Marks71

I just did the exact same thing a couple days ago. Went to change the fluid and filter when I noticed the small leak. After reinstalling the pan, I left the fluid out until the tool and seal arrived from Amazon (2days). I had to open up the hole in the tool because it didn’t fit over the shifter shaft. It left a sharp edge that I softened up to prevent scoring the shaft. Then I took a file to sharpen the lead in thread to get the tool to bite into the old seal to remove it. I’m not with the car now but when I get back I can send a photo.

Welcome to the club. If you’re somewhat new to this classic car scene, then you’re just at the tip of the iceberg on the amount of cool people you’ll meet.

Valvoline VR1 10w40 high zinc. Year round. (California)

One thing that is extremely helpful, and I’m sure Dennis and most the others can attest to, is a factory assembly manual. It’s dedicated to your year car. ss396.com has them for $25 plus shipping. They were actual reference guides used by the factory during the build process. They can make life easier when putting your car back together. There is another that I don’t have, but will probably get, and that’s the Fisher Body Manual. Maybe someone can chime in on that one.

Glad you got it. Replace the door handle and lock gaskets when you’re re assembling. They’re real cheap.

If you remove the rubber bump stop that the window mechanism sits on, it will allow you to lower the window about another 1/2” to expose the felt mounting screws a little better. Be careful not to go too far or the guide rollers will come out of the guide channel. Not the end of the world, just a little finagling to get them back in.

Went to a big show this weekend after ordering the mats and they had a tent there. Picked up a 23 catalog for my Buick. I noticed the quarter panel script I tried to get from them last year was on sale. I assumed because it was now on sale that they finally got some. Nope, discontinued do to lack of interest.

Went to get the floor mats and 1 key blank. Both on B/O

Just put the flag out.🙏

I’d remove the mirrors too. I’m assuming they’re still on because they’re remote. If you’re removing the door panels, might as well do the mirrors also. I think you’ll be glad you did.

Did you like the quality and fit? I’m thinking about ordering a set. I’ll be in the area of the California OPGI this Saturday. I can save the shipping. If they are out of stock they’ll ship them on their dime. Hopefully they’re not. They were able to send you 2 sets. Maybe they should change their name to OPGIBO.

Just finished repainting the driver side rocker satin black. Straightened the pinch weld also. Probably from a floor jack. The rockers were body color from a previous repaint. Still have the passenger side to do. Maybe next week. Can’t see both sides at the same time.

Seeing that drain plug, they probably never even removed the pan. I could be wrong but I don’t remember GM putting drain plugs in the pans. I always felt it was intentional to force pan removal for cleaning and more importantly, filter replacement.

What a diverse group. Pretty much covered all the bases.

Welcome to the club.

Either Santa came early or your checking account is empty.

Had a 74 Z1. Made them from 73-75. They had their time in the limelight. They’re getting mega $ for them now, mainly in stock form. Today’s bikes would smoke em though.

Agree with Willie. Looks like a well optioned car too. Appears to be real nice from what you can see. Why shoot a triple black car in the dark? AC compressor missing.

Good looking Monte. Congratulations on your purchase. You’re going to have to do better than just 1 picture though.

Definitely the darker shade.

No worries, no offense taken. After 24 years in the cabinet industry and another 26 in construction I get it. The best of friends hassled each other the most.

Wow! I had just commented in a post earlier today that I’m learning something new every day here. Though this isn’t exactly what I had in mind, it was quite entertaining.

Welcome Tony from another new guy. Great group here. Been learning something every day. Looking forward to those pictures.

Yes, those are similar to what I’m using. I buy the blocks and load the stations. They’re pet and child safe also. I’ve only used them in my shop though which is about 200 feet from the house.

So far the Camaro and the Monte have been mouse free so it sounds like from what both of you have said, the dryer sheets may be the ticket and because I have battery disconnects under the hoods of both, I can’t forget to take them out. I have the bait stations and traps in my shop also. I am still hoping maybe someone has had some good experience with the ultrasonics. Having the dryer sheets under the hoods of the drivers might be a little risky for the fear of forgetting to remove them.