[Frame welding]

2 hours ago, Dtret said:

I bought a 70( yes the joke in the for sale section) and a 72 from the same guy. I haven’t really looked at the 72 frame but it was hit pretty good, pass front. The horns were cut off that I know. What are the thoughts on welding frames together around the double front body mounts???  Just a thought I had. 

Absolutely. Obviously take measurements and not only double check them, quadruple check. Then weld. Lol

[Stolen Monte alert]

Will keep an eye out for it and I hope he finds it quickly. 😓

[1970 Monte body]

1 hour ago, Dtret said:

Yep not worth the gas to take it there. But I do have the frame ( 3/4 of it anyway) to go with it. That should get me to 12 bucks. 😝

I doubt that. My son and I did a mixed metal scrap run a few weeks ago. 600lbs = 21.00. Lol don't really scrap for money, just get rid of the clutter. 

[LS6 Monte Carlo]

12 minutes ago, Glen said:

That makes sense when I read it now.  But now you have me scratching my head trying to remember where I read about the Halo and headlight trim being on “early”  cars. If I find it I’ll share it

I have said it. Lol. My moms first and only car was a Baltimore built 70 Monte. 350 2bbl, th350, bench cloth interior. Fiber optic washer and a/c. Cranberry red, black top and interior. Full top and no under light chrome. I have the build sheet somewhere I believe. Now I have to look for it to see when it was built. 

[LS6 Monte Carlo]

Sweet! Great pics! Thank you for sharing.

[Oh bla de oh bla da ,fix it day]

Normal. The old filter will not be the same color as the new filter. Dirt, contaminants etc discolor the oil which, discolors the filter that traps all the junk. 

[Front spring removal]

1 hour ago, Dtret said:

I drove 2 1/2 hours one way to install a set of front springs for a friend. He was scared to death to attempt the job. He was even standing back as I loaded the spring onto the compressor. We traded time spent for parts. 

Time for parts always works for me! Lol

[Unique wheels (not ralley) photos...]

52 minutes ago, Dtret said:

They most definitely are heavy. I personally don’t care for them but my 70 and 71 have ralleys so the caps will stay on the Custom for something different. 

Same here with "Barn Find". She was ordered with the P02 hubcap option. Although right now I have the Corvette style on her. 

[70 SS on Ebay]

2 hours ago, FrankOC said:

That car sold on BAT for $24k last April.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-chevrolet-monte-carlo-21/

Knew I saw the car somewhere recently. Nice car but for that money I want the correct seat covers, a 70 steering wheel, not a 71 and the drivers remote mirror instead of the cheapie ones that don't hold their adjustment. Just saying...

[Unique wheels (not ralley) photos...]

Sometimes, when in "race" mode I put billet specialties wheels on "Big Red". 

[Happy New Years Traditions, What Are Yours]

5 minutes ago, Dtret said:

Hey Tom. I resemble that reaction. My lucky charm. 

This I know Dennis. ❤️ Ya man! 

[Is this 72 'W' code - Custom - still around?]

Like Larry said, only the SS could be had with a 454.

The biggest engine for  a non-SS Monte Carlo was the 402. 8633 examples of the 402 Monte were produced AND you could also get a 4speed 402 car but NOT a SS454 4speed.

Although you could option a non-SS with the same options as an SS except the Z20 package that made it an SS. The 454 and the badging basically. 

[Happy new year !!!!!!]

28 minutes ago, Dtret said:

From the person who claims to have a Monte. Hmmmmmmm. As he shows up in a Suburban. ( nice though, better than that blue oval thingy). 

At least it was a GM product. 🤣😂🤣😂

[72 402]

Obviously 50+more cubic inches automatically means more torque and HP right off the bat. 

If the 402 is numbers matching, making 400 HP is not hard. 

But also like Joe, you could put the 402 on the side if eventually you want to go back to numbers matching or if you sell the car, you could give the next owner that option and possibly get more money for it with the original engine. 

[70 monte]

1 hour ago, Canuck said:

There's a lot of people that like to tell stories. The 4-speed simply was not available with the SS454 package. If there was one I think a documented one would have surfaced by now. Every time one of those stories comes up there is either proven wrong or they simply do not have proof.

I agree 💯%

[70 monte]

Welcome Shawn! Pics?!? Lol. Also, to what Joe said, if you are lucky the vin should be stamped into the transmission case. 

Also, you can look, but no Flint car has been found to have the build sheet anywhere. 😢

[rear horshoe trim]

99.00 plus shipping, one had deep scratches. Auction just went off. Maybe the seller will post again. 

[Tubular front control arms]

37 minutes ago, Whons said:

I was just thinking I could save a lot of work without changing ball joints and bushings because the tubular arms came with all them in them. Now I may just rebuild what I have. One question where do you buy the  coil over coil springs and how do you adjust them? And do they fit the stock control arms? And can you compress them with a internal spring compressor like a normal spring. I guess I can always return the springs I ordered from Rock auto. 

Coilovers are a shock coil combo. No spring compressor needed. Depending on whose set up you purchase, check with them as to fitting stock arms. They should. 

The spring sits on adjusters that screw onto the body of the shock giving you the height adjustability. 

[Tubular front control arms]

30 minutes ago, Blackhawk said:

Tubular control arms can have a few advantages, but the cheap models typically only have the first:

Weight reduction compared to stock stamped arms. 

Shorter length for tall spindles or tall ball joints. 

Increased positive caster for a more modern alignment and performance. 

 

 

Sorry, I disagree. Both sets of tubular arms are heavier than the factory arms and the alignment benefits are marginal at best. 

[Tubular front control arms]

Personally, after installing tubular arms on Big Red and my son's 69 GTO convertible I wouldn't do it again. 

Both sets are off of eBay, one has the grease fittings for the lower arms on top towards the chassis making it almost impossible to grease in the future. Be aware of the fitting location. The ball joints are eighhh at best and the boots for the ball joints almost immediately start to crack and disintegrate.

I would and have used moog bushings and ball joints, purchased from RockAuto (very cheap prices) for these parts and rebuild what you have. Just, if you do go this route, make sure which lower bushings you have. Round or oval or even a mix. 

I do recommend a front coil over conversion. You can adjust your ride height to wherever you like. 

Just my .02

[Thoughts and Prayers]

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends. They are in my prayers. 😢

[Happy new year !!!!!!]

Happy and healthy New Year to all! 

[Spark Plugs]

Lol don't remember but most 70s heads, especially big blocks can use either. 

[Spark Plugs]

I usually use r45ts in big Red but I had a set of r44s "in stock" that I installed for Carlisle and will be changing back to the slightly hotter r45ts or maybe the rapid fire. 

[Spark Plugs]

I have used the rapid fire plugs. They are supposed to be a step up from stock and  between platinum plugs I believe. I have used them on 350s and LS engines. They have worked well for me.