1970 Chevrolet El Camino

Silver, black and a fine oxblood line. Our El Camino brings together classic utility and a considered, personal finish.

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Showcase vehicle in the GWD Collection. Not for sale.

Illustrative GWD 1970 Chevrolet El Camino concept — Illustrative design concept · final specification may differ

FROM THE WORKSHOP

The details behind the build.

A look at the El Camino’s body panels, bumper and grille components during the project.

El Camino tailgate, bumper, registration panel and grille components laid out in the workshop — Actual workshop photograph supplied by GWD · click to enlarge

EL CAMINO / BUILD JOURNAL

From project to personal classic.

Ten workshop photographs document the body, mechanical and finishing stages of this El Camino. Grouped by the work visible; the exact sequence and work dates are unconfirmed. The source filenames carry 22 March 2023, which may reflect when the photos were shared rather than when the work took place.

Starting condition

**Load bed and rear body**Rear view of the El Camino, including the load bed and tailgate before the later finish.

**Cab and rear-quarter condition**A view of the cab and rear quarter documenting the body condition at this stage.

Strip-down & assessment

**Body opened up**Front panels and doors removed, exposing the cab, chassis and engine area for access.

**Exposed front structure**The front chassis, suspension and inner structure visible with the outer panels removed.

**Mechanical access**Side view of the stripped front end with the drivetrain and front suspension exposed.

**Firewall and engine-bay access**Front view with the engine removed, showing the firewall and remaining wiring.

Preparation & refinishing

**Engine-bay finish**The engine bay refinished in black while the upper body is masked for paintwork.

**Panel preparation**Two detached panels showing different stages of surface condition and preparation.

**Gloss-black bonnet**The detached bonnet in a reflective gloss-black finish, awaiting later assembly.

Engine installation

**V8 fitted to the bay**The red-finished V8 installed in the black engine bay, with front body panels still removed.

Historical workshop photographs supplied by GWD. These images document stages of the project and do not establish its current condition or who performed each stage. Select any photo to view it larger.

THE DIRECTION

American character. GWD detail.

A two-tone silver-and-black finish, divided by an oxblood pinstripe, ties the exterior to the retained oxblood interior. A stained marine-plywood load bed completes the working-class character.

Next stages

Retain the oxblood bench-seat interior
Complete the coordinated silver, black and oxblood finish
Document final mechanical checks and completed specification

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1970 Chevrolet El Camino

The details behind the build.

From project to personal classic.

Starting condition

Strip-down & assessment

Preparation & refinishing

Engine installation

American character. GWD detail.

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