And now for something completely different... 1964 Chevy El Camino

publiusr · Sep 1, 2024

My Dad turned a 1960 Dodge (not AMC) Matador into an El Camino type car-truck after some fool broke the back glass

One Year Only: 1960 Dodge Matador

No manufacturer is immune from one very specific law within the automotive world. It doesn't matter how successful you are, if you release the wrong car at the wrong time, then you are assured of a sales disaster. Whereas, the right car at the right time will reap a manufacturer a sales bonanza...

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I wish I had the means to make a replica of that—the neighborhood kids called it the Batmobile

JNordgren42 · Sep 23, 2024

I'm calling the interior done. Other than some touch up before final assembly and some photo etch door handles and gas/break pedals I plan on using, it's good to go. It's not perfect, but I'm extremely pleased with how it came out. I also got the rear brake drums and front discs/calipers painted. Now I'm working on getting the bodywork done.

joberg · Oct 7, 2024

Yep, that interior rocks big time

batguy · Oct 9, 2024

Ooooh, nice job on the varying textures of the leather & vinyl.

JNordgren42 · Dec 22, 2024

It's been a minute since I last posted, but I'm closing in on the finish line. I've got almost all of the painting done except for some touch ups and a few minor details and I'm almost ready for final assembly. I also found a display case with inductive LEDs and am adding some simple lighting.

As it currently sits. The trim was a major pain in the butt to mask,but it came out pretty well and really starts to make it pop.

Lighting test a few weeks ago.

The final 3D printed parts came off the Mars last night. A badge for the display, and custom mirrors. The badge is a replica of the actual rear quarter panel badges on the '64.

JNordgren42 · Dec 24, 2024

99% Done. I just need to get some gloss black on the mirrors and glue them on. There are some minor flaws under magnification, but from a normal viewing distance, I think it looks fantastic! I think my Father in Law is going to be extremely happy tomorrow.