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Thank you everyone for the help, I did use a jumper to get the cam broke in. I found that the ignition switch plug, although pushed in all the way one of the wires didn’t connect. Happen to be the pink wire for the distributor. I ended up using a pedal nose and pushed it in. So we are off to remedy a few leaks, and a worn out transmission cable.

Sweet, I replaced it with a new one but new sometimes aren’t new! Lol

It is a floor shifter, I’m going to look at the ignition switch and see if it’s wired proper.

The boys and I working on the engine and the other pic is my dad. The reason I’ve put as much wrench time into the Monte as I have.

After 26 long years of not running, yesterday was a monumental moment. my 71 will start but won’t stay running, when you let go of the key and a retracts back to the accessory position, the engine dies. I’ve had the steering column rebuilt and soldered in the connectors the best of my ability. If anybody has a picture of the wiring that goes into the steering column, please share it. When I get home today I’ll post what mine look like. Can’t wait to take it for a drive. The last time this car has ran and I was driving it way back in 1998.

That's a crazy rebuild! Welcome to the group, one new guy to the other!

Thanks everyone for the welcomes! I'll keep you guys updated on the build. I'm all about joining as a dues member.

Hello MCC, I’m in the DFW area, trying to restore a 71 MC that was my grandfathers. It’s been a long road but I have gain lots of ground in the last 5 month. If you’re in my area, hit me up! I would love to chat about Monte’s! Here’s a few pick of the progress so far.