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    '86 El Camino Build

    I had been looking for a truck for a while and came across this a few weeks ago on Craigslist. Got it from the family of the original owner that recently passed. The cassette player and 3.5" dash speakers weren't cutting it so I decided an upgrade is in order.


    First on the list was air springs so I can actually use it as a truck


    Then came the new HU


    Next was getting the horns mounted.
    Passenger side


    Drivers side could have gone a couple inches to the left but I didn't want to relocate the parking brake and hood release.


    Haven't completely decided on mids yet but leaning towards the 2118's for now.


    B&C 6mdn44


    JBL2106H


    Getting the kicks started



    That's as far as I've gotten so far. I'll be going 2 way for now until I work up the motivation to make some enclosures for the doors for either some 10" or shallow 12" midbass. I took some measurements and figure I can get about a .75ft^3 enclosure in each door. Haven't decided on subs or amps yet either but leaning towards a pair of JBL 1200GTi's for the subs.

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    I've always liked El Caminos. Looking forward to your progress, Ian.

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    I like it. Tuning in for more goodness.
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    2002 330Ci & 2020 Tacoma

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    Blowthrough. Say yes.
    Build log: 2011 Chevrolet Impala
    Pioneer DEH-80PRS
    Vifa NE25VTS-04
    Stereo Integrity TM65
    Dayton Audio HO 15
    Soundstream REF2.370
    Ground Zero GZHA 4200XII & 2400XII

    High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography

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    Senior Member dejo's Avatar
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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    love me some el camino.
    you have my attention

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    Quote Originally Posted by gckless View Post
    Blowthrough. Say yes.
    Absolutely not, I'm already mad I had to drill 2 holes in the under side of the dash to mount the drivers side horn and that is the only drilling or cutting on the car I'll be doing. Nothing will be done that can't be put back to stock if needed. Besides, there's enough room behind the seat to fit one of these in a 5-6' enclosure.
    http://www.parts-express.com/bc-21sw...4-ohm--294-689

    There's also enough depth for these if I wanted too.

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    Very nice!!! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
    Are you not entertained?!?!


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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    Jealous, I love those things.

    What motor?

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    i am also jealous. love those with the choochoo conversions.

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    Re: '86 El Camino Build

    Quote Originally Posted by chad View Post
    Jealous, I love those things.

    What motor?
    It has the 305 with a whopping 150hp. Not sure why they even offered a v8, the extra 20hp over the v6 probably just about makes up for the weight difference between the two. The 2.56 gears in back aren't doing me any favors either. Pretty sure it's the slowest car I've ever owned.

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