My '59 El Camino project, the beginning.

[Richard/SIA]

I uploaded some pics to my site, here are the links for anyone who is interested in what I am starting with, and some other pics you don't see too often.

I intend to document everything as I progress.
This will not be a stock build under the skin, I intend to have a truly unique '59 with awsome handling and speed when I am finished.

The 200 MPH speedo is not a joke.

If the site admin would like to add any of these pics to the reference library, feel free to do so.

A few parts I have been gathering up, MOON valve covers, aluminum flywheel, some NOS trim, etc.
Some here may recognize a few of the items
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5939.JPG

This is the actual 200 MPH SW speedo I will be using in my car, fifty were special ordered by N.A.F. for Cobra Coupe replica's.
I believe mine is the only one still existing as the others were lost in a fire.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5897.JPG

Front view with the $800 front clip I bought.
I also have the front clip that came on the car, between the two I will have one with no Bondo or rust!
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5947.JPG

Another view of the front.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5944.JPG

Passenger side.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5946.JPG

Drivers side.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5945.JPG

Rear, tail-gate, NO RUST!
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5948.JPG

This is the only actual rust-out on the outside of the car.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5943.JPG

Fred Flintstone wants my El Camino!
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5940.JPG

Nope, not much left under the bed panel.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5941.JPG

X frames ARE weak, this is the second cracked one I have seen, out of owning two 59's!
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5942.JPG

Rear view of my "W". This a 348 crank, round flange.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5936.JPG

THIS is a 409 crank, NOT round flange.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5938.JPG

The "W" combustion chamber is in the cylinder, the bottom of the heads are flat.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5935.JPG

Front view of my 348 "W". (Set to become a 380)
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/100_5937.JPG

For those of you who may wonder what my "Marcos 1600" is, this is very close to what mine will look like when it's finished.
http://www.specialinterestarms.com/17f9_12.JPG.jpg

 

[walkerheaders]

i went and read your whole gun website. very cool. i have quite a few shootin iron's myself.

 

[jboatno4]

A few parts I have been gathering up, MOON valve covers, aluminum flywheel, some NOS trim, etc.
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I have nearly a complete '59 EC parts car left over after building one myself - if you need something, I may have it.

I'll be listing everything in one lot later in the summer. Got too much just sitting around.

Jack

 

[Richard/SIA]

Please give me first shot, I need trim, lots of trim!

My trim is pretty complete, but too much of it is just dented or damaged enough to want to replace it.

I need to get a copy of the body manual so I can identify the parts I need properly.

I'm trying to figure out how to remove the upper roof trim?
The piece just above the drivers door is damaged.

There are other odd bits I am looking for, or to upgrade.

For example, I need ONE radio knob.
I am still trying to decide how I am going to mount the 5" tach that matches my 200 MPH speedo, while trying to keep a vintage look.

I need to make a list.

 

[Tic's60]

Sounds like fun! I am into odd speedo's as well. Here's the on I bought for the 60.