General Information
Year
1959
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Elcamino
Color
Dark Green
History
Purchased in 1996. Installed new 350 motor with a 5 speed Transmission. Drove around for 8 years installing and buying parts here and there. Decided to do a complete rebuild in 2005. Removed body from frame. Installed new floor panels, quarter panels and bed. Stripped frame, powder coated, new Ride Tech suspension etc.
1959 Chevrolet Elcamino (Dark Green)
Modifications
Drivetrain
Rebuilt Chevy 350, around 400 hp. Be-Cool module cooling system. Headers, Flow Master exhaust.
Interior
Custom interior, gray and black in color. Gray carpet, black - gray seat, door panels. All interior window trim was chromed including gauge bezels. Electric vent and side windows. Vintage Air AC installed. New Ididit steering column with Billet Specialties steering wheel. Custom Stereo system. All new upgraded wiring throughout car
Exterior
Car was painted a Dark green, changes in the light to a emerald green. Everything re-chromed or polished. All new windows installed.
Audio
Just installed a 700r4. Inland empire driveline and a Curry ford 9" rearend
Suspension
Installed four wheel Willwood disc brakes. SSBC brake booster and master cylinder. Has a Ride Tech front and rear suspension. All tubular A-Arms with Shockwaves. A Unisteer rack and pinion was also installed.
Wheel and Tire
Billet Specialties Fast Lane rims 18" front, 20" back. BFG Tires 245/45/18 and 275/35/20