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Hi Helen, welcome to the insanity 😁 You have just ventured into the keep it stock or upgrade for whatever reason cloud 😯 I can't speak for your winter conditions, but on your roads i'd want more rubber on the ground. Unless your at Pebble Beach I doubt anyone will question your going to a 60 series, I'm running 225-60R-15's. The original stock G70-15's had a tread width of 6.70 and a section width of 8.50. In contrast my 225's have a TW of 7.5 and a SW of 9. Didn't want to go all tech on ya just some data to ponder. There are lots of handling upgrades but ya have to have some good sneakers on our heavy Monte's.
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Ditto on the kudos to all involved, its always a good day when nobody sees what your doing in the background 👍
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I can't answer your question but, if I click on any of your first set of posted pictures they auto download to my computer (I'm on a Mac) and I can view them. Can't say the same for your 2nd attempt at posting pictures. Double check the below link for posting pictures to make sure its per the directions, thats how Ive posted in the past.
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I appreciate the additional posts. Hemmings did an article on a crate motor in a 69 Chevelle (posted on another thread, I haven't read all of their updates yet) that also had some great heads ups. I was aware of the water pump (short/long) difference since I intend to re-use my accessory pully's and stuff. The new blocks do have the provision for a mechanical fuel pump but I do have to double check on the fuel pump push rod. The GM crate does come with an externally balanced flex plate . I will be dropping in a new aluminum radiator during the swap, haven't decided on the brand yet, i'm leaning towards summit but still reading the radiator thread on other options. Also will look at headers soon. The TH400 will get a refresh and a new converter and that should be all for the drivetrain, except some drag radials. The 331 gears should handle the combo fine.
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Thanks Joe,
I found part 1 but now I've bookmarked the link you posted with all the series. And yea I like pictures 😁
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13 hours ago, jft69z said:
You guys are awesome!
I already had planned on getting the banjo bolts & was aware of the special fitting for the rear. If you don't have it, the trans burns up pretty quickly apparently.
There's a real good buildup series they're doing on a 69 Chevelle in " Hemmings Muscle Machines" titled "Surgery Without Scars" that is putting a 427 BB & 4L85E in without cutting up the car. They addressed the special fittings necessary, (would have been clueless though if I hadn't read it and you guys didn't tell me). They also mentioned probably needing urethane body bushings for more clearance & a G-Force crossmember. So far it looks like a good fit even with the old worn out bushings. Also looks like I could simply mod the original crossmember to work, but will make that call a little later on.
Here's part of the series:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/surgery-without-scars-1969-chevrolet-chevelle-2/
Thanks for having my back, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for posting the link Joe, it was a good read. I'll be following your build as i'm planning on dropping a GM crate 502 in my 70 this winter. I'm staying with the th400 (will have it refreshed with a new converter tho) and staying in the carburetor world. One thing I did pick up in the article was the crate water pump might have to be swapped out for me to use my original accessories. These little things add up $$ as we all know so its good to have a heads up before hand.
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I sent BluePrint a question through their website asking some questions on their 496, haven't heard back yet. Probably will have to call. Same thing for the GM Performance people. I definitely want a warranty. Definitely needs to be streetable but have some fun with it at the track 1/8 mile style. Thanks for the heads up on the rings. I want to stay with a carburetor, don't want to have to drag out a laptop to tune things lol
Update, spoke to GM this am, ZZ502 will drop in, bolt up to my TH400, and I can reuse my existing a/c, ps, brackets and parts without upgrading to the serpentine belt system. Looks like I know now what my winter project will be lol .
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Anybody dropped a dressed BBC crate motor in their Monte? No i'm NOT going the LS route lol. I'd like to keep the TH400 (although refresh it with a new converter too) and keep the existing accessory belts and brackets (not go serpentine). I did a search but didn't see anything recent with results. I know I could rebuild the existing but Ive seen parts break and the block is only original once, even tho I never plan on selling the Monte.
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Cool Photo, thanks for the share. Ive heard Finland has some really nice rides and a pretty big muscle car community,
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Not trying to stick my nose into your business, but according to my paperwork code 67 ( classic copper) was a "special color" available on Camaro's only in 1970. Not sure about your or other years.
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On 6/28/2019 at 6:45 PM, MC1of80 said:
Yes. Just like that one. It's actually "mini" not just a gear reduction starter, which will also work for a while, but is larger than that style.
I have this style starter on my 496 with hooker super competition headers and have alot of room all around it for airflow, to hopefully keep it from overheating. Also you can "clock" the position of the solinoid to be as far away from the heat as possible. This doesn't always work though. Some cars don't have the room.
Thanks
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On 6/27/2019 at 3:17 PM, MC1of80 said:
Hi torque mini starter. You will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. If your car is stock or not.
You mean something like this ?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-829105/overview/year/1970/make/chevrolet/model/monte-carlo
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Have you considered AvGas ? I know its pricey (I think $5 a gallon last time I bought some) but for a weekend driver it all works out. Smaller airports will sell it to you, some have strict rules about being metal gas cans to put fuel in some don't. We have a Sunoco that sells it along with race fuel so I get 10 gallons when I make a run.
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21 hours ago, overdrive said:
Yes, he bought it last year, he told me. The new owner was getting the original dash to put back in. The glue in the sail panel covers had let go and they needed redone. The mudflaps would come off in about 10 minutes.
Dan
Sorry I was mistaken, it was at Mecum 2018. I forgot it had bench seats. 40K should make current SS owners happy, shoppers not so much. Found the original Mecum post with more pictures
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-321401/1971-chevrolet-monte-carlo-ss/
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Did he buy it at Mecum Last Year? I don't remember that one being there. Pictures look nice, i'm not a fan of the mud flaps.
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Thanks again, i'm rethinking my 235 thoughts with all the info and pictures. I think Jegs is spying on me because now i'm getting Drag Radial tire sale emails lol
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Just call them and increase the value, of course your premium will rise a little. If they do ask why, tell them you checked out their valuation tool and it shows your cars value for more than you have it currently. Thats what I did with no issues
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Thanks for the info, I didn't want to steal the thread but needed an education. Don't ask me why the blue oval people did some of the things they did, I just remembered this from my younger days lol You had to jumper the +side of the battery to the +side of the coil to troubleshoot and bypass the ignition circuitry when testing.
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Ok while Paul is trouble shooting educate me. Back in my blue oval days if there was a wire/voltage/connection issue with the Tach the car would turn over/crank with the key in the Start position but would die when the key was returned to the On position, are the bow tie's different?
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I'm going to step out on a limb here, going from old memory. I'm going to assume you drove the car home fine just with no Tach. My guess is its mechanical (gauge) because I don't think the car would run/be drivable if you had a bad wire/electrical issue. I'm sure someone will correct me and or give more info on troubleshooting.
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Put a new battery in and repaired/upgraded the HEI dizzy lol. Not much compared to what others are doing but I think I lost a few pounds too sweating in the garage. So i'm patting myself on the back for my accomplishments and enjoying a cold adult beverage lol
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3 hours ago, jft69z said:
Finally starting to dig in on the disassembly to get the body off to clean and paint everything. Had some little helpers...
Great Pic's Joe, thanks for sharing
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On 10/8/2018 at 11:46 PM, overdrive said:
A friend found this photo that a professional took at the Veterans Home Show a few weeks ago.
I've done a little more detailing and a few shows. We went to a show out in Kansas with 1907 vehicles, all 72 and older, and another at Springfield, Illinois with over 1000 vehicles.
Dan
Beautiful Monte for sure! WOW you got some big number car shows in your area, I thought I was lucky with my last show with over 800 cars. And that included newish Mopars Corvettes and Mousestangs
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5 hours ago, 420ponies said:
Jeg's sells 15"x5" backspacing Rally's ..will fit with No Problems ...... mine with 275/60/15 NItto's
If you run into down pours,Slowdown!!
Yea James, thats going to be my direction, 15X8's 4.5BS with drag radials on the rear. Jegs has a we mount and balance too so I don't have to go to a local tire store. My buddy runs drag radials on his corvette and if he gets caught in the rain on the way to or home he says it can get pretty white knuckle driving. I'm pretty light on the gas pedal if it rains even with the BFG's lol
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Bruce, according to my sales paperwork the 70 came with either G78-15 or G70-15 tires .