Puddin your automotive content is flat out the most entertaining videos on RUclips. Every week me and my wife watch the main channel and the second channel videos and never stop smiling. Cheers to you and yours brother.
When I was 16 (now 50), I got my first lowrider magazine and there was a blue el camino with hydros. I fell in love with it and never really had the money to build one. Just an idea there! You know it would look good.
The lock up problem on the left front is classic rubber hose colapse. The hose colapse allows presure to flow to the caliper but wont allow tge fluid to return. When you open the bleeder it relieves tge pressure.
Ok, one more tidbit: The ported vacuum switch on the thermostat housing is to keep the EGR from opening cold or for the air cleaner air door that helps it warm up faster in cold climates. :)
The g body front suspension is also compatible with s10. But the el camino is 7" longer wheelbase. They're malibu wagons with roof cut off. That's why the smugglers compartment still has wagon floor area
The Elcaminos were like wagons UNTIL the G-body (78 - 87's) The G-body Elcaminos had a separate frame from the station wagons in the last generation. The GBody Elcaminos had their own unique chassis.
I spent 10 minutes screaming at the tv trying to get you to replace the drivers side brake hose. Its collapsing and causing the caliper to hold pressure
She sooooo needs to be a rollback, some people might argue and say ramp truck but a rollback is so much more versatile. Quite often I see great deal’s on used rollback beds as well as complete units that would make great candidates to body/cab swap.
Hey, Puddin. That thing on the thermostat housing is called a Ported Vacuum Switch. Just break it off and plug all the lines that went to it. Also, the turbo looking thing is an AIR pump. Also something to disconnect and delete. That car deserves some Astro Supremes.
Really like the El-Camortski. My recommendation? Get a gas tank, sort the wiring and vacuum lines, fix the carb, fix the floorboard, get yourself some proper drop springs, pound the dents out of the tailgate. And before I forget, get a replacement inside drivers door handle. Then come up with a cool name and decal for the truck like your YouHaul trucks.
I remember these back in the 80's. A neighbor bought one, then gave it to his son in I think 92. I helped him pull the 3.8 and swap in a 305 V-8 and a 5 speed manual transmission. We found we got better gas mileage and it ran a LOT better.
Nice 👍gotta love those El caminos. On the HEI module be sure to put heat soaking gease between the module and distributor base with out the grease to conduct heat away it can leave you stranded.
My Grandad had this exact same truck. The wheels that came with it from the factory are the rally wheels you have on the back. They were painted color match to the body, and had chrome hub covers and chrome trim rings. He had the V6 as well. I thought it was a 4.3 liter. He bought it new in 1980 for his 80th birthday present. Really enjoy your videos.
The valve with the hoses is a thermal vacuum switch. The thing on the motor that you were asking about earlier in the video is a smog/air pump. The pulley for it was inside the cab.
Hey puddin' a shop trick for you- When removing old hoses, remove the clamp then put a pair of channel locks where the clamp was and rotate a few degrees left and right. You'll feel it unglue itself. Then it will pull right off without cutting. Applies to all vacuum, fuel, coolant, etc hoses.
Pro tip for exhaust work if you don't already. Run a deburring tool around any exhaust tubing that's been cut before welding it up. No floppy edges to mess up the sweet sweet sounds.
The switch on the thermostat housing is a "thermo-vacuum switch" Your explanation of how you think it works is basically spot on. As far as the driver's side brake hanging up, the left front brake hose is collapsed inside the rubber. It acts like a check valve. It lets brake fluid through, but wont let it release back to the master when you let off the pedal. As cheap as they are, just change both the fronts if you plan on driving it in traffic.
A man that taught me a lot, Bob Hudson. He always restored El Camino's and would head from Ontario, Canada to Florida every winter and get himself 1, 2 maybe 3 of them and bring them back and completely redo them. He did many others over the years and was an amazing restorer. I always think of him when I see these cars. Can't wait to get one of my own some day.
I had the same problem with the running light turning on when I pressed the brakes. Turned out the rear brake bulb had shorted to the running lights. Keep up the good work puddin. ✌️
The more I watch these videos, the more it becomes painfully clear Bill and Slick are the “Brains” behind this operation…just kidding Puddin’ 😂😂😂 Love your channel 👍💪😎
El Camino frame is all by itself,wagons are different. Front suspension is same as S10 except for the steering cross link, because the S10 is a narrower track with. S10 drop spindle and front spring will work on Camino. That carb is just a two barrel quadrjet . Check the float, it's probably bad. Plastic float and ethanol don't mix well.
Love your channel, I will watch you whatever the topic. I love old tractors, we have a very small cattle operation, keep chickens etc. I am 64 and still learn from you and others
Happy 2024. So great that you tackle anything and everything, from imported mini trucks to domestic cars. Can't wait to see what you end up doing with this Camino. Cheers!
The thermal vacuum switch you asked about can be important unless you are going to take everything "factory" off of it ... the ignition advance can be actuated/suppressed according to temperature(as you correctly surmised) - there is a middle road that retains the basic systems and deletes stuff like the A.I.R. pump.
My first vehicle was a '71 El Camino and I wish I still had it. Guy I sold it to just left it out in a field where it has now been sitting for 30 years. Would buy it back but sure it is probably rusted out. Anyways thanks for the great videos and not editing out the bloopers like some channels do. You da man Puddin!!
Happy New year to you and your family. I love watching your videos. A few weeks ago I lost my beautiful amazing son he was only 28 and he had a massive heart attack. I am so lost and want my beautiful son back with me where he belongs. This Friday I am having the hard task of arranging my boys funeral 😢 I want to thank you for making my life a little more enjoyable while I am suffering the loss of my beautiful son Nathan. Being able to watch your videos gives me some to take my mind of what is coming up in a few days. You are an amazing person and your videos always brings me a smile and try to be normal for a short while. I have always loved the cars you have over there. I have always wanted a c4 corvette convertible I have always loved them. I am disabled and I suffer with mental health issues and I want to thank for you putting a big smile on my face and Making me laugh. You are a very caring loving man and it's nice to see that you get emotional some times it shows what a very genuine family man you are. I wish you and your family a happy 2024 And I hope to carry on watching you in the year to come. So thank you Puddings fab shop for making my days a lot more easier considering what I am going through right now. Take care and all the best from Richard Newman in Dronfield Derbyshire United Kingdom 🇬🇧
My dad had a 79 El Camino and used to let me sit on his lap and let me steer while we did donuts in snowy parking lots. First car...truck... er, vehilce I drove on my own. Glad you're working on one of these!! Thanks for the work, happy new year!
Those are great vehicles. I had a 1973 Blue Datsun truck I traded in on a 1979 El Camino which was powder blue It almost looked like the one you have. I bought it at Hembree Chevrolet in Poteau Oklahoma with 17, 500 miles on it in 1981. It had the 305 V8 in it. Had it for awhile. I miss that one. Kerry
I never commented on your show, but I love it. Got me through some tough times in my life. make me laugh when life was kicking my butt Great job i’m a fan for life
This channel just got recommended to me AND THANK YOU youtube ❤ I'm someone with bad anxiety and depression. So your sense of humor and road trips are a great help and rest for me !! You and vice grip garage are my 2 favourite channels now ! ❤
I have always liked those old car/truck's. Yes those gm modules can be A pain but when they work they are great. Nice find and great job getting that little mild v6 running. Can't wait to see more on It.
PARKING LIGHTS TURN ON WITH THE BRAKES: I have an 85 Cutlass with the same problem. Check the steering column to see if the hazard switch is on, i think it has something to do with the flasher being bad but i fix my by just turning the switch off and not having hazards for the last 20 years
People hate em people love em El camino's are just a weird truck if you think about it. My first car i bought with my own money was an 1983 elcamino kind of my dream car becoming mine but sadly i couldnt stop in time and totaled it in back in 2017. To see one my fav car youtubers working on one hits all the right buttons.
You're thinking of the Buick designed engine that was refined for FWD applications. This El Camino has the small block Chevy V-6. A completely different animal.
Them front rims look like the rims off an Old Cutlass from the 70s-80s. I had some that I used on my 64 Ford Econline pickup truck from off a 71 442. My brother in law put them on the Ford Econoline and went with chrome reverse big and little steelies with moon hubcaps on the 71 442 that I eventually bought from them as well. I really like how they look too. My ex GF had the same El Camino in the maroon flavor paint. Love those old cars too.
hour and a half, field find running and driving. . . . compared to another guy and his dog , . . . 2 and a half hours trying to figure out why flatheads overheat. . . . well done Puddin, well done!!!! Happy New Year.
Tip: Take your hand pump and use the dipstick to measure on the pump tube. Then stick the pump tube down the dipstick tube to mark from the dipstick and pump out fluid. That will take it the perfect level.
The best part of the video is seeing more of HotRod . She's a sweetheart . I have watched grand kids and great grand kids grow through the stages of young life and it happens quick so y'all enjoy her . Before you know it she will be the Pot County Homecoming Queen . Save your S-10 for someone that can use it as i have an 87 with 2.8L throttle body .
I had this exact same model of El Camino, except for the paint color. I spent 7 years working on restoring it to a decent condition. Unfortunately I lost her to a hail storm back in 2017. I have another YT channel with all my videos of me and my Dad working on her. My Dad loves elcos and so do I. I will admit when you got her running, I cried a little bit. I miss that engine sound. Thank you for saving this one. Thank you for all of your hard work and the great videos you make.
Puddin, I had a white 79 V6 floor shift Chevy Chevelle wagon that I ran up 97,000 miles on and there were cams + carbs available to kick up the HP. It's been about 14 years since I passed it on to my nephew so I don't know what's available now. Great job gettin' her out the weeds! Congrats!
The best advice when working on older model vehicles is, "It's always something simple (Don't Overthink The Problem). Especialy for teaching younger fellas, when it's got a Carb & Distributor. Ya just need the 3 basics. Fuel, Fire (Spark) & Compression. This holds true for any Engine from 1 to 10 Cylinders.
The “turbocharger” under the hood is an emissions junk smog pump, either locked up or they just removed the pulley and bypassed for “more power”. But of course they left all the vacuum junk hooked up. The exhaust had that new pipe scabbed in because they cut out the catalytic converter. The front brakes are sticking and not returning because the rubber line has deteriorated and collapsed on the inside, trapping fluid/pressure. That’s why opening the bleeder allowed it to move because pressure bled off, probably pulled some air back into the system as well which is why it would spin even with the pedal pushed, had to build up fluid pressure again to overcome the air maybe? The transmission was probably in gear when you first checked the fluid level so pump was engaged, that’s why it was low. Then you added fluid, car started moving, you put it in park disengaging the pump, boom fluid level high. Love the custom exhaust work though. I wonder if the M90 supercharger off the Series II 3800 Pontiac, Olds, Buick, or Monte Carlo SS could be put on there. Little blow through carb action. I know you’re not a fan of or super comfortable with EFI.
Excellent video Puddin :) , Slick 50 :) , Bill :) , 1980 El Camino car remember in my childhood from 1976 to 1994 years also yes that had V6 3.8 litre , 4.4 litre 267 V8 in 2 or 4 with small or air breather , 5.0 litre V8 305 in 2 or 4 barrel carb , 5.7 Litre 350 V8 , optional motors was 5.0 litre 307 V8 4 barrel , small block 6.6 litre 400 V8 , 7. 3 Litre 454 V8 4 barrel carb , some motor did have Pollution Pump below Alternator too , Power Steering also Brakes, some Cruise Control also Tilt Steering, Am/Fm radio antenna on front windshield or pop rod fender , Am/ Fm radio with or without Cassette, Transmission are Manual 3 , 4 , 5 speed of Column Shifter 3 in tree also floor were 4 or 5 speed, Automatic were 200 to 2 speed Power Glide , Turbo 350 or 400 3 speed , 700SR 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows, mirrors, locks , rear end 303 to 411 ratio too! That specs on them Puddin to get in years ago ! Those Back rims on when gotten on are orgnail ones and to if didn't know!
I had a 1980 El Camino when I was 14 years old! I may or may not have driven it for a year before I even got a permit much less a license. I spent more time working on it than actually driving it. Between it burning oil like a mosquito truck and leaking oil from every where possible, I had to add a quart of earl at least once a week! Looked cool (to me) but by FAR the least reliable vehicle I have EVER owned. Oh and it cost $500.
I've told the story before, but I used to run the scale at a salvage yard. I paid $200 for a '71 Torino with 53K original miles. A woman bought it new, drove it for a few years, decided she didn't like it, parked it in a barn, and never started it again. Her sons inherited it when she died several decades later, and junked it because they didn't care about it. Besides being covered by an inch of dust, the car was in near perfect condition. The woman parked a perfectly good muscle car with a 302 because she didn't like it, and her sons junked it for $200 because they didn't even care about it enough to sell it on Marketplace. Stuff like that happens every day
Don't underestimate a V6. There's a lot you can do with them including buying aftermarket cams , 4 barrel manifold headers and more. You just have to do some research on them. But you can put a little muscle into them and make them pretty quick.
Out of everything that I watch your videos always make my day the best is when you where boxing the bees have an amazing New Year I look forward to your content this year
One of your best videos to date I reckon and i thank you for it. I'm going through some health issues, feeling terrible, and can't work on my own projects at the moment. This was just what I needed and has cheered me up.
Regarding the front left wheel locking up puddin', it spins free every time you open the bleeder because it's relieving the pressure. That's a sure fire diagnosis for a bad brake hose. When the brake hoses go bad they act like check valves, they'll let the brake fluid flow into the caliper when you hit the pedal but then when you let off the brake pedal that fluid gets trapped in the caliper and the wheel stays locked up. Opening the bleeder lets the trapped pressurized fluid out and the brake releases. Hope that makes sense.
In honor of Sir Mortske, how about the name "El Camortske"?
😂😂😂 I’m pinning this comment just because it made me laugh, thanks for that!
Put the sir Mortske pic on the door😂
And flexy hoses on it too. He will cry on channel for a week about it.
And kragers.
@@paulweigle6872 you mean Cragar?
That picture of Mortske on the crapper was GOLDEN.
Happy new year to you and your girls
Yep, pure gold.
🤣
Puddin your automotive content is flat out the most entertaining videos on RUclips. Every week me and my wife watch the main channel and the second channel videos and never stop smiling. Cheers to you and yours brother.
When I was 16 (now 50), I got my first lowrider magazine and there was a blue el camino with hydros. I fell in love with it and never really had the money to build one. Just an idea there! You know it would look good.
The lock up problem on the left front is classic rubber hose colapse. The hose colapse allows presure to flow to the caliper but wont allow tge fluid to return. When you open the bleeder it relieves tge pressure.
I was just going to comment the same thing, I agree with your assessment
I had the same thought
Agreed. You beat me to it lol
100%
Agree!
Ok, one more tidbit: The ported vacuum switch on the thermostat housing is to keep the EGR from opening cold or for the air cleaner air door that helps it warm up faster in cold climates. :)
Wooooooooooooooooooo here we go again ! Happy 2024 everybody
Happy new years too you and your family
Well, it's about time you done something right. You gotta great fool Chevy El Camino❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The g body front suspension is also compatible with s10. But the el camino is 7" longer wheelbase. They're malibu wagons with roof cut off. That's why the smugglers compartment still has wagon floor area
The Elcaminos were like wagons UNTIL the G-body (78 - 87's)
The G-body Elcaminos had a separate frame from the station wagons in the last generation.
The GBody Elcaminos had their own unique chassis.
It looks like the Elcaminos borrowed from the F-body by shaving the rail past the driver cab standard truck would run rail to back bumper.
Double check your brake hose on the sticking side. The inner hose can collapse and act like a check valve.
This, the brake hose is collapsed. You can pressure past it, but it won't let the fluid return.
Duh
Agreed
I spent 10 minutes screaming at the tv trying to get you to replace the drivers side brake hose. Its collapsing and causing the caliper to hold pressure
I don't know why but El Camino and puddin go together so well 😂
One more reason to build Wheel-Hop Wilma into the rollback she deserves to be.
Yep
She sooooo needs to be a rollback, some people might argue and say ramp truck but a rollback is so much more versatile. Quite often I see great deal’s on used rollback beds as well as complete units that would make great candidates to body/cab swap.
Dooo it!😉
Agreed
I concur
Since Bill held the camera for you while sliding around your yard he is now The Pot County Drone Shot!
Hey, Puddin. That thing on the thermostat housing is called a Ported Vacuum Switch. Just break it off and plug all the lines that went to it. Also, the turbo looking thing is an AIR pump. Also something to disconnect and delete. That car deserves some Astro Supremes.
Also known as a smog pump.
Thermo switch
Pay attention to vacuum advance issues, just yanking off stuff without knowing what it is can bite you. Ask me how I know......
@@mwb3984 how do you know???
@@mwb3984yeah what he said.
Really like the El-Camortski. My recommendation? Get a gas tank, sort the wiring and vacuum lines, fix the carb, fix the floorboard, get yourself some proper drop springs, pound the dents out of the tailgate. And before I forget, get a replacement inside drivers door handle. Then come up with a cool name and decal for the truck like your YouHaul trucks.
I remember these back in the 80's. A neighbor bought one, then gave it to his son in I think 92. I helped him pull the 3.8 and swap in a 305 V-8 and a 5 speed manual transmission. We found we got better gas mileage and it ran a LOT better.
Nice 👍gotta love those El caminos. On the HEI module be sure to put heat soaking gease between the module and distributor base with out the grease to conduct heat away it can leave you stranded.
I think I saw the matching front wheels out there in the field. You need to go back and get those if you can.
I have a 78 Elco with a 305 myself. Floats down the road, one of the best riding vehicles I’ve ever been in. Love seeing one on the channel!
Starting the year out right with a little Puddin's fab shop!!!!
A.K.A. mocking Fords.
@@chetSeminole They need to be mocked. Honestly, though, they ALL need to be mocked. Except Toyota. Leave my Tundra out of this.
My Grandad had this exact same truck. The wheels that came with it from the factory are the rally wheels you have on the back. They were painted color match to the body, and had chrome hub covers and chrome trim rings. He had the V6 as well. I thought it was a 4.3 liter. He bought it new in 1980 for his 80th birthday present. Really enjoy your videos.
1980 would have been a 3.8 liter, 229 cu in.
The valve with the hoses is a thermal vacuum switch.
The thing on the motor that you were asking about earlier in the video is a smog/air pump. The pulley for it was inside the cab.
Hey puddin' a shop trick for you- When removing old hoses, remove the clamp then put a pair of channel locks where the clamp was and rotate a few degrees left and right. You'll feel it unglue itself. Then it will pull right off without cutting.
Applies to all vacuum, fuel, coolant, etc hoses.
LOVE that you're doing some work on good 'ol American muscle and classics! Bring it on!
Rancheros and El Caminos.. Love 'em all!
Good job tonight. Good to see Bill and slick back in the program.
Pro tip for exhaust work if you don't already. Run a deburring tool around any exhaust tubing that's been cut before welding it up. No floppy edges to mess up the sweet sweet sounds.
The switch on the thermostat housing is a "thermo-vacuum switch" Your explanation of how you think it works is basically spot on. As far as the driver's side brake hanging up, the left front brake hose is collapsed inside the rubber. It acts like a check valve. It lets brake fluid through, but wont let it release back to the master when you let off the pedal. As cheap as they are, just change both the fronts if you plan on driving it in traffic.
I was yelling that at my tv while puddin was hammering on the master and portioning valve. 😂
A man that taught me a lot, Bob Hudson. He always restored El Camino's and would head from Ontario, Canada to Florida every winter and get himself 1, 2 maybe 3 of them and bring them back and completely redo them. He did many others over the years and was an amazing restorer. I always think of him when I see these cars. Can't wait to get one of my own some day.
Happy New Year to you and the Puddins Fab Shop Crew. Thanks for the great content in 2023 and looking forward to 2024s content.
I had the same problem with the running light turning on when I pressed the brakes. Turned out the rear brake bulb had shorted to the running lights. Keep up the good work puddin. ✌️
DD SPEED SHOP mounted a winch to the floor of his shop and it works fantastic for towing wrecks into the garage.
Great idea!
The more I watch these videos, the more it becomes painfully clear Bill and Slick are the “Brains” behind this operation…just kidding Puddin’ 😂😂😂 Love your channel 👍💪😎
That frame, if I can recall, is the same as the Malibu station wagon. The suspension will be the same in the 78-88 A and G body cars
El Camino frame is all by itself,wagons are different. Front suspension is same as S10 except for the steering cross link, because the S10 is a narrower track with. S10 drop spindle and front spring will work on Camino. That carb is just a two barrel quadrjet . Check the float, it's probably bad. Plastic float and ethanol don't mix well.
Love your channel, I will watch you whatever the topic. I love old tractors, we have a very small cattle operation, keep chickens etc. I am 64 and still learn from you and others
Happy 2024. So great that you tackle anything and everything, from imported mini trucks to domestic cars. Can't wait to see what you end up doing with this Camino. Cheers!
The thermal vacuum switch you asked about can be important unless you are going to take everything "factory" off of it ... the ignition advance can be actuated/suppressed according to temperature(as you correctly surmised) - there is a middle road that retains the basic systems and deletes stuff like the A.I.R. pump.
You can always go to the junkyard and get a tailgate that's no problem and you might want to get some more wheels and casings ?
My first vehicle was a '71 El Camino and I wish I still had it. Guy I sold it to just left it out in a field where it has now been sitting for 30 years. Would buy it back but sure it is probably rusted out. Anyways thanks for the great videos and not editing out the bloopers like some channels do. You da man Puddin!!
Love those ElCaminos, this is going to be good.
Happy New year to you and your family.
I love watching your videos.
A few weeks ago I lost my beautiful amazing son he was only 28 and he had a massive heart attack. I am so lost and want my beautiful son back with me where he belongs.
This Friday I am having the hard task of arranging my boys funeral 😢
I want to thank you for making my life a little more enjoyable while I am suffering the loss of my beautiful son Nathan. Being able to watch your videos gives me some to take my mind of what is coming up in a few days. You are an amazing person and your videos always brings me a smile and try to be normal for a short while.
I have always loved the cars you have over there.
I have always wanted a c4 corvette convertible I have always loved them. I am disabled and I suffer with mental health issues and I want to thank for you putting a big smile on my face and Making me laugh. You are a very caring loving man and it's nice to see that you get emotional some times it shows what a very genuine family man you are.
I wish you and your family a happy 2024 And I hope to carry on watching you in the year to come.
So thank you Puddings fab shop for making my days a lot more easier considering what I am going through right now.
Take care and all the best from Richard Newman in Dronfield Derbyshire United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Happy new year pudding for you and your family hope the year treats you all well ❤
......Puddin......pudding is something you feed your children for desert.....derrrr......
My dad had a 79 El Camino and used to let me sit on his lap and let me steer while we did donuts in snowy parking lots. First car...truck... er, vehilce I drove on my own. Glad you're working on one of these!! Thanks for the work, happy new year!
Darn right....lets go.... hope you all had a great 👍 and fun New Year 🎊..... thanks for the video 📸📸...... JJ....😊
Sweet! I restored and built an EL Camino Lowrider that I did all the fab work and custom kandy paint on myself. Sold it and now regret it. haha
Huge fan of GMs styling during that era. Still regret passing up a Malibu wagon over a decade ago.
Those are great vehicles. I had a 1973 Blue Datsun truck I traded in on a 1979 El Camino which was powder blue It almost looked like the one you have. I bought it at Hembree Chevrolet in Poteau Oklahoma with 17, 500 miles on it in 1981. It had the 305 V8 in it. Had it for awhile. I miss that one. Kerry
Happy new year puddin and family!God bless you and yours!
I never commented on your show, but I love it. Got me through some tough times in my life. make me laugh when life was kicking my butt Great job i’m a fan for life
New building helps a lot but hope you can get a fence in there soon!
#1...smog pump (pumps air to the hard lines in the exhaust manifolds and/or down the the converter), #2...thermal vacuum switch
6:45 love how you guys always joke around with each other 😂 happy new year!
This channel just got recommended to me AND THANK YOU youtube ❤
I'm someone with bad anxiety and depression. So your sense of humor and road trips are a great help and rest for me !!
You and vice grip garage are my 2 favourite channels now ! ❤
I love comments like these. I pray every video reaches someone who needs it for this purpose here. Answered prayers. Thank you for being here.
I have always liked those old car/truck's. Yes those gm modules can be A pain but when they work they are great. Nice find and great job getting that little mild v6 running. Can't wait to see more on It.
It's the front rubber lines 👍 great show man
Best part of the day right here boys! Enjoy ya day puddin and all👌🏾🤙🏾
Should definitely bag and drop the el "eagle eye" Camino 🤷🏽♂️
PARKING LIGHTS TURN ON WITH THE BRAKES: I have an 85 Cutlass with the same problem. Check the steering column to see if the hazard switch is on, i think it has something to do with the flasher being bad but i fix my by just turning the switch off and not having hazards for the last 20 years
Happy new year puddin, love all the content on both channels! Love the el Camino, excited for this one!!
Actually between this one and the s10, you got my vote for president!
What a way to start the New year.!!!!!
Happy New Year, Puddin'! Damn nice find there bro. I've wanted one of those since I was a kid.
People hate em people love em El camino's are just a weird truck if you think about it. My first car i bought with my own money was an 1983 elcamino kind of my dream car becoming mine but sadly i couldnt stop in time and totaled it in back in 2017. To see one my fav car youtubers working on one hits all the right buttons.
The 3.8 liter is one of the best engines ever built. They've routinely gotten over 300k miles on them ,few engines can boast that.
You're thinking of the Buick designed engine that was refined for FWD applications.
This El Camino has the small block Chevy V-6. A completely different animal.
It is completely different, but the Chevy has a good reputation, too. I mean, it isn't for towing, but...
Them front rims look like the rims off an Old Cutlass from the 70s-80s. I had some that I used on my 64 Ford Econline pickup truck from off a 71 442. My brother in law put them on the Ford Econoline and went with chrome reverse big and little steelies with moon hubcaps on the 71 442 that I eventually bought from them as well. I really like how they look too. My ex GF had the same El Camino in the maroon flavor paint. Love those old cars too.
I think the elco would come in handy to use to pickup parts!
Loving the ELCOMINA!!!!
hour and a half, field find running and driving. . . . compared to another guy and his dog , . . . 2 and a half hours trying to figure out why flatheads overheat. . . . well done Puddin, well done!!!! Happy New Year.
Tip: Take your hand pump and use the dipstick to measure on the pump tube. Then stick the pump tube down the dipstick tube to mark from the dipstick and pump out fluid. That will take it the perfect level.
What a find, Puddin! Beautiful. I really really enjoyed this video. It’s a good omen for the beginning of the year.
That sir is a thermostatically controlled ported vacuum switch. Happy new year!!
Look young man don't second guess Bill he knows his shit!
Great video as always!! You never have a bad one ever. Look forward every week now. Keep up the good work
Maybe gotta upgrade the Towrola to the El Camitow! 😂
I watched your videos from day one. You (and your subscribers) have made this channel a pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work!
Not a big fan of ramming it repeatedly in the tailgate. You couldn’t have pulled it up onto the apron?
We’re you worried I was gonna tweak the tweaked door? 😂
As long a you get a straight (tailgate) one, an fix the door...
The best part of the video is seeing more of HotRod . She's a sweetheart . I have watched grand kids and great grand kids grow through the stages of young life and it happens quick so y'all enjoy her . Before you know it she will be the Pot County Homecoming Queen . Save your S-10 for someone that can use it as i have an 87 with 2.8L throttle body .
My first car was an el camino. I beat the tires off of it, and watching you beat on it in the field, probably brought me a little too much joy.
My very first car was a 1980 el camino, and I am currently restoring a 1982 el camino. This is the best way to celebrate the new year possible
I had this exact same model of El Camino, except for the paint color. I spent 7 years working on restoring it to a decent condition. Unfortunately I lost her to a hail storm back in 2017. I have another YT channel with all my videos of me and my Dad working on her. My Dad loves elcos and so do I. I will admit when you got her running, I cried a little bit. I miss that engine sound. Thank you for saving this one. Thank you for all of your hard work and the great videos you make.
Puddin, I had a white 79 V6 floor shift Chevy Chevelle wagon that I ran up 97,000 miles on and there were cams + carbs available to kick up the HP. It's been about 14 years since I passed it on to my nephew so I don't know what's available now. Great job gettin' her out the weeds! Congrats!
The best advice when working on older model vehicles is, "It's always something simple (Don't Overthink The Problem). Especialy for teaching younger fellas, when it's got a Carb & Distributor. Ya just need the 3 basics. Fuel, Fire (Spark) & Compression. This holds true for any Engine from 1 to 10 Cylinders.
That thing on top of the thermostat housing is called a (Standard Ignition Ported Vacuum Switch - PVS48)
Dude I lost it!!!! Bill recording on his Jitter Bug hahahahahahahahahahahaha
The “turbocharger” under the hood is an emissions junk smog pump, either locked up or they just removed the pulley and bypassed for “more power”. But of course they left all the vacuum junk hooked up. The exhaust had that new pipe scabbed in because they cut out the catalytic converter. The front brakes are sticking and not returning because the rubber line has deteriorated and collapsed on the inside, trapping fluid/pressure. That’s why opening the bleeder allowed it to move because pressure bled off, probably pulled some air back into the system as well which is why it would spin even with the pedal pushed, had to build up fluid pressure again to overcome the air maybe? The transmission was probably in gear when you first checked the fluid level so pump was engaged, that’s why it was low. Then you added fluid, car started moving, you put it in park disengaging the pump, boom fluid level high. Love the custom exhaust work though. I wonder if the M90 supercharger off the Series II 3800 Pontiac, Olds, Buick, or Monte Carlo SS could be put on there. Little blow through carb action. I know you’re not a fan of or super comfortable with EFI.
Happy New Year Puddin. Great video.
Excellent video Puddin :) , Slick 50 :) , Bill :) , 1980 El Camino car remember in my childhood from 1976 to 1994 years also yes that had V6 3.8 litre , 4.4 litre 267 V8 in 2 or 4 with small or air breather , 5.0 litre V8 305 in 2 or 4 barrel carb , 5.7 Litre 350 V8 , optional motors was 5.0 litre 307 V8 4 barrel , small block 6.6 litre 400 V8 , 7. 3 Litre 454 V8 4 barrel carb , some motor did have Pollution Pump below Alternator too , Power Steering also Brakes, some Cruise Control also Tilt Steering, Am/Fm radio antenna on front windshield or pop rod fender , Am/ Fm radio with or without Cassette, Transmission are Manual 3 , 4 , 5 speed of Column Shifter 3 in tree also floor were 4 or 5 speed, Automatic were 200 to 2 speed Power Glide , Turbo 350 or 400 3 speed , 700SR 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows, mirrors, locks , rear end 303 to 411 ratio too! That specs on them Puddin to get in years ago ! Those Back rims on when gotten on are orgnail ones and to if didn't know!
Thanks for another good one Puddin! Really like this El Camino!
Happy New Year! Great content. So glad you got some energy back and are ready to take on 2024!
I’ll be dipped, Puddin’s natural gas heating for the garage !
Glad your back!
Can’t believe you cleaned the bed out before pulling it in the shop.
great video!! you da man Puddin
I had a 1980 El Camino when I was 14 years old! I may or may not have driven it for a year before I even got a permit much less a license. I spent more time working on it than actually driving it. Between it burning oil like a mosquito truck and leaking oil from every where possible, I had to add a quart of earl at least once a week! Looked cool (to me) but by FAR the least reliable vehicle I have EVER owned. Oh and it cost $500.
I've told the story before, but I used to run the scale at a salvage yard. I paid $200 for a '71 Torino with 53K original miles. A woman bought it new, drove it for a few years, decided she didn't like it, parked it in a barn, and never started it again. Her sons inherited it when she died several decades later, and junked it because they didn't care about it. Besides being covered by an inch of dust, the car was in near perfect condition. The woman parked a perfectly good muscle car with a 302 because she didn't like it, and her sons junked it for $200 because they didn't even care about it enough to sell it on Marketplace. Stuff like that happens every day
I think when I pass away my relative will give away my classic cars for free.
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Man o man....nuttin better than to start 2024 with a Puddin will it run ! Nice acquisition Jacob!
Don't underestimate a V6. There's a lot you can do with them including buying aftermarket cams , 4 barrel manifold headers and more. You just have to do some research on them. But you can put a little muscle into them and make them pretty quick.
Nice to have the kids playing around again❤ Uncle Bill❤ hanging out with the family no worries
Out of everything that I watch your videos always make my day the best is when you where boxing the bees have an amazing New Year I look forward to your content this year
Awesome find and startup on the el camino. Keep it up
One of your best videos to date I reckon and i thank you for it. I'm going through some health issues, feeling terrible, and can't work on my own projects at the moment. This was just what I needed and has cheered me up.
Regarding the front left wheel locking up puddin', it spins free every time you open the bleeder because it's relieving the pressure. That's a sure fire diagnosis for a bad brake hose. When the brake hoses go bad they act like check valves, they'll let the brake fluid flow into the caliper when you hit the pedal but then when you let off the brake pedal that fluid gets trapped in the caliper and the wheel stays locked up. Opening the bleeder lets the trapped pressurized fluid out and the brake releases. Hope that makes sense.
I had a 93 Chevy truck with a 4.3. Rebuilt it a little hot and got 28 mpg going back and forth to work.