80'z Performance 80 El Camino build aka "Dirty Little Secret"

[melman109]

We will be starting the build on this 1980 El Camino for a customer. We haven't worked out all of the details yet but we will be doing a frame off resto with UMI suspension components, QA1 front coilovers, and wilwood brakes. The owner plans to keep the 350 engine and th350 transmission for now. I'll try to keep this thread updated with all of our progress.

 

[melman109]

UMI front and rear control arms, 2" rear drop springs, front and rear sway bars, front brace, rear control arm reinforcement braces, shock tower brace, KYB shocks, Pro-Forged steering components, and QA1 coilovers (not shown)

 

[kalidromos13]

Looks like a start to an awesome project! Keep us posted!

 

[melman109]

Looks like a start to an awesome project! Keep us posted!

Will do... we should have the frame out by the end of the day tomorrow and off to powder coating by early next week

 

[fleming442]

So, what's the "secret"?

 

[melman109]

So, what's the "secret"?

Lol if we told you it wouldn’t be a secret anymore hahahahaha

 

[oldtinsmith]

Hey Mel!! I'll get to watch you do your magic again. I've missed our talking the forums. I hope all's well with you and yours!

Doug

 

[Slowpoke]

Hey bro! You know I'm next right? I need that melman elco touch!

 

[L.A.X-RATED]

that desert eagle...ever so photogenic!!!we need an itenery of events to unfold for this elco like yesterday!!!

 

[melman109]

Hey Mel!! I'll get to watch you do your magic again. I've missed our talking the forums. I hope all's well with you and yours!

Doug

What's up Doug? All is well with me and the family I hope the same for you and yours. It's been a while since i've been on the forums. I definitely miss chatting with you and some of the other members of this group. I plan to log in more frequently to post updates and check out some of the other builds.

Hey bro! You know I'm next right? I need that melman elco touch!

I'm ready when you are bro!

that desert eagle...ever so photogenic!!!we need an itenery of events to unfold for this elco like yesterday!!!

hahahaha what's up bro? We got the car off the frame this weekend and was able to assess the damages. I've been discussing the details with the owner all day today. choosing the colors for this build will determine most of the direction. Once he finalizes the color we can iron out the rest of the details.