[New MT member]

Welcome Michael! Great looking Monte to inherit and start with. 

[Shock replacement recommendation?]

50 minutes ago, JP_AstroMan said:

Sorry, forgot to quote ya..

On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? So here's what I'm thinking IF I can adjust both...these are rated for 1900-2100lbs. Which is an estimate on my front end. Stock iron headed BB is 2128lbs. 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-ab2fms

Yes, ride height and stiffness can be adjusted.  The ones you have a link to are single adjustable from what you are describing i would look into double adjustable shocks for even more refinement. 

[Shock replacement recommendation?]

2 hours ago, JP_AstroMan said:

These coils are for 68-72 A bodies...with no info on spring rate. 

Question on the coilovers...they adjust for height but do they also adjust for stiffness?

You can get different spring rates with the coilovers from drag racing to road course and every in between. Also get the double adjustable shock and get infinite adjustability. 

Here is a pic of the springs in "Barn Find" the spring rates should be on the moog website. 

[Shock replacement recommendation?]

On "Big Red" I have qa1 single adjustable coilovers in the front. 1970 SS454. Adjustable to any height you like. 

On "Barn Find" I have factory moog replacement coils with Monroe gas shocks. 1971 402 auto ALOT of options. 

[Purchased car yesterday at auction]

Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase! 

[new member]

Welcome Steve! Await pics of your pride and joys. 

[Experiences with 402]

Welcome Pete! Next to a true SS the 402 cars are the next desirable ones. They basically could be optioned like an SS  only with less cubes. We have 2 71 402s in our stables an auto and a factory 4speed.  Good luck on your decision. 

[New owner in Tennessee]

Welcome Cory! Nice looking 72 you and dad purchased.

[Trans Kickdown]

Worse case scenario, you need 12v to the switch going in and a wire on the other terminal to the kickdown terminal of the transmission. 

[Super rare options]

Our 1971 402 auto "Barn Find" has power bench seat and power trunk release

[Driveshaft and Yoke for a 454/400]

What rear end are you using? The 12 bolt has a longer pinion than a 10 bolt. Also the u- joint  is made by a few companies. It used to be called a "trick" joint by Lakewood. Moog also makes it, I believe it's called a "combo" joint. It has the 350 big caps and the 400 small caps.

[Dashboard paint]

I used the sem trim black like Dennis suggested to you on my son's dash before doing the chrome trim with a paint marker. 

[Newbie 1970]

My 70 "Big Red" has the seat belt pockets on the console. 

[Count Down To Carlisle Eastern Meet]

I guess it may be time to start to figure out where "Big Red" is and see what, if anything she may need after a LONG winters nap. 🤔

[Newbie 1970]

Welcome Kevin! Do you know the original color combo to your new acquisition? What engine/trans combo? 

[load level compressor parts]

Dan aka Overdrive fabricates the brackets. They are a work of art. I have them on "Big Red" absolutely beautiful! 

[A Bit of Nostalgia]

This is the one that is owned by Richard, from Brooklyn at the time. He now resides in Staten Island and still owned it. 

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

4 minutes ago, kpcsgasp said:

Sorry I can't remember who recommended the script modification for the steering wheel hub but I tried it and i love the results! thanks who ever you were.

I believe it was Joe T.

[New to FGMCC]

Welcome Brant! Beautiful Monte you have there. More pics please.

[EFI, Aluminum heads, electronic ignition, new exhaust. Anything else I need?]

Yes Joe, you are correct, I hate the flowjunk mufflers. Lol. I personally like and recommend the ultraflo  mufflers. Way quieter and all the cars in F.A.S.T. run these mufflers. They flow way better. BUT... like you said, to each their own choice.

Here's a quick video. Doesn't really do the mufflers justice. Quiet inside, little roudy outside through tailpipes. 

[Introduction...]

Welcome Jeff! Like it has already been said, a great bunch of people here! Pics!!!!!

[Floor Shifter column out of alignment]

3 hours ago, Dtret said:

Yes. Floor or column shift. I cannot say for sure on a 4 speed (or 3 speed) but I would assume so. It was installed for safety and security. I was all part of the plan when the ignition key was moved from the dash to the column. 

A 4 or 3 speed manual on the floor also has the "back drive" it locks the column and shifter when the key was removed. Factory theft deterrent.

[Floor Shifter adjustment]

I believe we recently helped someone with the same type issue. 

[Passing of a fellow member]

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. 😥

[NEW member but old lurker !]

Welcome Dennis! Like Joe said, we love pics! Lolol Love the color of your Monte.