Well not really a newbie! Been a member for awhile now. I bought my 81 El Camino back in 07 for $700. No engine no trans, dash torn apart, among other parts torn apart and missing. I didnt really do anything with it up until this summer. I now have a GM Goodwrench 350 crate in it, mated to a 700R thats mounted on a G-Force crossmember. It The Elky is still not running but im hoping that this weekend I can ride it around the block. So just wanted to say thanks to everyone on the site that has posted questions and to all those who answered them. I was able to find all the info I needed by just using the search feature. Will take some pictures of the Elky this weekend, still not looking good but it will be running. 2 years sitting in my backyard, 4 months in the driveway up front, and 3 days til D-Day. Ha. Its gonna be awesome on Sat, jsut riding around the block.

Thanks guys:nanawrench:

Well wipe that big grin off your face or people will think you have freaked out.:beer:

Doug

Welcome to the site and glade to see all will be well. I know how you feel when all your hard work finally pays off.

I was able to find all the info I needed by just using the search feature.

Thanks guys:nanawrench:

Just goes to show,
JUST HOW MUCH INFO IS HERE AT ECC. !!

Some one keeps saying that SEARCH IS YOUR FRIEND.
Guess you really proved that point.
Should be an exciting day for you Saturday.
I'll try to remember to POP A TOP on Sat. in it's Honor.
CONGRATS

:beer:CONGRATS ON GETTING IT ON THE ROAD I TOO WILL SALUT WITH A ADULT BEVERAGE PLZ LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES

OOPS SALUTE HAHA:nanawrench:

Just goes to show that patience is a virtue. You will have the last laugh on all the nay-sayers. Congrats. Got to have pictures. Ride Proud.
:texas:S-A-L-U-T-E

That is a lot of good news. Congrats on the project. As stated, you should put some pictures up when you get a chance. Get some feedback on those years of work.

I will def post some pics up. Things i found on search include, adapting 700r into El Camino, converting sweep style gauge to round gauge pod, testing the gauges,(still have problem with coolant temp gauge but havent messed with it yet), headers, I had some hooker headers that i tried for a whole day to get in and couldnt. I then found a post on how to install them and took me 1hr to get them on after that. Crossmember and driveline adaptation. Timing help, and im sure I looked at a bunch more post.

This forum rocks!!!:You_Rock:

Welcome, or welcome back. Have fun this weekend....

Glad you found the info you needed here on the site. Good luck on your maiden voyage on Saturday.

Thank You! For using the search engine.