70 Elco at BBT

[onefast70elco]

Finally getting around to posting this up I guess because I finally got around to working on it! Hope everyone enjoys watching the build! I bought this car in high school and drove it for a couple years, but of coarse I decided I needed to do a complete teardown. So here I am 6 yrs later finally making progress..:thumbsup:
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[fleetus macmullitz]

Sweet looking shell to start with. :cool:

What are your plans as far as powertain, suspension, body mods, colors etc?

[DOOM]

Pete finally!!!!!!!! You better give the guys a little heads up to the mods you guys done to this bad boy !!!! Now let's get er done!! Just don't forget about a certain Camaro that needs some love!!!

[onefast70elco]

Yea Mario after years of creeping on everyone else's stuff I decided to join the cool kids and post up!! Oh don't worry about the camaro, I talk to her every day for ya!

[65 347]

Pete, nice to see you finally getting to work on your own stuff. Looks good!
Mike

[DOOM]

Yea Mario after years of creeping on everyone else's stuff I decided to join the cool kids and post up!! Oh don't worry about the camaro, I talk to her every day for ya!

Well I know you still have a way to go but I got you covered on all the coatings you need for this project! You know my number! :D

[DOOM]

For some of you guys who may not know Pete is Troys right hand man at BBT Fabrications. He to works magic with metal!!

[onefast70elco]

Well if anyone didn't already spot the obvious, the bed has been shortened up 6 inches because we thought it just too long behind the wheel.. Also when the bed moved forward the bottom didn't line up. so I decided to drop it an inch lower than factory, while also adding the body line from the front of the car, to the rear section behind the bed. The other stupid thing I don't get, is the "drooping" body line that drops right after the door on chevelles and elcaminos.. I decided it needed cut out and replaced it with a new panel that stays straight. Very small detail but it bugged the **** out of me!

[onefast70elco]

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[214Chevy]

OK Pete, I hope Mario also told you how greedy we are. :rules: I want more pics!! Great start too!! Looking good thus far. As previously mentioned....details for the build are?

[GodSpeed]

Well its about damn time... Glad to see your working on her.

[syborg tt]

Pete take your time on this one. I need at least two years to save up some money so I can buy it when you finish it.

[waynieZ]

Nice project, can't wait to see more.

[onefast70elco]

Mario that would be amazing if you could do that!! Ok Marty I figured it out I'll trade you for your Camaro and then I'm going to change your bike rack into a fishing pole holder..Perfect for a redneck like me! Hit the track and stop by my honey hole on the way home!

[onefast70elco]

As for details, I'm pretty strict on budget for this car.. I've got BBB. (Broke budget builder disease) I'm modifying darn near every panel on the car because that's what I'm into and it doesn't cost me a dime. I'm going to run a mild 6.0 with 6 spd trans out to a built 9in.. I was smoothing and modifying a stock chassis but someone stole the frame and cut it up and Took it to a scrapyard. That made my decision to build the full chassis for the car pretty easy and I'm actually glad it happened now because this chassis will be way better. It has C6 Corvette in the front based off of an art Morrison chassis and it has a four link with a panhard bar in the rear. I also scored a sweet set of forgelines on here last year that were pretty much garbage but I re-hooped a few wheels, did some painting, powder coating, and now we're back in business. More to come soon fellas! Thanks for the comments, it's the best motivation!

[onefast70elco]

A buddy of mine Nelson did this quick sketch for me a while ago.. He is very talented and full of awesome ideas.
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[onefast70elco]

Here's a little teaser of color and wheels
Forgeline zx3r titanium hardware 18x8 in front and 19x13 in rear

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[coolwelder62]

Very cool.

[BBT FAB]

Here's a little teaser of color and wheels
Forgeline zx3r titanium hardware 18x8 in front and 19x13 in rear

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y446/Onefast70elco/E7358F59-C75A-443B-A94D-EFD72EE48419-1244-0000009FAB0DC2A2_zpsec2a191e.jpg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Onefast70elco/media/E7358F59-C75A-443B-A94D-EFD72EE48419-1244-0000009FAB0DC2A2_zpsec2a191e.jpg.html)

18x9 fronts pal

[badmatt]

OK... Love the brake exhaust vents...

New favorite project on the site.. Sorry Rob and Dave.

[214Chevy]

I don't think I'm gonna be able to get enough of this one. That wheel color is killing something, so serious....very beautiful!! :ohsnap: :ohsnap:

[Che70velle]

Well said Marcus! This project is sick. The rendering is off the hook! Can't wait to see more!

[WSSix]

This is going to be cool!

[Richio1]

Wheels looks sick. Can't wait to see more. Love the El Caminos. My first muscle car was a 68. :popcorn2:

[onefast70elco]

Here's just a small update.. I'll post all chassis pics once I get it cleaned up and camera worthy..enjoy.
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[214Chevy]

..... I'll post all chassis pics once I get it cleaned up and camera worthy

Boooooo!!:guns: I can't wait that long.:topic:

[Simmo]

Great minds think alike I say :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Small update ? Come on Pete these guys aren't going to settle for that! :D

[imsa fiero]

Any updates. This thing is going to be killer

[syborg tt]

Yes, if Pete ever finishes it I am going to buy it.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

As for details, I'm pretty strict on budget for this car.. I've got BBB. (Broke budget builder disease) I'm modifying darn near every panel on the car because that's what I'm into and it doesn't cost me a dime. I'm going to run a mild 6.0 with 6 spd trans out to a built 9in.. I was smoothing and modifying a stock chassis but someone stole the frame and cut it up and Took it to a scrapyard. That made my decision to build the full chassis for the car pretty easy and I'm actually glad it happened now because this chassis will be way better. It has C6 Corvette in the front based off of an art Morrison chassis and it has a four link with a panhard bar in the rear. I also scored a sweet set of forgelines on here last year that were pretty much garbage but I re-hooped a few wheels, did some painting, powder coating, and now we're back in business. More to come soon fellas! Thanks for the comments, it's the best motivation!

Great project Pete. I'm a big fan of your work.

Not sure what 4 bar you are running in the rear but let me know if you might be interested in any billet parts for it. We've been working on a few things and would love to help you one the build. BBB support is my specialty.

[syborg tt]

Great project Pete. I'm a big fan of your work.

Not sure what 4 bar you are running in the rear but let me know if you might be interested in any billet parts for it. We've been working on a few things and would love to help you one the build. BBB support is my specialty.

So what billet parts are you selling you have peeked my interest.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

So what billet parts are you selling you have peeked my interest.
Here's one of many items but the sky is the limit with Dennis.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=39456&page=2

[onefast70elco]

Alright so it's been waaaay too long since I posted, but there's a good chunk done so enjoy!

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y446/Onefast70elco/image_zps02a95796.jpg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Onefast70elco/media/image_zps02a95796.jpg.html)
Here's stock arms before getting shaved up
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Here's the arms all smoothed up
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[onefast70elco]

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[65 347]

Pete
The car looks awesowe! Glad to see it off the rack and on the ground. Keep up the good work

Mike

[DOOM]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Troy said you were about 8 hours from getting it on the ground!:gitrdun:

[groovyjay]

I'm loving it!

[214Chevy]

I'm loving it!

So am I. This is a sweet build. Don't keep up waiting so long next time. LOL!!

[syborg tt]

I am really diggin this car, I mean truck, soon to me Mountain Bike Hauler.

[Flash68]

Very freaking cool.

[onefast70elco]

Thanks guys.. Time for sheet metal fab!! :willy:

[JB64CHEVELLE]

Very cool....Keep the pictures coming

[onefast70elco]

Just a little birthday presets to myself :G-Dub:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y446/Onefast70elco/image_zps97dcb4c0.jpg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Onefast70elco/media/image_zps97dcb4c0.jpg.html)

[syborg tt]

Just a little birthday presets to myself :G-Dub:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y446/Onefast70elco/image_zps97dcb4c0.jpg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Onefast70elco/media/image_zps97dcb4c0.jpg.html)

Awesome - now you need to buy these Billet Motor Mounts.

http://www.shopfesler.com/fesler-billet-ls-engine-mount/

ps - I may stop by soon to see this car. Maybe Mario's also while I am there.

[onefast70elco]

Yea Marty those are badass, I'm not sure what mounts I'm gonna run yet. Might just fab up something of my own.. Come on down man, I'm here pretty much all the time. Call me or just shoot me a txt. 2174935604.

[syborg tt]

Yea Marty those are badass, I'm not sure what mounts I'm gonna run yet. Might just fab up something of my own.. Come on down man, I'm here pretty much all the time. Call me or just shoot me a txt. 2174935604.


I am going to be heading your way to ride Kickapoo in 2 weeks maybe I will stop by on my way out there.

[WSSix]

Nice stance! Keep up the good work.

[onefast70elco]

Well I really haven't done Much to this thing in a while and I swear I'm gonna get back on it soon...

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[dug]

That is one of the most badass trans mounts I've ever seen. Props to you on that one.

[onefast70elco]

Hey thanks Doug!

[windycitychev]

Well I really haven't done Much to this thing in a while and I swear I'm gonna get back on it soon...

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y446/Onefast70elco/A4F744FA-D1D6-47BD-909E-D1403D0AFD04-10670-000027DAE9F7FFDF_zpsad9412d7.jpg
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This is pretty bad ass keep the pics coming and see when I can come down to teh shop and look at you guys work since you invited

[214Chevy]

Well I really haven't done Much to this thing in a while and I swear I'm gonna get back on it soon...

You better, cuz this is one sick El Camino and I'm loving it. I wanna see more of this thing. :gitrdun: I concur on the trans mount....flawless.

[DOOM]

Okay so you know what I'm going to say!

[riles]

I have to admit,I've never heard of BBT until I started watching Mario's (DOOM)build and then Mike (65 347) told me about you guys too. You guys do beautiful work and your ELCo is no exception.

BTW, you guys are working on a 65 Mustang with flares, can you pm me a cost to do same on my FB, using the 71 flares?
Thanks, and again, great car.

[onefast70elco]

Thanks guys.. Follow me on Instagram for pics of all the other projects in our shop!! @pistolapete70

[imsa fiero]

Any updates on this project

[214Chevy]

Any updates on this project

Yeah......what he said!^^^^^^:warning: :warning:

[64pontiac]

Looking killer!

[bonecrrusher]

I'm sure this has been asked before - what tools/process do you use to smooth out the edges of your metal/tubing?

Like on the trans crossmember - it its smooth looking.

[onefast70elco]

Just a heads up!!! This project is going to be up for grabs to a nice new owner!!! I will be posting an ad soon in projects for sale section. Get a badass project with a one off chassis and lots of labor in body mods for a steal!

[syborg tt]

Just a heads up!!! This project is going to be up for grabs to a nice new owner!!! I will be posting an ad soon in projects for sale section. Get a badass project with a one off chassis and lots of labor in body mods for a steal!

Man I wish I was in the market as this would be an awesome project.

I hope someone buys they car and lets you finish it at your shop.