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Ok guys here’s an update… I was stationed in Shannon in the 80’s when I … only kidding 😁 I placed the solenoid on the chassis. You would think there’s loads of space in a Monte but to hide it and be able to access wiring, not so much. Happy with this spot. Nice chunky 1 gauge cables going to battery, and battery terminal on starter. All the small cables have lots of space away from the exhaust and block to keep cool. I soldered what I could but most are crimped and she started first go yesterday. The real test is a hot start, so I need to bring her for a spin when the weather stops being so Irish ☘️

thanks sensei Rob! Two hot starts this morning, not a problem 😁 finally, time to drive

here are some photos of the trailer hitch a good friend made for our 72, only drilled two holes as one hole was already present on each side

I got the hood back on the car today with help from Carl I gotta call it project complete. I do have to say I highly recommend hood hinge repair I am 100 percent happy with the rebuild hinges, they hold the hood up perfectly at any height. They are a little stiff right now but I assume they will break in somewhat. Please disregard the dust it's very dirty needs a good clean up.

I put the retired part someone else added the smurf part 🤣

Way to go!!!! You have done well grasshopper, we are proud of you. Love your pictures!!!

I believe that I’ve previously mentioned that in my younger years I was routinely presented with the RICO Award at work Christmas parties: RUDE - IGNORANT - CRASS - OBNOXIOUS I’m proud to say I held that title for 6 consecutive years. And NOW you know the rest of the story…😂🤣

guys, back some 35 + years ago i put headers on my 72 monte 454 ,hooker headers ,for one summer,and i put a starter heat shield to keep the starter cool worked great but then went back to the original manifolds

Sorry Steve, I'm laughing WITH you, not AT you. I noticed you updated your occupation to retired SMURF. LOLOLOLOL

Glad you fixed the problem, Your Monte looks great. It looks like you need one more big project, move the steering wheel to the other side......LOL

To our members, We have created a new “Mini Meet” area in the Forums. Please take a look at it. There are threads for each upcoming Mini Meet and a Club calendar on the right side of the page. There are 3 Mini Meets, the Eastern and Western Meets for a total of 5 Club sponsored events in 2023. This is a new Club milestone with 5 events this year, for our dues paying members. A great way to see some Monte Carlo’s, meet and spend some time with with other like Monte people and join us for some of our famous “bench racing” sessions. You can participate with or without your Monte. We hope you will come join us at one or more of these Club events in 2023. Thank you, CK

Is anyone else going to this coming weekends spring Daytona turkey run at the speedway? If so, Ill be there all weekend and this can be a potential great venue for future FGMCC mini meets. I will use this thread to see if there is any interest and move forward from there. Ill be attending with the local car group, located at the turn 4 area, between the garage and tunnel. Come see me if you are at the show. We will be grilling and chilling most of the day.

Thanks Dan and Willie. She is coming along. Stopped by last weekend to check on progress, they were refitting the 1/4's in prep for finally welding into place. I feel this is a major milestone! Yeah!! Didnt take in pics because I being talked into another purchase, but declined. It was a 67 Camaro convertible. Restored 20 years ago and barely driven since. 327/AT. SS emblems but couldn't verify if it was a real SS. Real nice looking car, maroon with white interior and top. I'm itching to get another old car that runs and drives now, because I feel the Monte is going to take at least another year to get finished. I'm actually looking for a Buick GS. I've always loved Buicks since I was a kid, and had quite a few back in the day. John

Im using 1 AMD and 1 NOS 1/4 panel on my body job, and my bodyman was very impressed with the fit of the AMD compared to the NOS.

Very nice Ed . Looks like a factory setup. You should consider reproducing these, just might be a market there !!

Looks Great Ed!!!! Nice work!!! You cant even see it much unless you are looking for it!!

Sign them up! 🙂

I remember putting my first set of Hooker headers on our Monte , that would have been 45 years ago. Headers eversince ,

Now who would do a mean thing like that LOL ROFLMA O

Steve , you did a wonderful job ! That hood turned out great !!

I'm glad to see that you have gotten your starter issues taken care of. Now it's time to enjoy that beautiful ride !!

That’s the plan 😎

My buddy went to the thanksgiving run a few years ago, one or two, and there were 6 to 8 first gen's. All I know is that place is HUGE so bring comfortable walking shoes. 🤣 I'd like to make it there one day, I'll be on the road so take plenty of pictures and get some new members signed up 🤣

I'm sure your loved ones are VERY proud...🤣

But it’s original gm dang it. If gm made it and put it in a car it’s original !!!!! Lol. 😂

Is this what you're looking for?

It says on the top of the canister where the hoses attach.

Thanks guys here is a picture. She needs a little TLC but I love her 😍

Looking for control arms now. Lol. IF I ever finish this pos I’ll have a fortune in it. I should have crushed it when I had the chance. But now it’s turned into a mission. I will win, I will win, I will win. ( go ahead and keep telling yourself that dummy).

Just saw this posted, I have no affiliation with this car just passing on https://www.ebay.com/itm/225483535920?hash=item347fddb630:g:5vEAAOSwJOVkE0J2&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4BwchRURLsfcCTwAKsUPcxkZHuCMz%2BXsoKnr0QyIluiey37r%2Bp1aejx%2BBbWVRWyy5tE0Vzczagi6tziCAHZXhK6sNL5jhmotwHd49ntvig2czYoThpqczJiOULDPRHbDvpQdCiGmHIzDxN93KQDKN9KBbPhuaoRxCkggQ1G4BjEgDbdn1ol6uYdkviKqNOFcbZ6KNoExrr3gTUJG1g%2FBjnXofheIZweHk7kq0C%2F4oeswX8MMnh3JwoPS%2F9umssGIEETV7j8dUIzJSd7b4uXwKQNO%2F%2FYlxvvbNMiANhGO4SJa|tkp%3ABk9SR-Cx0sTdYQ

Excellent work! Dan

I use 4 people, 1 is a "spotter" Pizza and beer draw them in. Kind of like the " block party " on Iron Resurrection, Love that show ! I need a "In" to ask if they would do my '65 Chevelle. Old School Pro Street. Steve, Sounds like you need to" Expand your new business" .Maybe a shop could loan you a space to do this awesome work !!

Me and my buddy Carl have done it a couple times now, we ain't scared 🤣 it is heavy and bulky though.

Top of the hood is done, not perfect but better than it was. Still got some stuff to do on the underside but not much. Hinges will be back tomorrow so I can get them painted and then the wait until spring.

So my latest mishap is this, I got hood all ready for paint and started painting, I didn't like the way the paint was laying out so I stopped. Wet sanded after it dried good and was ready to do it again after making a couple adjustments in spray pattern volume and air pressure. So mixed up the last about 3/4 of a quart of paint (plenty to finish) while going to garage from laundry room (where I mixed it) I went to grab a strainer and dropped the quart can of paint. What a freaking mess, most of it landed on a stair that's carpet so it soaked it up and that carpet is going to be replaced anyhow but I got it all over me my hands face and clothes and in one eye too, I look like a smerf. So I sprayed out what little paint I have left and it's off to spend another $150.00 on more paint. Morel of the story is if it not that bad leave the damn thing alone.