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2 hours ago, Scott S. said:
As discussed in another post, if you pull the top dash pad, reaching the gauge lights is fairly easy.
It's held in by about a half dozen screws along the top of the dash and simply clips into the front along the windshield.
Scott.
I have had the Pad off several times & looking down into the cavity between Cluster and Firewall I remember back with Dash out, I should replace all Bulbs because I didn't see my hand let alone finger dexterity small enough to reach that Bulb. Not really important as I have a Manual Oil Pressure Gauge installed & was using both indicator and pressure. I will at some point replace it as it's part of the Original Set Up.
Doug
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1 hour ago, Scott S. said:
Another thought is the 4 way hazard knob....
I had a similar issue with the turn signals activating while driving, and found that if I pulled the knob out to the "off" position, it would stop.
Or sometimes it would self correct if I turned the wheel. The little tab in the switch could be worn out and the thing might just be dropping into contact randomly.
Just a guess....
Scott.
It's always something isn't it. I hate a problem self corrects without understanding why. I will continue monitoring it and pay attention to any irregularities that might pop up while tinkering, hoping to see the issue happen. Until then I will keep alert for any Fires
ps; I played with the Hazard button and it works during each time I activated button.........
Appreciate your insight,
Doug
47 minutes ago, stangeba said:Way out question, any trailer hitch / wiring on this car now or ever?
Bad light bulb or defective / rusted / dirty socket? Bad ground? (My 71 the T/S blinks slightly faster left than right)
I bought some new light bulbs years ago and they were slightly smaller in diameter so they didn't ground very well all the time.
After 50+ years anything could have been changed, so there is that also........ Good luck.
Nothing had changed, prior to my purchase, someone had a trailer hitch on at one time. I could see the outline image of the Hitch on the Frame and No Wiring evident from trailer hitch. I have one dash bulb not working and that's my Dash Oil Pressure Indicator. It quit working a few months ago and have not tried replacing it. Looks impossible to get to without pulling Dash away to get hand in. All the Bulbs have been in vehicle for some time without any replacements or with any exterior bulbs burnt out. I added a Gauge Pod/Gauges and a Keyless entry for power doors & trunk many years ago, removed my Factory Stereo Radio to get work done on early this year but have no relationship with this issue. It is a puzzler for sure. I will just monitor it & should it reoccur, I hope to see/find issue then.
Thanx guys, if I discover it, will advise cause............
Doug
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That was a thought. However, the problem and I don't now why, had corrected itself while investigating, while returning home, turn signals worked as expected. I made no adjustments while investigating, just moving levers, knobs & switches. I return to a Ground problem as that what it seems to point to. I was hoping another had experiences a similar issue and could explain possible failure. I could still use with failure, the only change showed signal indicator light(s) blinking opposite of direction signal, yet outside signals flashed on correct sides? As I said, problem has hidden itself and just would prefer I could prevent it occurring again.
My explanation I hope paints a clear picture for the problem. Essentially, everything worked as it should except with signal indicators on Instrument Panel. I usually drive with park lights on and did not notice/discover this issue until leaving that Car Show. With Park Lights turned on, turn signal indicators immediately went (Bright) on both indicators and was my 1st clue I had a problem. I drove to Brothers house a couple days later after I failed to identify or able to fix. Just left the parking/headlights off for the drive over. For no reason, with park light switch activated and going thru the problem solving, the problem did not reappear!
Had it been the turn signal switch, I would have expected it to NOT correct itself. As for a ground issue, again, nothing changed other than playing with ignition switch, light switch, brake pedal and directional signals. Weird............. I'm no genius when it comes to Electrical Issues short of being shocked. That I Know
Doug
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Need some advise on an electrical problem I found when returning from Car Show past Week End.
Got ready to leave Event for Home & when I started Monte and turned on Parking Lights, BOTH Left Right Turn Signal indicators illuminated! Stymied me as prior, no indication for a problem & had done nothing to Car prior to this anomaly. Was daylight so turned off Parking Lights drove home & parked in garage. I then did some further investigation and here is what I discovered as I went thru each of the Dash modes.
1) With Key in Ignition, Parking Lights on BOTH Turn Signal Indicators light up when pulling Light Switch to Parking Lite mode (Also same with Headlight Switch on). After checking each variable, ALL lights performed as expected less the Turn Signal Indicator lights. When moving turn signal lever to left, while signal blinks on the left, the Indicator says it's blinking on the R/H side & visa versa. Every other combination of Electrical operates normally less Turn Signal Indicator Lights.
So, while just repeating repetition, somewhere along the way, those Turn Signal Indicator Dash Lights started performing normally again? I did nothing other than performing on/off checks on those affected knobs, levers, switches. Drove Home & put in Garage without any other malfunction(s).
I'm at a lose! I don't believe I missed anything during this investigation. I applied every variable I am aware of but is confined to Turn Signal Instrument lights. It was suspected to be a Ground Issue but unless it fails again, unsure what it might be causing the Problem. I thought Light Switch but that was ruled out.
Any Ideas? Remember, other than Turn Signal Dash Illumination, everything worked as expected and right now, everything works as expected again!
Doug
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41 minutes ago, McCall72 said:
I'll claim the 72 grille if no one else has.
Sorry, I have made the Deal today. But my old one will be available at some point if still in need in the future.
Doug
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6 hours ago, Canuck said:
That was owned by an FGMCC member years ago, Royce Tollman.
That's what I thought Aaron but couldn't remember it being a Vinyl Top car. I remember the car & Trailer ended up selling for a GREAT price that Car showed up I believe at the Meet in Spokane with a High Reselling price attached to just the car.
Doug
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Looks like a GREAT Week End for a Car Show Slash Get Together!
Sorry I missed this one but recent eye surgery kept me at Bay. Hope it goes well for All & can do again another time. My eyes are healing nicely and can see very well again Daytime & haven't tried Night yet but confident of it as well. Getting the Car back in order so that at least I may do some Local Shows.
Enjoy the Company, the Week End and expect All to Trophy Out with those Beautiful Montes.
Keep the Pic's coming so that I can Envy what I am missing.
Envious in Portland, Oregon
Doug
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Newest Update at REV. 27 with (2) added Customs, Both are Club Members.
If in Data Base, review your info to confirm as correct or advise any changes. I missed a request to have their Car (#73) jsd454 in Data Base included earlier and now one of the (2) vehicles added with DRETS Car (#72) recent purchase the other. My memory isn't what it used to be & on occasion I may need a assist.
Thanx to ALL in helping me accumulate this Data.
(Darn Pesky Banana's)! Upon review, please advise any erroneous Information of your/any irregularities & keeping in mind, any Sightings you come across ie; Car Show Venues attended a good example where Documentation (VIN#) can be secured for a start with Owner contact if available. Getting harder & harder finding new blood for the Data Base but certain there are more out there! I have tried to make that info as complete as practical to better reflect that vehicles DNA which in turn, helps keep me honest (mostly).
Again Thanx to ALL & will see you next update............
Doug
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On 6/18/2023 at 7:47 AM, Dtret said:
Doug. Add this. I purchased it Friday. Let me know if you need anything else.
Hey Dennis, having trouble attempting to view your Build Sheet for VIN #'s. Need this to verify and identify not a duplicate. Just couldn't Edit current Pic to give me an accurate description of those numbers. Appreciate the info.....
Doug
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16 minutes ago, Dtret said:
Doug. Add this. I purchased it Friday. Let me know if you need anything else.
This will certainly get me started Dennis. Will advise if anything else needed & noticed a 454 CI Car? Thanx for bringing it to my attention & reflected on next update. Any questions/concerns about the information documented on Data Base, please advise. Enjoy your purchase and looking forward to pic's when you have them available.
Regards,
Doug
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1 hour ago, NavyCPO said:
No, I'm looking for Wheelwell trim. Mine are banged up a bit and dented. I'll probably have to order full set, but would rather just get two front wheelwell trims.
Okay, Wheel Well Trim. Now I got it. I had damaged mine on the passenger front & eventually a NOS single was offered on eBay. If not an immediate need & NOS is what your after, keep your eye on eBAY. I see them in sets & doubles on occasion. Of course, price will be key! If I come across any, will let you know.
Doug
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44 minutes ago, NavyCPO said:
Thanks for the link, but it only took me to the FB Marketplace homepage. And it looks like the piece was for side marker molding. I'm looking for R & L Fender or Wheelhouse Molding.
Sorry, misread your Post. Your looking for behind front wheel well lower trim then? If so, I saw couple on eBAY I think that were NOS and expensive as I remember.
Doug
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On 4/20/2023 at 4:13 PM, NavyCPO said:
I am looking to replace fender trim on both front fenders as they have some minor dings. I can only find replacements for Full Sets which include both front and rear for around $200. I am only needing the front pieces and hate to pay $200 for 1/2 of the parts I don't really need. Does anyone have a good source for buying single fender trim per piece or by pairs of front or rear? Also is the stock trim made of aluminum or stainless steel? I have not removed them yet so I'm not sure. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Here is a single NOS piece on Facebook Market Place, if that helps at all.
NOS Front Fender Side Marker Molding
Doug
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16 hours ago, McCall72 said:
Hi Doug, did you get a confirmation of that from the folks at SS396? Their rep has stated that their repop is metal in the previous posts above.
I read it on an Advertisement OPGI had offered. I said ABS, but upon review, the AD simply said Plastic. I had not seen anything that indicated Metal. I remember the cost was $545.00 or so & don't see where metal could be made so cheaply. I haven't seen one up close and no idea what type of quality it would be or if one could be ordered.
Doug
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On 4/21/2023 at 5:11 PM, McCall72 said:
Called SS396 today in hopes of getting some more details on their grille. They are A. Also on backorder and B. the person on the phone didn't know what their grille was made out of.
I was hoping to find out that they were metal grilles because theirs is a full 120.00 more dollars than I paid for the one at OPGI.
Nope! ABS Plastic.....
Doug
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On 3/31/2023 at 12:26 PM, DragCat said:
I had the same issue a couple years back 🙃
Chrome Thermostat Housings are notorious for leaking. I had one, several attempts then tried surfacing the flange thinking it was uneven but made no difference. I was stumped and went with an OEM.
Doug
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24 minutes ago, Canuck said:
There’s all sorts of great logic on this forum. 🤣😂
I think we need to start a Contest Board to see just which one Aaron drives to the WM. Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Doug
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Welcome to the Madness and encouraging to see these beauties Globally. We really Love pictures and eager to see your Ride. Any condition, always eager to see those who are restoring and Members always eager to share their knowledge.
You Found the Right Place....
Doug
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28 minutes ago, jft69z said:
Works for me. (I deleted the other post.)
That last car has a rear defog on it too.
Missed that & will update at my end & next update will reflect Rear Defogger. Thanx for keeping me honest.....
Doug
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Based on the pictures provided, I would call that a repaint with Blue VIN Tag missing from drivers door. Also the Map Light wire is cut, radio defiantly aftermarket,. Driver Sport Mirror? & Under Hood Light missing? part of the Custom Package. I would need a Build Sheet or look behind the Custom Badges to see how they are affixed. Yet a very nice looking car.
Note: I copied Ad for VIN # to check against my Data Base. If not there already, will add & note Not Confirmed unless proven by Documentation and/or Construction. Anyone can confirm, I would appreciate it.
Doug
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Saw these on Craigslist if anyone's interested. They look in very good shape for a reasonable price.
Doug
Turn Signal Ground predicament?
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Yeah, when it becomes important I will then go after it. I had a fire under the hood in a 72 Monte I owned around 1985 that made me a little uneasy when I saw both indicators illuminated. Thought the answer might be already solved.
Hey, it was worth a shot.............😁
Doug