JOHNSUBR
01-21-2004, 02:21 PM
working on the bed the floor the tin is ok but the support rails under tin areshot the guy figured he would leave some old batterys in their in the rain the rest of the body is ok .ihave acc to a 66 el will they fit ,or a 69 wagon ok
ElkyPete
01-21-2004, 03:22 PM
So let me ask, are you talking about the body frame braces built into the body's underside? That just might be unique enough that the wagon will not work or the Chevelle. I have a similar issue with my 72 Elky. I am going to completely replace the bed floor and all subsequent metal under the bed floor pan when I get to that one.
I had made an note to look into what to do about mine but again that will be a while. Mine are rotted at the tunnel so if I was going back with an original type I would probably go pull several from a Junk Yard off of as close to a 72 Chevelle or Elky, what ever I could get my hands on. In my case I would just need the tunnel support so that might not be that difficult. I would imagine most Fisher Bodies have "Basically" the same shape and size tunnel. I would probably only have to have the tunnel portion plus 4" on either side. I can use the rest of the ones that are already on the body, for me.
I'll be removing all that though and I'll use an aluminum bed floor, and associated supports that I need. I'll be just using my 72 for track, pro street or pro stock what ever I can classify it as easiest and get away with the most. :D
Hope this gives an idea or helps in some way.
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JOHNSUBR
01-22-2004, 05:38 PM
yea i made some phone calls to a couple shops the wagon has the hideaway seat and spare tire cutout that changes everything so i guess i will keep lookin for a 68 -72 el in ny i found one in calf but the shippin and labor +part i could buy a parts car here with luck no rush anyway thanks for helpin ps anybody got one layin around in ny ? 8O
ElkyPete
01-24-2004, 03:11 AM
Have you thought about checking out the local Fab Shops? Maybe someone closer to you would be capable of making what you need. Sometimes you will find a place that will do it cheap just to help out.
Maybe call GoodMark and see if they can fab something at a decent price. Who knows they just might do it.
Its just a thought.
JOHNSUBR
01-28-2004, 06:38 AM
i tryed goodmark no good .i guess ill try some fabricators , i e-mailed the el camino store asked if they had any sugg- that they make some or have them made since they named their site after el caminos in a nice way.from what i have been reading in this site alot of guys could use the supports and other odds and ends . not just window cranks and racing gloves just venting.
JOHNSUBR
02-02-2004, 02:54 PM
found a fab shop thanks :)