Camino LS6

I can tell you haven't driven the Solstice yet. :AH-HA_wink:

I know, I know. When I get the chance, I'm going to check into things more closely. Most of these parts fit together with plastic tabs, many of which are broken off. I need to see just which parts have to be replaced but that will take time I can't spare at the moment. I am still paying on the truck, so I'll have to look into that aspect of things.

It was quite the experience from the driver's seat. That freakin' stump was moving!

No chance of me forgetting that! If the one I have isn't finished by then, I may just have to buy another one for the show. :AH-HA_wink:

Not a chance. I intend to put a silly number of miles on this one. I purchased it to be a ten-year truck at least.

Thanks all, feel free to keep the ideas coming. I'm going to try to find the time to do this topic justice as soon as I can.

OK, I guess I'll hold my tongue then. :AH-HA_wink:

Trying to provoke further comment, HE?

You are probably right, though rust doesn't really matter since the fender is junk at this point. I guess I'm just more concerned with other things at the moment. And, I can't take the time to get the repair done until later.

QUOTE(DetroitNut90 @ Jun 23 2008, 10:25 PM) [snapback]406361[/snapback]I'm happiest in a suburban setting, somewhere far removed from the Baltimore-DC area. I liked what I saw of the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley region. I've lived in the Delaware Valley all of my life, and it is a beautiful and historic region. However, it is also way too full of people now.

Well, it is a work truck, and as such has lots of little bumps and bruises. Also, I can't be without it even for a day at this point. Still undecided though.

Oops, missed the other thread.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ARL:MOTORS:1123

Well, it is covered (less the deductible), but I am considering not fixing it. We'll see.

Yes. In 1973. It was called an "Estate" The less said the better.

Hope it's been a good day, and that tonight is even better.

Thanks,VVS.

Agreed.

Urban areas are for visiting, not living in. In fact, I'm getting mighty sick of the suburbs. I want to go "far from the madding crowd" - and stay there.

Congrats on the win, Leo! And big thanks for the pics! My Camino should be there next year.

I know it's been a long time but here is something of an update. I am nearly done with the braking system both front and back. These shots are of the driver's side rear brakes (i am still working on the passenger side). Once both sides are buttoned - up, I only have to add the rear brake lines and bleed them for that whole system to be completed. At that point, everthing in the entire braking system will be brand new except for the rear backing plates, the proportioning valve, and the brake pedal itself. Everything else is new: master cylinder,booster, stainless hard lines,flex lines,calipers,rotors (and bearings),pads, shoes, springs, wheel cylinders, drums, self adjusters - everything. Meanwhile, I went through the hassle of removing the fan mount half of the A/C casing from the parts car only to discover that a friggin' mouse chewed that one as well as the original! I have located exactly one 73-77 GM A-body in the local yard (a '76/77 Grand Lemans) and ,hopefully, the one in that car is still intact. Unfortunately, I won't know until I get it out. I know that this isn't the most exciting update, but the good stuff will be coming soon. Pics: Oh, while I was working back there I decided to have my sandblast guy do the underside of the car in the back. Trying to grind down the rust and refinish it without a lift and blaster just didn't sound like fun to me.

Looks much worse in person too.

Pics: Not sure what I'm going to do about it yet.