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Post by irvinarter on Apr 12, 2019 16:27:35 GMT -5
I am building a 68 El Camino converted to a 69 and then a 65 Rivera front end added with 66 Rivera interior. The wheels are stock Buick GS wheels so I don't know if it is custom enough for here BUT, it's really cool so I need to ask  |
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Post by Bernard Kron on Apr 12, 2019 16:35:23 GMT -5
I seriously doubt than anyone will question whether this is "custom enough", LOL! Build on! Love the extended look the Riviera front end gives the Elco.
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Post by chepp on Apr 12, 2019 16:53:07 GMT -5
That would be TRAKable to me, too. At the risk of offering unasked-for advice, I'd use more of the Riviera to include the lower 2/3 of the doors and quarter panel/wheel openings to keep the styling flowing better.
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Post by irvinarter on Apr 12, 2019 17:17:04 GMT -5
I was thinking about that undecided right now. Ws thinking of doing the rear fender wells like the front more open in the rear
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Post by spex84 on Apr 12, 2019 17:37:05 GMT -5
Love this idea! The Riv nose looks fantastic on the El Camino so far.
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Post by robtrat on Apr 12, 2019 18:05:16 GMT -5
That would be TRAKable to me, too. At the risk of offering unasked-for advice, I'd use more of the Riviera to include the lower 2/3 of the doors and quarter panel/wheel openings to keep the styling flowing better. great idea!...or just the rear wheel wells, even. the whole thing is brillient! |
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Post by Dennis on Apr 12, 2019 22:41:23 GMT -5
Bad ass! Looks fantastic so far. I agree with the others about incorporating Riviera all the way back for consistency.
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Post by irvinarter on Apr 13, 2019 6:27:46 GMT -5
There is 2 ways to do this I was trying to keep the El Camino look as it is. If I add the belt line then I would want to change the rear end also. I think if I went that way I would just start with a Rivera and add a bed area to the body instead of the way I went BUT, I may do one like that also I would use the 65-66 El Camino bed for that one. I got into a argument on facebook on why I did not start with the 66 El Camino but, it has a flat windshield instead of the rounded windshield like the 68-72 El Camino. The 66 Rivera dash fit in with no modifying at all.
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Post by irvinarter on Apr 13, 2019 6:29:30 GMT -5
I was really worried about posting this I almost went back and deleted the entire post until I saw positive comments thanks!
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Post by lo51merc on Apr 13, 2019 9:25:38 GMT -5
This is really interesting Irv. I think that as long as you can keep the roof and upper bed sides as they are, your Elky/Riv concept will still work.
Gary
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Post by Duane on Apr 13, 2019 22:42:11 GMT -5
Irv; delete nothing ! froming what i'm seein; your Elky is awesome ! being the master modeler, that you are; your Elky will be a knock out !
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Post by constructionbob on Apr 14, 2019 8:43:22 GMT -5
I like the concept. U can always go another way.. so that would be inspiring for all of us!
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Post by irvinarter on Apr 14, 2019 12:37:12 GMT -5
OK I am going to post it!
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Apr 15, 2019 8:01:29 GMT -5
I hate to rain on the parade because I love the concept, and I always enjoy your work Irv. But just because a build has a ton of hevy bodywork in it, doesn't make it TRaK-able. If it is a stock appearing vehicle (especially with stock type wheels), even if the body style never existed, it doesn't qualify. Stock bodied vehicles work under the race banner here if they've had significant upgrades to make it faster.
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Post by cturner on Apr 15, 2019 19:45:10 GMT -5
hmmmm...is 69 not the cut off year? annnnd....if there is a ton of custom work....er...uh....well....wouldn't it be "classified" as a custom??? Even IF "stock appearing"  Just sayin...not pickin.... Sooo Irv...don't put stock appearing wheels on it! (smart ass grin) |
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Just sayin...not pickin....