

The next time you attend a car show and ponder the hot rodders effort, you will be able to relate to this ∥9 El Camino. As the El Camino neared completion, Mike left it with VOS upholstery for threads and Music in Motion for tunes. After applying the base color, they added Ford Electronic Current Red to offset the white. Once they came up with a plan, Jim fabricated custom aluminum engine compartment pans, and Scott went to work applying a layer of white paint with a touch of Pearl. Fired Up Garage is an automotive restoration shop in Dallas, Texas. Scott and Jim enlisted Jim Hanson and Darrin Vargo for help. He challenged Letters, Lines, and Designs Scott Montgerard and Jim Ross of Lynwood, Illinois, to handle the task.

With these modifications now Mike says his ∥9 rides like a hovercraft.Ī ∥9 El Camino offers distinctive body lines, and Mike knew that highlighting them would be the key to a strong impact. When the El Caminos stance had achieved perfection, he added a set of Billet Specialties wheels to finish it off. This means you can hit the Buy It Now button and own this sweet ride or take your chances and submit you best offer When I found this really cool 1st Gen El Camino Show Car. Once the car was in his possession, he dialed in a complete Air Ride Technologies suspension system, along with front disc brakes and power steering. 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Show Car fresh out of 30+ Years storage offered by Gas Monkey Garage with a Buy It Now price or best offer. Mike ran across a picture of the ∥9 at a local paint shop. After three years under McCraws ownership he put the El Camino up for sale. The El Camino demanded something drastic so he welded the tailgate shut and filled in the seams to accommodate sedan taillights. The car was painted white, slammed, and sitting on 15-inch Center Line wheels. It all started approximately five years ago when previous-owner Jeff McCraw began the buildup. Klump in the Road: Thomas and Tom acquire a rare first, generation 1959 Chevy El Camino, but excitement turns to despair when the cars deteriorated condition gives John Klump second thoughts about the build and forces him to make a decision about his involvement with FUG. We met up with Mike at the Street Machine Nationals in Indianapolis where he debuted his new ride. Mike Yenerich has been experimenting with the automotive arts for over 25 years and admits that this ∥9 El Camino is one of the most spectacular cars he has ever put together.
