1979 El Camino Build

[1979ratrod]

Consoles can be slow going to build, don't ask how I know. I'll pm you a first look at mine when I figure how to work this smartphone I just got.

Waiting to see how you like the little larry's valves. I started making my own manual valves, but got away from the project. You know how it goes.

haha sounds good man and i cant wait to hook them up ill make sure to send you a video when i do.

but here is just a small update: i got 2 more viair guages in the mail along with fittings and hoses to do my front bags but all i need now is to make front bag cups and put everything in and ill be all good.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Skills skills skills!! Nice bro... Keep it going

 

[1979ratrod]

Skills skills skills!! Nice bro... Keep it going

thanks man, i still need alot more practice with everything tho.

but anyways here is another update. i bought an english wheel yesterday and watched a few videos on how to use it and i wanted to try embossing so this was my first attempt.

 

[Longroof79]

There's no stopping you now... :lol:
The English wheel is a cool tool to have. Have fun with it...just watch your hands.

 

[jlcustomz]

Pretty cool dude. I bought one of those yeller harbor freight setups a couple years ago. I welded up the lower half to make it track parallel to the upper wheel, which made it work better. Also may one day brace up the main structure to stiffen it. Only played with it a few minutes, have yet to use on a project, but I will. Never heard of using for embossing, will have to look that one up.

SOoooo, what's next after some more practice, flamed doorpanels???
http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcus ... ort=3&o=53

 

[307 Regal]

We ought to have a GBOTM with a "heavily customized" theme...

 

[1979ratrod]

There's no stopping you now... :lol:
The English wheel is a cool tool to have. Have fun with it...just watch your hands.

haha yeah everywhere i look everyone is just like watch your hands, it said it like 10 times on the instruction manual but im sure ill end up crushing them eventually haha

Pretty cool dude. I bought one of those yeller harbor freight setups a couple years ago. I welded up the lower half to make it track parallel to the upper wheel, which made it work better. Also may one day brace up the main structure to stiffen it. Only played with it a few minutes, have yet to use on a project, but I will. Never heard of using for embossing, will have to look that one up.

SOoooo, what's next after some more practice, flamed doorpanels???
http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcus ... ort=3&o=53

maybe you could take some pics for me? but yeah it seems like it could use a bit of strengthening and im not sure what ill be uding it for with the embossing but i want to make my fender flares nasty with it. ill keep you updated tho man

We ought to have a GBOTM with a "heavily customized" theme...

ive been waiting for something like that or like a build thread one would be sweet

 

[1979ratrod]

so im putting off doing some work to the camino for a little but cuz i just picked up a truck; its a 1994 nissan hardbody. totally baggeded and lays frame with drag blocks. some serious rear suspension work like a 4 link and i think the rear diff is swapped cuz its huge for a little truck like that but i dont like the paint much. clearly some mexican had it and went crazy with the glitter sh*t. also not a big fan of the front ends on them. its fully shaved doesnt even have a tailgate but here is some pics

 

[307 Regal]

A '94 Nissan with metal flake and Cadillac wheels is a really strange combo. How did you come across it and what are your plans for it?

 

[1979ratrod]

A '94 Nissan with metal flake and Cadillac wheels is a really strange combo. How did you come across it and what are your plans for it?

it was a friend of a friends and he got it traded to him and he needed it gone for cheap so i got a good deal on it and ill probobly just clean it up and plasti dip it black or grey and drive it till the winter