Page 1 of 3

New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 13:36
by Dragonkarr
Hello

Well, actually that's all I want to say. But while I'm at it; I grew up with the smells and sounds of my dad's V8 El Camino, and am currently on the prowl, looking for a similar model that I can restore and, 'improve'. No excessive wings and crap, just enough paint and power to frighten old ladies and terrify children :mrgreen:

Looking forward to an educational (fun) time on African Muscle Cars!

Dragonkarr

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 13:52
by Graeme
Well you are at the right place. More than half of the members own elkys.very popular pickup it seems like.

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 13:55
by 49Shoebox
Welcome, maybe take off those funny rubber things all over the elky and add some paint to it :)

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 13:55
by 49Shoebox
PS sounds like you live quite close to me.

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 14:22
by gordini
Welcome to the joint friend, theres enough willpower here to support you in building your Elky 8)

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 14:32
by Dragonkarr
Thanks for the welcomes :D Shoebox, where do you live then? Oh that black rubbery stuff's actually just a clear matte topcoat, I'd probably stick to mainly oil slick black, nice 'n' shiny is the way to go. I just find it a little hard to get hold of a V8 model, and if I do, someone's already added a gazillion rands worth to it :cry:

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 16:04
by First V8
Welcome ,glad you want to add to the Bow Tie collection , Look under Cars for Sale , Dreamer has one for R12000 . Good luck

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 16:10
by Johann65
Welcome to the el Camino HQ Chev clan, It is the most affordable 70's muscle car to get hold of!!!
American Chev V8 engines are available and just drop in!! :D :D :D Conversion from manual to Auto is easy. This Old Toppy was able to single handed do the conversion!!!

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 17:57
by neresh
Hello and welcome Dragon

Re: New kid!

Posted: Wed 28 Dec 2011, 18:46
by LeonardZeiler
welcome dude :)