New member, Crystalite conversion

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Robert Leonardo

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I purchased my 81 El Camino in 1989 with 34k on it and drove it until it had 52K. I then completely stripped it to do a Crystalite conversion. Well that was 25 years ago and now that I am retired from the military, I final am working on it again. Crystalite went out of business, but Laurens' owner is his son. I epoxied the frame and installed urethane bushings, Raptor lined the underside, installed new Spohn front and rear upper and lower control arms, put 1LE rotors with Buick Roadmaster spindles on the front, converted the rear to disc, rebuilt and installed an 86 Z28 TPI engine with 200 4R trans, and converted the bench seat with bucket mounts. When the car is done it will have the IROC front nose, wheels, mirrors, and complete Camaro dash, wiring, and interior. I will post pictures once I figure out how.
 
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Longroof79

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Welcome aboard, Robert.
I remember Crystalite. I always wondered what happened to them. I had their catalog, but that was over 25 yrs ago.
Sounds like you've accomplished much on your El Camino. You'll have to post some pics of it for us picture junkies to oogle at.
 
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Robert Leonardo

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Griffin84ss

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Welcome aboard that is one BAD *ss ride very nice detail.!!!
 
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liquidh8

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Very nice, can't wait to see more
 
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1evilregal

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welcome to the forum! will def be looking for a build thread on this!
 
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