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I just updated the members who have registered with me. As you can see we now have 61 members registered with me. We started with 40 rooms in our contract with the hotel. Since then they increased the rooms in our block to 50 rooms and then to 55 rooms and now they have granted us 60 rooms in our block. Even though we have 61 members registered we have a couple people with rooms at the hotel that are not in our block and we have some members who are sharing rooms with other members so we do still have some rooms remaining. If anyone is planning to attend but has not reserved a room I suggest you reserve a room before they are all gone because I don't know if we will be granted more than 60 rooms. Thanks to you all for your early registrations, it is you who are making this meet such a success!!!!!! On another note, the hotel has just finished their remodeling/updates At one point there was concern about us losing truck and trailer parking spaces in the circular driveway in front of the hotel due to them planning to build another hotel on that spare lot. I talked to the hotel General Manager today and was told that this construction has not started and will not start by the time we are there for our meet so parking and trailer parking will not be an issue. rob

Just throwing this out there, with Prime its $118 for the 4 sensor system. I like the additional "heat" warning in case you have a wheel bearing issue. https://www.amazon.com/Hieha-Monitoring-Motorhome-Real-time-Temperature/dp/B0B1QJCC9V?th=1

yes that's always a pleasure to watch... now fire up that one press for just a short time and stamp us out some OEM fenders... we'll be bench racing on the loading dock eagerly anticipating!!

KWick Vehicle Transport. Great guy and a member of the FGMCC. I know a few members who have used his services with great results. He has both open or enclosed trailer options. I would trust Kevin with my car. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083012508218&mibextid=2JQ9oc

Here are a few more pictures of this awesome Monte. It's an all original 15,000 mile car. The 1,700 mile drive home from BC is one I will never forget.

More Stats: 1970 = 23 1971 = 10 72 = 14 We have 1 member bringing an 85 Monte and another is bringing an 87 Monte Stock = 10 Street = 10 Modified = 15 Super/Custom Modified = 6 or 7 CT = 2 Members Fl = 2 Members IL =1 Member KY =1 Member MA = 1 Member MD = 2 Members MI = 1 Member SC = 1 Member NH = 1 Member NJ = 1 Member NY = 15 Members OH = 6 Members PA = 17 Members SC = 1 Member TN = 1 Member VA = 3 Members Ontario, Canada = 1 Member British Columbia, Canada = 1 Member Right now, between members and their guests if it was held today we would have around 115 to 120 people for dinner.. rob

The only sounds I remember were the clanking of the wrench to loosen the bolts holding it to the bracket. Then while pointing it in the general direction of the mountain where all the local transmission towers were and slowly rotating it while my father was in front of the tv yelling “ok, that’s it, tighten it up!”

Yes, I have and use a smaller system like the one listed below in Mark’s post. It’s small, inexpensive, I use a small strip of Velcro to mount it to the dashboard so I can see it while driving and remove it when wanted, it has has a built in solar panel to keep it constantly charged. A great safety tool to help monitor your trailer’s tire air pressures and temperatures while towing. I also use an infrared thermometer to check the hub bearing temperatures when I stop to fuel up, bathroom break or eat. If one is much hotter compared to the others, there is a problem. Better to find out and deal with it then, vs breaking down on the side of a highway.

Those are some impressive numbers for sure, thank you for keeping us up to date Rob!

It’s surprising what happens when the throttle cable is connected in the proper position. The car idles. I’m able to use the original style throttle return spring. Even with simple issues. Everyone here is very helpful. You can see the throttle cable that was on the car that the sleeve had to be cut since the geometry was off. It would hang up if I didn’t cut part of that sleeve off. The new cable on the carburetor is the way it supposed to be. Thanks Bruce for the picture.

“At times “. That’s funny right there.

As you can see Jim, we’ve been known to drift off topic at times.

Great idea Mark. CK showed me the system he uses, (different then what you linked to but same function), a year or two ago and I bought the same one for my trailer. It's peace of mind being able to keep an eye on tire pressure and temp while towing. A side note: my trailer tire pressures increase by 5+ pounds when towing.

Hopefully that number will go up one I'm just waiting to get the results from the surgery on the 14. I should know by the end of the month. I'm not liking this waiting crap. Of course I see the back surgeon before that so hopefully they have better news too.

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Yes, I do. I checked it visually with someone pressing on the accelerator pedal and it’s almost 70° here today so I took it out for a carbon blast on a county Road and did a quarter-mile run. Runs fine.

17 states and 2 provinces represented. That’s great!

And now you do get WOT!! Everyone needs WOT!!!

Interested in hauling your Monte. I sent you a DM. Kevin

Great tool there, usually $20/$25 on sale at HF, also use for rough running and checking header temps

I recently had a car shipped from Washington to Massachusetts, the person below was a recommendation to me. Based on my experience I highly recommend her as well. Cristina Balas Uber Haul Transport 480-580-7368 uberhaultransport@gmail.com

Real Maple Syrup? That's a pricy air freshener.

I’ve been researching bushings and have been leaning toward PSTs Polygraphite. They still have to be lubed, but according to PST they are less prone to squeaking than polyurethane. Does anyone have any experience with them? I’ve also checked Ridetechs Delrin bushings that don’t require any lubrication. Unfortunately because they don’t make them in the oval style, I’d need to change my lower control arms to the round type and I really don’t want to. Opinions welcome. Thank You. By the way Joe, I’m going with the Bilsteins. I see some carry them in black.

Update, I did take the backing plate off. But Im not going any further. Too much effort and It was definitely weeping from that Spot in the pictures. I took Joe T's advice and called Edelbrock. I was sent to the warranty department and sent pictures. The manager saw the pictures and said if I had the original purchase Receipt they might be able to help me out. Couldn't find the receipt with my others and summit online didn't go back that far. I asked my wife to check Amazonin case I had her get it from there... Such Luck !!!! she found the receipt !!!!!! The only one thing I didn't realize. I purchased it in 2012 for $220.00. Holy Crap 12 years ago !!!! Time Flies. I sent it anyway and they called me. Said they'd like to help but it being 12 years ago I purchased it they couldn't replace it for free. But because it appeared to be a flaw in the casting if I got another one they would give me $100.00 off and no shipping so I ordered a new water pump from them for $277.66 Thank You everyone !!!

Yes they came with the car and has bucket seats. Long story but the car was totally disassembled 5 years ago by a some jerk who was to do a restoration. After money guns and lawyers were involved the care was moved to another shop that did not want to complete the resto because they did not disassemble it. So the they completed most of the work but the interior came back in boxes. We did determine the small belt buckles are the front lap belts and we have a complete set. Thanks to all who replied!!!

I poured some maple syrup on top of the hearer box so it smells like Canada when the heat is turned on. 🤣😂

Below is a list of members who have told me they plan to attend the 2024 Eastern Meet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The names in RED typeface have indicated to me that they are coming but have not given me their tracking information. Bob Bardou Sammy Barnette Kenneth Bower CK Collins Dennis Collins Willie Conforti Jim Covello Randy Czankner Brian Den Bleyker Tony Divirgilio Kevin Ferrante Tom Ferrante Jolene Garvin Doug Guenther Carl Hanson Leo Konik Jay Munday Frank O'Connell Geraled Patterson Rob Peters Patrick Peters Glen Popiela Seth Primack John Principato Bill Rees Joe Roman Dan Ruland James Seyboldt Jim Stead Joe Sullivain Michael Talerek Joe Tedesco Ron Tevis Dennis Tretter Mark Truman Gary Vanatter Bob Wiemels Donny Vestal Mike Zecca Monte Years 1970 Monte's---11 1971 Monte'---7 1972 Monte'---10 Not provided or not bringing a car or not First Gen---10 Home State or Country: FL-2, Illonis-1, KY-1, MA-1, MI-1, NC-1, NY-12, OH-2, PA-11, TN-1, VA-3, Canada-1, Not provided-2 Registration Class Stock-6, Street-5, Modified-12, Super/Custom Modified-5, Undeclared, not First Gen or No Car-11 Total number of members as of Sep 27, 2023---39 (These are early numbers with 9 months to go until the meet. We are on track to have the largest Eastern Meet on record. Keep those registrations rolling in) We could easily surpass the 2020 and 2022 Eastern Meet numbers) Be sure to encourage people whose names you don't see on the above list to contact me with registration questions and tracking information. Here are some names of members who have not reported to me that they are coming. If you see or know of any of these members, please encourage them to join in the fun: Roy and Sue Bunjes, Capri Blasco, Jack Cooper, Daniel Donlin, Richard Dixon, Rick Eckenfels, Mark Fete, Larry Gilbert, Andy Gorzynski, Robert Hedden, Stan Kulikowski, Andreas Kwetkus, Keith Lamagna, Steve Lavoie, Steve Levanti, Al Maddaluno, Jeff Mullen, Paul Mullen, Ronald Peacock, Terry Reynolds, Jared Richey, Manual Prince, John Rodi, Durando Saccente, Jerry Skidmore, Michael Snavely, Dave Stanton, Diana Tocci, Bob Wagner, Ed Walker, Kevin Wiles, Ryan Palmer.....There are many more that I have not listed. As you can see, if we even got half of the above people coming it would put us over 60 members in attendance. I am sure you could think of some others that may interested in attending. If you have any questions or comments, please let shoot me an Email, Text or Private Message here on the club website. rob

Saw this on Facebook. It has the notched out area to fit on the upper portion of the rear panel. Rare piece.

Hi everyone. I'm Jim Smith, a new member. I've owned 6 First Gens over the years.

Bob, 396SS.com has some stuff that might help. Here's a couple things that can get you started. My guess is that if there's no serial number, it's probably a replacement. Scott.

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Some great images in the video to help me correctly detail the engine since I have it out.

Previous owners

It's know as

Fisher Body. Yes, seen it before. Good video. The good old days.

Ive used Intercity multiple times, you should contact them for your area schedules.

Very interesting indeed!

That's good news Alan, thanks for the update!

For my 71 bench seat Monte I ordered the optional AK1 Custom Deluxe Belts I have much smaller buckles for the driver and ft passenger lap belts and they are, "self adjusting" I believe this option also included the "Not in use holders" for the unused belts, as in this picture:

Want some heat eh

Welcome! Does she still smell like Canada?

Connect the wire to the Door Switch (found under & alongside) Glove Box passenger side. Make the connection to the same feed that powers behind the Door Switch so that Lights come on when door opened and off when door closed. Lay down on passenger side floor and look up behind door switch where you will see where to connect & same on driver side. Can't remember if it has a lone post or simply connected on one post. Limited space made it somewhat difficult to get hand up there. Guess you could remove or drop glove box for easier access but don't know if more work following that method. Been several years since I did this. Doug

I took the liberty of swiping the pic from the Gallery to also add it here. 🙂 Beautiful car and as also mentioned, Welcome!

Welcome! Tell us about your current Monte. We like photos too 🙂

I also recently replaced the PCB on my '71 Monte. All the lights work, turn signals and such. As others have mentioned the fuel gauge and temp gauges do not work. The temp gauge pins out and the fuel gauge does not move. At first, if I banged on the dash, they connected and worked. This was an intermittent fix and is no longer effective. That made me think I had a loose connection. I took the nuts and washers off both and reconnected them thinking they were loose and still they do not work. I am guessing the ground is good or the lights and such would not work. I replaced the PCB because over time working on the dash it was physically damaged at the voltage meter and that light point. By the way I installed all new LED bulbs, and it looks great at night. As anyone knows that has worked on this issue, it is a royal pain taking the dash and gauge cluster apart. Also, the PCB is fairly fragile, and I don't want to damage it. In the vernacular, "it ain't cheap". I appreciate the long explanation MCFAN and will try each step and let you know if I am successful getting both gauges working.

You were right Darren. Much better