bigtankjones Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have been waiting for my Painter to get back with me. Be stopped over a week ago last Thursday to see what I have for him. I'm getting antsy. I want to get my Monte in color before the snow flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 what color did you decide on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I replaced the TCS solenoid and a couple of carb brackets today on my Monte. Then I took it for a 2 hour drive. I dropped in on the previous owner as he hadn't seen it since he sold it to me. He and his wife really enjoyed seeing the Monte again and were very complimentary about the improvements and detailing I have done. The Monte ran great on this nice and sunny November day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Sam. I'm staying with Fathom Blue. I thought you would like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve70Carlo Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Looks like it's coming together nicely, rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Went out this evening and picked up the flatbed trailer from my buddy who is painting my Monte for me. Took the front fenders out to him also. Taking the rest of the car out to him Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 It's getting closer and closer....must just be so exciting for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yeah. I'm pumped. Hopefully by this time next week she will be Fathom Blue again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve70Carlo Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Took the Monte out today for a nice cruise. I have had a few squeaks and rattles that have been bothering me so I took the opportunity to chase most of them down and fix them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70bowtie Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Finally got my rear springs put in and while under there replaced all the rubber hoses coming from the gas tank then I sprayed all the trunk area with a semi gloss black paint. It's all done for the winter now I got to wait till March to pull the motor and trans and upgrade some stuff on those. Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Added a new oil dip stick to the motor, got the dist in for now looking like a mag dist. Fuel line from the fuel pump to carb done along with the fuel rail for the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve70Carlo Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Looking good, Ert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 took mine out to go pick up pizza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Put mine up for the winter months. I decided to keep it in a garage at my friend's house this year. locked up,on stands,covered, and lots of dryer sheets throughout the car. He stores 2 other cars, just til May. Started on my '65 chevelle (winter) Pro-street project car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 that Chevelle sounds like an interesting project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Good luck on the 65 Chevelle project 420ponies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I m getting ready to load the 70 up to take it to Akron, Mi for its paint job. Pictures to follow. You guys will be the first to see pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Sam. I'm staying with Fathom Blue. I thought you would like that. LOVE IT! just make sure he puts enough coats of it on there (more than 3 coats), you want a gray primer/sealer to help with the silver undertones of Fathom blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 LOVE IT! just make sure he puts enough coats of it on there (more than 3 coats), you want a gray primer/sealer to help with the silver undertones of Fathom blue LOVE IT! just make sure he puts enough coats of it on there (more than 3 coats), you want a gray primer/sealer to help with the silver undertones of Fathom blue Yeah. Dave is spraying 3 coats of each. He has been doing this for over 30 years. I trust him allot. He is going over my car with a fine tooth comb. Cause he knows people will be looking at his work. And we have a few friends up here that like to nitpick. He is doing allot of this work to my car for free. I told him to also check out our club. His parents use to own a first gen Monte. Check out the link to his face book page I shared on my page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I drove it and topped it off with non ethanol premium....winterizing it later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Decided to modify the grill a little......I like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monteman70 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Removed my 10 bolt ready to find a 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Yes, it looks very good that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Cleaned up the engine bay so I cam reinstall the 350 when I get it back this week. Tomorrow the paint in the bay well get touched up and some more cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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