MGD72Monte Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Here is a pick of body mounts replacement one side at a time with floor jacks. and like others have said... welcome to the snowball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 So the correct answer to the original question would be Remove bumpers Remove front clip and all other sheet metal Remove body from frame Sandblast & refinish frame Replace all bushings and suspension components Rebuild entire drivetrain Strip and refinish underside of car Completely detrim entire car Strip, do all body work and refinish exterior of car Remove and replace/restore complete interior Reassemble body install all trim and moldings Re install bumpers Just that easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 So the correct answer to the original question would be Remove bumpers Remove front clip and all other sheet metal Remove body from frame Sandblast & refinish frame Replace all bushings and suspension components Rebuild entire drivetrain Strip and refinish underside of car Completely detrim entire car Strip, do all body work and refinish exterior of car Remove and replace/restore complete interior Reassemble body install all trim and moldings Re install bumpers Just that easy And set a nearly impossable goal to have done before the eastren meeet, and complete it right Cory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 So the correct answer to the original question would be Remove bumpers Remove front clip and all other sheet metal Remove body from frame Sandblast & refinish frame Replace all bushings and suspension components Rebuild entire drivetrain Strip and refinish underside of car Completely detrim entire car Strip, do all body work and refinish exterior of car Remove and replace/restore complete interior Reassemble body install all trim and moldings Re install bumpers Just that easy That's how I did mine. But the order was mixed up a little and 23 years lapsed between a couple of those steps! And had a rush to be at an Eastern Meet. In fact I was still putting interior parts on at the Meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 You only need to lift it a couple inches they said.... Awesome couple of inches Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Here is a pick of body mounts replacement one side at a time with floor jacks. and like others have said... welcome to the snowball Thanks that picture helps a lot. How about me laying on cold concrete with arthritis, anyone got some tips on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You only need to lift it a couple inches they said.... That LOOKS Like An Uplifting Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Patrick get you a piece of reflectex. It is bubble pack with aluminum foil on both sides. It is a great insulator and very thin. It is made about 2 miles from my house in Markleville IN. Most of the big box stores around here have it. The guy who invented lives also about 2 miles form my house and he sold the company and started another that make garages in sections and then erects them on your property. His new building is insulated completely with Reflectex and it is quite toasty inside in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks that picture helps a lot. How about me laying on cold concrete with arthritis, anyone got some tips on that? Aleve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks that picture helps a lot. How about me laying on cold concrete with arthritis, anyone got some tips on that? Call your son-in-law?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Patrick get you a piece of reflectex. It is bubble pack with aluminum foil on both sides. It is a great insulator and very thin. It is made about 2 miles from my house in Markleville IN. Most of the big box stores around here have it. The guy who invented lives also about 2 miles form my house and he sold the company and started another that make garages in sections and then erects them on your property. His new building is insulated completely with Reflectex and it is quite toasty inside in the winter. Thanks Larry! I see green and blue Monte's how about gray owners? Hey Scott do you know something I don't. I have three sons and two daughters, but no son-in-law? I took some Advil liquid and heading for the Jacuzzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Patrick you could always stop at a carpet shop and see if you can have some carpet they took out and use it on the concrete. The carpet will provide some protection from the cool concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I use a creeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks Larry! I see green and blue Monte's how about gray owners? Hey Scott do you know something I don't. I have three sons and two daughters, but no son-in-law? I took some Advil liquid and heading for the Jacuzzi. Well then you won't have so far to look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Patrick keep listening to these guys and this will be your fate not that its a bad thing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 I was kind of kidding with the arthritis comment, but thanks for all of the input. Sam thanks for the creeper picture, and Scott, I really don't have to look far my son who still lives in town is a manager of an O'Riely store to boot! And finally Scott Floyd warning received. It would be great to completely go through Monte, but maybe some day in the future. For now it is good enough for me. I really enjoy driving around in it, it is so comfy and rides so smooth. Oakland is not to far away, maybe we'll meet some day? Again thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Patrick as you have figured out, we have no problem spending others money,taking up years of time,busting your knuckles,and basically getting that snowball rolling here! It starts with asking about what to use to clean your windshield, next thing you know you have 3 rooms full of parts, a car off the frame, and no money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I was kind of kidding with the arthritis comment, but thanks for all of the input. Sam thanks for the creeper picture, and Scott, I really don't have to look far my son who still lives in town is a manager of an O'Riely store to boot! And finally Scott Floyd warning received. It would be great to completely go through Monte, but maybe some day in the future. For now it is good enough for me. I really enjoy driving around in it, it is so comfy and rides so smooth. Oakland is not to far away, maybe we'll meet some day? Again thanks everyone! That's a very clean looking Monte Patrick. A body off resto isn't needed anyway at this point I.M.O.....maybe a want for one day but not a need....same as mine. Just enjoy it the way it is in it's current beautiful condition. One day mine will come apart too but not for another 10 years at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks Larry, I agree, I've replaced everything that needed replacing to make it ride nice and stop! The only thing I really need is a Trans rebuild as the car was garaged for a very long time. I like the idea of a 200r to get overdrive for better mileage, but it is a matching numbers car so I'll most likely rebuild the TH350 and it will be good to go. Monte runs really well, compression is all good and doesn't seem to be going through oil at all. I do need to R & R the pan and stop a small bit of oil that drips from the rear of the pan, very minimal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Okay I did not stop. I have a grille coming from Leo and I took the bumper filler off to be media blasted and painted silver. So here goes the snow ball a little further down the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Silver is absolutely correct and the way it came from the factory Patrick. I'm glad you found a good grille for it from Leo. He's a great source for parts. It's amazing how many parts he has stockpiled for these cars and he certainly knows his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Just to emphasis the ~Snow Ball~ effect my father had a worn out Cam in his 66 Elke and needs replaced. That was what we planned and not to big a deal right? To remove Cam, needed to either pull motor at least part way out or remove grill. Figured motor would come out and deal with the Cam that way! Of course couldn't ignore some other issues with the engine and went somewhat further than originally planned (to this point) anyway. Also as long as motor is out, lets clean up the engine bay and lightly freshen it. Well, lightly was a pipe dream and decided not good enough. I think we are 6 chassis mount bolts from removing the Cab and the Cam isn't even back in the engine yet! This is where we are at today and I guess, this is what it takes to replace a Cam Shaft! If this ~Snow Ball~ effect continues on the Elke I wont get anything done to my Monte this year! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Look on the bright side.....you don't need it to get to work in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hey guys, I found a color called El Camino argent silver, is that the correct color for the bumper filler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe72 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Wow! I'm having second thoughts on changing the wiper blades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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