#9. 1978 El Camino SS. Repairing rusty floors! Rear floor replacement. Found build sheet!

In this video I take out seats and start repairing the rusty floors. I replace the rear floor pans. I take out the seats and console and find the remnants of the build sheet confirming it's a real SS!
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[@waynebooth5193]

Enjoying the progress on the ss , especially finding the build sheet . Also ur older videos, great stuff.

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[@Spennyman10]

It's awesome you found the build sheet. I never had any doubt it was an SS but still feels good to confirm it. Those floor pans look like maybe they are for the 2 door Malibu rear floor.

[@clunkersandclassics]

description said they fit el caminos

[@user-wc4uh4rl3z]

Since i was a kid in 1960s my dad told me to always buy the ss impala bucket seats console 327 tilt electric windows

[@Darryl603]

Those pans were so far off! Nice job making the best you could out of them! They look good and were low buck. Lucky for you finding the build sheet! Got it just in time before it disintegrated! lol

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[@davidlaramore1359]

I’m gonna have to try some por 15. Nice work on the cutting and welding.

[@ivanrufeo]

She is looking better and better, good job Lee

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[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Great job on using those not so great floor patch panels. You made them work! Good to go now. Smart idea on welding the bed floor holes closed up.

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[@slyboogey6263]

I admire your work!

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[@clydepodvin5026]

Takes time and money to do it right. But it's coming along. Great video. 👍

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[@nickenglezos687]

Glad you did what you could with those pans.its one of those make do with what you got deals.cause they don't make them like they use too anymore...peace..

[@MikeyMack303]

Nice to know and prove that it is a true/real SS!

[@clunkersandclassics]

it was

[@WingmanJohnny]

Doing super good with what you got. I think you are doing a fantastic job. Keep up the great work

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[@timothyniemi4572]

LEE...I ENJOY YOUR CONTENT...JUST KEEP UP WITH WHAT YOU DO....SO SLICE AND DICE.....LOL

[@Jb42996]

great job on the floors, those pans were crap but you made them work.🙂👍

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[@nitesfer]

congrats on the real ss confirmation i love my conquista i put a 350 in her but i put all the 305 stuff some 305s had 4 barrels in 85 but they were computer controlled in later years

[@patcarbone1753]

It’s going to be very nice when you are done. I would consider welding the back storage from underneath, but that is totally up to you whatever you feel is best.

[@jonboy9912]

Cant wait to see this finished you are an automotive alchemist Lee!

[@Scotts23]

I'm really enjoying this EL-CAMINO Build they are so cool and very iconic cars/pick ups ???

[@clunkersandclassics]

They are!

[@user-wc4uh4rl3z]

I never doubted it wasnt a true ss northern calif 🇺🇲you can tell by the ss emblems n spoiler n rims

[@clunkersandclassics]

me either but nice to now have proof

[@michaelhill2844]

Remember when they sent you the wrong floor pans for the Nomad? This reminded me of that.

[@clunkersandclassics]

that was my fault though

[@frankgannon8907]

Great video it's gonna be nice when it's done!!!!

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[@leokavanagh2389]

Great job Lee, really enjoying this build👍

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[@MrMongo107]

Your floors look great excellent, even with the patches!

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[@murvisstribling4035]

Ok sir looking good take your time again don't over heat yourself

[@DanzigDemento]

Looking good! Keep plugging!

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[@lusterwright2886]

Car is comming along good I know at the end of all the work it will look great

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[@rickcapron9353]

You are doing great

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[@michaelbristol6467]

Woooooo baby Lee is on a mission with this bad dog El camino. He saw that build sheet and got his second wind. Yeah buddy keep on rocking Lee 🎸🥁🎶 looking good brother! 😉✌

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[@matthewmundis7171]

Love your car videos keeps me interested keep up with the good work😊❤

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[@bigchungus6402]

Im enjoying these videos my first car is a 81 el camino and ive been working on it here and there sadly its not a ss and it has a v6 for now but i plan on putting a v8 in it soon already got the 350 to put into it but its nice to see this series and what all i should be doing to get my own just right and what and what not to do before I make a mistake

[@reyreyes2884]

awesome work lee hope you and nikky are having a great weekend

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[@kdog7617]

Rear floor pans look great good job on the 78 SS El Camino restoration

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[@thomasdenton5204]

Great job Lee good video

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[@joelowery7300]

On the plastic trim my buddy used fiberglass to fix the broken bits, and put just the reson on the rest ( because it was flaking off) you will loose the texture but you could use some of that crinkle paint if it's that important to you to have a more original look. My friend was making a low rider so he liked the smooth glossy finish. Do an experiment on one of the junk cars and see if you like it. Might make an interesting video even if it doesn't work out.

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[@rickypevey7751]

Floor pans looked pretty good after you did what ya did

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[@chriscurry236]

Lee, great work on the rust repair 👍, looks great!

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[@virginiosantiago3329]

Well three pieces in the middle one and two and one in the middle and then put the plate on that be better for you more support

[@brianmason2992]

Cool! ❤❤❤

[@robertspence831]

Man , I would love to have a spread like that to work on my projects. You are a lucky man!

[@clunkersandclassics]

anyone with $40k could have a place like it

[@joebrock9784]

Dairy crop virus group or i'd use the upcolor rust fix a lot and seems to do a real good job for him

[@mikesawyer4707]

Hello Lee, she sounds so sweet.

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[@bigkidband5731]

Those floor pans look like somebody cut up a wok. 😂

[@johnnymack8442]

Now the ss package is just a decal package. But back in the day. It wasn't. The g bodys have stiffer springs,bigger sway bars. Heavy duty shocks. And the higher H.P. motor.

[@richardenright3170]

Can you use metal from one of your junk cars,like a hood piece or even floor pieces from a junk car? Those pans you bought are junk. You have proven that you are skilled enough to make your own .😊

[@clunkersandclassics]

I could have

[@joebrock9784]

Easy one of those impact drivers that you hit with a hammer hit it with hammer and the force of hitting it jars the screw loose

[@ryanhicks942]

With those b-pillar plastic trim pieces I wonder if you could fiberglass them back together then sand and paint

[@wilenelson1810]

Awesome!🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧

[@guitarsbyatomixcustomguita2789]

Please don't fiberglass the floors, weld it and in the long run it will be worth it for and a potential buyer

[@clunkersandclassics]

it'll be fine, next video

[@joebrock9784]

You need to try that duper color rust fix it's way cheaper than poor 15 and it does the same situation a sad thing is a copper color when it dries and then you paint over it

[@joebrock9784]

Hammer 2 before and take some of that that were their round car is flattered up against the side of the car after you get it cut out you could scratch it and make it work by doing that😅

[@williamdavis4511]

It's all right too say we,we know you got friends...at least the rats didn't eat half the seat off the Harley.. trust me I'm a doctor I'll make it fit...

[@markstangsn9518]

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[@randyhoepker5528]

You used the patch pans just like they were meant to be used. The repair turned out great. Looks good. Regarding the rotted plastic interior panels in the storage area, repair them with fiberglass, swipe them with filler and repaint/dye. The repair is Similar to the way you have fixed cracked dashes. Quit worrying about what others might think about the extent to which you are going to restore the car. If you think it’s worth it, do it and ignore the naysayers. You only have to satisfy yourself. Do it the way you want to. It’s the same way you live your life-right?

[@glenbo2464]

Find a wagon in the scrap yards and take the rear hatch. Then you can possibly take the lower skin off and reshape it and redo the tailgate?

[@clunkersandclassics]

a wagon would be harder to find than an el camino in a junkyard

[@randomguy1807]

The el Camino is way way rusted than I thought…

[@clunkersandclassics]

just the floors due to leaking. no salt damage to frame, etc

[@jaythorp7637]

Buying plate would saved you money and looked better. The floor looks like Childs play .

[@bobjohnson8868]

I would send them junk floor pans back

[@doncovington4056]

In regards to the red el camino I’m thinking that you have the same problem as me. I’ve been trying to install the driveshaft in my th350 and it’s been fighting me. I read a post that said take the tailshaft housing off and you can see what the yoke is hitting. I took the tailshaft housing off and found that the running surface id of the housing is the same or smaller than the driveshaft yoke od. I don’t have a solution to the problem yet. I’ll let you know when I do.

[@doncovington4056]

Got the yoke in. Just needed a good cleaning with emory cloth.

[@nickkonwent7387]

Love your videos! Just curious what did you use for rust before por15??

[@clunkersandclassics]

nothing, put it right over rust

[@impalaman4546]

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[@user-oc4xw8du2o]

I wonder if the new floor panels are for the cubby were the spare tire goes I do that but

[@clunkersandclassics]

no, they weren't

[@kesterhively8773]

No wonder that thing rusted out like that lol

[@clunkersandclassics]

it might as well of had 6 holes in the roof

[@joelowery7300]

Next time you need floors just cut the floor out of one of the junk cars you have laying around. It's not like the ones you bought fit anyway.

[@clunkersandclassics]

didn't know they wouldn't fit until I got them

[@joelowery7300]

@@clunkersandclassics I'm just saying for next time. At least I hope you keep them coming. I watch every week.

[@nathanroller6214]

Good video but I have a question for you I've got a 1973 Chevy Nova wondering if you would have a good instrument bezel?

[@clunkersandclassics]

don't have

[@nathanroller6214]

Okay thank you and can't wait to see the next video

[@joebrock9784]

I know it that's what people do with consoles and shit when you're paint it if you get pretty well level and you don't terribly like you did the nomad and we find that's what I would have done I do done black carpet and I would've done the material and black that hold in national shield😅

[@terencemahoney7073]

This is not a ’70 El Camino with a 454 and a 4-speed. It’s a malaise era trim package. The optional engine (per your build sheet) was a 305 2-barrel, which you removed. Value is determined by mileage, condition and originality if you want top dollar. The original sales brochure lists a front air dam, matching sport mirrors, black painted grille accents, decal accent stripes, rally wheels with P205/75Rx14 steel belted radials, SS ID on doors, tailgate, and instrument panel. That’s it! You think an appearance package is worth 5k over base? No sir, not from me.

[@clunkersandclassics]

according to Hagerty a v6 base is worth $5100 in #3 good condition, an SS is worth $12,100, so looks like mine is worth $7K more. Obviously you don't know shit.

[@jasonlong3981]

Sell the original 305 with the car. Give the now owner the all of the parts for the original SS to do what they please

[@carscloseup]

Why use fiberglass on some of the rust? It’s a shame. You’re welding the floor pans anyway, why not the rest?

[@clunkersandclassics]

no new panels, too curvy, too small in there. watch next video

[@onegative8887]

How’s the door hinge bushings

[@clunkersandclassics]

replacing them soon

[@blevins6584mopar]

Way to Quiet 🤐😫 I do enjoy the rest 😺

[@chimpfoos65]

Surly sir you new that patch panels where junk when they came out of the box order the Wright ones after you have the S S THAT IS A SAD THIN EXCUSE I THINK YOU ARE SMART SIR YOU WOULD AGREE WRONG PANELS

[@clunkersandclassics]

I could have sent them back then probably would have got wrong ones sent again so decided to save time and get er done.

[@chimpfoos65]

@@clunkersandclassics for what you had to work with you did a HELL OF A JOB I WILL SAY THAT SIR

[@MrMongo107]

You talk far too incessantly about money! For floor pans, you clearly bought cheap junk.

[@clunkersandclassics]

I see way too many people building cars spending 3 times the amount I do then wonder why their car isn't worth what they put into it. My videos solve that problem.

[@scottbabyak9779]

Quit buying Chinese Crappie parts!

[@clunkersandclassics]

I was waiting for you to send the good stuff but it never came

[@sbc383zz]

Send him some green dollars if you are so concerned about Crappie parts.