Gibb/Harrell 70 El Camino and Nova

[JChlupsa]

Anyone know what happened to the 70 El Camino or Nova that were converted from 350's to LS6's ???

[Mr70]

From what I've seen reported in the past,the Elco was destroyed soon after it's conversion.

[Mr. T]

Does anybody have a picture of this 70 DH/Gibb Camino?

[SS427]

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Does anybody have a picture of this 70 DH/Gibb Camino?

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At home. If I recall it is the April 1970 Car Craft. I have the article in my DH Camaro folder at home.
Rick

[Mr. T]

Thanks Rick. If you could post a picture or two, it would be appreciated. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[JChlupsa]

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[Mr. T]

Great article. Thanks Jeff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

I like how they mentioned that the LS6 will be available from the factory in the 70 SS Camaro. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Super neat article...hadn't seen that one before! Thanks!

[MosportGreen66]

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Super neat article...hadn't seen that one before! Thanks!

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Me either... really neat thanks!

KH Strippers on a Nova... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Is there a wing on the trunklid of the nova, or is it these stupid bi focals?

[Xplantdad]

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Is there a wing on the trunklid of the nova, or is it these stupid bi focals?

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Looks like there's a wing there to me!

(This may or may not help you Schoyne...as I am in serious need of some glasses! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif)

[JChlupsa]

4th page (about 3/4 way down) states its Dick Harrell own brand of rear deck spoiler http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Jeff...that's what I get for reading the article too quickly! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[ORIGLS6]

I love the Nova but I'm afraid I'd have to ditch the thermo-quad. Nice nostalgia piece but let's be serious! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gifPOS

"The cars are a bit loud and probably don't get more than 10 MPG....." BUT WHO CARES!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

BB Nova...day 2....TH400....loud and obnoxious....yeh, I like it!

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Hey, what's wrong with thermo-quads they work great on my car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Dennis said they Suck,or maybe he said you Suck..I know it was one of the two.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Hey, what's wrong with thermo-quads they work great on my car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Yeah, but we're talking about cars that RUN! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Kim_Howie]

It runs, it just needs to be finished!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Oh Yah. Dennis told me your last name was Hoover!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[SS427]

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Oh Yah. Dennis told me your last name was Hoover!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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Hey, Go Play with your beaver!!!

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Beaver? I thought it was sheep and now today I hear he likes playing with Pygmy Goats. What gives Cumby??

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Beaver, sheep, goats and now I hear your friend is nicknamed Hoover????? Come clean with me Cumby, we are going to be together in less than 2 weeks and I would like to know where I stand...........or lay! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Careful Eric..... I know 'where you live'! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

(And there's always that "empty well"........) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Salvatore]

I think Dick had a contract or something with Carter in those days. He was their promo man. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Yep, I know of two life-sized cardboard advertising pieces in someone's basement. (Mr. Chevrolet holding the Carter Thermo-quad carb.) Carter was one of Dick's biggest sponsors.

I'll bet there are a few members here that have them also................... or wish they did! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Pictures anyone? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Tommy]

Neat article!! It states that Kelsey Hayes wheels are on the Nova, does anyone have A better shot of those type wheels? Are those spring clamps the same type that Harrells shop used on the 68 ChevyII's? Thanks for posting it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Kim_Howie]

Before & after

[Kim_Howie]

After

[Ngtflyr]

Your eyes are fine, good catch.
Buried in the article it says: "the addition of Harrell's own brand of deck spoiler."

[MosportGreen66]

Those wheels are Kelsey Hayes "Strippers"... its a 20 spoke wheel that was used on a fair amount of Dick's cars. There were two types, Strippers and Satin Strippers. Satin Strippers had a black casting finish while regular Strippers were grey (ish) silver or gold. They came in 3 sizes... 15x7 are very tough to find, 15x6 are most commonly sold and 15x4 are pretty tough too.

Satin Strippers: Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kelsey-Hayes-Kel-Star-Rims-for-Mustang-T-Bird_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43955QQihZ018QQite mZ280008589947QQrdZ1)

Here is a shot of my Camaro... 15x6's on all 4 corners...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/P1010007-2.jpg

Here is a DH Camaro with Strippers on it: (sorry for the size)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/Nickey/strippersonDHCamaro.jpg

An original KH magazine ad:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/Nickey/magad1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/Nickey/magad2.jpg


Credit Steve Sandlin for this picture!
This is from his old DH Camaro... note the correct exposed lip of the wheel:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/Nickey/2.jpg

A set of 3 claimed to be NOS Strippers just sold on ebay for $300. I have a list of the current prices. I know a member here was (or is) selling a complete mint set for around a $1000.

NOS Satin Strippers: Click here! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KELSEY-HAYES-20-SPOKE-MAG-WHEELS-RARE-NOS-3-only-15-GM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34209QQihZ011QQitemZ 320007930503QQrdZ1)

Hope this helps!
-Dan

[Kim_Howie]

I have the 15x4 on front of my car & the15x7 on the back.

[MosportGreen66]

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I have the 15x4 on front of my car & the15x7 on the back.

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You lucky dog you... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Post a picture... come on Kim! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Mr70]

Type it this way,so he'll see it.
"<font color="purple">Post a picture... come on Kim!</font>"

[Kim_Howie]

Here 15x4 Kh rim with Jere Stahl tire

[Kim_Howie]

15x7 with firestones 500 tires

[Kim_Howie]

Those wheels &amp; tires are for show http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Kim_Howie]

These are for GO!! 15x4 fronts

[Kim_Howie]

new 15x14 rear rims

[ORIGLS6]

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These are for GO!!

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And just when do we expect that to happen????? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Like I said last week; I'll come get it if you want. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

QUIT TYPIN' and START WORKIN'!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Kim_Howie]

I've been working on in !!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[budnate]

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Those wheels &amp; tires are for show http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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those cant be pics of your place!!..you stole them from e bay or somewhere...I know this because there isnt beer cans all over the place on the floor in the pictures... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Kim_Howie]

My wife cleaned the garage!!!! Can't find anything now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif