[El Camino Pete]

Year and Model: 1979 El Camino Conquista

Engine Specs and Modifications: Oiginally a 305 car, Had a '67 327 in it when I bought it, am installing a Mildly built 350

Drivetrain Specs and Modifications: TH350C currently stock frictions & Bands, Mild shift Kit, stock GM 10 Bolt (One-Leg wonder).

Suspension Specs and Modifications: Stock (For now)

Exterior Specs and Modifications: The Body is in overall Good condition. Minor rust through in Radiator Support. -Keep the Patina for now

Interior Specs and Modifications: Crying for help, Still looking at the options

Electrical Specs and Modifications: Stock, and in working order! no plans to change yet.

Since I've bought the car, I've pulled the Engine, Cleaned the compartment, and thought a lot about the possibilities, and, to make it a Street-Legal car, will take more time than $$$. So I have decided the best way will be the long route! Make it run, and drive it!:nanawrench:
So I'll pick up from there,

Empty Body,

A few days later, I get some time to Bolt the Engine & Trans together, Bend some new Transmission lines,

And slide it Home!

And, start assembling brackets.

I still have to paint the P/S Brackets, Pump, & Pulley. But the hood is on, and she's almost redy to fire!

More to come,

Pete

 

[Bobby78]

Lookin' good!

 

[fixitman1]

Nice job,you know we are never done !!!:beer::texas:

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Looking good...nice progress!

 

[El Camino Pete]

I was messing around, and stole the rear wheels off of my S-15...

it might be worth notching the frame! :dontknow:

 

[Guest]

Nice work. Hard to believe someone thought it was junk. That car is FAR from junk.

 

[El Camino Pete]

Engine Install Complete!

I finally got a chance to finish the engine install today. all the brackets/PS Pump came from a 75 GMC 2500 and look quite factory in the engine bay. here's some more pics:

PS Pump lined up nice!

Front view.

And Ready to fire....,

She started immediately, good oil pressure, and never got hotter than 198*!

After getting insurance and a tag, it was off to the road test, which went very well(aside from a Weeping Heater Core). Now it's time for the next project... Traction!