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I need to do the very same thing

Does this look normal or bent in a bit. Need to know before I try and hammer it out.

Hey Carl. I don't know for sure, and i hope someone else who does chimes in. But i would think if the seats are the same and they fit, the spacers on the side would also fit?

All you guys hitting the road for Carlisle please have a safe trip and have a great time. I'm going to miss being there for sure.

that sounds more like it... maybe as they wear they get hung up and can be coaxed back into enough contact to run a few more times...that "dead spot" phrase was what we went with back in 1977 or so...what did we know...only that the hammer worked!!

and a paternity test kit....

Always nice to run into FGMCC family members at cruises and shows. rob

Good call on the hoodie/jackets, a lesson I learned last year at Carlisle. And another quick downpour this year might re-open Dennis's swimming hole, extra socks/shoes not a bad idea.

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🙂RED is not cheap I repeat RED is not cheap Alain1970 platinum442 4spd factory A/C🙂

I wish I had my 66 Pontiac GTO hardtop, my 77 Chevy Cheyenne SWB 4x4, and my 78 Chevy Cheyenne SWB 4x4. They were great rigs that I should have kept.

Other than my original Monte Carlo the only two cars I really liked that we owned were a 1980 Chevy Citation Hatchback. It was such a versatile car. It was a 6 cylinder and was way over powered. It had factory rally wheels and trim rings and had fading stripes on the side sort of like the Citation X-11. That thing was fast. The other on was a 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 6 Cylinder Diesel. Unlike the GM 350 gas engines they used to set up as diesels without building them properly as diesel, these 6 cyl diesels were designed and built to be diesels. It was heavier than a regular Cutlass Ciera. With the added weight it really rode smooth. The only real issue with that diesel was in the middle of the winter when the engine block heater quit working in the middle of the coldest week of winter. It was out of warranty and they wanted over $1,000 to replace that $10 engine block heater. I ended up doing it and then understood why it cost so much. The block heater was installed on the back side of the engine up high with just enough room between the back of the block the firewall. I could get a 12point box end wrench on it (not enough room for a socket and ratchet) and only turn the nut about 1/8 of an inch at a time. It took almost 3 hours to loosen the nut enough that the heater would come out of the block and when it did it poured anti-freeze all over me and the ground. I was soaked in anti-freeze laying under the car on the coldest day of the year. I had to take my thermal lined coveralls and wash and dry them before I could go back out and install the new one. The temps that day were near zero. Even with that, I loved that car. rob

Thanks Mark, good suggestions. I was just about to post a current weather forecast. so I will tag that onto your suggestions if you don't mind me hijacking your post... Looking at the weather forecast members and their guests may want to bring a light jacket or hoodie for Thursday and Friday evenings in the parking lot with the lows in the low 60's those nights. Here is the forecast. I will check again on Tuesday to see how much this will change. As of now Thursday looks like the only questionable day. Current Carlisle Weather Forecast As of tonight, Sunday June 15th the weather forecast for Carlisle is as follows: Wednesday June 18th. Temperatures High 85 and Low 71 AM showers chances36% Humidity 83% Thursday June 19th Temperatures High 86F and Low 64F PM thunderstorms chances 43% Humidity 70% Friday June 20th. Temperatures High 84 and Low 63 Plentiful Sunshine with rain chances only 9% Humidity 74% Saturday June 21st Temperatures High 92F and Low 74F Intervals of clouds and sunshine with rain chances of 16% Humidity 71% Sunday June 22st Temperatures High 87F and Low 70F Partly Cloudy with rain chances of 15% Humidity 73%

Go to a good body shop supply place they can do whatever you want. Just be ready to bring your credit card, paint and paint t supplies are sky high.

It's not 12 volts to the sending unit, I fried one doing it that way. Don't remember exact voltage maybe 7.

One thing to be aware of, changing the oil filter. Also spark plug access. NOT complaining! Just little issues I encountered

Will the rear arm rests where the ash tray sits fit our Monte Carlo?

I have to agree with this! When I first checked them out, saw the price, said NO WAY! So I did all my research, pro's and cons. After that I emailed the company on a Sunday with my project and concerns. The owner emailed me back, on a Sunday. That fact, and the conversation sealed the deal for me. Couldn't be happier!

For the NEWBIES 🤣 And yes we have all been one . Bring a lawn chair for the show field AND the nightly gathering at the hotel. In the past it's been HOT, bring a cooler with drinks to keep you hydrated. The club provides bottled water on the show grounds. For me, after 3 waters I'm done, I need a gatorade, Mountain Dew to mix it up. If you enjoy an ADULT beverage, plan accordingly. 🤣 If you're NOT bringing your Monte, get with Rob or one of the club officers to maybe catch a ride with one of the members with their Monte. This IS a GREAT group of people, always willing to help out when asked.

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Finally getting back to the dash restore, I do have a new sending unit now not installed.Correct me if Iam wrong but can I hook up a 12v lead to one side of the sending unit and ground to the other and bench test the gauge by moving the sending unit arm? I should note dash and tank, sending unit is out of the car . TIA

Some classic car groups had issues with the "element" product for different issues with their insurance companies in the past. I didnt see any updated policy changes when I last checked. The link I posted was the smaller one, larger link below. You can pick up the ABC style relatively cheap at the big box stores for the car shows, I have them around the house and garage. But for my classics I wanted something a little bit more https://www.summitracing.com/parts/efe-el40100?rrec=true

Thanks for posting the pic's

Appreciate the call out, Yes this forum and its members are all about sharing their experience and knowledge 🤘

Restoring a 70 ss cranberry red with black vinyl top and interior. I need to buy exterior basecoat clearcoat color that is the correct color for this application, not sure were to start. Not looking for a metalic .I do want the original shade of the deep cranberry. Any advice appreciated! TIA