Andy Gargagliano

Want to get some new valve cover gaskets for my 72 monte with 350 engine as one is leaking from the rear corner.Who makes the best gaskets and where can I buy them.Thanks.

Was planning on doing a simple oil change on my 72 monte today.As usual not the case.It has a 350 with headers so not much ciearance for oil filter.To make a long storey short oil filter is destroyed and it wont come loose.I took header off for more clearance but I cant get it off.I have done many oil changes over the years and never had this problem and yes I put it on myself hand tight.I guess I don't know my own strength.Gratiot cruis next weekend so I have to get this back together.Any help is appreciated. thanks Andy.

Sounds like a good plan.My project for Saturday.Thanks Mike.

Received my BMR driveshaft loop for my 72 Monte today.Very nice and heavy duty,probably weighs about 5 pounds.Suprised to see that it has only two small mounting holes and two self tapping screws.I called BMR tech line and asked if these two self tapping screws are all that is needed to mount the loop to the car.I said I cant believe if the drive shaft breaks these two screws will hold the loop to the car.He said most people weld it to the bottom of the car.Told him I didnt have a welder so he said I could drill the holes larger and get some grade 8 hardware to mount it.Seem to me it should have come with larger holes and grade 8 hardware?Maybe they make it the way it comes for a reason,I don't know.I beter make sure it is going to fit before I drill any holes larger just in case I need to send it back.

Thanks David.Sounds like great advice. Andy

What would be the best all arount front and rear shocks to use on my 72 Monte.Car will be mostly street driven and hopfully get to the drag strip a few times a year.Looking for shocks that will work for both street and strip with out spending a ton of money.Currently my rears are KYB gas adjust and the fronts are new but donot know what they are.Thanks for any help.

Can anyone suggest a brand or model catch can that will mount in my 72 Monte Carlo.Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a driveshaft loop that will work on my 72 Monte with a turbo 350 trans.I want to get it right the first time.Thanks.

Dash pad is originaly black.What shade of black sems paint would be correct? Thanks.

The dash pad on my 72 is in great shape not warped or cracked,just faded.Can it be painted or dyed?If so what product should I use. Thanks Andy.

Just replaced the bench seat in my 72 Monte with bucket seats.I want to install a B$M Quick silver shifter.Is there a certain spot on the trans tunnel where the shifter should go or can I put it where ever feels good to me.Just looking for input before I start drilling holes. Thanks Andy.

looking at a nice set of GMC/chevy rally wheels for a chevy van or pickup on craigs list.They are 15x8 with a 5x4.75 bolt pattern.Will these fit on my 72 Monte? Also looking at a pair of M/T Drag radials P275/60/R15 to put on these wheels.Add says tires are brand new.Were mounted on wheels and were to big for his car.Want 350.00 for tires. Thanks Andy.

Tires sold before i could get to them. I would like to buy a set of drag radials for my 72 monte.What size tire would be the best fit for my monte with no clearence issues?Car will be driven mostly on the street around town only on nice days.Tires on there now are 255/60/15 with no problem. Thanks.

Looking at a set of brand new Goodyear SS drag radials on craigs list.Says he paid 400.00 for pair and is selling for 250.00.Sounds like a good deal.Size is 295/55/15.Would these fit on my 72 Monte and if so what width rim would i need. Thanks Andy.

Ended up being a 3/8 hex,same as the Monte.Good thing i had one. Aii went well.