Want to see a one-of-a-kind car creation?

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The discussion centers around a custom-built 1976 El Camino, which is framed on a 1974 Jimmy chassis. It features a 1976 Olds 455 engine paired with a Chevy 350 Turbo transmission, allowing for manual driver-controlled shifting. The vehicle includes a custom bell-housing and a GMC transfer case with a built-in differential, providing a choice between 70/30 and 50/50 power distribution to the front and rear wheels. The El Camino is equipped with 33" Trailblazer tires, capable of chirping during shifts in low-range. The owner acknowledges the need for body work and expresses enthusiasm for the vehicle's unique modifications. The conversation also touches on aspirations to move to the US for the opportunity to own a powerful V8 vehicle, inspired by a colleague's recent acquisition of a Mustang and an AC Cobra. Additionally, there is a brief mention of image resizing for better visibility in the discussion.
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Since a few people have expressed curiosity when I mentioned a couple of things about my El Camino,
I figured that I might as well get the details out of the way all in one shot.
Here she be:











Volkswagon's-eye view :bugeye:


http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1336/danpics0330mz.jpg




side view showing built-in step so my 4'6" mother can get in (with help) :rolleyes:

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/1470/danpics0362ry.jpg




the only warning to would-be pests :rolleyes:

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3461/danpics0340cd.jpg




proof of the above warning :biggrin:

http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/9219/danpics0352td.jpg


It's a '76 El Camino frame-stacked on a '74 Jimmy chassis. The motor, as you can see, is a '76 Olds 455. A custom bell-housing mates it to a Chevy 350 Turbo tranny with manual valve body for driver-controlled shifting. A second custom plate attaches the GMC transfer case to the tranny. The transfer case has a differential built into it, so I don't have a 2-wheel-drive option; the shift lever either sends 70% to the back and 30% to the front, or splits it 50/50. The tires are 33" Trailblazers, and it'll chirp them going into 2nd gear in low-range. :biggrin:
As you can see, it needs a bit of body work.
 
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That looks bloody cool old chap, I'd love to see it in the flesh!

I think I'm going to base my 10 year plan around moving to the US with work so that I can buy something with a monstrous V8 and not feel guilty! A work colleague moved over there in January, and has now got a Mustang for his runabout, and an AC Cobra for a project, mwhaha!
 
Ooooooooo... me want. :biggrin:
 
Danger, maybe you should resize your image. I resized it here: http://www.mwnx.net/users/mac/PF%20photo%20contest/Snapshot%202006-05-21%2012-02-38.tiff
 
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Hey, Mk;
I did actually resize all but one. The reason that I left it full sized is that the sticker didn't show up when I tried to shrink it. Yours looks good, though. Thanks.
 

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