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We Thank You for taking the time to watch this one. Johns pretty excited to have it!. I'll let him know that he's got a loyal supporter in you! Thanks!!! stay tuned... -steve

Hey hey. You're watching one of my very favorite videos that we have done!!. Thanks sooo much for taking the time to do that. It really means a lot to me (and Joe). Please tell us about your car. Can't wait! -steve

Yours had a white shifter ball?

Hello there Mr. Engel. Always lots going on here. Thanks for checking in and helping push us along. Happy Holidays to you! -steve, joe and john.

Hello and welcome to our channel! Yes there's a significant learning curve for sure. John aka Big J is the right man for this car! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. We really appreciate your participation. -steve

Mr. B!! We are so lucky to have a loyal viewer like you that understands our situation. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!!. These guys sure do work hard - don't they? -steve

Absolutely!! This one might be staying with a good while. Oh and ,Let's talk about those trucks soon!

Hey good morning and Thanks for watching. Yeah there's something about this one...... Local-ish. we are starting to track some things down about its origin and history. stay tuned..... -steve

Hey hey! Yeah I'm always so back and forth on this one aren't I? How and why do I like that little 'stang so much ???but there is, sometimes, a slight trace of practicality that creeps in and so.......... Anyway, thanks as always for watching and playing along!!! -steve

Good morning and Thank You for watching. Yes I agree. In fact sticking to originality is a very big part of what makes us tick. That "Honda" comment was meant to actually make fun of myself as I (we) would never even consider that! hahah Thanks so much for tuning in and please take a look at some of our other videos. Lots of original Muscle car stuff. Tell us about your Z28. We love original car stories. -steve

HEY!! Yeah man, thanks for that comment. Check out some of our other El camino Based videos. We'd appreciate that. -steve

@ Hey brother! I had a good buddy back in high school (87) that had a white 72 El Camino black vinyl top, red interior, warmed over 350 auto, it also had a good sounding exhaust. Just to earn a couple of bucks, I would wash and detail it for him. Well to get it from his house to mine required lots of burnouts and occasional street race.

Good morning. Thanks for this little story. Learning how certain cars can encourage viewers to share their experiences and share memories about a particular make a model - in this case- the El Camino, is really a huge part of what makes these old cars so cool. We appreciate you taking the time to watch and play along. -steve

Hi there and we appreciate you watching. Its better, not perfect but much better. Thanks again for playing along -steve

MrB.!!!!! Yes indeed . so glad to have people like you that empathize with our situation. To be honest, the thought of using the '72 as a test bed for the '68 has crossed my mind but in the end, I'd rather save that power plant for the SS. The '72 is not really bookmarked for a full restoration. Hint, I havent driven the Silverado since Thursday, only 'skid marK" thanks as always for watching, and of course Happy Holidays to you and your family as well,! -steve, joe and john

Thanks! I timed it just right getting the the second day and followed them right in. Always some very cool stuff to look at there. Huge variety. Is your Rallye a stick shift or an auto? Check out the Rallye video on our channel that I bought at the beginning of this year! Thanks for watching! -Joe

@ I’ve seen that video and followed you just for it! My Rallye is an”S”, (Holiday Coupe) All factory family owned 3 speed manual w/bench seat. All motor, nothing power but the brakes. Under resto for an unfortunate flatbed incident in ‘01- need a donor right rear quarter. Otherwise, car is running and solid.

​​⁠oh awesome, thanks for following along! We’re still not quite sure what we’ll do with ours. Yours is a 3speed manual in the floor?? My 70 in this video is a 3spd floor shift m14 Muncie! Sorry to hear about your unfortunate incident hopefully you get that squared away.

Yes, love this car! 3speed though. Maybe one day we’ll put a 4speed in it for something different. Thanks for watching Ryan! -Joe

@ phord 3’speed very cool!!!

Actually, 1969 was the last year of the Dearborn ( ford top loader 3 speed ). 1970’s got the Muncie ( still cast iron ) m14 3 speed. Still a standard option m14 RPO but no longer the Dearborn.

@ as you know my knowledge is very 1969 specific:-) I have all the parts for a phord, console, shifter, boot etc, no idea why :-)

Car was repainted in the 80s cheaply but the original two tone when new. I don’t mind the weathered look but I’m sure it looked great when new with fresh paint. Looks something like what the Buicks used and maybe fits the same. A body parts that interchange, never seen an Oldsmobile with one, all sorts of custom stuff on that car. Thanks for watching! -Joe

It was packed this year! Tons of very cool cars wish I had spent more time taking some video on the people I spoke with I’m sure people would enjoy short interviews rather than me just walking around and driving around the show. My car is actually a 3spd m14! And it’s a bucket seat car no console. Not very many at all. 1 of 531. It being a QB code L74 and a 3 spd and two tone no vinyl top, California car I would imagine it may be 1 of less than 100 in its configuration. Cool car for sure, thanks for watching! -Joe

Goodmorning Mr B. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well! I guess I really haven’t showed much detail to my car other than talk about it with the DNA video we did. So, yes white interior still original and all beat up. Maybe one day we’ll redo that interior. It’s functional for now! Great turnout, pretty good show haven’t been to that one in years since I moved to GA. Thanks for your continued support as always -Joe

Joe ! If I may after watching Steve save as much of Mr. Jones I would do just panels that need repair with in reason ! I have a pair of bucket seats from 1973-1974 the original seat back is not available the seating pads are shot, the hard part is finding a trim guy who will work with me ! If you fine a picture of Oldsmobile bucket seats for 73 & 74 you will see the seat backs .

Beast of a motor. Would be a blast in a small truck. I loved that truck and it loved to work. Can’t beat a big block!

@theautorefinery definitely not and it looks like it was a fun rig

@@Somersetautogreat family hauler for sure. Served its purpose, many trips to Florida and New York with that truck always hooked up to a trailer. Thanks for watching! Check out our other videos if you like v8 muscle! -Joe

@theautorefinery Chevy limiter is on top

Well hello there and good evening. Welcome aboard . Thank you so much for this great write-up of a comment. Sadly the real Mr Jones has passed on. Lots of stories gone forever there I'm afraid. Your car sounds like fun. Let me say this, that if time permits, we have a bunch of videos here that it seems like you may really be interested in. Have you seen any of the videos on my W-31? Lots of history there ! Lots to see as we've shared lots. I hope you do find the time to catch up on some of our newer videos and please let us know what you think. Thank You again, -steve

Good afternoon and Thank You so much for sharing this story. While one of our projects and videos shows the use of Eastwood Chassis paint,I can tell you that on this frame and the frame on my daughters '69 Cutlass Conv. I simply used Rustoleum "Professional " Red primer and Semi-Gloss black. Speaking from the experience on my daughters car (we call it Mary, look for those videos on our channel from 2 years ago) The paint has held up very well. We painted it in April of 2020 and after these 4 years and almost 2000 miles driven, it looks like we just painted it. Please keep us posted on how things go for you. we'd love to see some pictures of your projects. -steve

Hey there. We are so glad that this little clip may help you out. We are happy to help whenever we can. Thanks so much for watching and for your patience! -steve

Hey Mr B Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Just wanted to get this info out there as efficiently as we could This seems to have worked just fine. FYI Im sitting here working on my winter To Do list. speak soon, -steve

Hi there! That's a great question. I do keep a detailed log book of hours invested. I'd have to go through and add up the " Floor Hours" but, where do you draw the line? hahah Removing the old section, cut to fit, test fit again and again, then finally weld, and seam seal. Let me take a look and come up with a number...hint, A ton! Thanks for the question . -steve

Ok so I took a look at the labor log and the number you're looking for is really hard to pin down. There's so many things to include like making and installing support bars for body shell prior to cutting out the floors, repairing inner rocker panels and replacing floor support cross members, trimming and prepping the new floor pan sections, test fitting and re-test fitting, checking all measurements and the finally welding into place completely and then of course seam sealing. All of this said, I would say that there is roughly 50 + hours invested in converting the rusted floor pans, inner rockers and floor supports from rusty useless trash into a solid and secure under belly. This does not include any work on the trunk pan. I hope this explanation helps ! Thanks for watching . Let me know if you have any further questions. -steve

Good morning . I don't recall exactly what company we bought those trough close to two years ago but I can tell you that they are all AMD Brand floor pan sections. Left and Right halves, rear seat pan and also the trunk pan. Thanks for watching. -steve

An absolute trip of a lifetime. We really struggled with how to turn this trip into video format but are ultimately very happy with how the "series" turned out. A separate video for each owner we fell was the best way to give each chapter their own time to shine. Hoping that this story will get continued attention as time goes on. Thanks for revisiting this one. -steve

This was a perfect way to start that trip!! What a great car, great story and even better folks! Buckets, no console is a killer look! We love when these videos get watched over and over. Thanks for your continued participation. -steve

Yeah us either but man we are still a long way away. I think I'm getting close to the 1/2 way mark. Lots of stuff on here for you to catch up on. Please take a look when you can and tell your friends too! We need some fresh viewers LOL. so glad that you're on board. -steve

Hey My Man!!!! Of course I remember you! I will never ever forget that day. Please take a look at our video...... "My First Car" - We show you seeing the car for the first time since I bought it in '88.! What a great experience. Our Trip to Florida (with your dad's escort services) was an absolute trip of a lifetime. I am so glad that you're on board. Let me know what you think after watching it. speak soon, -steve

Really??? Our sons Godfathers too!!! How was MCACN ?? Maybe we can make time to "catch up" this weekend? -steve

@ sure call any time, if I’m tied up I’ll call back

Kat!!! I have to think that this was all just "meant to be" . I've grown to simply Trust The Process . All things fell into place. This car is supposed to be part of "our" story, and so it will be. We are so Happy to have you on board! Please help spread the word. Project Skid Mark needs some serious support. -steve

Ha yes we do! Let's me honest, It's no different than any other compulsion. But for sure, tons of fun, lots to share and even more to learn! So glad to know that you get it. -steve

Thanks so much for watching . this is the fun part. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well -steve , joe and bigJ

Yes you are correct! Very keen eye!!! That headliner was in fact from a parts car and NOT from this car. The original bows are still in the car. yes. We love when viewers pay close attention.!!! -steve

@@theautorefinery its my past growing up that still rests on my shoulders... my pops was a body shop manager at a local dealership and my one grandfather worked there with him as well as my other grandfather was a life long employee at Ford in Detroit... when they built the Lima Ford Engine Plant he transferred down to Lima Ohio and literaly was one of thee first feet to walk the floor there... so I guess I got bit by the automotive bug honestly although I took a safer route and stayed focused in the tire industry working out of Findlay Ohio

Yes This is sounding like what we have in mind. Almost exactly. Thank You. Although I must say, spark plug work is oh so easy with stock manifolds. You get where we're coming from on this one I think ....... -Thanks again for watching. -steve

@@theautorefinery run a set of Accel shorty plugs ,,,I had them on a warmed over small block chevy with hooker headers and had a boatload of space to work and clearance

Ah Ha!!!! so there you have it! Spoken like a true and genuine 'Camino lover. Please look at our other El Camino videos. You'll get a better idea what we're about. I love the GMC! where is that car now??? Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. -steve

@@theautorefinery I sold it to help my daughter with medical bills, I know the guy and plan on getting it back

hey now that's a good idea! welcome to our channel and thank you for watching and playing along. -steve

Hey Thank You!! We appreciate your time, Glad you liked it. -steve

Yeah man, that's the plan - not slated for a "restoration" would like to keep this one in service. What year is yours ? -steve

@@theautorefinery1976 GMC Sprint ( base ) 400 cid Turbo 350 transmission, stock rear. It now has 70K on it ; it’s my driver. I’ll try to send you pics ! I love this truck ! Thanks for asking ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍

@@theautorefineryOh ! Happy Thanksgiving ! 🦃🦃🦃

Mr B !!! yes yes thats what it is, the Shop Truck. Thanks for understanding our madness. -steve

Good morning and we always appreciate when folks take the time to watch and then feel compelled to leave a comment! Thanks so much for that compliment. -steve

Good morning and Thank You for watching. We really appreciate your time. The videos that you're watching are fairly current so the next video with the frame getting reassembled is up to date. Are you looking for particular dimensions from one point to another on the front frame rails? Let me know what you need and I can take some measurements. -steve

@theautorefinery Thanks for the reply. Both of my core support holes are rusted and it would help a lot for some reference measurements to place the repair washers in the correct location. Perhaps from front of frame horn to edge of hole and any other you think useful. Thanks again

Good morning to you. We apologize for the delayed response but felt that your question would be much better answered in the form of a video. We just loaded one up for you. Take a look when you can and please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions Hope this helps -steve

Good morning and thanks so much for this! I didn't realize the mid year thing with respect to the stripes . The door lock difference just came up actually with a friend building a 69 OldsW-30. The tailight color is something that I only vaguely recall. Great stuff!! I would LOVE to learn more about your El Camino and its history. Would you be willing to email us ( the adrress is in the channel description) with some info and pictures? Thanks so much for watching and for paying such close attention. Looking forward to hearing from you -steve

Good Monday morning Ryan. Thanks so much for the support. I feel we are really starting to get somewhere. Please stay tuned and as always, help spread the word. We need a big 'ole boost in attention here. I have some ideas I'd like to go over, speak soon, -steve

@ call any time!!! See you guys at MCACN?

I'd appreciate that!!! We have never been to MCACN ! I sadly decided to cancel my trip for the W-31 showcase at the last minute due to weather and travel conditions. Someday...someday - maybe next year?

Good morning friend. Again, these are life size models. Literal toys at this point. I'd argue that often times it is the details that can make a mediocre job look great where as without some attention to detail paid, even these best of jobs can appear sub -par. No bear in mind that the body, while saved and largely rot free will NOT carry a fresh paint job. This is the look we are going for. But with respect to the finer details that hardly anyone will ever notice I say this, if for no one elses benefit but your own. Do what you drives you, otherwise you'll only be sort changing yourself. Thanks so much for watching, commenting and sharing. I feel your pain / fun / whatever this is hahah. Yes 442's have two lines but I was referring to the Cutlass , non-442 world, again, thanks for playing along and please fill us in on your project. Happy Monday -steve

Hey there. I'll take that as a compliment. hahah ( unless it tells you that the man is out of his mind and has time to kill.) This is some of the work that we have really been looking forward to. John, Joe and I get such a kick out these fine little details. Lots of fun. Thanks for watching. -steve

Yes yes . This is some of the fun parts. Thanks for watching. more to come. -steve

Remember when an undercarriage undercoated all black was "detailed" ??

Good evening. Yes, the details.... it's always all in the details. Fun stuff. Thanks for watching -steve

WOW! Thanks for this! Your comment could not have come at a better time! This whole thing isn't easy. Takes a ton of time on so many levels. It's so encouraging when we learn that people are digging what we we're up to. ....until next time -steve

I'm glad that my comment is helping to give you some much needed positivity and motivation! I feel your pain. I'm working on a 69 cutlass myself, so your videos help to motivate me! Definitely isn't easy. When you are done with the 69, you should think about possibly doing a revival video or two and see how it goes. Vice Grip Garage style! You are a good presenter and would probably do a good job with those type of videos. Could help grow the channel. Just my .02

So good morning to you my friend. Joe and I were just talking about how we can start bringing in new viewers. This is the very first time that we have ever been compared to a "pro" level, famous TH-cam creator.!!! What a compliment!!!! Very flattering to say the least! I think we may tend to agree with you that our channel may benefit from a bit of variety. We honestly thought that some of our "Big Trip" videos to Florida would have gotten much more traction than they have. All of that said, you may actually be on to something here and you may have some interest in our next video. In the meantime, Please fill us in on your project. We really do appreciate your support. -steve

Hey! You caught that huh? Yeah the camera certainly helps with some of that "filtering" Believe me when I say, Camera OFF = Filter OFF. hahah Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. Please help spread the word to your fellow Restoration buddies. Thanks again -steve