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No problem. I just posted another separate thread dedicated to just First Gens. Good stuff in that one also.

Here’s the entire February 1984 issue of “Super Chevys Limited, dedicated to our First Gens. Since the pictures likely won’t load sequentially, I made sure the page numbers are visible. The color photos are the covers. Enjoy…

Had breakfast with my Dad and my second favorite mechanic yesterday. I’ve previously mentioned that Terry had owned a ‘71 SS that he sold many years ago, but he’s still finding various parts, memorabilia and literature etc. Yesterday he gave me a few “Super Chevys” magazines from ‘84 and ‘85. Attached are some pix and Monte-related articles… can you find the two unicorns? 🤣😂 Hint: one’s “down under” and one’s pulling the front tires off the ground. There’s a nice 2 page article on the ‘71 SS which appears on the cover of the July 1985 edition of Super Chevys “Chevy Show Place” Looks exactly like Dennis’, minus the bananas in the tailpipes And I’m definitely curious… were some of the owners as listed 40 years ago ever FGMCC members? Are these folks still alive? Are any of the Montes still around under different ownership? Perhaps some of you senior FGMCC members might know of these folks and cars.

Joe used the same shade of red for the butterfly tat on the small of his back.

Welcome Brant! Love that color. Lotta good people here.

White over blue are the colors I’d also want on a cloned SS. Kidding of course… she looks great.

Retirement time? Outstanding!!! Enjoy!!

Incidents like these become more prevalent when consequences no longer act as a deterrent. There needs to be universal truth in sentencing, no time off for “good behavior” and disposition needs to be swift, not drawn out over years with multiple continuances. You probably wouldn’t believe how lenient the criminal justice system is here in Chicago, Cook County. I’ve seen people charged with MURDER released on EM. And with the implementation of the “No Cash Bail” law this year, all but the most serious charges allow arrestees to be released from the station right after being charged and booked. As painful as it is to learn that two more LEO’s were killed in the line of duty, some consolation is to be had knowing that the offender was permanently removed from this planet in return. He’ll never have the chance to do anything like this again. Traffic stops and Domestic Disturbances are the two deadliest types of calls/jobs for coppers. I’m not armchair QBing, just merely commenting… but bringing your ‘A’ Game is mandatory as there’s no such thing as a “routine” traffic stop. Our policies here are so restrictive when it comes to vehicle pursuits, motorists in “certain neighborhoods” have taken to just refusing to pull over as they know the likelihood of being chased is slim to none as supervisors routinely terminate pursuits for everything. So I guess this in ONE way to minimize exposure to a stop going sideways. RIP Officer Micheal Jensen and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock. EOW: 14 Apr 24.

The ‘71 came out of hibernation Friday. The ‘70 was extracted from her cocoon today. Both gave me no issues starting and felt great on the 10 - 12 mile initial ride. The AC compressor on the ‘71 gave up the ghost (the pretty green dye in the refrigerant matches the Lime Green Poly perfectly 😂), but whatya gonna do? New compressor already ordered and hopefully delivered and installed in time for Carlisle. PS - the day I figure out how to get pictures loaded in sequence is the day Dennis’ feet don’t appear in his pictures

Yes sir, that’s PGA endorsed turf. I had that installed after I brought the work dog home because I got tired of repairing the grass every spring with 2 dogs destroying it over the winter. No more muddy paws coming into the house either. It installs over crushed lime stone/sand just like pavers and has drainage holes. Both dogs do their business on it and it cleans up just like grass (easier actually as it’s relatively short), however it somewhat holds odor so I hit it with a deodorizer/neutralizer every so often.

I promise that I won’t say a word, Willie 🤣 And no issues here maintaining the “grass” in my backyard. Money very well spent 😎…

Welcome, Jeff. As you already know, there’s a lotta great people here willing to share their knowledge.

Horrible news. Condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.

AND it’s got an LS-6 🙄

Welcome, Dennis! Lots of good people and information here.

Most definitely. Babies, too. The parents of a long ago girlfriend of mine had an “oopsie” baby in their late 40’s. Girlfriend would have to watch the little guy quite often as her parents both worked. I can’t tell ya how many times she’d check to see if a diaper change was in order after “someone” crop dusted the room. It was like a Stooges skit… after the third time or so, it was “OK… now I’m SURE he needs a change”. Aahhhhh, good times…

Looks to be Flint built, so no build sheet.

I can relate. I’m not losing my hair, I’m FINDING it. On my pillow, in the sink…

Beautiful car, Mike. At first glance - and were I in the market - I’d be a buyer without arguing too much over the asking price. It looks pretty complete from the pix provided. I’ll enjoy seeing the interior and trunk. As far as BJ, definitely set a reserve. And if I were selling this car, I’d shoot higher than 60K. There’s rarely First Gen Montes crossing the block. And there likely aren't too many of the 3,823 SS’s produced left. And even fewer in this shape and with documentation. Good luck and keep us posted.

Side note: I just noticed you’ve got the “Grandpa Guides”…. garage floor marked with various colored tape for parking assistance. Check your mail this week.. Im gonna send you a tennis ball on a piece of string to hang from a joist over the back window 🤣 PS - I’ll remember to bring my Members Only jacket to Carlisle, you try to remember to bring your Geritol and walker 🤣😂

Don’t EVER bad talk of our Members Only jackets, capiche? I keep mine in the ‘Vette with a 100 pound, German engineered security system activated. Ain’t nobody taking my M.O. threads!

My ‘70 was also Van Nuys built and I have that option. It was an obscure RPO…

And I can’t believe that you’ve owned four SS Montes. That’s awesome. Not to mention a ton of other super desirable cars. You’ve had quite the stable, Willie.

Here ya all go… 1967 Camaro (‘86 - ‘92) 1992 Lumina Z/34 (‘92 - ‘95) 1995 Camaro Z/28 (‘95 - ‘99) 1976 Mercury Monarch (‘95 - ‘97 - winter beater) 1980 Ford Granada (‘97 - ‘02) winter beater/daily driver) 1994 Corvette ZR-1 (‘99 - current) 1997 Cadillac Sedan DeVille (‘02 - ‘04) 2004 Pontiac GTO (‘04 - ‘08) 2008 Hyundai Sonata (‘08 - ‘22 - kid totaled it) 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (‘18 - current, “Vicky”, AKA Marks Fave Blue Oval) 1970 Monte Carlo SS (‘20 - current) 1971 Monte Carlo SS (‘22 - current) The Better Half’s vehicles since we’ve been cohabitating: 1993 Saturn SC1 1997 Jeep Cherokee 2004 Ford Explorer (Gangstered my Sonata) 2022 Kia Seltos (Gangstered Vicky when kiddo gangstered the Seltos after totaling the Sonata)