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  • Birthday 07/26/1963

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  1. Thanks to all who are interested in these 'tooned Monte Carlo prints! If you'd like to send an inquiry about them or place an order, please feel free to e-mail me at the following address: mau4fifty4@hotmail.com My actual mailing address is still valid, as well: David Mau 852 SW 125th St Burien, WA 98146-2747 Thanks, Dave
  2. The "A"s have it. Factory GM assembly manuals list the various models under the various body designations, and the Pontiac Grand Prix was the only "G-Body" listed for 1970. I don't think the term "A-Special" was used until one of the subsequent post-'72 generations. Conceptually, the '70-'72 Monte Carlo and '69-'72 Grand Prix were similar, but due to manufacturing costs and pricing strategies the Monte Carlo stayed closer to its Chevelle roots than the "DeLorean" Grand Prix did. Dave
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    1970 SS COPO

    Good point. When the "Godfather of the GTO" Jim Wangers had a Chevrolet dealership in the early '70s, he used the COPO program to order a fleet of black '72 Vegas which he turned into special dealership editions. Black wasn't included in the [regular] color palette for Chevrolet passenger cars in '72, but Mr. Wangers didn't want to just go for close by getting them in Midnight Bronze (even though that's a beautiful color, too). He wanted black, so he went COPO. Originally Posted By: montefrazer Anything is possible and we can play what if forever. The only sure thing is none have been found, with proof, in 44 years so the odds are none ever will. I agree, Steve. This is, however, something of an "X-File" I'd love to see re-opened again someday for good reason. The truth is out there. LOL Dave
  4. It really depends on how loud you want your car to be - both outside and inside. When I got my exhaust system replaced in 2006, I went with Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 Series mufflers. Their exterior sound is considered "moderate", while the interior sound is fairly quiet and resonance is non-existent. It's a great combo. It's my understanding that their mufflers with the name "Delta Flow" are the ones to get if you don't want interior resonance. We've driven the Monte to a couple of Western Meets that are about a six-hour trip each way (even when averaging 90mph for some of it), and it was nice to converse at normal volume even with the windows down and arrive without headaches. I believe the Flowmaster 40 Series are considered to have "aggressive" sound, but I think they're also available in "Delta Flow" versions, too. Check out their website at www.flowmastermufflers.com . I hope this is of help. Dave
  5. That's great, Larry! I'd like to see it, too. Dave
  6. It is a very nice car. Underneath the engine photo the caption says, "OE engine decals are missing on our feature car." I also believe the car is missing a knight/crest grille emblem and the rectangular-shaped chrome SS exhaust tips. Dave
  7. I received mine yesterday. Gotta love Hemmings Muscle Machines! Dave
  8. Man, no kidding! So what tune was Roy doing his "auto-fest dance" to, eh?! Dave
  9. ...September 18, 1969, that Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo. The 1970 brochure stated, "If you... practice the normal preventive maintenance recommendations as prescribed in the owner's manual, years of ownership could run well into double figures." Double figures? Here we are in 2012, more than four decades on, and now with thirty-four years worth of double figures! What great cars. In the words of singer/songwriter Neil Young; "Long May You Run". Dave
  10. Chevrolet's head of styling at the time was the late David Holls. In the excellent and very informative book, Chevrolet SS by Robert Genat, there are quite a few commentaries by Mr. Holls about the cars and how their designs came about. Various individuals in the department came up with design proposals for the Monte Carlo (which was given the "green light" as a program in early '68), and David Holls said he chose the design created by a talented young designer by the name of Terry Henline because he felt it was the best. Creating the new model from the existing Chevelle was done to keep it cost-effective, and being that Mr. Henline wanted it to have the long hood/short rear deck proportions of the ponycars, they decided to use the slightly longer wheelbase of the '68 Chevelle 4-door (116") vs. the 2-door's (112"). 1964-67 Chevelles (both 2-doors and 4-doors), had all been built on a 115" wheelbase. When presented, the Chevrolet big-wigs loved the design and they bought it "hook, line, and sinker" according to Mr. Holls - without requesting any revisions! Larry (LEGHOME) is right about the Friends magazine. I recall seeing one somewhere before, and believe it was a Chevrolet publication that was sent to new owners of Chevys back in the day. Ford had a similar publication, Ford Times, that my dad received for a while after purchasing our family's new '71 LTD when I was a little guy. I believe both publications were similar in format to Reader's Digest magazine, and in addition to simple articles about their respective brand's car models they also included things like short stories, vacation destination articles, recipes, etc. Thanks for posting that article, Bob! Dave
  11. That very well could've happened, Paul. I can see the black horizontal strip on all of the '71 SS454 photos shown where the rear bumper can be seen - it was technically an included part of the package. It has also long been my understanding that if you ordered bumper guards on a '71 SS454 you'd only get them on the front because the SS454's black horizontal rubber strip would take precedent over rear bumper guards (kind of like SS emblems take precedent over RS emblems on the "RS/SS" Camaros of the day that had both Super Sport and Rally Sport packages). For what it's worth, the SS Muscle Car Red Book lists options, their RPO codes, and prices. I can't locate my copy right now, but I know that for a '71 SS454 the optional bumper guards are listed as being approximately $32 with an additional figure of approximately $16 shown in parenthesis that includes a minus sign in front of the amount, i.e.: (-$16.00). This indicated an amount that was to be subtracted from the final price/credited back to the customer if bumper guards were ordered on a '71 SS454 car. Hope this helps with whatever you decide to do, Larry! Dave
  12. That's great, Scott! Thanks for the updates, Dan. I'm sorry to read of the loss of your aunt. My condolences to you and your family, and I will continue to keep Rob and you all in my thoughts and prayers. Dave
  13. I was very happy to read this tonight! Thanks for the great updates, Dan. We love Rob, and our thoughts & prayers will continue. Originally Posted By: 7tonemonte Keep yelling at him if thats what it takes Just don't kick him in the groin. Dave
  14. It's good to see you on the boards again, Dan - although I wish the reason was better! Thanks for the information, guys. Like so many others here, I will keep Rob in my thoughts and prayers as well. Get well soon, RVP! Dave
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