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    New Member with a 1970 SS454

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    1 hour ago, Hartauto said:

    I recently bought a matching numbers 1970 SS454 high option Monte Carlo. It has buckets/console, tilt,cruise, deluxe seat belts, pwr windows/locks, am/fm 8 track, windshield washer monitor, fiber optic fender mount turn signals, sport vinyl top, 3 spoke sport wheel, tach/gauges, Corvette style Hub Caps, and rear defroster. It’s been parked in a barn since 1986 after being hit in right rear quarter panel.  A new GM quarter panel was bought at that time along with both GM new front fenders, all still have the GM stickers on them. The fenders was installed in late 80’s and originals tossed I guess. I purchased a GM assembly manual from eBay to figure out where to mount the original fender lamp indicators. I’m told the button on the end of turn signal isn’t cruise control but I’m sure someone on here can tell me what it is. This car still has all its original accessories like alternator, distributor, and so on. The fuel pump was changed out but the original is in a A/C delco box in the trunk. It’s a Baltimore built car. I’m going to pull the seats soon in hopes of finding a readable build sheet. 71617201746__2B8CA750-B7B7-4AA2-8067-AEDB5FD9B3F5.thumb.jpeg.90c7426e1105e119f00dbc41a39ba003.jpegIMG_0695.thumb.jpeg.a53ad2c032a710d7050dbbb3939edb4c.jpegIMG_0692.thumb.jpeg.40b38c6b25169c0621fac507d20ffc62.jpegIMG_0714.thumb.jpeg.6a5bee5dd9e466134855c4f61a968922.jpeg

    Welcome.nice find

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    New Member

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    On 2/10/2023 at 9:00 PM, Ribbs said:

    Hello, I just purchased my first Monte last week. Most recent project was a 1970 Camaro (pictures below). It took five years, a lot of metal work, finding parts (the '70 is a one year car for many parts). The Monte is a MUCH better starting point. Looking forward to learning from here like I was able to from NastyZ28.com. I live in NW Washington after growing up in Alaska. Thanks in advance!

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    Both are very sharp cars

    mini road trip

    in Non-Tech

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    14 hours ago, EVC said:

    Drove to Reno yesterday.  242 miles round trip.

    We took the I- 80 thru Donner pass ...

    From our home to the summit was about 70 miles of hard uphill driving with an elevation change of about 7000'. Then it's 38 miles down hill, to Reno with about 4500' of elevation.  

    The Monte did perfectly and gave us 18.5 Mpg with the AC on during the uphill trip to Reno … After  a few miles of city driving , she gave us 20.7 Mpg on the return trip home. Over fuel economy was about 19.5 mpg.. 

    It was a warm day and the engine temps stayed at about 190 degrees on the open road and in the hills, but reached the 210 levels in traffic. 

    My Monte was tuned to our home elevation of about 1000' ……   When we reached the higher altitudes, I noticed minor changes in performance and saw the overall loss of about 2 to 3"s of vacuum. When we got closer to home, she returned to normal vacuum readings… 17" at idle and 15" at light cruising. 

    She seemed to stay in the 190 degree range longer at the higher elevations, but tended to liked the 180 range below 3000 ft… In Reno, 4500ft elevation, she liked the 190 to 210 degree temps...

    Driving with the vacuum gage makes it easier to see these changes…  Most of these minor changes would have gone unnoticed without the vacuum gage and I probably would have driven faster and experienced less fuel economy..  Around home she stays in the range of 15 to 17 MPG  ,,, but I'm now certain she'll do 20 + on the open road…. Most of the Reno trip was in over drive (700r4), and cruising comfortably at 65 mph with the AC on.

    It was a fun trip and we plan to make another one soon so Hank can go fishing on Diamond Lake Oregon… Overall trip will be about 800 miles. 

    Ed C.. 

     

     

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    Ed C. 

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    Glad it was a safe and fun trip 

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    Out scouting

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    59 minutes ago, willie said:

    That car shows really nice!!!    I like the idea that he is the only one on that side of the show!!!!

    It just started it was 3 to 7 I stayed half hour .first time for that one .I hear usual 150 to 200 cars.was already at one earlier. Lol. 

    I'm a New Guy Here

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    4 hours ago, Jöker said:

    Hey I’m new here, just thought I’d drop a picture of the 1970 that I just bought. 39 years old and I could finally afford my first muscle car!

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    Very sharp car Welcome to the club.great choice 

    New to the club...but is my car?

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    On 8/20/2023 at 8:55 PM, 72droptop said:

    Hello,  I just picked up a 1970 SS.  Black Cherry with black vinyl top and black interior.  Overall very clean but not perfect....and 8-track works!

    It only took a couple hours reviewing the content on this site and the forum before joining as a dues paying member.

    I'm new to the club but is my car?  The car came out of an estate; along with another 1970 SS; almost identical to the one I purchased.  Below is a picture of mine.  Not a lot of info on the car.  The previous owner, I believe located in central Pennsylvania region, had the car from 1990.  no paperwork came with the car except some old pictures from the early 90's and a First Generation Monte Carlo Club card.  The card has a Leechburg, PA address.  So maybe the car was in the club before.

    If the previous owner was from central PA I wouldn’t be surprised if it attended one of the eastern meets.  I'm looking forward to next years meet in Carlisle. 

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    Welcome to the club. Nice ride

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    Another new member

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    On 8/13/2023 at 1:04 PM, Marks71 said:

    My name is Mark Barabasch and I recently found what is as close to my first car purchased back in 74 that I could possibly find. I still kick myself for selling that car. I was aware of the FGMCC so I went in as a guest and looked around. I didn’t need a 30 day trial. I went straight in as a dues paying member yesterday. Checks  in the mail Rob. Heck, the 38 pages of Dennises restoration of his 71 SS was worth the price of admission. I’ll try to send photos but I’m pretty computer challenged. In case they don’t initially go through, it’s a 71 Nevada silver, black vinyl top, bucket seat, base 350 car.

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    Welcome beautiful car !!!!!!

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