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  1. Tips & Tricks
    For a 1970 El Camino SS, which has had the engine replaced with a 402 LS3 Big Block - CKN 402-4, 330-LS3, T0528CKN (Towanda May 28, 1970) with Corvette heads - 3993820, 1971, 402/454, Open, 113cc, 300, 330 LS-3 (2.06/1.75 Int./Exh. combustion chamber 113.060 Cast iron, oval-port and similar...
  2. Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum
    I recently bought a 1970 El Camino and shes been sitting in the open since at least '97. A few nights ago I got her running again, and last night I got her driving. New plugs and wires, new battery, new belts, oil change and tranny fluid. I know old cars dont like to be pushed in general, but...
  3. Interior Restoration
    Getting ready to work on the 1970 sweep dash. Help me name the 12 idiot lights. 1 ? 2 Left Turn Indicator green 3 Brake warning red (Emergency brake set & out of balance on distribution block) 4 ? PRNDLL gear selector 5 ? 6 ? 7 ? 8 ? 9 ? 10 Generator red (glows on key on, bright on start) 11...
  4. Ebay / Craigslist Alert
    https://albanyga.craigslist.org/pts/6005936606.html https://albanyga.craigslist.org/pts/6005936606.html Ive got the dough, and Id like to buy it for the bed......i guess....but idk. theres no telling what shape that bed really is in just from pictures. the bed in my 71 was completely rusted...
  5. General BS Topics
    Hello everyone! I am new to the forum. My Grandfather recently passed and our family is a bit lost when it comes to his El Camino. He has a 1970 El Camino Custom V8 with a 350. I've been looking at the VIN info and have a bit of a handle on that info. But, because of his will, we need to...
  6. Wheels & Tires
    Greetings all, I would like some opinions on how wide I can go on my El Camino. It will be lowered 2" all the way around. I will be running 18" rims. Backs: What is the max width and backspacing do I need to look for? Fronts: Same. I want to run a stock height(or close) tire with max width...
  7. Suspension & Steering
    Hello - long time looker but first thread. I removed the rear spring on my 1970 today to repair a leaking airbag. In doing so I removed the lower control arm bolt. Now I have it all together except, the trailing arm and the bracket do not line up (almost a complete bolt width difference) I...
  8. General BS Topics
    Okay, I'm not gonna do anything like that to my Elky, but around here is one really beaten up 1970 El Camino for sale and somehow I got in my head that buying that and turn it to 1970 GMC Sprint Tribute. What you guys think? Go or no go?
  9. Interior Restoration
    What is this thing, where did it come from and how do I mash it into my '73?! I found this via a googling of '1973 el camino interior' trying to find out what kind of knobs go on my headlight switch (the knob is just...gone) and according to the site it is associated with, this interior is a...
  10. Wanted Items
    I need a 1970 SS cowl induction hood. Needs to be original, and no dents or rust. Talk to me! :nanawrench: Not dying for one, just driving around with no air cleaner is all. Ha
  11. Region 24 Europe
    Hello there. Just wanted to start this thread for my El Camino. Latest news is that she'll be arriving on 9th of july and I am so excited. Will be posting fresh pictures as soon as possible. I guess I'll be using this thread as a diary for my El Camino.
  12. Body Restoration
    1968 tailgates have the back up lights in the bumpers, but 69-72 have them in the tailgate i think. i have only found 68 rear bumpers that fit my 70. is it correct for them to have the backup light holes in the bumper even thought they are really in the tailgate? where can i get a 70 rear bumper...
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