Paul Bell Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Looks awesome Vince! Ya got a shot of the entire chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 That's quite the build Vince. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinniepooh Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Paul the frame never came out from the time that I bought the car. It had already been blasted and paint by the previous owner so no rolling chassis pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 ahhh, now we can see, the original chassis is there, changed forward of the firewall. I've honestly never seen a leaf spring front suspension on the front (or rear) of a GM A-body. It eliminates those pesky upper & lower control arms, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Very nice, Vince! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Put drier sheets inside the monte and under the hood. Also on top of the tires. Hope to keep the critters away for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinniepooh Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Also works well in the travel trailers. I've been using them for years. NO MICE!! If you have slideouts be sure to tuck them in the lower corners at the seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The 72 came to life this morning/afternoon. Here is a video of it running https://www.facebook.com/rob.king.771/videos/1685091891525777/ it was just a quick fire up the computer wants to idle at 750 RPM but it idles at 1K RPM's. I can say one thing it starts up very quick compared to the other EFI I had. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Tucked the Monte in the corner of the garage for its long Winters nap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Test fit some new valve covers. Contemplating where to put the oil fill and PCV in & out fittings. I'll be using an in-line PCV so I just need hose fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 I drove my 70 to work for the last time this year. The insurance runs out on Sunday. Here is a photo from today’s lunch break. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAQ's72 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Real Nice shot, Canada? the Monte looks good staring at the Lake... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Real Nice shot, Canada? the Monte looks good staring at the Lake... Okanagan Lake. West Kelowna, BC, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Beautiful way to end the 2017 driving season Aaron!!! rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Started the Monte for the first time in a couple of months. Backed it out of the garage and had 5 different neighbors on golf carts pulling up within a few minutes. My day was somewhat crappy, however it all changed as soon as she fired up and that 112 octane filled the atmosphere. That's my attitude adjustment, and it works every single time !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The sweet smell of burned high octane, ya gotta love it. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWick_70MC Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Put the 70 monte in the trailer and putting trailer into heated storage for the winter. 71 is going to the body shop in january to get a new roof installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Moving day! Two more feet from the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Put the 70 SS away for a winters nap next to the 71 402 4speed that has been napping tooo long. Put the 72 in the “working” garage to work on over the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Haze Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I suppose it's time. No salt has been put down in these parts yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 I suppose it's time. No salt has been put down in these parts yet though. I had mine out yesterday. Not ready to put it away yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWick_70MC Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Took the 71 into the body shop and he made me an offer to do the roof, quarter panels, and floors. I can’t pass it up. So she is going in January 8th to get a makeover. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Well, this year I have to put mine away in a storage unit . Not too far from the house ,so I can go and "check" on it from time to time. My friend has other ideas for his pole barn this year so that was out of the question. 10'x20' $90.00 per month, rent it by the month. Will have it back here in April-May. Going to try and get a couple of things done (steering box, carburetor) before Carlisle. we are close to the half way mark for the meet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 It took me forever and a few more days to finally install the battery tray I made. A couple low head bolts thread up into it from the body. It's sized for a BCI 65 battery, the same in Crown Vics. The interstate version has 950 CCA. It just slides into the tray and a plate wedges it in place. Most of the work was done through the rear seat, way easier than this suddenly old guy from struggling in and out of the trunk. When I store the car, I want to disconnect the battery. The switch will break the negative. I'll lug a cable to the bolt in the trunk for the bumper bracket and underneath, another lug goes from the bolt to the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soler89 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Today, Fri Dec 15, I had a good day. I responded to an ad on Craigslist about Monte parts. I drove an hour away to pick up front and rear bumpers, a 72 grille with lenses, a 72 intake with the q jet that works, headlight bezels, window felt trim, a brand new headliner,brand new taillight gaskets, a set of fender skirts (blue), and exterior and interior door handle, and a few books/repair manuals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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