Charlie72

I sold my 72 monte years ago. It ended up in Tennessee and last i heard about it was years ago when it was at good guys show and got its pic in good guys mag. Picked up a 70 monte with halo top. I hate modifying complete cars but since this one was just a shell, frame, 12 bolt I don't feel to bad about modifying it. Trying to figure out what to do with it. Lots of parts for it just no time.

Thanks everyone. I could not locate any more information on column shift conversion. I had recalled using a late model shift linkage. Thank you for confirming that it is something consider if the linkage isn't quite right. I'll post a pic later this week of the car in its current state. It's coming along slowly. Charlie

Shiftworks does not have it. They stop 1969. It is longer than the space available.

Long time since I have been on the board. Currently helping a friend solve an issue. 700r4 installed in a 72 monte with column shift. 1) column shift indicator? Cannot seem to locate one that allows for Park R N OD 321 2) I recall a long time ago the shift linkage from column shift (former TH350) to a 700r4 had to be modified or parts used off a late model with 700r4.

you'll love m and h used them on my monte not one issue. good choice.

4l60 or 4l60e? the E version requires a computer for the shift points. Datadave...it was my impression 94 and up trucks have the 4l60E trans which does away with the T.V cable. Also for the life of me I cannot remember which mag i read it in but Todd's description on what to do about the shift linkage is very similar to what I remember reading. I installed a 700r in the monte and used a caprice (91 year) brake switch to allow for the lock-up. From the salvage yard i was able to get the switch and the plugs with a few inches of wire. had no issues putting it together in the monte. Also you can tell if you locking/unlocking by slowly accelerating and then lightly press the brake pedal just enough to cause the brake lights to come on but not enough to apply the brakes and with a tach you should see an 300-400 rpm jump. when you let off the rpms should return to previous rpm prior to braking. This indicates your torque convertor is locking/unlocking correctly. Shiftworks.com i believe sells the console shift conversion and i'm not sure about the column shift.

if the place you took the tranny to did not reset the T.V. cable that would cause a burnout. anytime the tranny is serviced/rebuilt, this adjustment needs to be made.

we'll i may or may not be there. i have to go down there to drop some stuff off.

Billie, when do you think you'll be there tonight?

well shoot Charles and I were just down there. I won't be back down there till Saturday. Alex, Charles, and I will be there. I have to attend to the camaro project for the majority of the day but i have obtained a sander that will greatly speed up the process.

update, Apparently the front fenders where brazed or simply tack welded on and possibly be cut loose from the body. The driver's side fender is now bare metal and we only have about a 1/4 of the roof left to strip.

Congrats on the four years. Lots of stuff can go on in a person's life that consumes all time. Again congrats. Well this might be an excellent time to have a link to what duties each individual person does who holds a position for this club such as president, vp, etc. Benefits of this would be: 1) people would know who to contact when the need arises, thereby reducing duplicates or overflow of emails and phone calls. 2) possibly allow people to be more involved the club (for example: if the VP is in charge of item A then the possiblity of people having a similar interest would be able to help the VP. 3) Set-up a guideline for members who hold positions possibly setting limits of time so no one feels they carry the load forever. 4) Set-up a way to elect a new Pr, VP etc. 5) are there written records on what has taken place from dealing with bad apples to decsions on why certain things occur available to the next P, Vp etc. If not there should be some abbreviated minutes etc that would/could be used as a reference for the future leaders of this club. Charlie72

no pics guys sorry. have to get them tomorrow.

? pictures ? Alex give me a shout.

Billie Started stripping paint off the hood and roof of car. Charles came down and we got the passenger side door open. Just needed a good kick although has a dent now... j/k. Sprayed some lubricant on the latch and it works just fine.