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  1. 48 years ago today I picked up my new 71 Monte Carlo from Bill Fox Chevrolet in Rochester Michigan. I remember it well but there is a sad memory, my new car had two dents in the roof (probably from the car above on the car hauler and a dent in the very front, tip, of the hood. I did take it back after a week of fun for repairs but still made me very angry! The weekend after I took delivery I drove it and 5 of my family members to Cleveland, Ohio to visit my brother. I also remember driving South on I-75 almost into Ohio when my dad asked me how fast I was going. I replied 80 and about 2 minutes later I got pulled over for speeding! Good times! See if this link works: https://1971montecarlo.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/1971-chevrolet-monte-carlo/ Bruce
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  2. Bruce, that is great , i will have my monte for 40 years on 6/15/20, i remember looking out my parents bathroom window at my monte in 1980 in the next door neighbors driveway saying to myself ,that some day that will be my car, Tom worked in michigan for gm also and ordered the monte and traded in a 1970 corvette lt1 350 ,with 350 horse ,to start a family, he wanted the room that a monte has ,hence the non power windows,etc.
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  3. Congratulations Bruce! I loved hearing the history of your Monte and the reasons on choosing it! Wish you at least another 48! Lolol
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  4. Thanx for sharing Bruce . Not very many can boast they still own their 1st car after 48 years Doug
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  5. Amazing what can make a difference. I am glad you decided on the Monte. it came down to options and Insurance.
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  6. So awesome you still have the car. My dad worked for a Chevy dealer when I was a kid and I remember when the Montes came in on the transports. They have always been one of my favorite Chevrolets. Enjoy your anniversary!!!!
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  7. Very cool. What were your choices in 71 of cars. how did the Monte prevail. Looking back and I think I would have selected the Monte also. I think the Monte stands alone leaving the chevelle in 2nd. then i dont know what would be 3rd, impala maybe the camaros just didnt do it for me that year. Being an original owner is a badge on its own.
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  8. With another winter of mysterious issues with the Monte behind me..........again, and one minor issue since I got it running again this spring I am confident enough to make a bold prediction. I will not get the hard luck award or even be in the running this year. I am certain it will be smooth sailing at this years event for my car. Looking forward to it more everyday.
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  9. Hey Aaron, I personally would put a 200r4 with the 3:73 12 bolt with a 28" tall tire in the 70. Like a 275/60 r15. Have had this combo in a few of my rides and liked it. For the 71 I would go with the 3:31. Love it in my 70! I feel with the 3:08 you would not like it around town but on the highway you would. The 3:31 in my opinion gives the best of both worlds. Either way, good luck!
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