Nice el camino. I'm a big elky fan, am currentlly working on a 67. You don't see to many 69's with a L6, at least I haven't most tend to be V8's. Would be nice with a big block, but than again with the price of gas i'd keep the 6, and that way it stays all original.

I tend to agree with the rest of the guys that your miss most likely is a plug/wire issue. A good tune up should fix it.

I would keep it yellow. But than again I like yellow. What color is the interior? That will help determine the color for the exterior. The burgundy would be cool also, not quite sure about the gold flake. Just please don't go with red. It seems as every other car at shows is red. I tend to go right past red cars, and i don't score them as high when i judge shows. Red is almost a kiss of death when i am judging. Th only thing worse are those stupid cry baby dolls. I wont' even consider a car that as one of those by it. OK i'm done with my rant.

Looks like a nice start to your project. And welcome to the club.