1959 El Camino Loves Miss Piggy at 2014 GNRS
2014 Grand National Roadster Show – Kermit Green El Camino
When I saw this super clean El Camino, I had to shoot it. For one reason, I knew a bunch of people would miss it. Did you?
ALlan Clark of Red Top, CA parked this show stopping custom in the farthest corner of the Main Hall down by the pinstripers jam. If you went to the pinstriping auction or to see the pinstripers in action, you couldn’t have missed it glowing in the corner.
Taking info from the show card (Allan, feel free to help me fill in the details…) the top was chopped 3 inches, then an Impala bedcover and back end were used. Headlights and tail lights were frenched in then the custom wheel vents, side exhaust exit and hood scoop were custom made. It says hard-top doors were used as well. All these custom features and the amazing custom paint were handled by Ray Ramirez of Dos Palos, CA.
Another look at the custom grille with frenched-in headlights.
Clearly the interior was just as custom as the exterior. Upholstery duties were handled by Castillo Upholstery of Modesto, CA. The A/C and tunes say this is no trailer queen!
Above and below are the custom wheel vents and side exhaust highlighted by a darker green with a taste more metal flake and a pinstripe. The custom features smoothly flow one to the next on Allan’s 1959 El Camino.
Under the hood is a Chevy 350 hooked to a 700R overdrive tranny (another sign this is a driver) sitting on a Camaro front clip. The eninge and clip mechanicals, as well as the air ride, 6″ shortened bed and the custom grille are from Rich Wilson of Shady Cover, OR.
This custom modeled hood vent was part of the work done By Rich Wilson. We would have liked sneak peek under the hood!
There you have it! One of my favorite customs at the show and maybe one of yours too if you’da saw it! Leave a comment below if you’ve got more info on Allan’s killer custom 1959 El Camino! We’d love to update this story with what this ride says about Allan. That’s “My Ride is Me.”
For more from the Grand National Roadster Show, find the MyRideisMe.com GNRS pictures and stories here
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I wasn’t at the show but am super glad you did take the time to photograph it and make this article. I don’t just love El Caminos but am also in love with this super bright paint job. Beautiful car and I’m sure the owner is very proud since they’ve done a great job. What I’d do to get behind the wheel of this…….
Thanks David, I’m glad you like it! -pikesan
Great photos of great cars esp the flaked green el camino. The AMBR is a great capture of old school history of hot rodding by the winner. Keep up the great work capturing some cool low riders as well. Took in the detroit autorama for first time & another great show & awards. Mas sato
Thanks Mas! It’s great when someone comments, especially for cars that might not be totally mainstream. Who cares right? We like them! -pikesan
WOW!!
I don’t believe it I have been working on my 59 El Camino.for 8 years spent over 40K and mine is the same color and almost looks like a twin to this !! I LOVE this car !! Who ever built this has outrageous talent and taste !!!!!!! Dave in Washington state cell 360-202-5989
I love the body modes the exhaust and the Viiper SCOOPS !!
Alan is a client of mine. I’ve done two cars he owns. It is indeed spectacular, and very different. My art site is filled with cars, over 600 prints as low as a dollar each. Come take a look. http://www.rickwilsoncustomcarart.com