Sam I Am Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) Now that the 41 Panel is in the showcase, it's time to move onto the next stalled project. I have been on and off with this one for about three years. I stalled out with the bmf. My sheet was too old and it was getting frustrating. I now have a new sheet and things are getting better. The added touches on this one are the 1959 Cadillac wheels, engine, and steering column. It seems that all of my El Camino kits are partial or complete rebuilders. Why is it that everyone must cut the blower hole out of the hood? So I looked around and saw I had a 61 Impala hood. So I sliced and diced...and ended up with this. Here are the components and the direction I am heading with it. Edited March 9, 2023 by Sam I Am 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 That's looking good Sam! Great to see you finishing up a few of these stalled projects. Now on my way to look at the 41 panel. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Good looking 59 Sam. I'm about where you are on my 59. That is a lot of bmf on this model and I've been puttin mine off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I like the look of the '61 hood grafted into the '59 hood. The styling on either side of the center ridge adds a lot of interest, and if it was a 1:1 it probably would have prevented the flapping that these often had. Built a '59 El Camino a while ago, hope you have enough foil for all the trim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 I finally am calling it quits with the foil work. Not my best by any means, but good enough for who it's for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Nice work so far Sam. Following. My job has taken me out to Newberg a few times. I always think of you as I drive by Toledo. I have thought about stopping by but figured it would be impolite to do so with an invitation. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Bills72sj said: Nice work so far Sam. Following. My job has taken me out to Newberg a few times. I always think of you as I drive by Toledo. I have thought about stopping by but figured it would be impolite to do so with an invitation. Bill Just pm me the times and dates, we can make it work. Hobby room is cluttered, to put it nicely, but always a different clutter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Foil work look good man. I just finished one up a couple weeks ago so I know what a job it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 4:30 AM, Zippi said: Foil work look good man. I just finished one up a couple weeks ago so I know what a job it is. Thanks Bob, I've been following yours and it's awesome ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 It’s looking really nice so far!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Finally, progress! I'm calling the interior done. Flocking didn't turn out the way I wanted, but hey, you won't see much anyway. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Great interior, wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Looking sharp! Love these kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Alright Sam 'fess up, how did you get that woven effect on the carpet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 4 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Alright Sam 'fess up, how did you get that woven effect on the carpet? Ricky, I already said it was a messed up job, that's how. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Great looking interior! Really nice clean work your doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 11:15 AM, espo said: I like the look of the '61 hood grafted into the '59 hood. The styling on either side of the center ridge adds a lot of interest, I missed this added feature at first glance, and espo is right on about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/13/2023 at 2:03 PM, Sam I Am said: Ricky, I already said it was a messed up job, that's how. ? Looks really good from what I can see under the dash, has the effect of a woven carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Not to hijack your thread, but I saw this at a carshow a couple of weeks ago. I'd say your build is looking pretty darn accurate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 Dan,Dan, Dan Dan Dan!!! You can hijack anytime with a pic like that. ? I love the color combo and that the dash is all trimmed out with Impala trim as well as the wheel. ? Our family has had a total of four different '59s. My grandfather bought a Belair sedan brand new. My older brother had an Impala hardtop as a teenager. My dad had an Impala convertible when I was young, and I had a Biscayne sedan for awhile. My grail is the Elcamino. This was my inspiration. It has '59 Corvette steering wheel, wheel covers, and fuel injection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 9, 2024 Author Share Posted December 9, 2024 Back on this one. Hopefully I can push through to the finish. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 9, 2024 Share Posted December 9, 2024 Been a while, glad to see you're getting back to this El Camino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 15, 2024 Author Share Posted December 15, 2024 I'm not completely happy with it, but after four years of on and off again...it's finished. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted yesterday at 12:13 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:13 PM Pretty sweet looking there Sam. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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