Searsman

Ha!. Don’t forget to wash yer hands tho 👏..

Hi everyone, from ky. First of all, thank you for asking.. my wife and I are doing good. Even tho the virus 🦠 is all around us . Cases are tripled ever 2-3 days.. staying busy. Mowed grass already and the cleavland pear trees and frogs 🐸 making noise say it’s spring. A sign of hope , a new beginning. We will be thru this .. soon I hope. Still looking forward to seeing all you guys and those beautiful Monties in person. Keep the faith. Ron T..

This is car related in a way. Lots of cruise and shows here will be canceled.. I live 6 miles from the epicenter of the start of a virus that has practically shut down the entire state. All schools public and private are closed, universities, ect. First case reported last night in my county, Bourbon..my wife and I are concerned as we are over 60 and she has just recovered from cancer.. we are in hibernation down here.. also hoping it doesn’t affect our trip to Pa In June .. take care, hope to see you guys soon. Ron T . .

Had no bumper jack in the 71, hopefully this is correct one ... 70-72 bumper jack with part number...

Found an original nk4 steering wheel from a club member to put on the 71..horn button cap is nos ... build sheet called for this sport wheel,, why some one took it off and put a camaro SS wheel on it I have no idea... anyway, it’s back to what it should be.... Also replace dinged seal plates.... approximately 136 days till eastern meet... 😎👍🏻

Yal saw that on radar headed your way, was all rain thru here . 54 here yesterday , 21 this morning.. .. My camper is almost as old as my monte ..🤣....drive safe up there

What did I do on a rainy Saturday?. Replaced front disc back dust plates,, can’t really see them but I know there there 👍🏻.. but really you can see them from under front view of car.. sure wish I had a car lift, this was tough on an old man .. but worth it.. chisled away 49 years of dried grease too...

The FGMCC cover is separate from the cover that has 454 in chrome on it.. two pieces...

I’ve shown my 71 monte at car shows in ky. for the past 4 years.. most people walk by and say “ wow, I used to have one of those”! ... wish I still had it... they are gaining popularity in this area and a lot due to this car... one guy went and found a 70 402 automatic after I started showing my 71 and winning.. another close friend drove to Mo just two weeks ago and bought a 71 SS he found on eBay... , ..I show the car for the fun and the circulation of the first gen... the more people see it, the more they want one... then they find exactly how difficult to find and the rairity. Of first gen Monties.. their starting to say, I see chevelles everywhere! I want a Monte Carlo! Keep showing off you car,, they are a beautiful breed! ....Ron...

Installed my new Radiator cover from FGMCC... displaying it proudly...

I sent you a PM Rob about another subject...

Thank you Rob...

10 days later , picked her up today after her beauty appt,,, new headliner “ like original style, looks gooood “... plus driver seat repair where some jealous car show attendee knifed my seat... but it’s all fixed now ... wasn’t too bad I don’t guess... 300$ bucks for labor plus the new headliner... she’s ready to go home and I’m glad ! 😎😃😄...... PS . Don’t forget to order new headliner insulation , you’ll need it after 50 hot years 👍🏻👍🏻🌞

Took her “71” to the upholstery shop for a new original style, headliner... no way I’m attempting replacing it !... she just loves being pampered , like going to the beauty shop.. I’ll leave her there till she’s happy 😃...

Nice bike color, those are very comfortable too,. I had a 2008 ultra, got difficult to keep upright with a passenger at a stop, traded it for a 12 tri- glide... I ride in Tenn mountains mostly... but always make time for the Monte.. car shows , ect.. just enjoy doing things to her... I feel free whether on the bike or in the 71... maybe you can scoot down to PA in June... great to chat with you ... I’ll be lookin for that Monte too 👍🏻... Ron...

Nice Harley in the background ,I expect.. looks like it could be a triglide or electro glide..,, nice restoration on the Monte frame by the way 👍🏻

Thanks for the pictures...

Beautiful day here today, 68 and dry. Drove the 71 to a covered bridge close to where I live.. Colville covered bridge in Bourbon county Ky... was nice to get out and just drive the monte...

Counting the days !

Yes, I just ordered a custom made one thru FGMCC.. you find it on the store forums and download the order form.. then mail form and check to address provided on the form . Ron..

Had to use the old felt washers as well, fit better than foam on replacements

Hope you feel like a young buck by Christmas,, no flu shot for me this year... 😷

Nice car ! Hope to see you in Carlisle and your car too...

Replaced dash side vents ... what a thrill !,,!

I think they were provided with old originals to match as stated in this forum previous , but it also states they may have not been able to copy identical due to something or other.. anyway They do look good and not as noticeable as you might think. Unless to a trained eye of course .. I’m happy with them until something better comes along or I get the originals redone.. same as with vents on dash are different than originals.. other parts as well.. Ron ...