My transformation

[HELLCAMINO]

Don't post here often, just wanted to show what I have busted my arse on all winter. And when I busted arse, i mean it. I work shift work, 12 hour days at time and every other weekend (i get 4 days off a month). Had a hernia operation in Dec. also, plus I have a teenager, house, and a girlfriend to juggle time around. Anyway, I got sick of the drag car look and style of my 71 Chevelle that I have owned for 26 years and decided to change it up to run autocross events. I've been running my 72 Elco for about 4 years now in local SCCA events and do well. Here's a few pics.
Enjoy!

The Elco that I almost daily drive except for snow.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/CAM01377_zpslhbpuujf.jpg

The way my 71 did look

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/IMG_20130609_185148jpg1_zpsd7f8d0ee.jpg

How it is now with all UMI suspension, LS1 disc brakes, TSW Amaroo wheels and Nitto 555 tires.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/20150324_131911_zps57a250ke.jpg

[tones2SS]

Nice transformation.
I bet she handles a lot better now!

[HELLCAMINO]

Don't know yet, only drove it 10 miles to get gas and the front end aligned. I have a race this weekend, I'll find out.....LOL.

[WSSix]

Congrats on the progress. The Chevelle is looking great. Be sure to come around more often if you can.

[GregWeld]

Wow -- Yeah the title of this thread fits perfectly. From Pro Street to Pro Touring... Personally I like the Chevelle WAY better now. Just seems "fresh". Nice job!

I used to have a '69 SS396 El Camino -- Dusk Blue with a white vinyl top.... back in the day the tires were SO USELESS... all it ever did was light 'em up. Fun but not fast. LOL

[HELLCAMINO]

Thanks for the nice comments.
Would you all believe that the paint is 25 years old?
Had it painted in 1990 with a 1990 Pontiac green.

[waynieZ]

Looking good! Nice work.

[Yelcamino]

Very cool! :thumbsup: Nice transformation!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very cool! Looking good :D

[Boss 5.0]

Can't tell in the second picture, are the ghost stripes gone now?

[HELLCAMINO]

Can't tell in the second picture, are the ghost stripes gone now?

Yeah those ugly stripes are gone!

[SBDave]

Great work, love the cars!

[Sieg]

Good looking rides! Like the theme. :thumbsup:

[UMI Performance]

Looks great Brian. Post some pictures from this past weekends auto-x :thumbsup:

[HELLCAMINO]

Had a great weekend racing despite the terrible weather Saturday morning. I drove this car for the first time since 1990 in the snow. Had ice hanging off the front spoiler and fenders when I arrived. Car performed flawless with some minor tuning to shocks and rear sway bar. Lap times were improving each round, knocked 7 seconds off on Saturday alone and it was my first time out in this car with all the new set up.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/20150328_094106_zps6wdymwrc.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/FB_IMG_1427584103530_zpsi1pj3eit.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/FB_IMG_1427584076780_zpssp48okor.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/FB_IMG_1427584073907_zpsqluj56z4.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/FB_IMG_1427584069882_zpsmoyuz4ik.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd96/CHELKAMINO/20150328_154651_zpsud9urf9t.jpg

[Schubitzky]

Car looks really good out on course, Brian! CAM-T should be really competitive this year! Only 0.096 seconds between us on Sunday. Hopefully we can get some more guys to come out all year.

[UMI Performance]

Where is the schedule for the Hershey autocross?

It's only an hour and half from us.

Thanks!
Ryan

[Schubitzky]

Where is the schedule for the Hershey autocross?

It's only an hour and half from us.

Thanks!
Ryan

http://www.scca-susq.com/

That would be awesome if you guys came out and ran with us.

[UMI Performance]

http://www.scca-susq.com/

That would be awesome if you guys came out and ran with us.

Awesome. We will see what we can do. We do a lot of shows so it gets tough but I want to make it down sometime.

[seancarole]

Got any pics of journey, you know the ride is half the fun! Bitchin set up!