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1984 LS El Camino Project - 'Desert Eagle'

Just call me crazy, right after completing my el camino build I decided I wanted something different. Got tired of the carburetor and bling and decided I wanted to put together a fuel injected "chrome-less" street machine. Plans for the makeover include but aren't limited to the following

Body:
2010 Porsche GT silver
Custom Steel Roll pan
Shaved Conquista trim
Shaved Marker lights
Shaved hood emblem
Shaved Antenna
Shaved Firewall
Powder coated window and bed trim
Heads Up Composites front fiberglass bumper
Ridetech billet gas cap

Drivetrain:
Low Mileage 5.3l LS Engine
- Billet Holley fuel rails
- LS1 Vette intake manifold
- Black billet March Performance
- GM Performance Valve covers
- Brp Swap mounts

Aftermarket 9" Ford rear end
- 31 spline Axles
- 4:11 Gears

Built B&M 700r4 Transmission
- Gforce X Member

Suspension, wheels & Brakes:
- UMI boxed upper and lower Trailing arms
- UMI rear "Pro-Touring" Sway Bar
- UMI drive shaft loop
- UMI upper and lower tubular control arms
- UMI front sway bar
- C6 Z06 Front and rear calipers
- Kore3 Brackets
- s10 Blazer spindles

Rushforth Rated X wheels
- 20x8.5 front 20x10" rear Powder coated satin black

Interior:
- Custom roll cage (Door bars inspired by the Ridetech "TigerCage"
- Autometer gauges
- TCI Outlaw Shifter
- Billet Specialties Steering wheel
- Lokar Emergency Brake
- Leather seats

Couple pictures of the car after I took all the trim off and dropped her off at Insane Innovations to get the cage installed and for body work and paint. The rear is currently dropped 2" and the front is resting QA1 adjustable coilovers. its def not a DONK lol

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/1...4944d188_z.jpg

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nice Donk!

I kid. I kid.

Sounds like a cool build. I like what you have planned for the car. Keep us updated with lots of pictures please.

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 511623)

nice Donk!

I kid. I kid.

Sounds like a cool build. I like what you have planned for the car. Keep us updated with lots of pictures please.

:lol: Thanks! Will do..

I should have my Rushforth Rated X Wheels in 6-8 weeks Ordered them in all black. I've been a fan of these wheels for a long time.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/1...1bc6bf5c_z.jpg

I liked it before you tore it apart. Can't wait to see what you do with it this time around. Out of curiosity,why didn't you just sell it and start with another Elco?:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by CRCRFT78 (Post 511670)

I liked it before you tore it apart. Can't wait to see what you do with it this time around. Out of curiosity,why didn't you just sell it and start with another Elco?:thumbsup:

Thanks! I thought about selling it but no one would have paid me for what I had into it. I rather take a loss and keep the car. Then to take a loss and to try to find another one with a straight body. If I had the space I would have kept it and built another one. I was actually able to bless one of my car club members with my old drivetrain (he's a hard worker and has been dealing with a bunch of crap lately) which made it all worth it.

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Originally Posted by melman109 (Post 511672)

I was actually able to bless one of my car club members with my old drivetrain (he's a hard worker and has been dealing with a bunch of crap lately) which made it all worth it.

That's awesomeness right there.

Jeff-

Respect to you for that move Mel. Can't wait to see what you do with it now.

Thanks! Should have car back from body shop by next week (fingers crossed). I'll post more pics once I get it home!

that's a very cool project,I like it.doing a great job so far:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by tubbed69 (Post 519749)

that's a very cool project,I like it.doing a great job so far:thumbsup:

Thank you sir! i'll be happy if it comes out half as nice as your 69 camaro!

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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 519770)

Looking good!

Thanks Wayne! :thumbsup:

nice digginn the blacked out motor and accesories.

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Originally Posted by instro84 (Post 522793)

nice digginn the blacked out motor and accesories.

Thanks, I got tired of polishing all the aluminum/Chrome that I had on my last engine
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/1...3939391c_z.jpg

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Originally Posted by 214Chevelle (Post 522836)

Wheels are sweet!!

Thanks! I've been a fan of the Rated X's for a long time. I may end up with another set for my camaro :unibrow:

the rear tires came in yesterday. I had them mounted today 275/35R20 Falken FK452 I ordered 245/30R20's for the front
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/1...f3166f3c_z.jpg

The guys at Insane Innovations worked on notching the frame today
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/1...fe623694_z.jpg

Quick "mock up" before they welded everything back up. Car is on jack stands and will sit much lower when all said and done. Plenty of clearance. Big thanks to Jason from Rushforth wheels for helping me get the backspacing dialed in.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/1...42c4a763_z.jpg

Those wheels are perfect, nice choice.

x2 good choice on the wheels

Great build. Keep up the great work.

Really cool build you have going on. Keep up the good work.

Thanks fellas! I should have the car back from the body shop in about 5 days

Finally got the car back home!!! I'm not sure if I like the sidewall on the front tires, I think i'm going to run a 35 series tire up front instead of the 30 series

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/1...03d4b84e_z.jpg

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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

Here are a few more shots with the front clip back on the car. I'm currently working on getting the engine and body wired up.

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Nice work Mel I really love the colors in the engine bay