69 Motion Equipped Resto

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Duane, May 25, 2018.

  1. Bruce Hunter

    Bruce Hunter Well-Known Member

    Congrats Duane, can't wait for the final pics when it arrives, It has been a Fun ride watching this thread and the cars progression, well done Duane and Nick.
     
  2. Duane

    Duane Member

    "A model needs to be made of this car like they did with Carls!"

    I made one for my other car.:D
    Duane


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  3. Jim Rodgers

    Jim Rodgers Well-Known Member

    Thats cool of the Camino X.

    I would pay extra for a limited edition of this Motion car.

    Someone need to reach out to those model builders.
     
  4. Duane

    Duane Member

    Some people are asking me how I made the model. I did it the same way I built the car, I got a 1/18th scale model of a GSX and an El-Camino, cut them up, and grafted them together. Simple.

    If I think about it I will post a pic later today showing how I grafted the body pieces together.

    This is the type of thing that happens when it's snowing outside and you can't work on anything.:D
    Duane
     
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  5. Duane

    Duane Member

    Here are some pics of how I built it. Tim Garland wanted to paint a car to match his brother Richie's 71 Cortex Gold GSX, so they used pieces of a Black and Saturn Yellow GSX to build it. I ended up with the extra pieces, so I got the black body and all the 70 trim. Then I got a 70 El-Camino model and started cutting. After I fitted/epoxied the bodies together I did a little body work and painted the car.
    Enjoy.
    Duane



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  6. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    Looks more difficult then the real one .

    DL
     
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  7. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    Damn!! You and Curtis Stanley!! Cutting up the Black GSX's!!! Save the Black cars!!
     
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  8. Duane

    Duane Member

    DL,
    The real one was easy, I just kept attacking it. I would go so far until I hit a problem, then I would start pacing. Once I solved that one I would go like gang busters until I hit the next problem, then the pacing started again. I just kept going until it was done. Worked on the car for 12 months, then took 6 months off, and finished it 6 months later.

    You know my Father would have liked to see the 69 car, but he was really proud of the X-Camino. When it was just finished and we were waiting for Ritchie to come pick it up so we could take it to the GS Nationals for it's first showing, he told me how proud he was that a group of guys took a pile of parts and made it into something like that. He said that was something he had always wanted to do, but never got the chance, and was glad to see that his kid got to do it. He also said I had a really great group of friends, and was really proud of them.
    That's what it's all about.
    Duane
     
  9. Duane

    Duane Member

    Brad,
    You should know by now, they are ALL donors.
    Duane
     
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  10. Duane

    Duane Member

    OK guys big day today,
    Nick dropped off the car around 5 PM today. He unloaded it and we put the front fender emblems on. Then I started working on the license plate and the spare tire/jack assembly in the trunk. Still need to do a few things with the spare, as I have a 5th Hurst wheel and want it facing up. That should be done maybe after work tomorrow.

    After that will be a run for gas and then a couple trips around the block. Still need to do a few things yet, but it is basically done. It sure has been a while since I drove a stick car but it won't take long to get back in the groove.

    I have been looking forward to this day for a while.
    Duane


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  11. Duane

    Duane Member

    Two more pics with an original 1969 PA plate on it.
    Enjoy.
    Duane


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  12. got_tork

    got_tork Well-Known Member

    Duane,
    Off the trailer and into the driveway? It's Christmas morning as little kid for you.
    Chris
     
  13. Duane

    Duane Member

    You know it.
    The funny thing was the car didn't phase the neighbors a bit. They are so used to me showing up with loud cars they never even gave it a thought. Just said hi and kept going about their business.

    Just running it back and forth in the driveway I can tell it's going to be a monster, and the Thrush mufflers sure do bring back memories. Now for the long hair and the denim jacket with the patches on the back.
    Duane
     
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  14. taf44667

    taf44667 69 Vert 4-Speed

    Congrats Duane, looks great can’t wait to see it in person someday. Must be a good feeling to reach the finish line, I can’t see it yet but I’m in the race.
     
  15. Duane

    Duane Member

    Thanks,
    Your back up light sure looks good there.:D
    Duane
     
  16. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    Step Child Duane , I love it .


    DL
     
  17. Duane

    Duane Member

    Yeah well,
    I had a 66 GS once, and really liked that car, even though it appears that only Walt and I do.
    Duane
     
  18. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    3 of you add ‘66 Jimmy .
     
  19. Duane

    Duane Member

    That's true, I was just thinking local.

    By the way, nice selection of balls. The next time someone asks me what colors they came in I am going to refer them to you.:cool:
    Duane
     
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  20. GKMoz

    GKMoz Gary / Moz

    My first thought upon seeing it on the trailer/ Appraisal /Insurance on the absolute rarity of this gorgeous automobile!
    I've always been a stepchild enthusiast......having previously owned a 68 GS400 !
    This one has knocked it out of the park ! just wow !
     

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