Custom El Caminos
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I like them a lot. I’m a big fan of traditional customs (Kustoms?), and I also realize that today’s trends may become tomorrow’s traditions. That said, quality of work is important. I’ve seen some junk wheel installs snd hack mechanical work, but I’m sure there were some customs back in the day that were bondo and baling wire, too.
Patrick
Patrick
Customs are cool, but I won't be doing anything like that to mine. I'm more of a stock look guy but I always appreciate the energy that goes into a custom.
Kustoms are cool, it's still recognizable as an Elky, but my feeling is is that if you are going to chop up/change/restore any old and somewhat rare (now) car, it better be done for good reason, and it better be done right. You don't trash a 63 split-window Vette and make it into a Funny car dragster, or cut up a 'Cuda convertible and make it into a Monster Truck.
Those 2 elkys pictured look to have some serious love and attention put into them, most likely the motors and chassis upgraded and strengthened, bodywork fixed right, those cars stand a better than average chance of being around in another 50+ years for the owners great-great-grand kids to drool over.
To me, that's a really good reason to do what they've done, and I can get behind that idea.
Those 2 elkys pictured look to have some serious love and attention put into them, most likely the motors and chassis upgraded and strengthened, bodywork fixed right, those cars stand a better than average chance of being around in another 50+ years for the owners great-great-grand kids to drool over.
To me, that's a really good reason to do what they've done, and I can get behind that idea.
The mods on the green 1960 appear to be from a 59 Pontiac and look right at home. I especially like the tail lights and have been searching for a set myself. The air duct in the rear quarters are the only major change that could not easily be undone.
Good catch, the 59 pontiacs had a split grill that would not fit (without major mods) the early el camino s.
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Very nice rides. Russ
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keep them comin!
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Meh,
Nice enough I reckon, but only the stock look for me... Back to your own taste, whatever turns your screws.
Nice enough I reckon, but only the stock look for me... Back to your own taste, whatever turns your screws.
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customs are cool
I really like the scallops on the gold one.
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the Gold Elco is classic 50's with the scallops, that gold and white is perfect
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