[1970 SS… Edelbrock Air Gap Clear Stock Hood?]

You are absolutely right Joe, there are fistfuls of hundred dollar bills, countless hours of doing research, engineering, fabrication, and doing things over again, and again, just to make it all right.

I just have to say thank you again Joe for documenting your project, which helps me and others with similar projects. Anyone who is doing any sort of restoration or a frame off restoration knows that this is not a task for the weak. You must be driven, dedicated and passionate to take on a project of this magnitude. Oh, and of course the fistful of hundred dollar bills…Lol!!

I haven’t had time to read all of your posts for your build, but I will definitely make time to do that. Also, Mark is 100% right, the membership dues alone are worth the information that you have posted in this thread.

Answers to your questions, and some additional questions:

-Yes I have the Holley Terminator X Max which controls the 4L80E. The throttle cable bracket is not included in this kit. Another $30.

-I purchased the G-Force crossmember for the 4L80E but that didn’t work out. I had issues with way too much flex in that crossmember which was causing the frame to flex. Not good at all! I did call G-Force and they told me that it is intended for an A-body that has a boxed frame such as a convertible. Not stated when I purchased it. They did give me the option to return it. I’ve decided at this point to use the factory crossmember and modify it.                                      Can you elaborate a little bit more on your re-engineering of the stock crossmember? The stock crossmember is rubber mounted. Did you eliminate the mounts and bolt directly to the frame? Did you keep the crossmember facing the same direction as factory or did you flip it around? Any details will be helpful.

- Which breather did you use on the right side of the engine and do you have any issues with oil seepage?

-Where did you purchase your fuel/transmission lines from? Did they sell them in long lengths? 

-I noticed you don’t run the factory vacuum reservoir for the HVAC. Does your vacuum pump substitute the reservoir?

Much appreciated,
-Joe

[1970 SS… Edelbrock Air Gap Clear Stock Hood?]

Wow Joe that is fantastic and way more than I expected, and very much appreciated!! Thank you!! 
With all of that great information I have some questions…. This might be lengthy too! 
I didn’t get the throttle bracket in my kit, doesn’t come with. I need the 20-151 as I’m running an 80E. The round grommet on the throttle cable fits the square hole on the bracket? Had to ask…

 - Couldn’t help but notice the PCV tube going to the back of the throttle body, is that something that you made or purchased?    

  -  Does your breather on the right side connect to the air cleaner?  If so what did you use?  

 -   The carb base gasket looks like an upgrade compared to the one that came with the kit. What did you use?      

-    How did you connect the brake booster hose to the high rise intake? It’s a tight fit for a fitting on mine.      

-    Are you running Hyperspark on your set up? If so where did you mount it?    

 - Just curious where did you put the       X-MAX ECU and did you run all of the power and grounds directly to the battery?    

-    What did you use as far as a battery. Side post, dual post?      

-     Mega fuse set up ?  

-     What did you use for the fuel lines that go up to the throttle body?  

-      What set up did you use for a fuel filter?

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me, as you know, it’s very time consuming to figure all of this out doing it the first time.    

                                     I don’t usually give compliments but I have to say your engine bay looks amazing… just saying!

-Joe

[1970 SS… Edelbrock Air Gap Clear Stock Hood?]

On 6/20/2023 at 7:01 PM, jft69z said:

I changed the engine from the oval port head 402 (with edelbrock manifold) to a 454 LS6, which has rectangle port heads. That one currently has the stock GM high-rise aluminum dual plane intake on it, with a Holley Terminator Stealth EFI setup (looks like a Holley 4 bbl carb, but is EFI)

 

I’m currently setting up the Holley Stealth Terminator on my 454. Trying to figure out a few details…What specifically did you use for your throttle cable bracket, throttle cable, and air cleaner? Trying to get it right the first time!

[Chrome (stainless) polishing]

I was one of the last completed jobs. I did come up with an email from Shine On Me that has the info you’re looking for… 
“I will be moving next week.  Any recourse you need, please direct to Sihilling Polishing here in Santa Ana, CA.  Their number is 714-543-7051.  You’ll want to talk to Charles Sihilling, my partner in Shine On Me for the last two decades.  Any new trim orders will also be gladly received by them.”

I looked them up and it appears they are still in business. Hope this helps!!

[A/C Discharge Hose]

1 hour ago, 1970mcss said:

My parts catalog shows the hose to the same as a 71 chevelle. Hope that helps

 

69-70 All w /8 cyl. (exc. Camaro, Monte
Carlo) ................................................. 6272174              1 5 7 .10 w/muffler and hoses, complete .......................
NOTE 1: When used with Retractable Headlamp, tape piece of sponge rubber or equiv. where hose contacts
vacuum bott/e-insulate hose from all contacting surfaces with sponge rubber & tape-maintain adequate
clearance from all sharp & moving objects allowing for 2 inch engine rock conditions.
69 All w/Acc. Air Cond. (8 cyl.)
(exc. Nomad),
70 All w/Acc. Air Cond. (8 cyl.)
(exc. C am a ro )....................... ____ 3942689              1 4 5.25 w/muffler o n ly ...........................................................
70 Monte Carlo (400, 454),
71 Chevelle .................................... ___ 3984614       1 4 7 .00 w/muffler and hoses, complete

That is great information... and interesting. Much appreciated!!

[A/C Discharge Hose]

3 hours ago, 72-CLASSIC_RIDE said:

When I exchanged my 350 CI to a 402 CI, I used the same factory discharge hose without any fitment issues.  Can't say it is the right hose but it was like plug & play on the conversion.  This is a 1972 Monte by the way....................

Doug

 

Good to know... Thanks Doug!

[A/C Discharge Hose]

No luck at Old Air Products. They do have a hose but it’s the same measurement as a small block application which is 56” on the long hose and 24” on the short hose. (They measure the rubber hose only). They may be able to make a new hose set up with my old small block hose but I need measurements. Does anyone have a measurement for a big block application??

[A/C Discharge Hose]

Thanks Rob I will give them a call on Monday.

-Joe

[A/C Discharge Hose]

I’m  looking for any information having to do with a 1970 Monte stock air conditioning system with a big block. I have done my research and have found everything that I need except for the discharge hose coming off the back of the compressor. Goodmark has a hose that they say only fits a Chevelle application (GMK4032260691S). My question is has anyone ever replaced their original discharge hose on a 1970 454 big block, and if so what did you use and where did you get it from? Thank you in advance for all who reply, much appreciated!

[Chrome (stainless) polishing]

Thanks again for all the great info, much appreciated! Going to call him next week and see what he says.

[Chrome (stainless) polishing]

Thank you for the recommendation! Just curious about the price he quoted you?

[Chrome (stainless) polishing]

Can anyone recommend someone they have used for anodizing their original pieces?

[Factory Cruise Control]

18 minutes ago, Jerry Skidmore said:

I made a mistake when I said the server was mount on the firewall it’s on the inner fender like the 72 I was thinking of a 68 impala I saw so the only difference is the chrome lever in 70 and the linkage to the carburetor with the chain in 70

 Got it ... thanks again for all of your help!! 

[Factory Cruise Control]

19 hours ago, Jerry Skidmore said:

The 1970 cruise control lever is chrome and there was also a vacuum canister mounted on the firewall not the inner fender and 71 didn’t have any cruise control but 72 had a black lever with the canister on the inner fender. The linkage was different In 70.

Thanks for the pics Jerry, much appreciated!! ... Pictures really are worth a thousand words!!

 The vacuum canister that you are referring to is the servo that has the cable attached to the back side according to my 1970 Monte assembly manual. Which  brings me to my next question, does anybody know who restores cruise control servos for our Monte’s?

[Factory Cruise Control]

11 hours ago, Paul Bell said:

730 installed in 1970, 11,510 installed in 1972. Zero in 1971 must be because they lost the records.

It was specifically not available on any SS454 Monte Carlos because the superlift pump was mounted where the cruise control was supposed to be.

Makes sense about the compressor on the SS models... nowhere to mount the cruise control regulator.

[Factory Cruise Control]

Awesome... much appreciated!!

[Factory Cruise Control]

Thank you Jerry that would really help!

[Factory Cruise Control]

Does anyone have a factory cruise set up in their ‘70 Monte? Any pics of the inner fender area and especially the bracket at the carb would be really helpful. Trying to find the correct throttle/cruise cable bracket at the carburetor. Thanks in advance for the help!!

[radiator shroud]

  I contacted the Parts Place and they do not have these staples. I ended up finding them at Paragon Corvette Reproductions, and they are made out of stainless steel. Their part number is 1666K.

[radiator shroud]

 Where are the staples available??