By Ron Honig

WaytooFurious

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cross an El Camino with a Studebaker? Well according to this ad on eBay you wind up with a Studnimo. The unfortunate thing about this add is that it does not really show the true potential of this car. Check out the pictures after the jump and you will see that given the right wheels and paint you can wind up with a sensational car. I first spotted this completed Studnimo at Euroa a couple of years ago, and have seen it at various shows since then. Do you think this is a worthwhile project?

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

We’ve been following Mike’s build for a while now. His awesome project even made our list of top ten ride pages of 2008. Well, looks like the car is nearing completion–check out the new red paint! Oh, and Mike settled on the name “Camino Supreme,” and he even started a new ride page–it’s now listed as an Olds and not a Chevy. Check out all the pics!

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

And you thought the GT-R wagon blew your mind? Check out this R34 GT-R pickup conversion created by Japan’s Dear Motorsports. Again, it’s based on the Stagea wagon with hand-fabbed rear sheetmetal and bed. How long before someone attempts this with the new-style R35? Via Jalopnik.

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By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Jalopnik is reporting that GM just killed the Pontiac El Camino (I guess it was officially called the G8 ST). Kind of sad, but not all that surprising considering what’s been going on lately. I thought it was gonna be too expensive, anway. They need to build something cheap like a Dodge Rampage. Anway, tell you what, Pontiac. You can make it up to us by bringing back the Firebird. Thanks.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

We screwed up and forgot to include a pic of Mike’s awesome El Cutlass or Camino Supreme in the collage for CarDomain’s Top Ten Ride Pages of 2008. So here’s the pic I wanted to include. From Mike’s ride page:

Here’s the latest body shop pictures, Sept 12/08. They’ve done exactly what I wanted, taking the small chunk I cut off the Cutlass and grafting it onto the El Camino so the door shuts flush. I’m told the Cutlass body line will die where it ends there, and the El Camino line from under the 1/4 window will remain the same. It looks awesome so far!

Mike tells me the car is nearing completion, so look for another update soon!

By David Freiburger

David Freiburger

Everywhere I go I snap photos of cars. Even in just the last year or so that’s added up to a whole lot of pics, so I’ve been gathering them by category and presenting them here every once in a while. The last one for 2008 is here, with 60 shots of Chevelles and El Caminos. This includes show cars, race cars, daily drivers, total beaters, and wrecks ready for rebuilding. Check it out.

Wow, it sure must be fun to work for AIG! Even when the company has essentially been driven into the ground, it still has plenty of cash for fancy vacations. Now, I don’t know about you, but nothing says uber-expensive trip like 85 billion in government cash! Anyway, here’s the news:

• You know those leaked 2010 Prius images which have been popping up all over the net? Well, it turns out they’re real, and of course, they’re extra-super-turbo boring. And while I guess this is news… I’m sorry, what was I saying? I must have nodded off. World Car Fans
• All over the world, lovable dirtballs are raising cans of bottom shelf beer and making sappy toasts. So what’s the occasion? The El Camino has just turned 50! Happy birthday El Camino! Hemmings Auto Blogs
• Right now, US automakers are wondering whether the loans the government is going to provide will be enough to help them return to prominence, but super-profitable Porsche isn’t pleased about the deal. Maybe Stuttgart is just pissed the Panamera came out so ugly? Motor Authority
• At least some manufacturers have sympathy for the Big Three. Honda’s CEO actually thinks the loans are a good idea, but he still couldn’t resist reminding Detroit that its focus on gas guzzlers is the main reason for this dire situation. Ok, ok, we get it. Freep

Check out this El Camino SS spotted on the street in Seattle by one of our members. This has to be the smoothest one of these I’ve ever seen. It’s got quite the front-end kit on it—look at how the dual headlights have been replaced by a single rectangular unit, and the seams filled so that the nose clip blends right into the fenders. Nice! Thanks for the pics, Chris.

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Would this make the ultimate 80s redneck swimming pool or what? eBay via Jalopnik

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Check out Mike’s awesome project, which is the result of mixing an El Camino with a Cutlass Supreme. I love the "open disclaimer" on his ride page:

You might be thinking "That’s just wrecking the El Camino" (Or Cutlass for that matter.) Neither is exactly true. The El Camino needed a complete restoration due to being a daily driver for numerous salty southern Ontario winters. I’m restoring it, but I’m choosing to use Oldsmobile parts. The Cutlass was scrapped because it needs a Y pipe, brake lines, and some heavy duty patching to the trunk and rear frame area. I need the front end and interior which are both in good shape, so it works out well.

The car is currently getting some stuff done at the body shop, and Mike is promising more photos soon. I can’t wait to see the finished result!