New from IL

[Wageslave]

Hello, I am the proud owner of a 1983 El Camino. I am 2 years into this car, and am pretty happy with what I have got accomplished. (Although at this point, the car has more parts made by Dorman and Edelbrock than Chevrolet)

I have just swapped a very tired 350/350 combo for a freshly rebuilt 1 piece rear main seal 350 block with Vortec heads, XE262H Comp Cam, and Edelbrock Performer intake and Carb. This is attatched to a 200 Metric trans.

I hope you guys will be able to help me finish my ride and I can pass off a few things I have learned to you guys too.

 

[Texas82GP]

Welcome to the site from Houston. Let's see some pics of your ride.

Baby that transmission and consider an upgrade to something stronger in the future.

 

[spencer83]

Welcome, I'm from Illinois and I'm pretty new as well. I love this site it's pretty cool. Hope you enjoy it too.

 

[kalidromos13]

Welcome from California!! Most of the people who frequent this forum are very knowledgeable and I'm sure you will get the help you need. Dont be afraid to ask questions!!

 

[Wageslave]

I will try to get some pictures on after I get it washed, living in the country in winter makes for a real nasty vehicle.

I'm not too hard on that 200 transmission, although I am trying to cheaply source a 200-4r to go in once some extra money comes along.

 

[406 Monte]

Welcome from Minnesota

 

[Wageslave]

Heres a few pictures - still no wash as the weather has been kinda nasty this week.

The seat are from a 99 Firebird, the Auto-dim compass mirror is from a Chrysler van, and the Digital dash is from Dakota Digital (and totally worth it)

 

[Longroof79]

Welcome aboard.
Looks like a nice project. Thanks for sharing the pics and introduction.

 

[79 USA 1]

Welcome from New York state. Nice looking El Camino!

 

[Jeff L]

Welcome from Southern AZ. I agree with you about the digital dash. Looks like it came from the factory. You have a nice looking El Camino.