The Chevy Asylum  Projects:  The Elky, 1980 El Camino  

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This is the way the El Camino looked on Route 66 in Riverton, Kansas.
I took this picture on the way back from the annual Nova List Gathering in Joplin, Missouri on 07/13/03.


A 1980 Elky Camino...that's been sitting in a field for 9 years.
07/01/98
Organ Donation: The 400 motor being harvested from a 74 Chevelle
07/10/98
Starting the build-up of the 400 smallblock
08/01/98
Removing the old 231 V6 motor
07/26/98
Getting everything ready for the new motor
08/03/98
Installing the B&M Stage II TransPak
08/03/98
Installing the rebuilt 400
08/09/98
The interior
08/24/98
More interior modifications
10/04/98
Yet More interior modifications
10/24/98
Rebuilding the Quadrajet (and converting to an Edelbrock)
12/18/98
More Modifications
04/07/99
The Dr. Gas X-pipe crossover and exhaust (with sound)
03/14/99
The crunchy and some repairs
02/26/99
Installing the Unlimited Products cowl induction hood
04/07/99
Refinishing the inside of the bed
03/28/99
The interior gets a new headliner and a new color and new seats
08/30/99
New snowflake wheels, T/A tires and a hinged tonneau cover
08/20/99
Installing a Choo Choo Customs SS nose fascia kit
04/16/00
Modifying the bumper and removing the side trim
04/26/00
Reassembly begins
04/28/00
Final assembly if the SS Nose
05/04/00
Fixing the defects in the Unlimited Products cowl hood
05/09/00
Preparing and priming and installing the rear pan
05/21/00
New paint, believe it or not.
03/13/03
Paint work continues.
03/21/03
The color coat.
04/24/03
Detailing after the paint job.
06/06/03
A new rear end (and a smoky burnout.)
05/16/04


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