I had a 1970 SS El Camino that was fully restored and hot rodded to the max. She was so fast and good looking. Absolutely my most favorite car ever. I would just about sell my soul for that car there lol. Hopefully you will give her the love she deserves and a good long life. She's an absolute beauty.
As an American, I was thrown off seeing a LHD El Camino on the short and paid no attention to it thinking it was from one of the American Channels. Great Find, and we're jealous of the things y'all got like the 70 series, Patrols, and the Barra. Can't wait to see more and keep up the good content.
Came across your channel by chance, and a shout out from America, when you see someone appreciate these older American muscle cars like you have you have earned respect as a car guy to another car guy you have a amazing find these Elcaminos are Unicorns in this good of shape barn finds 👍👍👍
I love watching barn-find, will-it-start, videos, and 99% of the guys who do them well are overseas, being an El Camino, when I clicked, I thought you were somewhere in the USA, and then I heard the accent, and I was like this fella’s an Aussie! Well done mate, for a guy working by himself, in a driveway on a foreign car, you totally smashed it. I just subscribed, we’re in this together now! Peace and love from SA!
@@sickpuppycody Love your videos. Derek with Vice Grip Garage could give you any advice on that El Camino. He's a Chevy guy. I had a 68 Charger with a 383.
Fellas a legend aye. She’s very similar to what I’m used to just the hard part it’s getting parts at the right price here in aus. I got a 69 mustang I’m waiting on parts for as well. Man I love the 68 chargers
Cody, Looks like either a 283 or 305 tricked out just fine! You have a classic ride here. Any way, you really lucked out finding this gem. Every guy has to have a muscle car or truck to "play" with!
Nice work. The dipstick on the driver side, below the breather is the engine oil. A chevy will work with anything that qualifys as a lubricant. We usually st as y on the high side, 10-40 or even straight 30w. The dipstick you checked on the passenger side at the back is for the transmission. The dipstick tube is also the filler tube. Check power steering pump on driver side too(belt driven). Chevys are tough, you probably don't need to pull that motor, it will come back fine! The balancer is interference fit, but fix the bolt before any serious shakeout;)
Awesome content Great build series New fuel tank, lines, regulator and filter New oil, oil filter, clean oil pan, new oil pump New temp gauge, New aluminum timing chain cover, geared timing noisy New radiator, electric fans, hoses, clamps, thermostat New aluminum electric water pump Trany oil, clean pan and filter Change diff oil New brake master and booster New 18 rally wheels with wide meats Weld the diff Electric rack and pinion No power steering pump, pulley, and hoses Rip out the carpet and remove the bench Power wash it put 2 small racing batteries under passenger seat New big RPM tac New water and amp gauges. New sending unit New wire harness Brakes and bearings Boom tubes out the sides Hood stick and drive sideways
American here, thats a sick El Camino. My grandpa had one when i was a kid, wasnt a V8 tho. Seeing this makes me want to go out and wrench on my squarebody! cant beat a small block chevy
Just came across this video. My very first vehicle was a 70 El Camino. My biggest automotive regret is letting it go. I'm halfway through the video and sooo excited for you! I'm in Texas and can't find one I can afford! I hope it's the ripper that it looks like and you have an absolute blast with it!
Depending on the type of cam, she needs zinc additive. The zinc acts as a sacrificial layer of lubrication on the flat tappet cam. Other than that, she's a peach!
Gday mate, I'm a spanner thrower over in NZ and I gotta say the clear passion you have and genuine excitement to see this old girl being revived is inspirational af, and it happens to be the ute version of my dream car 😂 bloody choice to see you going places man much love from this side of the ditch and can't wait to see more of this thing, cheers bud 🍻
What wombat here it Oz would let an el Camino sit outside to get that bad , covered in Moss with motor open to the elements , crazy mate , looking forward to this build 👍👍
I just bought a 1966 El Camino 3 weeks ago. I live in Washington state. I have 2 1966 Chevelles, one with a 427 that I’ve had for 43 years now and I have a 1966 Chevelle convertible that I’ve had for 20 years now that’s nice. It has a 283. I also have a 1970 Monte Carlo that I bought a couple of years ago because someone in Australia needs one. It has a 402 big block and is in nice original condition but had a bad rod bearing and chewed up the crank. I bought the parts to make the differential a 12 bolt posi. It has new 3:73 gears and a new posi unit, bearings and axles. The interior is original and in nice condition. I’d love to come visit and help my new Australian friends work on it. All of my close friends died. Heart attack, brain cancer and a vehicle accident all within about a year of each other. They were the best and we all lived in the same neighborhood.
Found your video because of junkyard digs also! Love your enthusiasm! Nothing better than that nervous energy and getting the shakes when working on an old car that hasn’t ran in years!
I never was much for elcaminos as a kid in the 90s, there were several in my small town back then. Now being older.. man there awsome, wouldnt mind having one for sure, a car that could haul my dirtbike🤘! Also theres something i love about the 70/80s wheel and tire staggered setup like this, it's not popular and alot of people dont like it these days but that's exactly how I'm setting up my 79 transam. Either solid dish centerlines or with the circle hole cutouts like this. Frickin awsome 👌
Junk yard digs gave you a shoutout that's how I found you , glad he did mate I honestly never knew this channel existed . Got my sub and my like mate and can't wait to watch more of your videos when home . Just watched this one during smoko ❤️
Nice find bro, I have a 70 Elky in the same colour Astro Blue here in Oz, wicked and rare barn find especially over here 🤙🏼 The Mullet of Muscle cars 😎
Awesome bro You lucky boy you’re getting in to fun territory financially all of Australia is watching you now We want weekly up dates now also keep going. Great job 😊
Cool find - even here in Canada. Engine casting number is on L/R of engine. TH350 - turbo hydramatic 350 - great transmission. Bullet proof combination (well almost) Keep up great videos!
@@sickpuppycody No problem mate I stil have my wheelchair van that needs working on so I can get our an about again. ill come up then for a weekend/week
@FENCE POSTS RUSTY GOATS I follow skidpig aswell heard your new channel mentioned on ya fishing trip but was to busy to replay the part where your new Channel was mentioned. Good to have ya back legend
I had a 1970 SS El Camino that was fully restored and hot rodded to the max. She was so fast and good looking. Absolutely my most favorite car ever. I would just about sell my soul for that car there lol. Hopefully you will give her the love she deserves and a good long life. She's an absolute beauty.
As an American, I was thrown off seeing a LHD El Camino on the short and paid no attention to it thinking it was from one of the American Channels. Great Find, and we're jealous of the things y'all got like the 70 series, Patrols, and the Barra. Can't wait to see more and keep up the good content.
You can have all the barras and patrols just send more American classics!
@@sickpuppycody I agree
You guys are missing out on the best ford things. Like falcons, sohc, barra and so many more + many different brands and Australia only cars
@@snapped4433 Send me a Falcon 2 door coupe. 😊
@@jamiemckechnie3662 Na you ant getting any xb's 😂
That car is the definition of awesome!!!
I was just passing by.. saw the El Camino and was hooked..
Those meats on the back and the tunnel ram! 😍
Very cool, that's my favorite year for the El Camino
Thanks Cody, iv wanted an el camino forever!!!!! Cant wait to see you get this back up and running
Best year elco in my opinion. ‘68/‘72 cant go wrong
Came across your channel by chance, and a shout out from America, when you see someone appreciate these older American muscle cars like you have you have earned respect as a car guy to another car guy you have a amazing find these Elcaminos are Unicorns in this good of shape barn finds 👍👍👍
What a find! A true American classic! I've owned a lot of different years of elcamino's but never a 70. Looking forward to seeing more of this
1970, for the El Camino, was a great year !
What a tuff customer! sounds mean and clean as hell man. I love this car, my dream vehicle.
I love watching barn-find, will-it-start, videos, and 99% of the guys who do them well are overseas, being an El Camino, when I clicked, I thought you were somewhere in the USA, and then I heard the accent, and I was like this fella’s an Aussie! Well done mate, for a guy working by himself, in a driveway on a foreign car, you totally smashed it. I just subscribed, we’re in this together now! Peace and love from SA!
Legend mate thank you! From North Queensland
@@sickpuppycody Love your videos. Derek with Vice Grip Garage could give you any advice on that El Camino. He's a Chevy guy. I had a 68 Charger with a 383.
Fellas a legend aye. She’s very similar to what I’m used to just the hard part it’s getting parts at the right price here in aus. I got a 69 mustang I’m waiting on parts for as well. Man I love the 68 chargers
@@sickpuppycody Mopar or No Car!
@@sickpuppycody Send me a Valiant charger.
@ 17:40 mark... yes Folks, passion for something is Free! Carry on Mate!!
can't wait for the charger! I am with you!
That car looks killer.
Fill the carbs thru the vent tubes to the bowls….she will stay running alot longer than just pouring it down the carb
So happy for you on getting it running.
It's just great to see someone so excited!!!
Cody, Looks like either a 283 or 305 tricked out just fine! You have a classic ride here. Any way, you really lucked out finding this gem. Every guy has to have a muscle car or truck to "play" with!
307 cubic inch 200 horsepower V8 (base)
350 cubic inch 250 horsepower V8 (optional)
350 cubic inch 300 horsepower V8 (optional) 1970 El Camino Engine Options
283 and 305 are ten years apart and totally different from each other. 327 and 283 are closely related and both small journal high rpm engines..
A 283 doesn't have a crank bolt. Looks like a 350. It sounds way over carbureted.
I got so excited when she fired up! Giggling like a school kid haha
The black and Moss makes that blue paint look neet And wow at how it came out after the cleaning
please keep the same look and colors
beautiful find.
Great video man, glad you got it figured out.
What a beauty of a car. Such a solid day's work!
Oh yeah baby ! 😃 this elco is sweeeet ! She wants some love and TLC
Love it when an old girl fires up or at least turns over.. mad project find..😎🤘
Glad that ole Chevrolet found a good Aussie home
You wasn't smiling by yourself! Thats awesome!! Nice find!!!
Nice work. The dipstick on the driver side, below the breather is the engine oil. A chevy will work with anything that qualifys as a lubricant. We usually st as y on the high side, 10-40 or even straight 30w. The dipstick you checked on the passenger side at the back is for the transmission. The dipstick tube is also the filler tube. Check power steering pump on driver side too(belt driven). Chevys are tough, you probably don't need to pull that motor, it will come back fine! The balancer is interference fit, but fix the bolt before any serious shakeout;)
Love it sounds absolutely mint 😁👍👍🍻
Talk about your emotional rollercoaster! This is going to be a fun project! Part 2 please!
Awesome content
Great build series
New fuel tank, lines, regulator and filter
New oil, oil filter, clean oil pan, new oil pump
New temp gauge,
New aluminum timing chain cover, geared timing noisy
New radiator, electric fans, hoses, clamps, thermostat
New aluminum electric water pump
Trany oil, clean pan and filter
Change diff oil
New brake master and booster
New 18 rally wheels with wide meats
Weld the diff
Electric rack and pinion No power steering pump, pulley, and hoses
Rip out the carpet and remove the bench
Power wash it put 2 small racing batteries under passenger seat
New big RPM tac
New water and amp gauges.
New sending unit
New wire harness
Brakes and bearings
Boom tubes out the sides
Hood stick and drive sideways
This now is my favourite vehicle
American here, thats a sick El Camino. My grandpa had one when i was a kid, wasnt a V8 tho. Seeing this makes me want to go out and wrench on my squarebody! cant beat a small block chevy
Great video mate glad ya got it running I was in suspense haha
You and me both!
Nice!! My pops has a 1968! Awesome rides!
Yes! Love your enthusiasm! Look forward to the next one!! :)
Just came across this video. My very first vehicle was a 70 El Camino. My biggest automotive regret is letting it go. I'm halfway through the video and sooo excited for you! I'm in Texas and can't find one I can afford! I hope it's the ripper that it looks like and you have an absolute blast with it!
Outstanding work on getting it running.
Thank you very much!
Depending on the type of cam, she needs zinc additive. The zinc acts as a sacrificial layer of lubrication on the flat tappet cam. Other than that, she's a peach!
Gday mate, I'm a spanner thrower over in NZ and I gotta say the clear passion you have and genuine excitement to see this old girl being revived is inspirational af, and it happens to be the ute version of my dream car 😂 bloody choice to see you going places man much love from this side of the ditch and can't wait to see more of this thing, cheers bud 🍻
Thanks mate. Super glad you like it
What wombat here it Oz would let an el Camino sit outside to get that bad , covered in Moss with motor open to the elements , crazy mate , looking forward to this build 👍👍
What a great Video Cody Nice job Brother always watch to the end mate
Much appreciated
Now this is the car revivals I like too see keep it up brother
"Don't tell my wife" Yeah... Good work getting her running. Looking forward to the progress.
A tunnel ram is the first sign you're going to have problems getting it running. Great job!.
Awesome work bruz that thing looks wicked
I just bought a 1966 El Camino 3 weeks ago. I live in Washington state. I have 2 1966 Chevelles, one with a 427 that I’ve had for 43 years now and I have a 1966 Chevelle convertible that I’ve had for 20 years now that’s nice. It has a 283. I also have a 1970 Monte Carlo that I bought a couple of years ago because someone in Australia needs one. It has a 402 big block and is in nice original condition but had a bad rod bearing and chewed up the crank. I bought the parts to make the differential a 12 bolt posi. It has new 3:73 gears and a new posi unit, bearings and axles. The interior is original and in nice condition. I’d love to come visit and help my new Australian friends work on it. All of my close friends died. Heart attack, brain cancer and a vehicle accident all within about a year of each other. They were the best and we all lived in the same neighborhood.
Fantastic episode, great job on getting the V8 running
Found your video thanks to Junkyard Digs. Such an amazing car in America, let alone Australia.
Glad you enjoyed it
Found your video because of junkyard digs also! Love your enthusiasm! Nothing better than that nervous energy and getting the shakes when working on an old car that hasn’t ran in years!
That's one sweet ride ! Keep up the good work
I never was much for elcaminos as a kid in the 90s, there were several in my small town back then. Now being older.. man there awsome, wouldnt mind having one for sure, a car that could haul my dirtbike🤘! Also theres something i love about the 70/80s wheel and tire staggered setup like this, it's not popular and alot of people dont like it these days but that's exactly how I'm setting up my 79 transam. Either solid dish centerlines or with the circle hole cutouts like this. Frickin awsome 👌
Junk yard digs gave you a shoutout that's how I found you , glad he did mate I honestly never knew this channel existed . Got my sub and my like mate and can't wait to watch more of your videos when home . Just watched this one during smoko ❤️
Legend brother thank you 🤙
Great video, looking forward to seeing your car project videos and what you end up with!
You and me both!
Another one saved! Congrats on finding that and bringing it back to life, excellent video 🔥
Watched all the way through great video I will watch more for sure
Luv ya work Codes. And what a beast of a car. U will get big coin for it. Please keep making vids
This is my all time favorite Utility , lucky score, love it!
Real happy for you brother. I have a 70 El Camino SS. Love to see it being appreciated down under. Good Luck.
This made me so happy to watch
Great vid mate go the mighty Chevy I watch every of your vids to the end you are a Aussie legend keep the vids coming
Monitor energy logos on The blower was a nice Rig when it was hot roded cool video Cody
awesome stuff man, been watching for years love the show cheers
Rock on!
Love the content bro! Keep em coming. Always watch your vids right to the end. Chur brother NZ
Legend!
Very good job 👍👍👍👍👍 I think it will always runs again
Yes! Got so excited with you 🤣 always a good video when you get a seized motor going again!
The best episode ever.
I can't wait to see you get this thing driving it'll be sick
Good attitude, your acting just like a Chevy. Never giving up!! Best of finds. I've a 77 but would trade for that anytime. 👍👍
Just love it. No all kinds of things about them car's.
Thanks for sharing my friend, Kirk from Louisiana USA 🇺🇸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice find bro, I have a 70 Elky in the same colour Astro Blue here in Oz, wicked and rare barn find especially over here 🤙🏼 The Mullet of Muscle cars 😎
So cool! Send me some photos on instagram
Just found myself a new favorite car channel ❤
hello from America. this car is sick! can't wait for the next episode
Looking forward to more
I also have a blue 1970 El Camino, mine has a 496 big block Chevy. Good job!
alright 👍 it runs 🏃♂️ good
Awesome bro
You lucky boy you’re getting in to fun territory financially all of Australia is watching you now
We want weekly up dates now also keep going. Great job 😊
Can't wait!
Cool find - even here in Canada.
Engine casting number is on L/R of engine.
TH350 - turbo hydramatic 350 - great transmission.
Bullet proof combination (well almost)
Keep up great videos!
love it watched it till the end brother good luck and looks like a beast
That's Awesome! Going to be a fun cruiser! 😎👍
Mate you did great getting it running, even runs pretty nicely considering the facts.
Always watch to the end, Cody.
Thanks brother
@@sickpuppycody No problem mate I stil have my wheelchair van that needs working on so I can get our an about again. ill come up then for a weekend/week
Might have to do something with that soon
@@sickpuppycody Yeah no fun paying rego only not to use it
I feel ya bro
Great ride can't wait to see her driving
I’m glad you got it running. Good work.
Well played mate👍🍻
So good mate what a party machine
How the hell did you get your hands on that? You’re so lucky. Looking forward to more on this El Camino, cheers Cody.
It might be the starter locked up and making it keep it turning the motor
R&b rapper that man
@@lancehigdon8683 It needs to be shimmed its pushing too hard into the flexplate
Sweet ride sounds good being locked up I’ll be waiting for the next video
Amazing Amazing startup
More on this ASAP!! She's a runner!! Sounds soooo good and with that intake im sure shes got hella power mate!!! Keep us informed!!🙋
New video will be released tomorrow
Nice work Cody!! I love this style of vid because of the enjoyment you and we get when stuff just starts working. Can’t wait for more vids like this🤙
More to come!
Timing
What a beast.
Can't wait to see it on the road
Diesel oil for all the Zinc. Lovely spaghetti wiring for you to enjoy. Thumbs up !
Impressed with the lack of rust Mate
Awesome stuff man kepp smashing it.
Good deal new subscriber here I can't wait to see more on the El Camino
That’s awesome man she runs well done
Cody's back and with a beast of a car elcamino is one of my favourite American cars.....
Thanks for shouting out junkyard digs
I definitely owe him a beer
@FENCE POSTS RUSTY GOATS I follow skidpig aswell heard your new channel mentioned on ya fishing trip but was to busy to replay the part where your new Channel was mentioned.
Good to have ya back legend
Great video brother. Just subscribed. Looking forward to more stuff. Great job