Aussies build a Chevy El Camarino

So you have a Holden Commodore SS Ute and, for some vexing reason, you want it to look more like the American-market Chevrolet Camaro. Well, we've got good news for you. An enterprising young soul from Victoria, Australia has worked up just such a kit. With new sheetmetal from the A-pillar forward and a custom Camaro nose cap, the end result is as close to a Camaro-meets-El-Camino mutation as you're likely to find. This particular example was spotted outside of a Nashville, Tennessee tuner.

We have to say that while the Commodore SS Ute is as handsome as can be right from the factory, the Camaro nose doesn't exactly do the car an injustice. There's no word on exactly how much the conversion kit will set you back, though with all of the appropriate pieces and sheetmetal, we'd be surprised if the final price tag were less than $5,000 – before paint. Worth it? That's a conversation you'll have to have with your wallet.

http://www.autoblog.com/201...%7C6%7Clink4%7C27416
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I really like this conversion. Not that I could afford it but, it gets a from me. Pics are available at the provided link. Sorry, PIP just doesn't work for me. If this or these pics have been previously posted, then I apologize in advance but, I looked and didn't see anything.

Ron

Interesting.
Nice looking, even.
Not that I would run out and buy one. But then, I wouldn't run out and buy either of the vehicles that went into the making, either.

quote Originally posted by Raydar: Interesting. Nice looking, even. Not that I would run out and buy one. But then, I wouldn't run out and buy either of the vehicles that went into the making, either.

Steve,
Until GM pays back all that taxpayer money I wouldn't either but, that doesn't mean I don't appreciate some fine work by an Aussie.

Ron

that looks kinda cool

Lauren Engineering makes a "Camaro" kit for the 78-87 El Camino. I always thought it would be really cool to have one:




http://www.laureneng.com/1216260.html

quote Originally posted by OKflyboy: Lauren Engineering makes a "Camaro" kit for the 78-87 El Camino. I always thought it would be really cool to have one:

Can't remember where but, I've seen one of these and it was very impressive.
I also remember seeing an El Camino with a Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac T/A front end at a Darryl Starbird carshow in Wichita, KS once. It was very cool.

Edited: I remember talking to the builder of the Bandit Camino, he said it was one hell of a lot of work getting all those panels to match up but, it was very cool.

Ron

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quote Originally posted by blackrams: So you have a Holden Commodore SS Ute and, for some vexing reason, you want it to look more like the American-market Chevrolet Camaro.

Why anyone would want to ruin the look of their Commodore SS Ute and stick a new Camaro front end on it is beyond me.

I love older Camaros, but for the new one it looks to me like Chevy hired designers from Mattel to build a full-size Hot Wheels car. Man, its ugly.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: Why anyone would want to ruin the look of their Commodore SS Ute and stick a new Camaro front end on it is beyond me. I love older Camaros, but for the new one it looks to me like Chevy hired designers from Mattel to build a full-size Hot Wheels car. Man, its ugly.

All I can say is it's a matter of taste. I have a similar problem with the Fiero GT but apparently some folks like it.

Ron

quote Originally posted by blackrams: I have a similar problem with the Fiero GT but apparently some folks like it.

What, you stuck the nose from a new Camaro on it?

Even I think that's funny.

Ron

quote Originally posted by Boondawg:

That's nice!

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Chuck
86 Fiero SE

quote Originally posted by blackrams: All I can say is it's a matter of taste. I have a similar problem with the Fiero GT but apparently some folks like it. Ron

I don't understand this. I really like the way my 85 GT looks.

Brad

I only like it for its originality.... I'm not a fan of El Caminos or Camino-esque cars in general.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: I only like it for its originality.... I'm not a fan of El Caminos or Camino-esque cars in general.

I am. There is nothing like the utility of such a vehicle, along with car handling/comfort.

It was a crying shame that Pontiac died before the Pontiac G8 "Sport Truck" was made and sold.

[This message has been edited by htexans1 (edited 11-27-2010).]