72 El camino "Sweet Slumber" Resto

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WarbirdPrincess

Discussion Starter · Jun 8, 2012

OK, finally day 1! I have been waiting so long to get started working on her. I got her into a storage unit this week.

I started by stripping off the vinyl and to my surprise, i was not as bad as I had feared. There were still some holes, but I think there fixable, I was afraid I was going to have to replace the hole roof:

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69 SS396

· #17 · Jun 9, 2012

Very nice. You are getting a lot done.

I like the theme of this build.

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69 SS396

· #24 · Sep 9, 2012

It looks like you do have a really big project, but you can do anything you put your mind to.

Most of us have "been there, done that" dont get discouraged.

If in all reality you do want to start over with something needing a little less work there are others out there.

Heres one in Davenport. Doesnt look like its had a vinyl top so the roof rust shouldnt be an issue. I havent seen it or even talked to this person so dont know any more.

Its a 71 instead or a 72 but close enough. Davenport

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/3173698840.html

Or this 72, looks to be an original vinyl top car but top not on now so you can inspect the roof better. Bartow

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/fod/3170115882.html

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69 SS396

· #32 · Sep 12, 2012

number9 said:
Good luck Warbird! If it makes you feel any better, you are definitely the cutest member here :inlove: your husband is a lucky man!

Hey, you just havent ever seen......

Never mind, this is a family sight.:dontknow:

Warbird, maybe having a second or third opinion would help with your decision on whether to go ahead with this one or start over.

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69 SS396

· #34 · Sep 13, 2012

This ones down to 2700

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/3269606317.html

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69 SS396

· #44 · Sep 20, 2012

Have you got it posted on CL and other sites?

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69 SS396

· #48 · Dec 25, 2012

Congrats on the sale.

If you keep checking the search on CL they show up fairly regularly.

Its not a 71/72 but the red 70 dont look too bad from the pics.

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/search/cto?query=el+camino&srchType=T&zoomToPosting=&minAsk=&maxAsk=

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/3498771208.html

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69 SS396

· #49 · Dec 25, 2012

OOPPPS!!! Almost forgot.

Merry Christmas:beer:

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69 SS396

· #55 · Jan 23, 2013

The trim or cowl tag is located on the driver side of the firewall by the brake booster/master cyl. area.

BTW, the 'girlfriend' is actually the owner and main mechanic on the car.:smileyb:

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69 SS396

· #58 · Feb 3, 2013

WarbirdPrincess said:
Thank you Sir!

You're welcome, good to see you on here.

Have you made any progress on another car?

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