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I bought a 18’ open bow with a 5.0 inboard/outbound new in 1998 (GM powered of course). I was single at the time and my buddies and I were on it every weekend, and some week nights after work. I got married in 2015 and we still used it some, but my wife and step daughter didn’t enjoy time on the lake as much as I did. I made the decision to sell it in 2018 and haven’t missed it as much as I thought I would, but for me it really wasn’t a happy day when it sold. It was fun for 20 years and I definitely got my money’s worth out of it. I guess the best part is it made room in the garage for another Monte Carlo! Now at 13 years old, my step-daughter is saying she misses it and we need to get another boat!

Too funny!

I haven’t seen the show, so I can’t say. However, I see Montes in my dreams pretty regularly!

Welcome! Nice looking Monte 👍

Oh yeah, they’re nice.

I agree! Looks awesome! The center caps are a nice touch 👍

What a great way to spend the day. A lot of those need to be saved. 🚗

Very nice! Looks great 👍.

Amazing that two extra doors change it from gorgeous to ugly.

Welcome to the madness!

Awesome pictures!

Welcome! Looking forward to following your progress. Keep the pictures coming!

Awesome pictures! I love the beautiful Montes!!

Welcome Rick!

My 70 was built in March of 1970 in Flint, MI. It doesn’t have the chrome under the headlights, but I wish it did. I personally like the look.

Welcome!!😀

I’m sure it seems like it’s moving slow, but you’ve accomplished a lot! I have thoroughly enjoyed following your progress. Thanks for sharing!

Welcome Phillip! I’m about 30 minutes from you in Raleigh. I think we may have communicated on Facebook recently, but I can’t find the post now. We’ll have to meet up at a local cruise in or car show. Here’s one coming up next weekend.

Very impressive! Thanks for putting so much time in this!

That looks familiar. My dad had a 56 bug in the early 70’s. He owned a Texaco gas station back then, and on a slow Saturday afternoon I would drive it around the parking lot. I’m guessing I was 12 or 13 at the time. Fond memories!

Thanks for all the replies. You guys confirmed what I have been thinking all along. I’m going to pull the wheels, check the backspacing and go from there. 😊

That looks nice.

Nice! I really like the factory appearance of the gages.

I’m about to pull the trigger on a set of those myself. I’m trying to decide what size to go with on 8” Rallies. The previous owner put 235/60R15 on the front and 255/60R15 on the rear. I like the way they look, but the front will rub occasionally when turning and going over a small bump. There’s also signs that the driver’s side rear has previously rubbed the wheel well lip at some point. Any suggestions?

Welcome Dan!