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Necoa #: 10070
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Aug 29, 2007
Posts: 103
Year: 1981
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject: It finally runs. *Video Link*
My apologies for lower quality video, it's all I had available. Also, I promise to tighten the belts and adjust the carb a bit. I also forgot to roll up the window so there is some wind noise and the neck strap was slapping the camera body. I suppose I could have done better in many ways, sorry. Anyway this car has been sitting for quite some time. It's an '81 with only 46K miles but had apparently sat long enough for the original 229 to freeze up. I aquired the car in that crusty condition. It's no "show winner" but it is atleast functional once again and "saved from the crusher" Anyway, I hope you enjoy it, I sure am gonna try.
Cool!
-81elcaMEANo _________________ I know what you're thinking, why not a Corvette? Why not a GT40? Well my friends those are just cars, El Camino is a way of life...
Necoa #: 5673
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Jun 26, 2005
Posts: 851
Year: 1970
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject:
Sounds great, even with the low quality audio. What exhaust setup are you running? _________________ 70 Elky (Non-SS) 454CID, TH700-R4
69 Chev C-10 Pickup (recently Upgraded to 454) w/TH400
29 Model A (Recently Sold).
Necoa #: 10070
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Aug 29, 2007
Posts: 103
Year: 1981
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject:
Sorry about the delayed response guys....I was getting beat up over a carb issue...now a lighting deal. It's actually an '86 "G" engine with a Comp XE262, Weiand Intake, Q-Jet, Pertronix Ignition, Flow Tech shorty Headers. 2 1/4' true dual exhaust (crossmember from Jeg's) and some Dynomax mufflers. Oh. it has an H-Pipe too. It runs MUCH better now, but the 3.50:1 first gear and a peg leg makes for some "interesting" rolling burnouts. I'll get you guys another video as soon as I get a chance. Thanks for th compliments....even if it is only a 305.
Necoa #: 2730
Location: 13(TX)
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 370
Year: 1974
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:40 pm Post subject:
great video. when my boys are getting to driving age I might try and get em into a 5th gen with a 305. After hearing the sounds of your combo I may try and duplicate it
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