[1970 Monte Carlo Hood Springs]

Anyone using billet hinges that they would recommend?

[Rochester Carburetor Rebuild Service Recommendations]

Kicking around the idea of going back to my old Quadra-Jet and don't trust myself enough to give it a proper rebuild. Can any of you recommend a good place to send it off to be rebuilt?

[NK4 steering wheel - horn help]

Bumping for future internet travelers on the subject of the NK4 wheel. The key I've found to making this kit work is the spring. The one supplied with the kit is too short. I went to Lowes and bought a 3 dollar bag of springs, cut a little off one and it worked like a charm.

[1970 and 1975 Junkyard Monte Comparison Video]

Guy has a great channel!

[What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?]

Added a NK4 steering wheel. Have to get a more suitable spring for the horn to work though.

[700r4 transmission]

I have a 200r4 in my 72 from a 1985 Monte Carlo SS married up to a 12 bolt posi with 3:31 gears. Cruises st 1900 - 2000 rpms at 70 mph. Wonderful transmission. 

[Kelsey Tire Goodyear Polysteel Radials]

So the last set of Diamond Back tires turned out to be hockey pucks so I tried these radials made by Kelsey Tire. I am really pleased with the look and ride of these!

[Stock Rally Wheel Size/Bolt Pattern]

25 minutes ago, MC1of80 said:

For what? Front, rear, stock replacement? 15x6, 15x7, 15x8, 15x10? 

Bone stock. Front and rear original equipment. 

[Stock Rally Wheel Size/Bolt Pattern]

Can more knowledgeable members confirm that this is the correct size/bolt pattern/backspacing for a 1972 Monte?

 

[Monte carlo]

My 72, I've owned for 26 years. My 85 SS for 10 years this past June.

 

[First Time Monte Gets Out In 2022]

I have my 72 valued at 25k...with the prices of Monte's going off the charts recently I'm wondering if I should up mine too.

[New career in modelling]

Oh man, I love building NASCAR stock cars and slot cars. Great looking builds man!

[Gears]

I have a 200r4 and 3:31 with a 12 bolt rear end. RPMs are at about 2k at 70 mph. Good highway cruising setup.

[Coolant Overflow Bottle]

On 4/12/2022 at 6:15 AM, jft69z said:

Any pictures of it installed?

 

[Coolant Overflow Bottle]

On 1/17/2022 at 6:09 PM, SPLATT71MC said:

3rd gen F-body coolant bottle works well too. It sits really nice on the forward side of the passenger inner fender.

Co-sign on the 3rd gen Camaro coolant bottle. Thats what I used and it fits on the inner fender quite well.

[*Post your 1970 ORIGINAL Grille Emblem ANOTHER DIFFERENCE NOTICED! Has anyone else ever noticed?]

My 72 originally had the 1971 Roman numerals on the trunk emblem. Probably left over stock from 1971 as mine was an early 72 build.

[72 spare tire]

11 hours ago, Brew said:

Did y’all know tire rubber is dyed black by adding carbon black to naturally white rubber?

Sometimes I can’t remember why I came into the living room but useless information is at the ready!

I actually did know that, but I used to build for General/Continental Tire so I have some insider knowledge.  😆 

[72 spare tire]

Thanks so much!

1 hour ago, stangeba said:

Aaron, Looks like 1-1/2" from wheel to start (inner part) of WSW. The WSW is 3/8". From the WSW (outer part) to the start of the tread is 3-1/4".

Thanks so much!

[72 spare tire]

On 9/6/2021 at 11:23 AM, stangeba said:

Still have my original tire on my spare. G70 x 15 w single thin White Stripe. I probably should see if it has any air in it!

 

Hi Bruce, would you mind measuring the width of that white wall and also the width of the space from the wheel to the whitewall? I wouldn't mind having those measurements when having my next set of tires made.

[Replacement seat belt recommendations]

14 hours ago, Dtret said:

Aaron did you do anything with your rear seatbelts?

Nope, those are the originals.

[Replacement seat belt recommendations]

Part number is the decal on the box in the pic below. Hard to take "good" pics of seatbelts but here you go!

[Replacement seat belt recommendations]

I installed the modern shoulder belt set from https://www.morrisclassic.com/ . Fantastic set, great quality and a direct bolt in. Well worth the money.

[Door pull straps?]

Door pulls from Legendary Interiors finally got here. Look like a dead match for the originals. Nice kit, expensive but nice.

[Switching tire brands]

On 8/11/2021 at 6:13 PM, stangeba said:

Looks perfect!

What tire brand, B.F.G. or Goodyear, Firestone?

I assume the WSW is "bonded" to the tire?

May I ask the price?

They are Milestar and yes the WSW are bonded. Happy with the ride. They weren't cheap, right at 1200 shipped. 

[Switching tire brands]

I ended up going with the Diamond Back 3/8 inch whitewall. Took me a while to get used to whitewalls again after 25 years of running white letters but I've grown quite fond of them.