Marks71

I noticed they used LS6 specs for the 454.

That is why so many people plan for and then move out of this state upon retirement. My entire family lives here and we’re a pretty tight knit group, so I’m not going anywhere. Financially I would be better off somewhere else.

The Monte is in the 20+30 Forgotten also. The Tokyo drift Monte is in the 20.

Thanks, I thought it as me

One way to acknowledge someone’s response is to click the heart on the lower right and choose one of the comments and click on it. I apologize for suggesting something you may already know but it took me a little while to figure it out. I’m also a bit of a Neanderthal.

Great to have you on board. Glad you already were able to find some needed and hard to find parts for your Monte. I’ve only been a member for 9 months and I’m on this site every day. Definitely one of my best investments.

They definitely weren’t stingy with the photos. Without a reserve (from a dealer no less) it’ll be interesting to see what it goes for.

I see they added some underside photos. Check out how the rear sway bar is attached. The trailing arms aren’t boxed. Haven’t seen that before.

I like it!

If you go to the tech archive category and click on interior tech-archive, there is a wealth of info on dash removal and repairs. A lot of good reading.

That’s why I phoned in my order. I wanted to speak with someone to confirm the Bilstein part numbers. I wanted to make sure they were the B6 series and not the B4. You know what they say, “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is”. Not the case here. He told me 8 sets left under that part number and when they’re gone they’re gone. The money I saved gets me that much closer to bushings,trailing arm inserts and a rear sway bar. Then it’s off to the front end. Thanks again Blackhawk.

Have a photo taken by my father of my girlfriend/now wife while backing out the drive on our way to her prom in my 71 back in 75.

Just ordered my Bilstein shocks through Jegs at $279. I confirmed the Bilstein part numbers as being correct as Joe pointed out. Apparently there are 8 sets left at this price, which if anyone is shopping, is about $100 less than anyone else is selling them for. Thank you, Blackhawk

Welcome, that’s a heck of a good starter point. Plus it’s a big block. Looks like you have the factory radio too. Interior looks good, and I’d bet that drivers door panel is somewhere with the car. If it’s not a Flint built car I’d bet there’s a build sheet somewhere also. The first and easiest place to look is under that back seat which you’ll probably be pulling anyway during your cleanup. Good luck

Welcome Steve to the club. It looks like you have some real gems there. I’m totally computer illiterate but it’s easy to send photos. My wife and granddaughter will occasionally give a hand.You’ll have it down in no time. This club has some amazingly knowledgeable members, some will definitely put a smile on your face. Sorry to hear of your struggle. You seem to have a positive attitude, which definitely has to help towards treatment. Please keep us updated on your progress. Looking forward to seeing more posts from you.

If the other project wasn’t a big block Monte with similar options as yours, then I think it’s a crap shoot to get it right. There are so many variables what with spring heights and rates. The adjustable spacers may be a bandaid fix for height but what about ride and handling? I’m hoping Some of the other members chime in on this. What were the 2” drop coils originally for?

Not familiar with that pump but does it predominantly pull or push fuel.

I wonder if they sent the wrong coils? Maybe for a small block? Worth checking into. What info did they require when ordering?

I had posted a response about removing your old shocks and then seeing how it sits with your existing coils. How did that work? Or were the coils already removed at that time?

Brant, just curious, how did the car run when you bought it and what’s it doing now? What’s determining that the motor is shot? Smoking, loss of power, fouling plugs, overheating, water in the oil? It seems you may take a bigger hit on the car than the cost of repairing. You stated you had 3 first gens in the past (40 or so years ago) and now as an elder, possibly for nostalgia, you’ve got another. You joined the club and now a wrench was thrown into your plans. If you re going to sell with future plans to get another then I wouldn’t. As Dennis said, not sure of your financials, so maybe it’s easy for me to say. Please elaborate more on why the motor is shot. Your Monte looks too nice to throw in the towel. At 68 I had about a 40 year span between my first 71 and my current 71. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Congratulations Cory to you and your father on finding that good looking Monte. You came to the right place for any information you may need.

Welcome, beautiful car. The Assembly and the Fisher Body manuals are the way to go. They are dedicated to a specific year. All the others try to cover too many years in one book. I also have the GM Chassis Service manual. Admittedly it covers other Chevrolets of that same year.

It’s funny you mentioned the lack of paint on the trim. Before reading your post the first thing I did was zoom in on the trim to check for paint. The trim on my black vinyl top does not have paint. I assume that it was either stripped because of flaking paint, or replaced. I’m also assuming that replacement molding probably came unpainted. In your situation it makes sense why the factory left it unpainted.

Less than 1 season? That’s bad. Were you able to recoup your money through a warranty?

They sure do. Their color coat automotive interior paint works well. They also make a mild solvent based wax and grease remover for prep, which is extremely important because of all the silicone based spray and wipe protectants used on interiors. Silicone is a painters worst nightmare.