I am now able to start my first project on my '69 El Camino.� I have about $1500 to spend.� I have narrowed it down to either a new engine or rebuild the suspension.�
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The engine is�a 307, at idle has a oil pressure of about 10-20 and at throttle has about 40-45.� It smokes at start up�only when the engine is already hot. �7 of the pistons have a compression of about 145, with one at 130.� If I were to replace the motor first I would get the best 350 that $1500 can buy.
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I was told that this engine was rebuilt 40k miles ago.� However almost everything the seller told me about this Elky was bull.
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The suspension is crap. needs new everything, from springs to ball joints.� I can't drive�it over 65 MPH (it starts to shake). I should have alittle left over for a new carb and maybe some headers for the 307 that's in it right now.
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Keep in mind that I need this car for my daily driver.� I have temporary transportation while I do the work but I�will need to drive this car (with either the old engine and new suspension�OR new�engine and old suspension)�until�I�raise more funds.�
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I'm hoping you guys can give me some advise.� I know in a perfect world I would do them both at the same time, but it's not.
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I've got plenty of pictures of my project on my site if you want to take a look.
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Thanks for your help...
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JM
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www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69
