Recent content by Steve C

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    245 60 15

    I'm running that size on my El Camino. The rims are 15x7 Centerlines with 3.5-inch backspacing. I ran 255 without any problems.
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    El Caminos and sway bars

    I upgraded The rear suspension to UMI 15 years ago, and install coilovers last year. The front suspension a-arms were gusseted 25 years ago, but I am looking at replacing it with QA1 arms and shocks. I am trying not to go overboard. My El Cam is a unicorn. I am the second owner. The options...
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    El Caminos and sway bars

    My 78 SS El Cam came with a rear sway bar and additional bracing.
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    Carlisle, GM Nationals, Photo Dump

    I had a v6 and broke the trans axle 3 time, before I gave up on them.
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    Carlisle, GM Nationals, Photo Dump

    I love all except those damn Fiero's.
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    1984 El Camino Conquista failing first smog check ever

    I have an El Cam in California as well. I hate to tell you this, but the nox and co goal are moving higher. The state is making it harder to pass.
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    1978 SS El Camino, 350 4 speed

    How stock should I keep the thing. I have owned it since 1983. I have most of the stock pieces, except the Saginaw 4 speed.
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    rear end

    Hoppers Rearends, LOL, used them for the parts to rebuild the 8.5. they rock.
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    rear end

    After ten years of searching for a Corporate 8.5, giving up and starting a 7.65 upgrade it happened. I purchase and received all the parts for the upgrade at a cost of $1050. I started searching for a good housing to rebuild. Then I came across the Holy Grail. I just purchased a Grand...
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    Sealed beam headlight upgrade recommendations?

    Dixie Restoration has something for less than $100
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    Car front sag

    When I replace my body mount bushings, the car body raised varying heights, up to an inch.
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    Chassis Stiffening

    1978-1988 GM G-Body Control Arm Reinforcements/Frame Braces This and control arm work will stop wheel hop. 1978-1988 GM G-body Front Reinforcement Brace, Bolt-In 1978-1988 GM G-Body Rear Shock Tower Brace, Bolt-In These will help the frame from twisting. If you weld there are many options. I...
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    Build sheet whereabouts?

    I found mine above the headliner.
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    alum. rear drums

    Thanks David. And Yea daddy got lucky
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    alum. rear drums

    What is the weight of a disk brake replacement kit vs. the aluminum drum. The cost of the dick brakes from Jegs was about the same.
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