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    72 Front Grill

    in Restorers

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    Well folks I found my grill. I met a guy that bought a bunch of chevelle parts and just happened there was a 72 grill in the mix. Grill is in perfect shape. Don’t think it’s ever been on a car. I got it for little to nothing because he wasn’t into Monte Carlos and was going to throw it away! Thank you all for your replies.

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    Brake light issue

    in Electrical Tech

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    Had the booster and master cylinder replaced on my 72 while it was in the shop. Now the brake light on the dash is on and I have no brake lights when I hit the pedal. I was told by someone else that my parking brake wire was hanging under the car. Would that be my issue? The bulbs are good I know because I have replaced them both and the running lights are working. If the parking brake wire was not plugged up would that be the reason I don’t have brake lights when driving, or is there something else I should be looking for? Seems like every time I let someone else work on my car it comes back with more issues. Any suggestions on what to look for or how to fix it? Thanks folks.

    Change interior color

    in Interior Tech

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    Asking around on the forums here you will be surprised what you can fine. My interior was green too but I found dash pad door panels etc here on the club site which made the interior conversion a lot easier. Some of the items I did have to die or paint has already started to peel and pop off and I hadn't drove the car 5 times since it was done. Good luck on your conversion. It's a lot of work but you will enjoy it when done.

    Retractable Lap Belt

    in Interior Tech

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    Hey folks!

     

    I had the interior redone in my 72 a while back. I changed from a bench seat to bucket seats and changed from column shift to floor shift. When I had the headliner redone I had the shoulder belt removed. I am now looking for 2 retractable lap belts. Do any of you folks have any suggestion on where I can find retractable lap belts that won't cost me almost as much as having the interior redone?  I couldn't use my original ones as now the interior is black and my belts were green.  Does anyone have a set they are willing to part with? Unfortunately I can't get a state inspection without the lap belt so until I find a set, I can' drive my pride & joy.

     

    Any suggestions are much appreciated.

     

    Converter/Gear combination

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    I'm trying to keep the car as close to original as possible so I don't want to change the tranny.  Really just looking to change the stall.  I have looked into the gears and I do currently have a 3.73 rear in the car.  I'm looking for a daily driver combination.  Although I know it's got one heck of a cam in the car because it's got one heck of a lop to it in gear.  Going to call the previous owner and see if he has the paperwork on the motor rebuild so I know what cam is in the car. 


    Converter/Gear combination

    in Drivetrain Tech

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    I would like some opinions about my 72 Monte.

     

    I currently have a 350 motor (we believe to be bored .30 over), with a TH350 transmission that has a 1200 stall converter. Right now I'm in 3rd gear by the time I hit 30mph, I'm turning 3,000 rpm at 60mph. (all the while watching the gas gauge drop). I was told by the previous owner that the rear is a 3.73 (series 3).

     

    I want to change the stall and dropping the gears down.  

     

    What combination do you think I should go with?  I can't afford to go "top of the line", but I don't want to go "cheap" either.  

    Ex: what stall, what gear ratio, which brand converter/gears etc.   Your input is appreciated.

     

    Thanks

     

     

     

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