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Well, its already a frankenstein car, 402 out of a 69 pickup, rebuilt and souped up. the front bench is long gone. The guy was converting over to bucket seats and console. the column shifter is still in it though. I think I'm gonna keep on making it a hot Rod, but im going to put a bench back in it and just go with all black interior. eventually will do body work and probably a matte black pain job or something like that. Found out last night after servicing the engine, and adjusting the valves that it has a flat cam. #4 exhaust wont lift so it's backfiring through the carb, so I will start with a new cam and lifters and just see where it takes me.

its 53 B Placer Gold with black vinyl top and black cloth bench seats

Thanks Canuck, I’m honored! MC1of80 thanks pal! I feel like I graduated from freshman to sophomore lol!

Just picked up a 71 402/TH400 column shift car today! Needs some work but runs great!

Woohoo!!! So excited for this! I’ve got a feeling it’s gonna be a good one.

I love to show my friends the pic I took of your car from the balcony at the hotel in Ashland. I tell them how your body-guy’s wife hand painted the crest on there before the clear coat, and about the custom built cowl hood! One of my favorite Montes!

Looks like a lot of fun Aaron!! Wish I could’ve joined in!

I’ll be at (registered in) the 2022 CV Cruise-in at the end of this month. I will talk to the organizers as well. Get some of the more nuanced details for car clubs wishing to attend! Will report back.

Aaron is a rockstar! 🤘🏻

A-Dod, let me know anything you need help with. If the Baugh doesn’t work, I’ll hit the pavement and find one that does! I’m taking this meet personal since it’s in my hood! Lol.

I wish I could come!! Y’all have a great time!

Posi swap. Same ring and pinion, but now instead of a 1 wheeler peeler, I got a 2 tire fryer! Lol

The 2nd Gen Monte’s were built differently. I don’t know all the details, but I do know they ride a lot “floatier.” The 1st Gen was built on a modified muscle car frame and as such, rides a bit more like a muscle car. I love the styling of the 1st Gen the most of all Monte’s. But that ride quality of the 2nd Gen is second to none.

We’re all nuts and we all have a screw loose! 🤣

Thanks Canuck!! 👍🏼

Well shucks! Thanks for the response! I think I found one that might work. It’s got a little tab on it, but I think if I cut the tab off, it’ll fit. I’ll give it a whirl.

Anybody have a part number for, or know what the radiator hose clip/retainer that holds the hose to the fan shroud is called? I’d like to order one but I’m having trouble finding it. Thanks!

I just want to give a shout-out to Aaron D. He’s a great guy and I’m glad to be able to enjoy such a cool club! See you in Ashland! 👍🏼