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: Hello, New member, '79 caballero laredo


Anthony730
09-13-2009, 09:57 AM
Hello im new to the forum. I recently got my first car, a '79 Caballero Laredo. Its in great condition and it runs like a beast. All of the problems are just cosmetic, and theres only a few, mostly the dash. Its getting reupholstered here in a few weeks. I'd always wanted an el camino for as long as i can remember. Well i joined this forum because i have a few questions, and wanted to talk to other el camino owners.

Will monte carlo and el camino parts of the same year fit my '79 caballero?
Are there other cars' parts that will work?
Are there any parts dealers that specialize in caballeros/ el caminos?

The dash is in pretty bad shape, and i would like to find a new one soon. All i can find are just covers. Does anyone know where i can get one? its red

Oh here's a few pics

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/airguitarist/100_0321.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/airguitarist/100_0324.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/airguitarist/100_0319.jpg

DONE DEAL DONNY
09-13-2009, 11:13 AM
Started out right, you posted pics. and introduced yourself... Good job and good looking Elko. I can't help you with your question, but I do want to give you a warm welcome!!!
Donny:texas:

CoyoteOn2
09-13-2009, 12:25 PM
Welcome to ECC. Try the links below, see if they have what you want.

http://www.elcaminostore.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=7068&level=1 (http://www.elcaminostore.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=7068&level=1)

http://www.ecparts.net/

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Dash_Pad_Cover/Chevrolet/ElCamino/1AIDC00009/1137301/1/?utm_source=google_base&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_base_api

http://www.stockinteriors.com/DashCaps.asp?Itemid=11073&MakeId=31&ModelId=98

http://www2.partstrain.com/store/details/Chevrolet/El_Camino/Accu_Form/Dash_Kit/1979/Base/8_Cyl_5-dot-7L/C400718.html

p.ward7885
09-13-2009, 12:31 PM
Welcome,good looking first ride.Enjoy it, and good luck.

Carretera
09-13-2009, 03:04 PM
Your car looks real nice, the dash looks good in the picture, mine has an overlay dash (cover) and it looks decent.
Welcome

FIRST ELKY 4 ME
09-13-2009, 05:03 PM
Welcome! A lot of the G Body car parts are interchangeable, Chevelle and Monte Carlo for sure. I agree, that dash looks pretty good along with the rest of the car.

mgs72elky
09-13-2009, 05:25 PM
Welcome aboard bud. Sharp looking Elk...

dougs85
09-13-2009, 05:30 PM
Welcome to the forum Anthony. Very nice looking Caballero. Hope you find your dash, but it looks OK in the photos. Enjoy the site.

Doug

dbsims59
09-13-2009, 05:54 PM
Welcome Anthony, it looks like you found a great looking Laredo. Your dash looks great, You will find alot of good info at this site. I wish I would have found it sooner.

Tuggy24g
09-13-2009, 05:57 PM
Welocme bud. You have a sweet looking El Camino. :You_Rock:

Anthony730
09-13-2009, 08:37 PM
Thanks everyone for the great response and info and Coyote for the links.

and the dash looks good in the pictures because it has a cover on it haha. Its siliconed down and i didnt wanna lift it up all the way, so i just peeked under the edges, but the parts i did see were REALLY bad.

Botomgun
09-14-2009, 01:14 PM
Welcome Aboard! Good luck with your first ride. There is only one first for everything...

Lemmy
09-14-2009, 01:31 PM
Welcome to ECC! And greetings from Finland too!

REMYLINE ELKY
09-15-2009, 06:01 AM
:whaasup:Welcome to (imo) the best Elcamino site. Kick back and enjoy. Nice ride also