First restoration project..

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Kjohn

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This was a friend of mines car basically kept in his dads garage over the last 18 years with not alot done to it other then annual maintenance. I have always done mods to my cars but always wanted to restore an older one. The time and price was right so I picked this 86 El Camino.. I was a mechanic in the Army in 86 working on CUCV's (Chevy Blazers) and M880's (Dodge Pickups) + vehicles up to 5 ton so I feel this cars workable for me. Have pros when needed but will probably be checking this page out quite abit.. Thanks.
 

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Streetbu

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Welcome aboard! I have days I miss working on CUCV's and HMMWV's. Then I remember all the other crap too. LOL
 
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87National

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Unless I'm missing something, that looks to be an exceptionally clean and we'll cared for car. If it were mine, I would update the drive train and leave the body and interior alone.
 
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Kjohn

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Body and Interior is in great shape. Shes rough underneath.. Frames good, soft area in the pan behind the passenger seat. Engines a 305(2nd motor) Needs the carb rebuilt/replaced..
 

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