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swamp rat · 06-07-2016, 11:56 PM

Ok, i haven't been to this thread for a while, dang nice job on the gaps and your haulin on the rest, looks great!

cooperhw · 06-20-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Loving that green color! Nice work so far. Keep it up.
Thanks. 117* heat slowing down progress, but still trying.

Here's my '72 that I bought in Jan. 2016. So far added Dakota Digital VHX gauges, Rev 17" wheels, Nitto tires, UMI Performance upper and lower A arms and 1" drop springs. Added the bed cover and Bilstein shocks. Just a basic 350/350 combo.
Sweet El Camino. Thanks for sharing. I love it.

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Originally Posted by flashed

Alright ,another owner of a cool El Camino .

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Ok, i haven't been to this thread for a while, dang nice job on the gaps and your haulin on the rest, looks great!

Thanks Swamp Rat. Hoping to start putting it back together in about a month.

cooperhw · 07-05-2016, 12:16 PM

Well, it's been a busy, hot month here in Phoenix AZ. Been painting real early and she is finally taking shape.

flashed · 07-05-2016, 03:59 PM

Wow,looking great .

**Advanced Design** · 07-05-2016, 09:33 PM

Double wow! Looking really good.

jarhead79 · 07-07-2016, 02:10 PM

I've been searching for this color for months, looks great on the el camino! wth is it and what's the paint code?? Lol

cooperhw · 07-07-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Wow,looking great .

Thanks Flashed. Pretty happy with it.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Double wow! Looking really good.

Thanks A.D. really growing on me.

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Originally Posted by jarhead79

I've been searching for this color for months, looks great on the el camino! wth is it and what's the paint code?? Lol

GM calls it code 43 Gulf Green. I think on the C10's they call it light olive.

Daddy'O · 07-07-2016, 05:02 PM

Love the color! Going to be a sweet ride. You going to do stripes?

swamp rat · 07-07-2016, 08:25 PM

Sweet! I need your body guy for a spell!

cooperhw · 07-12-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Daddy'O

Love the color! Going to be a sweet ride. You going to do stripes?

Thanks Daddy'O, I am trying to decide on the stripes. Probably. I bought a stencil. I love the SS stripes on the hood.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Sweet! I need your body guy for a spell!

Yeah, finding him has helped the project move along at a much faster pace.

Here are a few pics from this past weekend. Got the hood hung and scratched the paint on the top of both fenders while adjusting it. Bummer. Oh well, probably just sand and re-shoot em while they are in place now.

dug224 · 07-12-2016, 12:41 PM

Beautiful paint work. I used to deliver plumbing supplies in an SS 396 back in the 70's. It happended to be that color. Best delivery truck ever! dug

cooperhw · 07-12-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dug224

Beautiful paint work. I used to deliver plumbing supplies in an SS 396 back in the 70's. It happended to be that color. Best delivery truck ever! dug

Thanks. Very cool story. I bet that delivery truck rode like a dream. I am wanting to make this my daily driver for the next 10 years till I retire. Kinda want to park my 06 Diesel pickup and drive something cool instead.

cooperhw · 08-04-2016, 10:33 AM

Part of the build where it slows down to a crawl. Especially with this 106* weather we been having.
I put the vinyl top on the car and sat it out in the sun prior to delivering it to the upholster. Can't wait to get it back with the top on and carpet in place. Got my glass guy coming next Friday to install the front and back glass.
Just trying to keep inching it along towards the finish line.
Gonna move in the next month so progress will dry up I am sure. Oh well,

**Advanced Design** · 08-04-2016, 01:17 PM

I don't know about inching along as you've moved fast on this one. Looking real good!

Good luck with the move. Hopefully you will score a large garage space.!

cooperhw · 08-04-2016, 01:35 PM

Thanks A.D.

Naw, bout the same 3 car garage and backyard area I have now. Gonna have to wait for the big detached shop till I get back up to my mountain property. Too expensive down here for any land/homes.

Oh well, I get by.

Yall have a good one.

Zoomin · 08-05-2016, 09:11 PM

Great job on the paint. Getting green to look deep ain't easy.

cooperhw · 08-08-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Great job on the paint. Getting green to look deep ain't easy.

Thanks Zoomin, Sure aint. This color with the metallic in it is about the hardest I have done so far. Would not want to tackle it again anytime soon, that's for sure.

cooperhw · 08-15-2016, 11:04 AM

Little bit more progress. Picked the car up from the upholsterer. Installed carpet and the vinyl top. Came out great.
Took it home got the seats in and the rear tailgate installed. Small amount of progress, but I'll take it.

Valarius_Starchaser · 08-15-2016, 11:13 AM

WOW is all I can say I love that color the car/truck? just has "it" awesome work

flashed · 08-15-2016, 12:05 PM

I agree ,awesome work ,beautiful color too.

tommys72 · 08-15-2016, 03:53 PM

Im digging it! Very nice

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-15-2016, 07:50 PM

Very nice work on the elky! The color does look awesome on it too!

NONHOG · 08-17-2016, 11:43 AM

Love it. Enjoyed driving El Camino's had 2. Want another.

cooperhw · 08-18-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

WOW is all I can say I love that color the car/truck? just has "it" awesome work

Thanks. I am in love with the color too.

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Originally Posted by flashed

I agree ,awesome work ,beautiful color too.

Thanks Buddy.

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Im digging it! Very nice

Me too. Appreciate the kudos.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work on the elky! The color does look awesome on it too!

Thanks Man.

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Love it. Enjoyed driving El Camino's had 2. Want another.

Right on. I always wanted one (someday) but never bought one before. Don't know why I waited so long. I think this one is gonna be a great daily driver. Can't wait. Will make my next 10 years commuting much more fun.

cooperhw · 08-22-2016, 01:26 PM

My other (on again/off again) project.
It's a 67 Nova 4 door that is now a 2 door, full 2"X4" tube chassis, 496, glide, center steer, 411 spool.
Started "Ugly Betty" about 6 or 7 years ago and she just keeps getting pushed to the back burner.
Loaded up to move to the new house. Hopefully last move in my lifetime. Also, hopefully gonna finish her this coming winter.

06-07-2016, 11:56 PM	#76
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Ok, i haven't been to this thread for a while, dang nice job on the gaps and your haulin on the rest, looks great! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

07-05-2016, 12:16 PM	#78
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Well, it's been a busy, hot month here in Phoenix AZ. Been painting real early and she is finally taking shape. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

07-05-2016, 03:59 PM	#79
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Wow,looking great .

07-05-2016, 09:33 PM	#80
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Double wow! Looking really good. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

07-07-2016, 02:10 PM	#81
jarhead79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mt Vernon. Illinois Posts: 10	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project I've been searching for this color for months, looks great on the el camino! wth is it and what's the paint code?? Lol

07-07-2016, 05:02 PM	#83
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Love the color! Going to be a sweet ride. You going to do stripes? __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

07-07-2016, 08:25 PM	#84
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Sweet! I need your body guy for a spell! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

07-12-2016, 12:41 PM	#86
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Beautiful paint work. I used to deliver plumbing supplies in an SS 396 back in the 70's. It happended to be that color. Best delivery truck ever! dug __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

08-04-2016, 10:33 AM	#88
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Part of the build where it slows down to a crawl. Especially with this 106* weather we been having. I put the vinyl top on the car and sat it out in the sun prior to delivering it to the upholster. Can't wait to get it back with the top on and carpet in place. Got my glass guy coming next Friday to install the front and back glass. Just trying to keep inching it along towards the finish line. Gonna move in the next month so progress will dry up I am sure. Oh well, Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-04-2016, 01:17 PM	#89
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project I don't know about inching along as you've moved fast on this one. Looking real good! Good luck with the move. Hopefully you will score a large garage space.! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-04-2016, 01:35 PM	#90
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Thanks A.D. Naw, bout the same 3 car garage and backyard area I have now. Gonna have to wait for the big detached shop till I get back up to my mountain property. Too expensive down here for any land/homes. Oh well, I get by. Yall have a good one. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-05-2016, 09:11 PM	#91
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Great job on the paint. Getting green to look deep ain't easy. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-15-2016, 11:04 AM	#93
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Little bit more progress. Picked the car up from the upholsterer. Installed carpet and the vinyl top. Came out great. Took it home got the seats in and the rear tailgate installed. Small amount of progress, but I'll take it. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-15-2016, 11:13 AM	#94
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project WOW is all I can say I love that color the car/truck? just has "it" awesome work __________________ "Orange Crush"

08-15-2016, 12:05 PM	#95
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project I agree ,awesome work ,beautiful color too.



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08-15-2016, 03:53 PM	#96
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Im digging it! Very nice __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-15-2016, 07:50 PM	#97
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Very nice work on the elky! The color does look awesome on it too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-17-2016, 11:43 AM	#98
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project Love it. Enjoyed driving El Camino's had 2. Want another. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

08-22-2016, 01:26 PM	#100
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 72 El Camino Daily Driver Project My other (on again/off again) project. It's a 67 Nova 4 door that is now a 2 door, full 2"X4" tube chassis, 496, glide, center steer, 411 spool. Started "Ugly Betty" about 6 or 7 years ago and she just keeps getting pushed to the back burner. Loaded up to move to the new house. Hopefully last move in my lifetime. Also, hopefully gonna finish her this coming winter. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

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