72-CLASSIC_RIDE

I think the steering column has to drop down but doesn't have to be removed. Never took mine out to add Cruise Lever/wiring. Doug

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Installed my LED Tail Lights today and after rotating one of the 3 wire sockets 180 degrees, they worked! Stopped there until I got a lighter to finish the shrink tubing. I'll do that tomorrow and install the tail lamp housing & lens. Double check it and then move on to the next project (yet determined). Doug

Hi Scott, I put in an OEM Cruise Control a few years back. Things to consider: 1) Take good detailed pic's of Cruise Control and Servo under hood, noting vacuum hoses routing for future reference (before you remove it). 2) If you have the original plastic inner fender, there will be dimples for placement. 3) The 2 speedo cables (to speedometer & other to tranny) may or may not be long enough. If you have to remove Instrument Speedo Cable from speedometer, tricky getting to cable. Not much room......... 4) Will have to get into steering column for Cruise Lever & routing the power wire. 5) Not sure what your using for a Carb, but if not OEM, you will Likely need adapters to make the connections. That pretty much sums it up if you have all the components. Just take your time & do as much research as you need. Doug

So, I've been trying to find these barrel clips as to the size I need. I can guesstimate but unsure if will work. Anyone have a dimension or a P/N to confirm size? Doug

Okay thanx guys. I'll try the parts counter then. Doug

Hey all. Took the Monte out today and cleaned her up. In the process I found one of the script emblems on the Sail Panel is basically just sitting in location with only one nut but isn't even secured to that one nut. So any ideas on what I can use as a replacement to secure these? Anyone else experience this? Thanx for your thoughts................ Doug .

The Trunk Light was an option you could add or was a part of the 72 Custom Package. The pic shows location of bulb & wiring running from L.H Trunk Lid support. You can see the wire where it comes off the L/H Trunk Hinge arm into the Trunk Lid. I can't say if a new one (Kit) is purchable but should be able to locate what you may need without a whole lot of searching. The build sheet would say if was included. Doug

I bought 3 of them but for the life of me can't remember from who (They are a member). But here is a pic with dimensions that may aid in finding something that may work in place of. Doug

They may call it chrome paint, but it's really not. However, to color those with whatever he chooses to use is a good idea unless replacing them with the aftermarket ones sold. There are a few interior spray paints that will fit your bill for a finish you want. I bought (Name - OEM) Spray Paint when I touch up my interior which is vinyl. Couldn't see any difference when done. Doug

Probably doesn't help you as these are from a 72 402 BB car. But figured it couldn't hurt, soooooooooooooooo, check em out........ Doug

My brother is hopefully taping that segment for me to watch. I watched him set the program so it should be available to watch a little later in the AM here on the West Coast. 5:30 AM just to early for me.......... Doug

Last Name: CAMERON First Name: DOUGLAS Screen Name: 72- CLASSIC_RIDE Name Of Others In Your Party: N/A Total Number In Your Party: 1 Home City & State/Province: PORTLAND, OREGON Arrival Date: AUGUST. 9, 2017 Depart Date: AUGUST 13, 2017 Are you attending the Friday cruise (starts at 10AM): NOT SURE YET? WHATS EVERYBODY ELSE DOING? Are you attending the FGMCC banquet (Sunday 4:30-6:30): YES Driving or trailering your Monte Carlo: DRIVING Car Year: 1972 Car Color: ANTIQUE WHITE Vinyl Top Color (if any) N/A: Stock/Street/Modified/unrestored: NOT SURE Hotel: YES Email Address: CAMERONDL@Q.COM Not sure what Class mine is in? The parts not available during this time were the 3 Point Seat Belts I installed, the Keyless Entry/ Gauge Pod/Gauges, additional Under Hood Light. Power Window, Door Locks, Trunk Release & Cruise Control added but were all vintage year parts. I have LED Tail Lights yet to install as well. So where would that put me for Class? Doug,

Yeah, what the guy in the video said! Doug

Hey Larry, if your referring to the lock mechanism, open glove box & on r/h side, inside of glove box door on lock mechanism, there is a hole in mechanism that you push a pin into at each tumbler, as you push pin, pull mechanism until it stops and go to the next tumbler with pin again and repeat until mechanism pulls free. Keep an eye on the tumblers to make sure (NONE) fall out of mechanism. I did rework mine a few years back & have pic's but can't find at the moment. Doug

Always difficult to loose a family member Rob. So sorry for your loss . My prayers are with you. Doug

Use your search function of your ISP. Simply type in 72 Monte Carlo Front Grill for sale. You should get some hits as a starting point. Finding a good core can be hard to find for a reasonable price and you should view it thoroughly before purchase. I remember someone saying there is a Reconditioner who specializes in restorations but can't remember what they are called but believe they were in South East United States. Someone will chime in I'm sure' Be prepared to spend a few coins on a (Good Core) and then be prepared to pay again depending on how much work Grill needs per your preferences. Doug.

When I installed the 402 BB in my car I also added Doug Thorley Long Tube Ceramic coated headers. 1st, the ceramic coating does keep the tubes slightly cooler and (knock on wood), I have had to but once tighten my header manifold bolts early on with header now on car since Jan. 2010. Even so, I had heat sink issues when starting hot. I purchased a heat shield for between Starter & Headers which seemed to help some. I also replaced factory HD Radiator with an Aluminum one. Still had intermittent hard starts. The real fix in my mind was replacing the Ground Cable Lead at Battery with a more robust Eyelet type fastener. I was told that that cable was not big enough to transfer the needed voltage to the Starter, thus the need for a more heavy duty application. That was 4 years ago and have had no issues since. PS - I did also replace Starter with a New AC Delco Heavy Duty Starter in the mix before I had Battery Ground Cable changed. It may have been a combination of all these fixes that ultimately solved my heat sink problem. It was a puzzler for a couple years though. I would not discount Headers as an alternative based on the heat sink. Took some reading and some time for me to decide on Thorley brand and happy I did. No alterations required for fitment. Doug

All I have seen have the 2 screw holes for our cars. The other may be a 2nd Gen? Doug

I don't remember having to Larry. When I brought it up through, it was pretty much a straight shot. I think any adjustment if made was done at the bottom for alignment. Doug

Here is how I did mine from rubber to steel from Fuel Pump to Carb on a 402 BB. I went between Alternator & Water Pump in my routing. Of course I fashioned the Hard Plumbing myself and is comparable to original routing if that's what your asking.. Doug

On my 72, the blue area circled in pic is my high speed blower motor relay. I believe all 1st Gens with A/C were located same place. Doug

My experience with rebuilt A/C Compressors (for our cars) has not been good. I have replaced A/C Compressor twice because they leaked thru the seals both times. I ended up spending the money and purchased a new (OEM) Compressor via my A/C mechanic and no issues. If I can find the info, I will advise on a rebuilder who seemed to have very good success rebuilding OEM Compressors. My memory seems to evade me with increase in age.................. Doug

Thank you Red for taking the time in you and your family's grief to update us. Dave helped make our Meet(s) more entertaining with his wit and will be missed by all who knew him. Peace be with you and your family. Sincerest Regards, Doug

Time for a new Battery............................. Doug