and Enjoy the ride.

Welcome!

GOTTA love ALL the bat-wings!!!! 8)