G3GM
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

G3GM 1973 to 1977 A-bodys. Chevelles, Monte Carlos, El Caminos, Laguna, 442, Cutlass, Malibu, GTO, LeMans, Century, Regal, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Sprint, Gran Sport, Can Am, Hurst-olds, and other 73-77 A-bodies


1973 El Camino

+5
Mcarlo77
dynchel
Shaunaconda
jerry46765
Joe73
9 posters

G3GM :: G3 :: General Discussion

Go down

1973 El Camino Empty 1973 El Camino

Post by Shaunaconda Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:53 pm

I've been playing with the idea of getting a '73 Elky or maybe a Chevelle. Was wondering what you guys think of these two:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4709558666.html

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/ctd/4681785537.html

Shaunaconda
Shaunaconda
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 0

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by Joe73 Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:27 pm

Both look real nice. I like the black one better. Also, on the silver one. Take a look at the 5th pic of the drivers door jamb. Looks like rust under the weatherstrip and edge of the back trim. I'd check that out because there might be more.
Joe73
Joe73
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 83

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by jerry46765 Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:27 pm

You can bid on it right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281461067361?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
jerry46765
jerry46765
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 20

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by pila Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:34 pm

The black one looks good ! I know that one can't be restored or have a lot of work done on it, for that asking price.
My first Elco was a '73.....then a '76 SS, then a new '77 etc.....I love G3 Elcos !! Very Happy Latest is the '75 project, with way too much money spent on it..... Sad

pila
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 43

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by Shaunaconda Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:18 pm

Does anyone know about this eBay listing? I know I've seen the pic with the little boy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Chevelle-Laguna-1973-chevrolet-chevelle-laguna-454-/271638294881?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f3ee77161&item=271638294881&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Shaunaconda
Shaunaconda
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 0

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by dynchel Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:43 pm

They are a member here.  I remember a introduction, and  few posts, but not a name.
dynchel
dynchel
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 40

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by dynchel Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:46 pm

https://www.g3gm.com/t7769-new-laguna-owner-here
Found it. Rolling Eyes wonder why he's selling it.
dynchel
dynchel
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 40

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by Mcarlo77 Sun Oct 19, 2014 4:59 pm

I don't know...but, that car is stunning in triple black and with the sunroof! Gimmee...gimmee...gimmeeeee....

Question for you paint pros...why would the paint crack like that on the back qtrs? My original paint is showing some very "fine" spiderwebbing on the hood and I'm guessing it's from the engine heat?
Mcarlo77
Mcarlo77
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 77

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by chevellelaguna Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:52 pm

That's common for the paint to crack and check like that...especially on the hood of your car, engine heat and the paint being so old it just breaks down. If it does it on the hood it's likely it'll do it everywhere else eventually. It'll need to be stripped to bare metal if you ever want to reprint the car. Can't go ontop of checked paint.
chevellelaguna
chevellelaguna
G3GM Enthusiast
G3GM Enthusiast

Street Cred : 16

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by pila Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:12 am

I kinda agree about painting over old paint. I stripped my Malibu down to the bare metal with stripper, and it had been repainted over the old paint once before. It's not a fun job, but I'm used to stripping airplanes.

My Elco was easier to strip, being just the original paint on it.


pila
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 43

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Laquar paint

Post by JB2wheeler Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:52 pm

Original factory paint was laquar (spelling?) paint and the older it gets the more brittle it becomes. When modern paint goes over the top of laquar, it creates stress cracks in the original paint. JB
JB2wheeler
JB2wheeler
G3GM Fanatic
G3GM Fanatic

Street Cred : 28

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by cees klumper Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:11 am

For what it's worth, I have several hundred gallons of single-stage auto paint I bought up a coulle of years ago for my wife who used it to make paintings with, but now has switched to other paints. It's made by Sikkens (Akzo Nobel, I believe parent co to PPG?) and it's their 'Autoflex' product. It's no longer allowed to be manufactured because it is the 'old style' (perhaps oil based, not sure) car paint. So this may work better on top of older paints. I have all kinds of colors, if anyone's interested send me a PM and I will see what colors we have. It's in one liter cans (one quart per can I suppose).
cees klumper
cees klumper
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 1

Back to top Go down

1973 El Camino Empty Re: 1973 El Camino

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

G3GM :: G3 :: General Discussion

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum