1970 El Camino Quarter Panel replacement and mini tubbing - Part 1

Today we fall down the rabbit hole of quarter panel replacement, outer wheel house, quarter extension panels and start the mini tubbing process.

[@rogjackson]

This is excellent content. There's no other way to see the inside of those panels other than your videos or dismantling something I don't want to dismantle unnecessarily. I consider your work here a public service worthy of respect and appreciation. Well done Sir! Please keep up this type of work if you can. It is appreciated.

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

I appreciate that so much! The biggest reason I recorded this is so that I can remember how it all goes back together. LOL. Much more to come!

[@hammersgarage]

That’s good work, very cool to see the process! Thanks!

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Thanks for the support my friend. Looking forward to nest steps. Thanks for watching!

[@jamescon55]

Awww yes, LOVE the recliner (RIGHT in BACK of the 1/4 demo! Lol) in your shop too. And I thought I was the ONLY one with a little mancave in the corner of the shop ,with TV on wall and recliner Lol. 😏👍 Doin nice work too..TOO bad about the GM 1/4 once replaced . Someone couldn't drive OR it just simply was in the wrong place/timing ordeals, unfortunately, like lot of em...

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Sounds like a great cave my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@garyaspeslagh3391]

Love what you're doing to save this El Camino. There aren't to many people that would attempt this project. I've got my pair of quarters for my 70 Elco sitting in the garage waiting for outer wheel houses. I really appreciate you taking the time filming the whole process since I've never replaced a quarter before. I'm totally follow this, please keep them coming.

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Thanks so much for the support my friend, we will get this beast together one way or another. Good luck with your project and glad we could help a bit. More to come!

[@user-sq6qk1mf1v]

Had to email you today because I've watched maybe 10 of your vid's. Thanks so much for documenting the process of your recreation of one of the finest cars ever made. I have a 1970 SS 396 numbers matching El Camino that I bought in 1978 for $275.00. Yes 45 years ago and it's getting a frame off restoration this time. I've gone through it 2 times before but not like this. I always said that when I retired I would do it right and here I am. Anyway it's going to get both new quarters also and I must admit I was apprehensive about that job however you inspired me and made it look like a piece of cake (Which I'm sure it was'nt) but at least I'm ready to dive into it now. Also I'm thinking of some of your other mod's too but I just love the car so much that I'm probably going to keep it pretty close to orig. shape with some tiny mod's here and there. Don't know where you're located or what your background is. I'm in Colorado Springs CO. but origionally from L.A. area, which is where the car was born, I even visited the GM Plant back in the day, but it's no longer there (Van Nuys, CA. Plant). There's a big strip mall there now and they approiately named the Mall "The Plant" LOL! These cars, Chevelles, Camaro's, El Camino's really were waaay ahead of their time. Anyway keep up the good work and we'll be looking for the next video! Thanks Again! Paul.

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Thanks so much for the encouragement my friend. We are in Michigan so winters as you know are a challenge. Glad to hear you are getting started on yours...keep us all updated!

[@ufo-bro532]

as a aussie we love our Utes

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Welcome to the channel my friend.

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

NEW SUBSCRIBER!!🔥🔥🔥

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Glad you found us my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@ufo-bro532]

From aussie awesome mate

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@steveadams5190]

I'm planning on doing this very same thing to both sides of the 71 El Camino SS I just picked up.

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Sounds like a great project. Keep us informed on how it goes. Thanks for watching!!

[@fnaauto7282]

Wow your rear quarter was packaged way better than mine from jegs.. no extra box’s and no cardboard covering it just a rear quarter in a giant box, luckily there was no damage but it was fun replacing both rear quarters. 👍

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

If you've gone through it, you know what a chore it is. lol. The packaging was good, may have changed based on past problems? Thanks for watching!!

[@lawrencetoomey]

thank for the help with that quarter skin

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Youre welcome my friend. Thanks for watching!!

[@mikejones4006]

I just found your channel! My 68 has the same damage at the tail light/ tailgate area.

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

So Glad you joined us and thanks for watching! Good luck with your project my friend.

[@FUBAR199]

I have a 1969 impala when it had body work about 30 years ago they just tack welded sheet metal over the damage and putty it , such shotty work when they just could have replaced it with panels at that time, now I have to do it with panels that don’t Quite match,,,well at least I have a new project. Crappy work just to save money…. Nothing changes, body shops still doin it.

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

There is always somebody looking to save a nickel of time despite costing a buck. Thanks for watching!!

[@ufo-bro532]

Us aussies love Utes

[@garybrady9531]

Thatsa Lotta patch panel

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

The panel looked like almost a full quarter to me as well, doesn't have the attachment details and go up the sail panel though. Thanks for watching!

[@user-bi5by8xj3l]

I have a 71 El Camino, SS 402 all original four-speed 373 in the rear triple block rebuilt the engine, trans and rear . Looking for a space to rebuild the rest of the car. Years ago it was called the . Bullet . Or if the price is right, will sell. 💵 .

[@JoseNunez-yf1li]

Starting my small business soon. Can you please guide me on how to price my labor. What is the cost for quarter replacement on this El Camino please

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Best advice I can give you is if you are starting a collision shop, there are tons of estimating software packages out there, try one out and see. Good luck my friend.

[@goleafsgo8496]

I always say NO sense "half assing it", just commit and get the Sawzall out ..... Amazing the stories and damage these old cars can hide!

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

The job is never complete 'till the sawsall sees some action! Thanks for watching!

[@CoachPruitt]

Can you use 69 El Camino doors and hood for a 70 El Camino?

[@letsgetdirtygarage6197]

Doors yes, Hood no. 69 has a front nose panel and the 70 does not.