Krobb2000

In my first Monte ('72) I did stock upper lower control arms with a full P-S-T Polygraphite rebuild. That was in the late 90's early 2000's. Kept the springs and updated the shocks. Rode and turned like new. Friend did the work on the weekend for a $100 bucks and case of beer. Kept the car for about year after the upgrade and did not have any squeaking. In my current '70, just went with tubular upper & lower with coil overs. Haven't worked out the bugs yet, but am impressed with ride and handling. Since I replaced everything, I didn't have to have bushings pressed in/out. Did it myself without a lift in a little over 3 days (4 days if you include the fuel sending unit swap). Have to get the rear updated next. It's a never ending flow of $$... LOL! So I'm with the others, keep the springs if they are working for you and update the rest.

Wow... That's quite the undertaking. Good luck in the resto!

Quick update, Had the front seal and bushing replaced. Trans guy said the rest of the trans looked in good shape and clean. Now I need some good weather and no salt on the Michigan roads for a few laps around town. =] Still contemplating the OD swap.

Thanks @MC1of80! I should get it done so I can enjoy it a little prior to the Michigan winter that's soon to come. =]

Well... I'm in a little predicament. Bought my Monte and was able to drive it a few weeks and then trans fluid starts puking out. My wife said she can follow my trail all the way up the driveway to our house. =] The leak is coming from between the engine block and the trans. My assumption is it is a seal or a pump or who knows. Fluid starts pouring out as soon as the car starts up, doesn't need to be in gear. So my predicament is do I repair the TH350 or just jump into the overdrive world. I know OD would make it nicer on the freeway. Anyway, what's the consensus on swapping? 200 4R or 700 R4? the 200 looks easier to swap but costs a few more bucks? I'm sure there is a thread somewhere in the archives that details the swap, but if any of my fellow FGMCC have some advice or links, I'd love to hear it. Thanks in advance!