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Twas the night before Christmas and out in the garage, There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge. The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, So I figured I'd mess with the Monte a bit. I popped the release and I lifted the hood, When a deep voice behind me said, "Looks pretty good!" Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, And there, by the workbench, stood good ‘ol Saint Nick! We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say, Then he spoke up, "Wanna trade for my sleigh?" I said "No way, Santa" and started to grin, "But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!" His round little mouth, all tied up like a bow, Turned into a smile and he said "Allright, let's go!!" So as not to disturb all the neighbors' retreat, We pushed the Monte on down to the street. Then taking our places to coast down the hill, I started my baby, it was always a thrill. The sound that erupted took him by surprise, But he liked it alot, by the look in his eyes. With tires a'cryin' and headers aglow, We headed on out where the hot rodders go. And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, With every shift up as I went through the gears. Then he yelled "I can't recall when I felt so alive!" So I backed off the gas and said "You wanna drive?" ‘Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees! The big block erupted with that American sound, When Santa stomped the gas, the tires shook the ground! Chirped into second and again into third, I just sat there holding on, at a loss for words. Then I heard him exclaim as he blasted from sight, "Merry Christmas to all, it's been a hell of a night!!!"

Great looking Monte! Welcome!

I knew I would get some laughs from you guys up north. We're spoiled....what can I say?

It’s chilly in NC!

Great Job! Beautiful work!

We have always done a real tree. 🎄Love the smell!

It went for $19,750.00

My mistake. I guess mine was in two photos. LOL

Temperatures were in the mid 60’s in Raleigh NC today. I rode up to a local cruise in about 10 minutes from home. It’s only the second time the Monte has been out since the Eastern Meet this past June in Carlisle. Mine was the only First Gen there and I didn’t even get a picture of it.

That’s always been one of my favorite Eagles tunes, but I have never seen this video. Definitely gave me goosebumps too! Thanks for sharing!

North Carolina passed the seat belt law in 1986. It went into effect January 1st 1987. The reason I remember this is because I never wore a seatbelt until Dec. of 1986. That’s when I bought my 1986 Monte Carlo SS. When I drove it off the lot I started wearing a seatbelt and have never looked back.

I’m in favor of staying on standard time year around.

I went from a small block to a big block in the late 80's on my 71. As well as I remember it bolts right in. Changed to a big block fan shroud. I did move the transmission cross member back and shortened the drive shaft for the Turbo 400 trans.

That’s what I like Willie! Put a positive spin on it!