bigtankjones Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Had to put the Monte and it's sister the 86 Firebird outside for the day while I paint the quarter panel on my truck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Went for drive. Not to far just for about 30 minutes. It was therapeutic to get behind the wheel and hear the low rumble of the pipes again! It's been about 40 days since I had it out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Went to a car show in Garfield Park on INDY's near south side. It was for the Marion County Veterans Assoc. Kind of different in that we got a real good meal out of it but the awards were over sized dash plaques. I guess that gives them more money for their programs. Still a top 25 is great over 85 cars in attendance. Two 72 Monte's and both of us got Plaques. I have talked to him about joining before and some more today. I cannot remember Bob's last name but he has brought the car a longs ways in the last two years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Those look awsome. Is there a mounting pin on the back? What are they made of, aluminum? rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Those look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 They are aluminum. We are still trying to mold them to fit. After we get them close we will weld a stud to it and use some 3M double sided tape. Which was someone else's idea. I am just following his lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 They are aluminum. We are still trying to mold them to fit. After we get them close we will weld a stud to it and use some 3M double sided tape. Which was someone else's idea. I am just following his lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 me thinks your son could make some extra cash on this site???? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I am in the process of making a mold of the tail light extension so I can get the curve as perfect as I can, then I can mold the aluminum. Does any have or can they get the measurement of the stud? I would like to get these acurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnalla Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Last hand wash before winter ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Made the call today to transfer to storage insurance for 6 or so months. Sad day. This weekend we will work on getting the Monte and firebird winterized for the hibernation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Started the winter mods. Removed wiper motor and brake booster to replace them. I also scuffed and painted the fire wall since this stuff was out of the way. Looks a little better. The old wiper motor and booster have to be original since they look like have seen better days. Here's a pic of the new versus old wiper motor. I ordered a chrome 9" booster to replace this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mains Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Installed a set of air lift air bags on the rear to get more rake and got almost 2" of extra clearance with the bags full at 35 psi. Before and after pic below 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Coby, you did get a significant lift out of those air lift bags at 35 psi but is the ride firmness acceptable to you? Maybe it is or maybe you carry heavy trunk loads or rear passengers. If not, you can probably back off on the pressure and still get some noticeable lift of the rear as the relationship seems not to be directly linear. I initially ran mine at 25 psi to get more rake but I soon grew tired of the very firm ride. I dropped mine to 15 psi and installed a Hellwig rear sway bar which helped with launch and cornering but allowed a more moderate lift and ride comfort level. As you know, it's easy to play around with it by simply adjusting the air pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Pretty happy with the new 9" brake booster. Much happier with this than the Right Stuff booster I bought off Summit Racing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Pretty happy with the new 9" brake booster. Much happier with this than the Right Stuff booster I bought off Summit Racing. IMG_1770.JPG Really looks GREAT!!! rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Really looks GREAT!!! rob I bought this 9" booster to save room for the big block.....someday.....maybe. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mains Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Coby, you did get a significant lift out of those air lift bags at 35 psi but is the ride firmness acceptable to you? Maybe it is or maybe you carry heavy trunk loads or rear passengers. If not, you can probably back off on the pressure and still get some noticeable lift of the rear as the relationship seems not to be directly linear. I initially ran mine at 25 psi to get more rake but I soon grew tired of the very firm ride. I dropped mine to 15 psi and installed a Hellwig rear sway bar which helped with launch and cornering but allowed a more moderate lift and ride comfort level. As you know, it's easy to play around with it by simply adjusting the air pressure. Dennis, you're right at 35 psi the ride is much too firm, if I drive over a curb my body almost bounces off the seat but I do really like the look of the extra 2" on the rear. Also, I noticed before and after I the install that my passenger side is almost 1" lower than the driver side so I'm hoping I can manipulate the bags to level things out. I haven't had the chance to play around with the pressure yet as I basically did the install, took pictures/measurements, then left for work and haven't got back to it yet. Darren installed a rear sway bar on the car prior to me buying it from him. Thanks for the input! It's almost time to put the car in storage for the winter but I think I'll try 15 psi as you mentioned and see how I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Cousin started welding in the rear window channel and replaced the panel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Looks good Rodney. I am sure you are anxious to see primer on the repair. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Looks good Rodney. I am sure you are anxious to see primer on the repair. rob Thanks and Yes Rob! I'll be happy with the whole car in primer. This is how it looked with everything removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Looks good, Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I got the new 9" booster installed along with the new mirror black powder coated master and topped it offf with a new wrapped vacuum hose. Also installed the new wiper motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Looks good, RodneyThanks Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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