Things you might overlook while restoring a 1970 El Camino

El Camino restoration from the 2006 season of Dream Car Garage. See how we restore an El Camino back to original, paying attention to small details and doing the restoration the right way.
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS
1970 is often cited as the peak of muscle car performance, especially at GM, which lifted the 400-cid limit on muscle cars that year. This El Camino is a rare, well optioned car with posi, and the mighty LS6. The LS6 produced 450bhp@5600 rpm, 500lb-ft@3600 rpm. Performance: LS6/454: ¼ mile in 13.44 seconds @ 108.17 mph. This particular muscle truck was restored to its original silver and black striped beauty by Legendary Motorcar Company on the 2006 season of Dream Car Garage.
Taking cues from the Ford Ranchero, Chevy rolled out the El Camino in 1964. Through it's history, it's died, been reborn, lived as a confused truck car hybrid, grown into a burnout + drag machine muscle car, but all the while it has captured our attention as one of the most unique American cars of all time.
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[@xciteful]

Just bought a 1970 El Camino. I can't wipe the smile off my face.

[@gordocarbo]

Best riding trucks on the freeway Ive ever owned. My 67 is the same. Wheelbase, suspension is just right for it.

[@jruzich43]

Hopefully starting on my dads 71 ElCo 454SS before the end of 2022. Saved video for future reference

[@christopherkraft1327]

Back in the day my cousin had a 1970 SS 396 El Camino with the cowl induction hood!! Thanks for reminding me of it. You guys are simply the best at complete restorations!! 👍👍

[@nordfaen]

Thank YOU very much 😁

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!! 👍👍👍

[@9ballz]

I'm restoring a 71 El Camino and so I'm very thankful for coming across this detailed overview. Regarding Ground Up. I've had a different experience than how the gentleman explained it. I'm wanting to put a 70 front clip on my 71 and build an SS tribute car. So I called Ground Up to see of they could help put together a parts list. That experience was totally underwhelming based on how they claim to be the so called experts.

[@chucksgmgarage1116]

I am finally getting my first El Camino a 1972 SS 454 LS5 with a M22 next week.

[@JIMFED63]

Another beautiful restoration Peter, worth every dollar for the excellent quality work performed by your shop !

[@shawns57garage]

Thanks for the great tips 👍

[@carguy0000]

Wow great job on the restoration .

[@carlosirizarry4005]

the bar is set and no other shop compares!!! I'm willing to bet all I have. GREAT JOB

[@carsandchrome]

I have seen and been in this car. I guy I used to know in Sacramento CA had a friend by the name of Terry that owned this beautiful vehicle back in the late 80's early 90's when it was bright red with Weld wheels. I think Terry was from out of town, but lived in California an hour or so from Sacramento. I still have some very nice photos I took of this vehicle from back then. You guys did a very nice job bringing it back to it's glory! I own a 1968 el camino SS 396 L34 with a turbo 400 automatic and air conditioning. They only produced 288 with that powertrain combination. I would have you guys take it to that same level of restoration, but it would probably cost way more than the vehicle is worth.

[@gtuttle4]

You guy are the best when it comes to restoring a car. Keep the the videos coming, I learn a lot!

[@elcaminodraco]

Would love a 1980 version of this video. Thank you for sharing this one!

[@bigdaddy9864]

I have restored El Caminos in the past & I normally paint the bed on a Rotisserie but i do paint the bed separate from the rest of the car like these guys did . Real cool Cortez Silver LS6 big block love this color my 69 RS/Z28 is Cortez Silver it has a greenish blue cast to it hard to get the right shade .I restored my Z back in the 90' and painted with Dupont Lucite lacquer .Really like your video's You guys are real professional's

[@junglejim5785]

I would be lying if I said it wasn't beautiful. I'm not a silver guy. But Lord this thing is stunning. Great resto Legendary.

[@elwrencho101]

Great tutorial on el Camino your restoration looks great

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

Wow what a restoration. Absolutely beautiful

[@windronner1]

Peter, you have definitely set the standard for one of the single classiest 'Restoration Preservation Professionals' around. Even with an engine swap etc. I just wish someone would put some miles on these beasts!! LoL...

[@jimmygrant424]

I would sure love to have that brand new elcaminol!!!

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Always first class!

[@johnlindow8406]

great job !!! I have O.E.M. quarter-panels & outer wheel houses I bought long ago

[@og-greenmachine8623]

72 El Camino Now, I know how to do it RIGHT. Thanks for RESPECTING my car. 🤔 Truck.🤨 “CHEVELLE UTILITY-COUPE”🇺🇸

[@davidjamgochian]

Back in the day

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

My brother had an el Camino blue the engine he installed was massive and green coloured when he died of was sold on an auction, due to debt i couldnt afford to buy it ever since then i dream about owing an blue 1971 el Camino one day i will buy one.

[@victorbolo6945]

I have a 69 ss396 black on black

[@user-qm5qr5sd7o]

I would like a disk video to watch how to rebuild a 70 or 72 El Camino. And also catalogues for parts

[@Oi-hq6jb]

Hey uncle Peter luv ur vids!

[@rodhurst5831]

I’m working on my 68’ ss ( blue with white stripes ) and have got great parts from Ground Up.

[@ralphharrison6622]

why doesnt anyone restore the 79? dont get me wrong, you did an amazing job. i owned 2 79s, and wish i still had one. thought it looked the best of all the elcaminos.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

I have a 72. Generally the muscle car era for Chevelle Mid 60’s to 1972. Because of government restrictions and regulations, muscle car movement pretty much died out at the end of 1972. Chevelle’s are popular for their muscle. Once the muscle was gone? Consumer interest was as well. So, Now thees are no restrictions. I’ve made my 1972 El Camino faster than it ever would’ve been off the production line. LEGITIMATE “MUSCLE CAR”. One year later (1973)? and I would not want it. It would never be valuable as a muscle car. At least not a classic muscle car. And in California they are smog restrictions , -starting in 1975. So you can’t put a fast engine in post 75’ Car and go racing around. you just have an old 350, 👉🏽 with negligible horsepower🤨

[@MarioGarcia-jc5nh]

Love your work: please what’s the website to get all those hoses,bolts,nuts,and brackets { emergency } thank you

[@tonymorse7178]

I was going to paint the bed of my el Camino before the rest of the car. Any reason why I shouldn't?

[@andya857]

Top Tier ...

[@JL-bs6yz]

Can anyone get a car checked on your dyno????

[@richardmalone4721]

Now that’s impressive. My father woulda been had his arms crossed, (he passed when I was 20, he was 56, now I’m 54, daughters 32 & 26 so trust me, I GET IT ;-). Memories of having the Nitrostan blocked perfectly, only to have it later shrink in the heat of the ☀️! Seriously tho, the little things, (you’re doing) are noticed. Sure some may say “The paint’s the easiest part!”, but have they ever painted METALLIC, (and I fight to not offend the owner, quietly pointing the color differences it to whomever I’m walking with, some not seeing any difference, thanks to Dad, I’m obsessive, JUST LIKE SEEING COWL GRILLES on a ‘70 Chevelle? Never happened… Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick…at times, but not the ‘70’s I’ve owned/seen… Don’t get me started on the ‘69 SS 396 early production Chevelle “ROLLED LIP” Exhaust Tips ?!?

[@hotwheel6663]

Why did they move tail lights to tailgate on '69 and late models?

[@jft3426]

Do you know the fenders are longer on the El Camino and Station wagon, than a Chevelle

[@daltonmann9482]

Can you rebuild the entire car from scratch

[@nijayevalier2288]

do you guys do custom work & where are you located?

[@bradydbrunson2753]

I would like to trade my 1970 GTO Judge Convertible.. Ram AirIII 400 4spd needs front end for a 70 El Camino SS

[@bradydbrunson2753]

I would like to trade my 70 GTO Judge ram Air III 400 4 speed convertible .

[@rtraymond]

Canadian sold new?

[@specializedservices8151]

Seriously bondo in the bed you'll never use as a pickup again Terrible idea if you put anything that bed the filler will pop out ruining the paint job I had a '70 that must of watched this show cause that what they did

[@gordocarbo]

Hard to get the bed straight without bondo. Did mine so it looks new, carried parts in it just gotta lay down something underneath so it doesnt get scratched or dented .