ABANDONED 1960 el Camino WILL IT RUN after 40 years? Rescued from the desert!

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @theetravisb
    @theetravisb  Рік тому +4

    Subscribe if you like American made cars.

  • @peterbrinkerhoff4344
    @peterbrinkerhoff4344 Рік тому +18

    I like this guy's channel. He has good content, and his dad is really cool.

  • @JVaughn344
    @JVaughn344 Рік тому +12

    Really enjoy watching you and your father bringing back these sweet old rides!!👍👍

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 Рік тому +1

    Mr. B. ! So cool ! Make it your new shop truck ! My wife got me a 1976 GMC Sprint , 400 cid , we love it. Your plan will nail it ! Best of luck.

  • @scottkerns2253
    @scottkerns2253 8 місяців тому

    Great find. Looking forward to seeing more of this old girl on her way back. patiina over turquoise looks great. Press on regardless.

  • @anthonymessina2834
    @anthonymessina2834 Рік тому +5

    I am going to love this series! I can't wait until the next videos!!!! Thanks for bringing us along!!!

    • @anthonymessina2834
      @anthonymessina2834 Рік тому

      @Theetravisb. - Nope. That's not going to happen, Mr. Scammer!!!! Why don't you get a real life, and not rip people off of their hard earned money? Do you know what "hard earned money" is, P.O.S.? I didn't think so. I know you aren't the real Travis b.

  • @danswartwood4580
    @danswartwood4580 Рік тому +2

    What a cool example of Americana, thank you Travis and Rick.

  • @DAPwny
    @DAPwny Рік тому

    Love that year El-camino I was born in 60. own a 67 el now but would love to get 1 in that year good luck guys hope to see it finished

  • @fenderfive9380
    @fenderfive9380 Рік тому +2

    I don't understand how you haven't blown up as much as you should have! this stuff is awesome! I think your stuff is as interesting as No Nonsense Know How or even Junkyard Digs!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      That’s a great compliment thank you. Even though I create car content I don’t watch most creators but I myself watch Chris at no nonsense he’s great. Thanks for watching

  • @alanjarvis8777
    @alanjarvis8777 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to seeing the next few episodes...!

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 8 місяців тому

    Loving your latest sojourn into antique auto "restoration". Anything G.M. is fine with me. Keep up the great work. I look forward to many more of these type of videos.

  • @chezsnailez
    @chezsnailez Рік тому

    Dat be go-giss! 1960 was an epic model year...

  • @mikejennings2346
    @mikejennings2346 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to this build series.

  • @johnkluttz4704
    @johnkluttz4704 Рік тому +2

    Plans for the car are spot on. It will be rolling history.
    Appreciate your commentaries. And your dad being a man of few words a great counter balance.
    New to your channel and glad I found you guys.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Yes that’s a good way to put it rolling history. Thanks for the feedback and for watchin

  • @yester-years8849
    @yester-years8849 Рік тому +9

    I'm happy you saved this one Travis. I (briefly) thought about doing something with it... then told your dad instead lol. Nice start to a great project!

  • @duckscustomgarage9239
    @duckscustomgarage9239 Рік тому

    It is the same age as I am 63 years old. I love the car, truck or what you call a El Camino lol..

  • @RelationshipRedemption
    @RelationshipRedemption Рік тому +2

    Awesome work I wish my grandfather was still alive when I was a kid he was a ford mechanic who loved to rebuild engines and cars from the ground up it's brings back alot of memories watching you guys take on another project keep it up

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing. And God willing we will

  • @andrewhoward4249
    @andrewhoward4249 Рік тому

    Love that you work on stuff with your dad. I miss working with mine.
    Also - if you haven’t thrown the garbage out from the Mopar you cleaned out , I’ll take the model kit you found in the back seat !!!

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 Рік тому

    I'm not sure what it is with the driver rear fan. But my dad's old 60 Bel Air had the same crinkle in the fin. We simply used a come along a tree a chain two bolts. We weld it and I hook on a flat piece of iron and bolts that in a couple places to the fain. Then 10 or 15 minutes worth of hammer and dolly work. Put some old Dupont greenish-blue failure on it. Decades later the car has been setting for decades in the woods after going through about 250,000 MI. No primer or anyting on that DuPont hard filler. It looks just as well as it did for my dad stopped wet sanding.

  • @mikemattox6617
    @mikemattox6617 Рік тому +1

    I cant wait to see this old girl driving down the road!

  • @foxstrangler
    @foxstrangler Рік тому

    Just discovered this. Love this Camino style, shame it's not a '59 but hey. I'll be watching this now.

  • @robw7205
    @robw7205 Рік тому +2

    I just found this channel, and I'll be honest, the fact that you didn't paint the firewall black convinced me to subscribe LOL

  • @davidbush5323
    @davidbush5323 Рік тому

    Can't wait to see the finished product

  • @JimsIfitaintbrokefixit
    @JimsIfitaintbrokefixit Рік тому +1

    You put out the kind of content that us Old Car Guys love.

  • @steeliewheelies
    @steeliewheelies Рік тому

    Oh man I love the mechanics jumpsuit, even more cool is that it's an authentic piece from the period. I've been looking for something like that.
    Also, knowing of the future videos on this project already I got a kick out of "we're not going to paint it" lol, excited to see at which point yall had a change of heart

  • @tomc7631
    @tomc7631 Рік тому

    Gotta love the venerable Chevy 327! I grew up with it, the 283, and of course the 350. I am still amazed at the amount of power, torque, and durability these small block Chevy engines provided for the time period. Combined with their simplistic design, and interchangeable parts they remain true automotive icons. Thanks guys for saving this one of a kind classic El Camino, along with my favorite sbc engine. Keep up the great work!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      They are pretty impressive engines really cutting edge then. And thanks for the feedback and for watching!

    • @vernwallen4246
      @vernwallen4246 Рік тому

      A higher power must have loved 350 ci chevy engines because their numbers would reach too the moon and back.

  • @Devildog1962
    @Devildog1962 Рік тому +1

    The El Camino is a really neat project. I think people love to see the old truck's worked on and brought back to life. You and your dad are a great team and I like your ideas on how to fix them. I love the old rusty look it reminds me of how people's lives are and how tough these truck's were made to last!!!! Can't wait to see more work on the International Pickup

  • @DestinationCalibra
    @DestinationCalibra Рік тому +2

    Please keep doing what you do. This channel is one unique piece of motoring content and i've dug up the internet, trust me. Stay authentic, and you're gonna blow up.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Thank you for that feedback. We will keep going

  • @SierraThunder
    @SierraThunder Рік тому

    For the wheels? Old style Chevy chrome reverse 15"x8" rims with "Baby Moon" hub caps. For the tires, my choice would be Douglas P235/75R-15 All Terrain, you can get them at Wal-Mart. a 235/75R is wide enough to look reasonably beefy without actually being fat. And their height provides you with both a comfortable ride, good handling in adverse weather conditions, and better thsn fair fuel mileage.
    They're reasonably priced & have a nice, long wear life. I've been using them pretty much exclusively for over 32 years on my 1972 Q-code Ranchero GT, which is NOT a show vehicle by ANY stretch, but Snidely has been my daily driver for as long as we've been in each other's lives.

  • @daleschuler1720
    @daleschuler1720 Рік тому

    Very cool, my favorite year El Camino

  • @toddsmith4015
    @toddsmith4015 8 місяців тому

    Glad I found this channel... yall do interesting work... only suggestion would be to make Playlist for your multiple episode builds... helps keep them in order for those of us that like to binge watch ))

  • @johncarella1836
    @johncarella1836 Рік тому

    You should have Jack touching the rear end!!! Please Safely First my Friends!!! Awesome Car and Video!!! More!

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 Рік тому +1

    Recent subscriber thanks for the upload and best wishes from Columbus Ohio USA 👍

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for being here and watching from Columbus

    • @rustyrobinson8027
      @rustyrobinson8027 Рік тому +1

      @@theetravisb I prefer gasoline and freedom

  • @michaelgrimm9733
    @michaelgrimm9733 Рік тому +2

    Love the projects you guys select for rehab! This may be my new favorite when complete (as in, I want it), but it’s gonna be very tough to beat the ‘46 Intl. Kinda wanna marry that ol’ girl.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      That 46 just has a way a About it doesn’t she

  • @geion54
    @geion54 Рік тому

    Great, I won't miss an episode.

  • @dominickpeterpaul8340
    @dominickpeterpaul8340 Рік тому +1

    Excellent find fellas, 59 and 60 are my favorite years, it looks like it was a 6 Cylinder car from the factory, I believe you have to change out the chassis frame motor mounts to V8 Chassis frame mounts, I had to do this on my 60 Bel-Air, I'll be waiting for the next segment , keep up the good work.

  • @johndonlon1611
    @johndonlon1611 Рік тому +4

    Another cool find with the floor-delete option. This will be a terrific build and thanks for taking the youtube world along for the journey. I think your 1946 IHC K series pickup body spans about six years. That drivers side door is definitely out there------somewhere. Maybe other youtube channels such as Mortske's Garage and Cold War Motors in Canada can help you out. That would make for terrific content. Good Luck always!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching the journey. And yea I hope we have some luck with the door

  • @keithmeyer4509
    @keithmeyer4509 Рік тому

    Keep working on it nice job

  • @briancalvey4997
    @briancalvey4997 Рік тому

    I always love the pressure washer shots. Eye candy. 😀

  • @Ka9radio_Mobile9
    @Ka9radio_Mobile9 Рік тому

    Flex plate is bent for sure, good luck on bringing her back to life!

  • @josephacerra5987
    @josephacerra5987 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing 💯👀

  • @jeffdorman6667
    @jeffdorman6667 Рік тому

    I’m hooked on this one! Jeff, Avra Valley AZ

  • @unknownsoldier5141
    @unknownsoldier5141 Рік тому

    Good choice...i would have painted fiewall black aswell but the color is too nice

  • @selltheteammark5904
    @selltheteammark5904 Рік тому

    Such a beautiful car the way it is the rust and the beautiful patina

  • @allenbuck5589
    @allenbuck5589 Рік тому

    Great find thanks for your videos enjoy the old cars from my hill in Sc

  • @pauldilorenzo5530
    @pauldilorenzo5530 Рік тому

    Sweet body style my first vehicle was a 65 falcon rachero

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Рік тому +2

    Love your video's this is Awesome

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Your super early!

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 Рік тому +1

    This is going to be a good build with you and your dad working together. You don't see those old cars around Florida here. Keep those videos coming!

  • @adamgatt9265
    @adamgatt9265 Рік тому +2

    Awesome content! Keep it up.

  • @danawick9817
    @danawick9817 Рік тому

    I think I would have painted the firewall as well. that will be a nice ridewhen youre finished

  • @rrretroracer
    @rrretroracer Рік тому

    Very good Chanel Bonne année 2023 a vous 👍👍👍

  • @EricB-somejibberish
    @EricB-somejibberish Рік тому

    man - don't have time to finish but can't wait to grab a beer and finish this up tonight

  • @SpockvsMcCoy
    @SpockvsMcCoy Рік тому +1

    Tasco Turquoise is the factory paint

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Рік тому +3

    I really like these trucks. When they were new, they were the bee’s knees! This one would’ve evaporated here in Hawai’i. I hated the way rust destroyed two of my Dad’s cars; he labored and saved to buy them only to see them fall apart. You two are ahead of the rust game, I’d say. Rust is kinda neat to see in good, ol’ Arizona, though. Arizona rust doesn’t look like a fatal cancer. It makes a car or truck look like an experienced and grizzled veteran gunslinger of the American Southwest. The only part that gives me pause is the front glass. One thing I could never handle on my own cars was a busted windshield. Other than that…this truck is cherry and looks like it’s ready for more fun! Hau’oli Makahiki Hou and best wishes to you both for a very exciting and productive 2023! EDIT: Oh! BTW, I’ve started watching your series on that 1969 Chrysler! Dad liked his Mopars a lot! I saw Meadowlark Lemmon when he was a prison preacher over at Perryville, AZ. What a guy, and it was nice to see one of his old Lincolns at that field of cars you visited. I also liked that 1970 Polara there, too. Take care!

    • @jamesshuta8155
      @jamesshuta8155 Рік тому +1

      I remember you doing a jeep for your woman

    • @jamesshuta8155
      @jamesshuta8155 Рік тому +1

      They'll come off just takes time gotta have patience

    • @jamesshuta8155
      @jamesshuta8155 Рік тому

      That car / truck is happy

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +2

      Wow that’s a cool story. Thank you for sharing. And watching !

  • @Adam_SRT..717
    @Adam_SRT..717 Рік тому

    I really enjoy watching your videos

  • @brettmiller9609
    @brettmiller9609 Рік тому

    El Camino is easily the coolest thing GM ever made. This car is begging for 70s style aluminum slot mags. Especially with that 327. Side pipes would be pretty cool as well.

  • @zombietherapy1759
    @zombietherapy1759 Рік тому

    I think baby moons for wheels. Nice and what you can find. 2 99 on ebay I was born in 1961, that things beautiful to me.

  • @jdpinbaytown
    @jdpinbaytown Рік тому

    Awesome Video Travis!, My sister had a 1960 Chevy Belair she bought from an older lady that bought it new back in the mid 70s, That Car was still like new!, It had a 6cl with a 3 on the tree!, She ended up selling it to a friend of my Brothers and he didn't have it but a few weeks and someone ran a red light and destroyed it😢😢

  • @tylerchrist14
    @tylerchrist14 Рік тому

    Awesome. Thanks for the content.

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Рік тому +1

    Great vid, love the 60 El Camino!

  • @MarkD-nd9lg
    @MarkD-nd9lg Рік тому

    Cool project!

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Рік тому +1

    Looks like you forced the Rats into submission. You men do great work . Thank you for sharing your work! Happy New Year 🎈🎊🎆

  • @DavidJones-hl5om
    @DavidJones-hl5om Рік тому

    Had a friend that had 2 of them both had 409V8 in them One gauge cluster was all Chrome and 1 of them beautiful cars

  • @steveraus3495
    @steveraus3495 Рік тому +2

    Your videos keep getting better and better. Audio much improved. Your hard work shows.
    Curious as to why you didn't follow up your compression test with a leak down test, especially with that 70# cylinder. In case you're unfamiliar with how this works, go to Elderly Iron channel and watch the video where he did this to a Pontiac 389 a few years ago.

  • @thewilliamss2392
    @thewilliamss2392 Рік тому

    Can't wait for the next episode Ur doing so well with your video's

  • @johnroof2663
    @johnroof2663 Рік тому +1

    While you have the engine out, I would change the upper control arm bushings. Sitting out there in the Arizona desert, I'm quite sure there're dry rotted. But regardless of what you do, it's gonna be a cool old ride.

  • @jacobcousin9766
    @jacobcousin9766 Рік тому

    Love the new project I hope you guy found a door for the international truck

  • @bobfidguello7239
    @bobfidguello7239 Рік тому

    Amen! Get it roadworthy under it's natural patina and let the old girl once again have the wind in her face.

  • @Eero_V
    @Eero_V Рік тому

    Nice find! If this thing has been off the road for 40 years, those old brake shoes probably contain asbestos... I would replace them all, as new ones are not that expensive, and pay attention to not breathe in the dust from the brakes!!

  • @sierraromeo1176
    @sierraromeo1176 Рік тому

    The rebirth in capable hands, top video!

  • @conniepickren8455
    @conniepickren8455 Рік тому

    Really like ya'lls channel.

  • @anthonyescalera8999
    @anthonyescalera8999 Рік тому

    He said the mouse brought tools lol good stuff

  • @bobfurman862
    @bobfurman862 Рік тому

    Great work!

  • @the-btc-tradingfloor2808
    @the-btc-tradingfloor2808 Рік тому

    Leave it =Love it

  • @jimpatnode4445
    @jimpatnode4445 Рік тому

    Just found your channel, the El Camino will be a very cool ride. Just hate to see rust holes left in it, patina is cool just not thru and thru holes. Good content though. 👌

  • @CountryBoyGasGarage
    @CountryBoyGasGarage Рік тому +1

    Sweet! I been looking for someone doing a El Camino. I'm about to bring on my 59 ElCo onto my channel soon. It's in very similar shape as your 60. BTW I just Subscribed! 👍

  • @RogerWarren-ec2ql
    @RogerWarren-ec2ql 7 місяців тому

    Camino.very.rare.none.in.australia.good.luck.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 Рік тому

    Can't wait for another episode of this car. So I'm going to subscribe so I don't miss out. Great video.

  • @kevinsukdolak5007
    @kevinsukdolak5007 Рік тому

    My dream elky...

  • @russelblackwell6041
    @russelblackwell6041 Рік тому

    Good on you guys great team you work so well together nothing like having plenty of room in the engine bay to work America made some awesome cars especially all the Ford Shelby mustangs with the mighty Boss engine cheers from Downunder

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Yeah the 50s were a great time for car makers. Thanks for watching

  • @walterrobbins4470
    @walterrobbins4470 Місяць тому

    I agree that it’s not really worth doing the bodywork. It’s a beater and it’s rare.

  • @noahzark7975
    @noahzark7975 Рік тому

    Nice! I like it!

  • @peterselten500
    @peterselten500 Рік тому

    Hi guys nice save an i like your old gas pumps . Cheers guys 🇦🇺

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +2

      Haha thanks. We like the gas and oil memorabilia as much as the cars.

  • @conniepickren8455
    @conniepickren8455 Рік тому

    Save the 2 door Plymouth Valient setting back of it next.

  • @ecz28
    @ecz28 Рік тому

    More complete than the 66 El Camino I got lol nice score

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Рік тому

    Thanks for another interesting video. Happy Holidays to you and your dad. Dave Tucson 🌵

  • @derekmoloney2619
    @derekmoloney2619 Рік тому

    Nice vid Travis hello from ireland, looking forward to the next one

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Thanks for wasting w watching from Ireland !

  • @teaguebudd2437
    @teaguebudd2437 Рік тому

    Love your channel, Teague & Panda the dog! Nova scotia, Canada

  • @swhod2190
    @swhod2190 Рік тому +2

    Can't wait to see more of this! Nice old piece of American automotive history! Happy New Year!

  • @tonydowd8566
    @tonydowd8566 Рік тому

    I had a 5 window 47 international flathead 6 lwb.

  • @glennstatham960
    @glennstatham960 Рік тому +1

    The new bearings? Tapered roller bearings

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Yeah that’s right couldn’t think of the name

  • @onajeluker7608
    @onajeluker7608 Рік тому

    Found you on TikTok

  • @legolarry6026
    @legolarry6026 Рік тому

    Happy new year to you as well

  • @chrischatfield2935
    @chrischatfield2935 Рік тому

    Just found you guys ,love the channel

  • @stevenyt517
    @stevenyt517 Рік тому +1

    Man where is that junkyard at is it at Arizona

  • @tomstarcevich1147
    @tomstarcevich1147 Рік тому

    Cool video 👍

  • @kyledaytona
    @kyledaytona Рік тому

    They’re called tapered roller bearings I believe

  • @bigblockkings1031
    @bigblockkings1031 Рік тому

    I subbed after watching you and your dad drop the drivetrain in. You guys work like me and try to save money. I live in southern NM so I know how hot it can get down here.😡

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому +1

      We’re always doing everything we can to save a buck

  • @spamanator666
    @spamanator666 Рік тому +1

    Factory spot lights? I do not think that was an option. Dealer added maybe, car must have been owned by a farmer.

  • @seamusduibheannaigh7380
    @seamusduibheannaigh7380 Рік тому

    Just found your channel great work, ps your dads kool