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    Weather

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    Hope everyone is safe in Ohio. Wherever else storms are hitting 

    We have a tornado 🌪 warning out for us till 630 pm .prayers for everyone effected 

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    Saw a nice 71 today

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

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    1 hour ago, stangeba said:

    I was at the UTICA, MICHIGAN car show today and found one first gen Monte, a 71, that I don't think I ever saw before.

    VERY nice low milage. I talked to the owner and looked the car over. It's very very nice stock 71 Monte 350 2BBL with A/C.

    I didn't take my Monte today because of rain.

     

     

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    Very nice 

    🎬 movie

    in Non-Tech

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    9 hours ago, Rob Peters said:

    Bullitt    Not that I like Mopar's or Fords but you can't beat the chase scene.

    rob

    Forgot about that one Bullitt is a good one 👍 

    🎬 movie

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    1 minute ago, DragCat said:

    I'll have to give this more thought but...

    The original Smokey and the Bandit

    I saw the original Gone in 60 seconds in a drive in 😁 But I prefer the 2nd

    Fast N Furious Tokyo drift 

    John Wick 

     

    I'm sticking with American graffiti gone in 60 senconds was good movie

     

    🎬 movie

    in Non-Tech

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    17 minutes ago, MC1of80 said:

    American Graffiti

    Smokey and the bandit

    Hot Rod

    Two Lane blacktop

    Last American hero

    8 ball

    Gone in 60 seconds (original)

    White lightning

    Hooper

    And many more...

    All above are good however 

    I FOUND MY UNICORN!

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

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    8 hours ago, BYBIS said:

    Since roughly 1986 it had been my dream to own a 1970 Monte SS with power windows in triple black.  I knew it was a unicorn.  I had started searching seriously about 4 years ago in hopes of getting it for my 50th birthday.  I had a couple I was interested in but the prices were $40K+ and I didn't want anything I had to rebuild.  It had to be as turnkey as possible.  I've got a lot of reasons to have faith and trust God's timing but honestly, I was really struggling with if owning one was ever going to happen.  

    Fast forward to today when my unicorn arrived in the enclosed trailer.  The emotions can't even be put into words.  I just wish my dad was still around.  I was there when he found his dream car (1964 Cadillac Coupe de Ville) and I so wanted to share this moment with him since he was the one who ignited my love of classic cars.  However, instead I share it with y'all because I know how much these cars mean to you.

    With that said, I'm going to have some questions as I have officially entered into Monte Carlo ownership.  Please show me some grace if I ask something stupid.  I'm just trying to learn all I can about this beautiful machine.  

    Thank you to all of you who encouraged me in the past to continue my search.  Your support truly helped.

     

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    Congratulations. On your unicorn  .sorry about your dad.nice car you got.im sure dad is happy for you. I went through same thing .I was 50 when I got mine .and wishing both parents were here... has you said God's timing ....and our faith. 

    Tragedy at the races

    in Non-Tech

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    1 hour ago, Jared Richey said:

    I love watching the jet cars but I still get the weebiejeebies after that 2002 commerce incident. It happened right in front of us. 

    Yes . Totally understandable  

    New member

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    46 minutes ago, Scott Smith said:

    New member…

    I just joined the club a few months ago.  I’m now the proud owner of a 1971 Monte Carlo.  It was given to me by a friend that lives in Pittsburgh.  My buddy owned it since about 1996.  I have memories of ripping around the streets of Allegheny and Westmoreland County in the Monte when I was in high school.  Monte has a 454 with a 3 speed automatic.  Dual 3” exhaust.  Not an original SS car.  Currently restoring a ‘68 Chevelle SS.  When I finish that project I hope to spend more time on the Monte.  Thanks to Chris Shipley for telling about the club and getting me to join.  Scott of Poland, OH.

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    Welcome to the club Scott. Great club and a bunch of great people.im glad you joined. Your car is awesome. 

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    Value of my MC

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

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    42 minutes ago, Jsd454 said:

    Hello fellow club members,

    I have been down sizing my classic cars and now thinking about selling my Monte Carlo. I don't seem to have the time to enjoy it.

    I reached out to Hagerty Auctions and they came back with a reserve price they suggested. So I wanted to ask here your input from the ones that know best about 1st Gen MC!!

    Mine is the 1972 "Custom" version with the original matching numbers 454BB & tranny. Have the original build sheet and a reproduced copy of the window sticker made from the build sheet. Other print material as well. The car is white and had one repaint years ago from the original owner but still shows very well. Original vinyl black top. It is in great shape but does have some shrinking on the back corners and sides. Has a day two 8-track player/radio from the 1970s but currently no working I bought the MC from the original family who's grandfather worked for Chevrolet and ordered the car. The Monte has power drivers seat, power locks and hand crank windows. Everything works including all lights. Only thing not working is the AC. Blower works but blowing warm. Currently has new Cragar SS rims and have the original rims along with trim rings and caps. The car has just over 140,000 miles but engine has around 500 miles. Trans was gone through. Has not been driven much with the hot rainy weather of Florida. I refuse to get it wet. Used for car shows where the car has won multiple awards. Rarely see a Monte Carlo and especially a '72 Custom 454 Big Block!!

    Items replaced:

    Engine Bay: hood insulation, inner wheel wells, aluminum radiator (have original), clutch fan, GM hoses, clamps, wiring harness, motor rebuilt with original crank (polished), roller rockers and mild cam, motor mounts, heater box, battery & Retro Delco cover, cowl vent covers, brake booster, master cylinder, brake system, AC converted

    Exterior: Front & back bumpers, hood ornament, grill ornament, wheel well trim, rims, window tint

    Underside: Sway bar bushings, exhaust system, Correct Exhaust tips, chrome differential cover, rear adjustable air shocks

    Interior: Black bucket seat covers, new foam and lower springs on driver side (original rear seat), Chrome seat trim, arm rest chrome, kick plates, Quarts clock, dash bulbs, circuit board, dome light, rear view mirror, package tray, Monte Carlo script floor mattes, weather stripping on doors, window cranks. Currently has updated headliner in perfect condition but have a new original style headliner and bows.

    Trunk: New weather stripping, floor matte, jack, spare BFG tire.

    Extras to go with car: Headliner, Bows, NOE bumper guards in box special for the 454 model. rims, extra BFG tire, rings, caps, original radiator, extra power seat motor, chrome seat corner covers, new body mounts in box, original differential cover, Build sheet, copy of window sticker, binder with brochures, some receipts.

    Side Notes:  Monte has been kept in an Climate controlled garage. Has two small rust holes the size of a quarter behind the rear wheels. The AC system was updated but has not been charged up. (I also still have R-12). The original owner as I mentioned worked for Chevrolet and custom ordered this MC. He went with the four spoke steering wheel and had them put on a 1972 Corvette air cleaner cover. The grandson (who I purchased it from) worked with NASCAR and told me about multiple drivers had driven the car including Dale Earnhardt. He never thought to take any photos which would had been great to have now. The other odd thing is the trunk key emblem is original to the car but they must of had left over ones when on the assembly line because it has the greek 1971 numbers on it.

    I appreciate your time to read my novel. Just trying to get an idea what you think the value of my Monte Carlo is worth? I want to be fair and I know what I have into it but don't want to give it away!! I have attached a YouTube of my car. Note: it was taken before the new bucket seat covers were installed.

    Thank you for your time!!

    Kind regards, Jeff

     

     

    Very sharp monte you have  .good luck with sale 

    Tragedy at the races

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    19 minutes ago, Rob Peters said:

    The first Eastern Meet that we attended was at the track in Commerce Georgia.  On of the First races I watched were two jet cars.  One of the cars lost it from the line, crossed the track, hit the Jersey  barrier right in front of us then veered back across the track and hit the Jersey barrier on the other side, flipped over and burst into flames.

    The hose on the foam truck responding to the fire ended up wrapping around the tire of an ambulance ripping the hose from the fire truck.  

    That left hand held fire extinguishers to try to put out the fire.  The driver died from his burns that night in the hospital.

    rob

    Terrible tragedy 

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