Recent content by CaminoJoe

Appreciate the support. I'm rolling with the 305s internally regulated alternator, but I'm cleaning it up and using the pully from the 396 alt. Should look great once im done. And itll be less of a headache than converting the wiring to external

Thanks mate I realise now an adapter is impossible haha I feel dumb but I gotta learn somehow

Thank you! this is my first swap and I've never dealt with any of this before so it's nice to know theres other ways around it

Hey all, currently in the midst of prepping my 396 big block to drop in my '85 elco, and I noticed something - the plug doesn't match up. I'm hoping any of you could refer me to a site in which I can find an adapter for this plug? Also, not entirely sure the alternator is regulated internally...

Hey all, I've got a 396 big block with 325 hp waiting to be dropped into my elco (stock engine was a 305 small block). And before I make the mistake of trying to drop it in, I want to ask: Will the mounts on the engine match with the motor mounts on the frame? Just want to know in case I need...

Man should have mentioned that...325hp so dont think there should be too much frame flex

Hey all, To all who have the experience with doing a beefier transmission swap.. I'm swapping a big block in my '85 elco and along with it a new transmission. From the stock th350 to a th400. My question is will the stock crossmember suffice or am I gonna have to scrap it and have another installed? Thanks!

I like yours, I want a stripe decal on the hood as well in the future

The story is kinda interesting. I fell in love with the gbody el Camino some years ago and had to get my hands on one. And in my area (MD, or eastern shore in general) I found it terribly hard to even come across a decent one that wasn't 100 miles away or wasn't rusted through the floor under...

Paint is original, the two tone gray. And the boy on the lift is a purple 1969 GTO built for the strip. ~3000hp monster. You can find videos of it and pictures on 1320 or pinks...but I'll drop a picture on here soon

Hey all, I finally decided to stop lurking and join the forum. Around summer 2016 I bought an 85 el Camino conquista that I'm currently building into a street rod. So I'll be around to ask questions as many of you seem helpful/knowledgeable. Along with that, I'll be posting updates and details...