Rob Peters

Thanks, I will let my friends know but I am sure they have already been notified. What is the fix? Putting a Blue Oval engine in it...... did I really say that? rob

Doug, That is some really great information. Thanks for posting it. I have never seen it so simply stated. rob

What is the recall related to. I don't have one but know a couple people who do. rob

What I am wondering if what you are seeing on that burlwood dash panel is a buildup of Armorall products. Back in the day people used that stuff on so many things on the interior of these cars. Yes, it made the upper dash pad shine like there was no tomorrow. The problem is they kept doing that and eventually the buildup created a sticky mess that was very difficult to remove. People not only used it on dash pads but also vinyl seats, door panels, console's and yes, even the dash itself. rob

For me, even a used one would not be my choice. Like others have said, Dawn Dish soap would be my first choice. Before I would use anything abrasive I would take it to a good detailing shop and maybe pay them to do it. rob

Personally, I like your car dressed in the Rally wheels and white stripe tires. Whatever the stickers are on the windshield and 1/4 glass I am sure add extra horsepower. 👍 rob

I can see we will need to give you some lessons in true stalking. JK maybe a note left on his wiper. rob

Very nice Monte, and it's a 72 Custom to boot. So, Clint, did you stalk them and give them how to check out the FGMCC. rob

The thought plickens. Or the plot thickens. Or someone opened a can of worms. Several differences of opinion. rob

That is interesting Dennis and I see what you are saying. Also, on I think page 67, of that same GM Heritage dicument, where it shows the different wheel coverings for the Monte and the SS Monte it shows the plain wheel covering as being Standard and the color keyed wheel cover abd the Rally Wheel as optional with the option. Also in the GM Hetitage document it shows pictures of the SS from a side view with the "SS454" badging and the "Plain Jane" hub caps. Also on our site is It will be interesting to see what others have to say. I am no expert on the SS. rob 1104

Personally, I would avoid anything abrasive like a scrub pad. Even one of those Mr Clean Magic Erasers would be too abrasive rob

Carlos, I agree with Dennis, the one you have pictured there looks very nice. Regarding only being available on the SS. That is not correct, that was the standard wheel cover on the 70-72 Monte, all others were optional with the exception, I think, with the 72 Custom which I think came standard with the "Turbo" caps. I know I have some of the ones you have pictured but I am not sure what condition they are in. I will look and see what I have. I know I have a full set that I want to keep but may have some others. If I do have some others I will make you a deal on them. Here is the deal, if you will become a full fledged dues paying member of the club I will give them to you free of charge with the exception of the shipping costs. Give me some time to get back up to my storage garage where my car is and I will check to see what condition they are in. rob

To the best of my knowkedge, rally's were an option on all Monte's from 70-72. Here is a picture from a sales brochure showing the "classic" standard caps on an SS. Also to the best of my knowledge the only first gen Monte that this cap was not standard on was the 72 Custom. I think the 72 custom came standard with the "Turbo" caps but could be ordered with the optional rallies. Like Debnis said, if I am wrong on this someone will correct me. rob

You have chosen wisely!!! Your Monte looks great. You should join us at our Mini-Meet in Carlisle at the GM Nationals June 19th to June 22nd. Let me know if you would be interested and I will help get your set up and get your Monte registered with Carlisle Events. As of right now I have 42 members registered with me to attend. It is a great way to meet a large number of our members and a large number of Monte's all in the same place. (BTW, members even show up without their Monte if their Monte's are not able to attend.) rob

Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22nd. We will lose any unclaimed rooms on I think May 19th. If thee are no rooms I would do my best to see if the hotel would be able to help us out. rob