It finally drives after 44 years! 1960 el Camino

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  • @noahzark7975
    @noahzark7975 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    C’mon fellas, throw these guys a like and subscribe. Doesn’t cost you a cent!
    You guys deserve many more subscribers! Always look forward to your next video!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      💪🏼 thanks for the support

    • @johndenton5555
      @johndenton5555 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And a comment! helps their algorithm on TH-cam!

    • @ronaldmiller2740
      @ronaldmiller2740 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THANK'S NOAH!!! VERY TRUE THERE DOING THIS BUILD FOR THEM SELF AND TO SHARE WITH US !!! IT TAKES TIME TO MOVE THAT CAMERA AROUND AND TALK TO US.....

    • @noahzark7975
      @noahzark7975 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@theetravisb you got it!

    • @byronmacdonald243
      @byronmacdonald243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this story.

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    A person can learn a lot from your dad, he just does what he does and don't say a lot. Very confident in what he does. Love your videos.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah he’s a pro. !

    • @sclemmons1
      @sclemmons1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, If TH-cam were as big 10 years ago as it is now. My dad and I could have make videos on computer repair.

    • @johndenton5555
      @johndenton5555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theetravisb Us old guys have an edge, we worked on these when they were new, or nearly new, and for years following,
      Yeah, I'm THAT old, I'll turn 70 this summer, God willing.😁👍🇺🇸😎

    • @alvaro93364
      @alvaro93364 ปีที่แล้ว

      These cars must be easier to work on than today's cluttered engine bays

  • @raysummers4284
    @raysummers4284 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My friend, count it a Blessing you have your Dad around to help you work on these projects. it warms my heart to see this. i come from a broken home, and i miss not being able to do what you and your Dad are doing. keep on keeping on. God Bless you Both

  • @joshdevdoss9041
    @joshdevdoss9041 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome Job! All it needs now is a good exhaust and some body work with some of the electrical gremlins sorted and she'll be back on the road. Don't stop this format, its very good.

  • @timcoppinger3373
    @timcoppinger3373 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man your dad has got some serious old school talents, absorb as much of it that you can, especially his patience.

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your Dad knows his stuff 👍👍👍👍

    • @spacedudey2k
      @spacedudey2k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such a great voice too.

  • @fred414141
    @fred414141 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    those caps really set the wheels & tires off! so good to see the old El Camino drive around. i would pop out a few of the bigger dents and patch up the floors. fantastic project. this one is worthy of getting built up to a road ready, reliable shop truck/parts chaser.

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an incredible first drive! Congratulations on a complete success!🎉

  • @johnroof2663
    @johnroof2663 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That is a cool old ride! Your dad looks like he is a very skilled mechanic. Follow his lead.

  • @stevewbeards
    @stevewbeards ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this. Your dad keeps it old school and simple. Too many people make this stuff too complicated on themselves in this day and age and ridicule those that use the older techniques.

  • @markriggins3083
    @markriggins3083 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Again, really enjoying the work being done. Love the wheels and tires too. Inspiring to watch. Thanks guys!

  • @DavidJones-hl5om
    @DavidJones-hl5om ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very exciting To put a junkyard vehicle back on the road El Camino is looking great I'm excited to see more videos working on the body a little And interior

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes that is to come.

  • @mmoats4294
    @mmoats4294 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could set for hours watching you two work on that old car. Really enjoyed the video.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the compliment! And for watching

  • @glenbo2464
    @glenbo2464 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome ! Those dented doors look like they will pop out pretty easy ! Cant wait to hear it with some good exhaust on it !

  • @allenbuck5589
    @allenbuck5589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hay I’m 70 learn new stuff every day. But good looking up from the subscribers. It’s a cool old truck my brother had a 60 lots of memories. Thanks again from. Sc.

  • @johnhealy4647
    @johnhealy4647 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Definitely appreciate your honesty, yet, the years dad has makes working together a blast to watch. Thanks for picking this beauty out of the scrap department. Definitely a great project vehicle that is a blast to drive as well as fun to work on as you get to enjoy what these old classics were for many of us who grew up in the sixties and early seventies.

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. B. Here ! Am a Olds guy but I will give credit to the Chevy guys who for the most part know there Chevy’s ! Also am GM train in Oldsmobile not Chevy, but with that said there are something’s that are different. Good job on what you done to date !

  • @aftershock2222
    @aftershock2222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was working on a ‘61 Belair with the 235 six banger. The car had been in the desert for forty years. Somebody had put in 8 cylinder motor mounts, so the motor oil pan sat flat on the frame and steering linkage. Don’t lose those 6 banger motor mounts. I payed a pretty penny for a set. Thanks for the vids. I always look forward to them.

  • @dioniciothomas6755
    @dioniciothomas6755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And this is the reason why i love these old cars they didn't just make em simple to work on but they are gorgeous. no matter how much rust is on it or what is missing off of it. they will just find why to bring it back to life
    My dream classic is a 48 buick roadmaster

  • @Telephony954
    @Telephony954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How could you not like seeing that ol girl back on the road? Thanks for sharing, and for all the folks that watch this and don't understand, you never will.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations on the first drive. Glad you got the motor mount straightened out. Enjoyed you men working on this car. 💯

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI TRAVIS AND RICK WOW!!! YOU LEARN SOME THING EVERY DAY!!!! I AGREE DAD IS GREAT,,, HE KNOWS HIS GREATNESS AND TRAVIS MY SON MAX AND I LEARNED ALOT ON THIS EL CAMINO,, WITH YOU,,.. WE ARE SO GLAD TO BE PART OF YOUR BUILD ,, MAX SAYS HI BOO BOO,,..WE WANT TO HEAR IT RUN AND DRIVE.. YA!!! IT LOOKS GREAT ,,ROLLING ON DOWN THAT ROAD!!!>>>>>> GLAD TO SEE DAD TAKEN THE FIRST DRIVE TO REMEMBER ... BRING US THE REST OF THE BUILD,,.. MAX WANTS TO SEE THE OTHER CAR'S AND TRUCK'S FOR A SHORT,,,UNDER YOUR NEW ROOF BUILD ,,HE LIKES THE NEWPORT.. THANK''S PEACE...

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah dads got alot of experience under his belt thank you and your son max for watching I will talk more about the cats under my car port in the future

    • @ronaldmiller2740
      @ronaldmiller2740 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theetravisb TRAVIS ,, I HOPE YOUR TALKING ABOUT YOUR CARS AND TRUCKS ,,..>NOT CATS ,,.. HA!!! THANK''S ..

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You and your dad are doing a fine job on this Elcamino. Good to see it driving on it's own. Get it road worthy,and it will be fine.

  • @t-rodzgarage
    @t-rodzgarage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the El Camino. I had a 60 Biscayne as my first car 48 years ago. Keep up the good work!

  • @bobfurman862
    @bobfurman862 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Real enjoyable video. I like the fact that you have an open attitude towards the technical comments and suggestions made by your viewers. You take the time to explain the whys and why nots of what you are doing. When I look forward to the next video, I know that I have subscribed to a good channel, and yours is good!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a big compliment to me. Thank you!

  • @yefenofphoto
    @yefenofphoto ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice Father and Son collaboration,keep up the good work.

  • @tabblakely4987
    @tabblakely4987 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dads are the best enjoy all the videos from the antiques to the cars 🚗

  • @D.Flores13
    @D.Flores13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's coming along nicely 👌

  • @reddog6429
    @reddog6429 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's great !!! You guys are a good team!

  • @jimmyduncil5829
    @jimmyduncil5829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel this weekend. Enjoy content. You are fortunate to be able to work with your dad, who has so much knowledge. Don't change a thing.

  • @johndonlon1611
    @johndonlon1611 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This build has been terrific. Now on to tackling the "Flintstones floor delete option" and other interior issues. That motor mount issue is puzzling. Perhaps some owner only had a six after the original engine blew and put it in and then removed it before dumping it. Hope all your viewers, including me, get the word out on the need for the 1946 IHC drivers' side door. It's out there-------someplace.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly it is out there. Once you find it there it’ll be

  • @JOELXXX2011
    @JOELXXX2011 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how it looks with the roof painted and i think it would look better with the original patina on the hood but its something we just have to live with i guess, awesome build good job, now its time for the interior!

  • @adamdecker5785
    @adamdecker5785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, the mechanical is done, now the body work!!!!!. Will be a very nice vehicle for the shop!!!! Very cool!!!! Good job gentlemen.

  • @robnamowicz8073
    @robnamowicz8073 ปีที่แล้ว

    My old man was an El Camino lifer. He had one of these, same color, 283 two barrel, three on the tree. Made Saginaw street in Holly to Independence Square apartments in 11 minutes consistently, bending Andersonville road like it was Nürburgring. I thought I was Stirling Moss. Ah, 1966, eh? Thanks guys!

  • @69kaveman
    @69kaveman ปีที่แล้ว

    My new favorite channel. I look forward to seeing more on this build.

  • @billcobb9408
    @billcobb9408 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like seeing you guys working together.

  • @mandiharjala1161
    @mandiharjala1161 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your El Camino series has earned you another subscriber.

  • @greglewis1146
    @greglewis1146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listen to ya dad he knows his stuff

  • @yester-years8849
    @yester-years8849 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing resurrection guys, really outstanding job! When I found that car.. I thought for sure it was left for dead. I hope this video inspires folks to work on their projects and gets them to re-think dead.

  • @donaldswaim
    @donaldswaim ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking good! Love those hubcaps!! 👍

  • @nickelnoserestos2598
    @nickelnoserestos2598 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been really enjoying this project. I'm restoring a '58 Ranchero.. Love both makes. Nice job on this one!

  • @harryharry4724
    @harryharry4724 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those old Chevys never die!!

  • @krisdrinkwine6045
    @krisdrinkwine6045 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In your part of the world, you may have a problem with the flex fan and cooling. I live in Wisconsin, had the same fan on my chevy, it would over heat on a hot summer day. A ole stock car driver told me the 4 blade fan was the best. I had to change the water pump because of the same issues you are having, but in the end, it fixed the problem. Just saying.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the heads up.

  • @rickroark81
    @rickroark81 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've got some awesome ankle vents! Love the car, I can't wait to get mine back on the road and I'm excited I won't need a different transmission crossmember as I'm going from a power glide to a TH350 as well. I have really enjoyed all these El Camino videos! Keep it up! The first time I saw my grandpa's 1960 El Camino was in the alley behind his house on Cooper street in Tucson when I was five years old! I asked him if I could have it someday and sure enough he gave it to me when I was 14. We drove it a while but then the power glide kept popping out of drive into reverse so we started taking it all apart to restore the whole car but life go in the way and I was a stupid teenager! Now 20+ years later we have concrete plans to get it back on the road. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @waltalbright
    @waltalbright ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the picture show. Sweet ride.

  • @KenthGustafsson300
    @KenthGustafsson300 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I call a "Masterpiece" !

  • @blakeandrews184
    @blakeandrews184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After all your hard work it must be a great feeling going for your first drive. Another great video. Please keep there coming. Enjoy sitting back in Brisbane Australia watching them.

  • @michaelterhune40
    @michaelterhune40 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully you'll push the door dents back out. It'll look much better. Beautiful
    The Camino 😁

  • @blue32nu
    @blue32nu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That be a cool car to take further into restoration

  • @peterselten500
    @peterselten500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guys great to see it back on the road an check out nobodys show on yt for the missing door . Cheers mate🇦🇺

  • @rustedjunkgarage3316
    @rustedjunkgarage3316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love 60 Chevy El Camino , nicely done.👍

  • @DYFEA
    @DYFEA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome work!

  • @EricB-somejibberish
    @EricB-somejibberish ปีที่แล้ว

    you and your dad are artists, when you get these on the road you should link to first video or show us the condition you found these cars in.

  • @stevendunn7928
    @stevendunn7928 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to see the next step! I'm hoping to get my olds to run smoothly some day. Maybe I can get some pointers! 😀

  • @joeboxer3365
    @joeboxer3365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to see what comes next, really enjoy watching guys who can take the pieces and make it work

  • @briancalvey4997
    @briancalvey4997 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video, I'm enjoying this series. Favorite moment was when you found the second can of spray paint for the headlights. 😝

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice work. The truck looks and run great

  • @garykuhn1921
    @garykuhn1921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work. Really wonderful car.

  • @bobfidguello7239
    @bobfidguello7239 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely awesome watching this coming together! Thanks for sharing the experience.

  • @garywilson12
    @garywilson12 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the way you and your dad work together. i noticed is the grill bowtie emblem insert upside down, only reason is it looks like the V in the emblem is upside down

  • @michaelstrafello7346
    @michaelstrafello7346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I put a 231 v6 in a 76 Pontiac Astra cut the drive shaft 2 in and it never vibrated I used a big pipe cutter to cut it and a oxy acetylene torch to weld it

  • @avianfish8732
    @avianfish8732 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liking that windscreen, space age camino!

  • @steeliewheelies
    @steeliewheelies 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah, didn’t need the special trans crossmember after all. Good deal. This was a sweet build I’m glad I’m catching up on it.

  • @nicholasfinlay9006
    @nicholasfinlay9006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lookin good lad

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid, very cool!!!!!!! 👍👍

  • @smarthome2660
    @smarthome2660 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Factree" Love the wheels and tires.

  • @josephacerra5987
    @josephacerra5987 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great going to town car Came Mint Thanks for sharing 💯👀👀

  • @thewilliamss2392
    @thewilliamss2392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic u guys are really doing well

  • @awakeariseandwatch5976
    @awakeariseandwatch5976 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so absolutely cool great job I so enjoyed the videos everyone was very well put together and educational. God bless

  • @mikejennings2346
    @mikejennings2346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thing Boo Boo is Supervising. Otherwise, Dad may have painted the whole car.

  • @louiemartinez4339
    @louiemartinez4339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New to channel but already enjoy the father son combo.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for being here !

  • @jimmyblondin4539
    @jimmyblondin4539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great , put some floor pans in it
    Keep up the good work
    Thanks for the video

  • @georgemaragos2378
    @georgemaragos2378 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, with most of the 60's car i buy that have full metal bumpers and or blinkers / indicators in the bumper, i tend to make up a small ground wire to each light housing , the number plate light and then run the wire into the boot and terminate the ground on either the wheel well panel or the rear parcel shelf
    Regards
    George

  • @johnnyh409
    @johnnyh409 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos on the ElCamino! What a save!
    What I like is you are doing it the way we did back in the old days keeping the cost down best we could!
    Was that a Cushman Eagle I saw???

  • @noerodriguez83
    @noerodriguez83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg!! So bad ass!!! Can you make a video during night fall? I’d love to to see it cruise at night with lights on ✨ so cool to see the process. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @ceedell
    @ceedell ปีที่แล้ว

    It runs and drives, very cool! The problem with the HEI distributor isn't the backside to firewall clearance it's that there's not enough room to remove it with how it sits under the firewall overhang. Put one in my 57 Chevy when the engine went in no problem but didn't have enough room to pull it up and out and that can be a big deal if you're on the road.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I see. Yeah you are right

  • @MrBrendog67rat
    @MrBrendog67rat ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a Kool Build! thanks for all the vids! can you do a walk around your 59 wagon? Thanks Brendog

  • @victorhugocedillo9475
    @victorhugocedillo9475 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A rodar otros 30 años muy buen carro

  • @JHoffman-zw5dc
    @JHoffman-zw5dc ปีที่แล้ว

    Travis, You're a very good looking guy.

  • @pauldilorenzo5530
    @pauldilorenzo5530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great guys sounds good too good work

  • @Rayrayman111
    @Rayrayman111 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was really cool guys

  • @frankesparza9516
    @frankesparza9516 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a sweet restro must desirable Impala one of my dreams

  • @romandjma.recordplayers7806
    @romandjma.recordplayers7806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely satisfying to see it all come together. Looking forward to the next project!

  • @electrix6751
    @electrix6751 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    _"...we ran the VIN number and everything said that it was a V-8."_
    Simple. Someone swapped a six banger into your dad's El Camino at one point. One more thing: keep up the great content! 👍

  • @danswartwood4580
    @danswartwood4580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Travis!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. It’s because of you guys watching we can do more of this

    • @danswartwood4580
      @danswartwood4580 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theetravisb ya it goes a long way

  • @ptrcmrn
    @ptrcmrn ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @robertgarcia9706
    @robertgarcia9706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s one nice el Camino I think it would look nice fully painted but that’s just my opinion nice nun the less

  • @8788bb
    @8788bb ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet ride.

  • @chrisdiaz7897
    @chrisdiaz7897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh!! Such a great video! Love this car! Great job guys!!

  • @gw9017
    @gw9017 ปีที่แล้ว

    now the motor fit better

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car is in good hands

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better Late than never love this CHANNEL everything you and your Dad Build is off the Cool Chart 💟👍👍👍👍

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for being here!

  • @craigsowers8456
    @craigsowers8456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Under her own steam ... wonderful and congrats ! Also saw you finally installed the tail light lens ... very cool. Just a heads up on your hood hinges. Just like on GM square body PU's, you need to push "back" and then "down" to close them ... otherwise, you'll end up with a crease in the middle of your hood; also lube the hinges well. Can't wait for the next installment guys.

  • @Brooksyscarrestorations
    @Brooksyscarrestorations ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Travis, Nice to meet ya mate!! I recently started my own channel here in Australia!! love the el Camino... often thought about importing 1 or some other really cool old school american muscle here!! there worth a fortune in Australia!!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s cool you guys like our stuff and appreciate it

  • @steves9905
    @steves9905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was fun...and an accomplishment. you prob already know...brake lights are often wired through the turn signal so might kill 2 birds with some switch wiring. kinda digging the look as it sits, although a fume-free cab would be nice with new floors

  • @VideoServicesVB
    @VideoServicesVB ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to watch puddin fab last episode and re-patina that hood and roof. 👍💯

  • @sosogamer771
    @sosogamer771 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could do the hot rod trick of lifting the rear of the hood where it is at the window up so that the hot air can escape out the rear of the engine compartment and it can run alittle cooler.

  • @LewisMowersandBoats
    @LewisMowersandBoats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool 😎

  • @dominickpeterpaul8340
    @dominickpeterpaul8340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work Travis, you and your dad saved another Chevy, a El amino to at that, sorry you had to change out the mounts and recut the drive shaft, with that being completed, nice job on the head light buckets, the grill getting the rear lights working properly, fitting the hood to close real nice 👍. It looks so good driving down the road again, what are your plans for the exhaust system.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’re gonna have an exhaust put on and we’ll also do some body work and rust repair

    • @dominickpeterpaul8340
      @dominickpeterpaul8340 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok good, I'll be waiting for the updates on the 60 El amino, keep up the amazing work.

  • @mikek771
    @mikek771 ปีที่แล้ว

    How fun!!