Photo request: 1978 El Camino w/ cowl hood & Torque Thrusts

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924Carrera

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Hi all,

I have a slightly unusual request (mods feel free to move this topic if this is the wrong subforum)

My father has a 1978 El Camino Conquista as his current project car. He plans to swap in a roller block 350 and do paint and interior work, etc etc after he finishes the '86 diesel GMC pickup he is currently working on. I happen to do automotive pencil artwork and would like to draw him a picture of his El Camino as it may look when it's done, but I'm having trouble finding a good photo on the web to use as reference.

If anyone here is willing to take a picture of their ride (you can block out the plate number or whatever, I don't mind) or direct me to a place you may have already posted one, I would be very grateful.

The specific thing I am looking for is a 1978 El Camino, preferably black or another dark color (to maximize reflection depth in the paint; white and silver don't work well for that), with the cowl induction hood and Torque Thrusts or a similar style of wheel. I would like a front 3/4 view, left or right does not matter. Having the front wheels turned to one side (to show off the wheel better) is a nice touch. Most importantly the image needs to be at least 1024 x 768 or [preferably] larger, so that I can see the details in order to replicate them (my finished pieces are done on 11 x 14" paper). I did find one good picture on Google that matched all my other criteria, but it was tiny.

Thanks in advance! If you'd like to see an example of my work, here is my most recent piece, a 1969 Camaro SS 396.

http://924carrera.deviantart.com/art/19 ... -344938092

Alex
 

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Our 78 SS with 17 inch Summit Legends 5 wheels and a GoodMark 2" Cowl hood. E-mail me a copy of your sketch. 8)
 

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924Carrera

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Re: Photo request: 1978 El Camino w/ cowl hood & Torque Thru

Clean ride! Thanks for the pictures; that combo is exactly what I'm looking for. Unfortunately those pics are still a bit on the small side for me to work with, but if you have some larger pictures I'd be happy to use them! I won't be starting my drawing for about a month, so there's no rush. Also, if anyone else has a contribution, I'd be happy to look at them all so I have a variety to choose from.

Thanks again,

Alex

Edit: P.S. I especially like that third picture. If it was a little larger (1600 x 1200 is PERFECT, but 1024 x 768 works too; I just want to be able to see enough detail to make an 11 x 14 sketch), I would stop my search right there. [A little turn of the steering wheel would be nice too, like in the Camaro drawing I linked] I hope I don't sound too picky! Thanks again.
 

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924Carrera said:
Clean ride! Thanks for the pictures; that combo is exactly what I'm looking for. Unfortunately those pics are still a bit on the small side for me to work with, but if you have some larger pictures I'd be happy to use them! I won't be starting my drawing for about a month, so there's no rush. Also, if anyone else has a contribution, I'd be happy to look at them all so I have a variety to choose from.

Thanks again,

Alex
I can't seem to get on Photobucket right now I will try later and upload some higher res photos.
 

924Carrera

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tc1959 said:
I can't seem to get on Photobucket right now I will try later and upload some higher res photos.

No problem! I appreciate the help. I will be sure to send a copy of the finished sketch (should be done before Christmas, when I plan to give it).
 

924Carrera

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tc1959 said:
I just found out that Photobucket is down because of the flooding in Colorado.

Wow, that's surprising! Like I said, there's no particular rush. I'm working on a different drawing at the moment, but I would like to start the El Camino by the end of October. I'm sure the site will be back up by then. Thanks for checking.

Alex
 
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