msapia
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It's been a little while since I've posted anything, but wanted to share the progress I've made on the ole girl. Here are before/after pics. I put new tires and wheels, dual exhaust, and complete front and rear suspension. I think she's coming along nicely!
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14 hours ago, Stamminator said:
Welcome fellow Texan! Mike, I'm right down the road in Decatur so I hope to get together with the "girls" someday soon. Jeff.
Hi Jeff! I'm in Levelland - just west of Lubbock a few miles. If you're ever in the area, give me a shout! I'll do the same!
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13 hours ago, cny first gen 71 said:
That is a nice looking car you have there now its time to make it your own, good luck with it enjoy!
Haha! Thanks! I have been driving her all summer because I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do with her and where to start! I'm in no hurry since I can drive her now! I ordered wheels and tires ysterday, so I guess that's where I'll start!
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15 hours ago, Glen said:
Welcome Mike! Looks like a very solid car… congrats on the acquisition! I share your pain… I’ve had the only First Gen at the 3 shows that I attended this summer. I look at it as being in an “elite” demographic 🤣😂
Exactly Glen! And on of the reasons for a first gen. Everyone has a Camaro, Chevelle, or Mustang! Not man of us around!
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16 hours ago, MC1of80 said:
Welcome Mike! Looks like a great looking car to start to make yours! When you say upgrades, do you mean factory options or someone added them?
I only ask because the P02 hubcap option requires a 15x7 rim. All other hubcap options came on the standard 15x6 rim.
Good luck with her! Looking forward to see your progress.
Hi MC1of80! I'm referring to factory upgrades. There aren't many. Just a few. I forgot to mention tinted glass as well. Everything else is pretty basic. Bench seat, manual windows and door locks, AM radio, no cruise control.
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Ok...so I called summit. He said these wheels will fit.
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Can anyone tell me why Summit and American Racing both say these wheels won't fit? I'm wanting to run 255/60R15 all around. From what I've been reading here and other places, they should fit just fine.
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Hi all,
I've been lurking around here for a few months now, but this is my first post. I've found a lot of valuable information here! Thanks for that! Anyway, My name is Mike Sapia, and I live in the Texas panhandle. My dad taught me how to drive in his 71 MC, and I've been in love with them since. Unfortunately Dad sold his before I got my license, but I was finally able to get one of my own back in April. She is a survivor car! All original except for the obvious, and I also got the build sheet with her. She is just a base model with 350 2bbl/TH350. She has a couple of upgrades such as tilt steering, remote mirror, and premium hubcaps. She's not perfect, of course. She has a few little rust issues, and needs paint (still has original paint), but a very straight car!
Anyway, thanks for letting me join the forums and hang out. If there is anyone here in my area, feel free to reach out! I have the only first gen around here that I know of!
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in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum
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Thanks Ed! The wheels are American Racing VN501. Here is a link to Summit. I have 15x8, 4.5"BS and 255/60/15 on all 4.
https://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=American Racing VN501