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I posted the above to prepare anyone for "snowball effect" disasters related to any headlight switch repairs.

Some pictures from my 71, No A/C Monte. This very small push button with spring is what you push in then pull the knob and shaft out to see the area that requires tightening (Click to expand this picture) FYI, on my 71 column shift I show this for info if you remove the instrument cluster. Remember to unhook the thin wire cable that attached from the shift column to the cluster PRND21 indicator. FYI on my 71, here is the headlight switch with the plug / connector removed to show the 7 connectors I have on mine. You need to make sure to match what number and position your vehicle requires. Some aftermarket replacements DON'T have the correct / same number of plugs and won't work correctly. Thought I would pass along some unrelated but, good to know, items for everyone.

My 71 "NO A/C" Monte does NOT have any type of a seal / foam there either.

My engine code for my 71 Monte, built in Canada, is K0316CJD 350 4BBL W Automatic Trans. K= McKinnon Industries 0316= 16-Mar CJD= 350 ci 4-barrel with TH 350 trans

I remember back in the 1960's my Detroit News paper customers and their Christmas Tips. Many times I would receive a silver dollar and I still have 6 of them and a $2.00 bill.

I have heard that if you use solid copper (old school from the 60's) spark plug wires, the unit will not last. Standard wires from the 70's will work fine. FYI

It was a wonderful day today so I took my 71 for a ride, then washed it and covered it up. Our oldest grandson should be visiting this Thanksgiving and now that he has his learner's permit, I hope the weather is nice and HE can take ME for a nice ride in my Monte, his first DRIVE! We would take him and his younger brother to Woodward Dream Cruise every year since he was a toddler but then they moved away over 6 years ago now. Picture of his first Woodward cruise.

Welcome, looks great!

Thanks!. Yes I like the way they look but my tires were only $356.00 12-1/2 years ago, 21,000 miles ago.

Cold day so I'm on my PC looking around and found this for our tire 225/R70/15 replacement. Click this link: (I hope it works) https://www.cokertire.com/p225-70r15-bf-goodrich-3-8-pin-whitewall.html?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=579787&network=x&gclid=CjwKCAjw7c2pBhAZEiwA88pOF-rlTCTQnASt8lqqoPq5S4DNpg66vcCg6v7liawPDH5vJuMkuWrhjxoC_LYQAvD_BwE I saw $428.00 and said WOOOOOOOO too much. but then I saw set of 4 FOUR !!! Did I read it wrong?

Nice!

Wiring plug from my 71 Monte AM/FM 4 speaker Stereo radio.

You may want to verify what you need, perhaps this will help.

Found this page on FaceBook today (Lost Muscle Cars) and thought I would pass it on. I will be adding (I hope) my wife's first car a Red 1973 Mercury Cougar. It was stolen way back in 1979 from the parking lot where she worked. https://www.facebook.com/lostmusclecars Not related, but...... I had a video chat with a company 10+ years ago, that was working on a new TV show where they would help people find their old car. I couldn't wait to watch this show but it never made it.

I went to an auto parts store and it was difficult to find regular style oil but there were tons of synthetic oil on the shelves. I didn't notice (or look for) the price difference?

Andrew, my 71 350 4BBL also has a trans leak and I think it is from the same spot, left side. I added cruise control to mine about 30 years ago so there are some differences. Hope this helps some.

Cool, I have never seen this alignment machine, thanks!

Next I may ask what weight you use, 10W30 or ????

What Engine Oil do you use in your Monte Carlo, synthetic Oil or Conventional oil?

Aaron, yes it is a funny show, we like it to. So nice I had it recorded so I could pause and get my phone to take a picture.

I have only seen 3 or 4 "Son Of A Critch" TV shows (Show is set in Canada in the 1980's) and today watching one from Christmas, there was a 71 Monte in it. I noticed a different tall hood ornament and wider rally wheels. I think it was a med dark bronze color. The Uncle told his 15 year old nephew he would sell it to him after the kid gave him a $1,000 deposit. SCAM...

Not mine but I found this years ago if it helps.

Nice Monte! Welcome to the club.

This is old (Muscle Car Review 1990) but it may help. (Click link to read) https://1971montecarlo.wordpress.com/2023/08/30/front-end-alignment-information-2/