Project El Camino is designed to provide Period 6 Intro to automotive an opportunity to develop the following skills:

Problem solving
Planning
Journaling and writen communications
Research (needed to develop an understanding of the various automotive systems and the interactions they have amongst each other)
Resaerch (needed to develop a plan of restoration - what paint, what engine, what transmission, what as happening in history at the time of manufacture)
Research (needed to develop a plan to increase performance - why will a larger exhaust help, why will a different cam help, intake air flow improvments, updating braking systems)
Inventory control and parts managment
Safe tool use both hand, power, and air tools
Welding and cutting skills
Auto body skills and connections (chemistry of catalysts in body filler and paint, atomization, venturi effect, panel strength, vectors)
Gear ratios - speed, horsepower, and torque calculations
Team work - pride of a project

Today's update includes pictures from day one

before work progresses day one at school

Project El Camino started in January 2006.  The project consists of restoration and repair of a 1976 El Camino Classic by Chevy.  Originally powered by a 350ci motor with a 2 barrel carb.   The motor shows no sign of life will not turn over at all.  Problems getting electricity to the starter and rest of the vehicle.   Extensive body repair is needed with both rear quaters rusted thru and damage to the lower door skins and bed.  

 The picture below  is  its  current  condition  after  some  time  working  on  it.