72-CLASSIC_RIDE

Decided to do some polishing and discovered that my drivers side door lock quit working. Oh well, something else to tackle. Looks better under the Hood than previous. Doug

In 1972, the Monte steering column color was Black (if including NK33 Custom Grip Steering Wheel). Otherwise, the interior color determined the Column color I believe. I can't claim this was true in 1970 & 1971 Models that were not SS. Doug

Patrick! Love the Pic's. Quite an undertaking there with your restoration. Doug

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I figured without Excel on your PC, opening it would be difficult. I will create a picture of it so most if not all will be able to view it. ***News At Eleven**** Doug

Trying something different here to download onto FGMCC site. This is a Excel File Format and if you can open it, is the latest known population numbers that I have. Let me know if you have problems opening it. 1972 CUSTOM NUMBERS REV. 7.xlsx Doug

Having the VIN # helps me keep from duplication. So if you don't mind, I would like to have it. Doug

I think that is called "A Roll Back"........................

All's I have been aware of Bruce is we can add our cars in the Gallery but nothing specific for a 72 Custom. If there is info available, I would be interested in seeing it. That's all I know............. Doug

What! You don't think that is Street Legal Darren...................... Doug

to our Madness Joe. Nice Custom you have there. I started keeping Records where I see or hear of a 72 Custom out there. I had copied the VIN #'s you provided in your Post and hope you don't mind. I have a Spreadsheet with all the 72 Customs identified as they surface expecting to get a consensus on how many are still serviceable. Of course, unless confirmed a Custom, a footnote will be present. I believe I have about 30 documented with about half confirmed at this time. Should you cross any in your travels, please take a moment if possible to document what you saw (I am particularly interested in the VIN #'s). Pleasure having another 72 Custom owner as part of the Boards. Doug

Added a little more Checkered Flag tape on Stem. Maybe a little garnishment on the seams to finish if I decide too. Anywho, this is it for now. It's amazing what you can do with a few pieces of scrap and imagination! Thanks for the Props and had fun building it. ps: I liked the checkerboard design as my Car is White exterior with black interior. Sitting in front of the car matches the car colors mostly. Doug

A few years ago I purchased the Picture Book that was used to display my Car photo's at the Car Venues. It at that time fastened into the Hood Catch release mechanism & actually I felt got in the way from seeing the entire Engine Bay. Last year while visiting my Brother, I saw this plastic Hose Reel that could be purchased on a spool of material. One end had been broken off leaving just a base & stem protruding from it with a 1 1/2" diameter hole going thru the center of the Stem all the way thru. I sat a 1 1/2" diameter piece of Stainless Pipe I found lying around and fit perfectly thru the Stem. Also, there was about a 15" X 15" 3/4" piece of plywood that I sat the Spool on & placed the Pipe into the Spool all the way to the base of the Spool. I considered this a replacement for the Hood Latch location sitting it further away from the Car. Can still be looked thru while viewing inside Engine Bay. This is how I used it last year! Pretty bare bones with the the materials I had found and used. I have this past week bought some Checkered Flag Vinyl contact material, a can of Black Spray Paint, a couple 5" sections of black 1 1/2" PVC pipe used for the border (that also keeps base off of the ground) and using what I had originally prettied up the Display Stand significantly. I also was offered some blue like reflective plastic material to enhance the Stands appeal which I cut out and used as garnish two places. I did break the larger diameter piece while cutting out the diameter with the Skill Saw! For now anyway, a couple pieces of wide black tape on the underside holds those two pieces together. I have more of this material to use should I decide to go ahead and replace it. I will probably find some type of rubber molding to cover a couple spots hiding my inside cuts on reflective material. But for now, thought I would share what I had accomplished so far. I will also likely buy a couple more sheets of the Checkered Flag material and dress of that center section from the base of that stem up to where the Pole drops in. I think that will finish it for me! Doug

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Pretty Kool......................... Doug

Your description of issue is to broad. Does it happen Engine Cold and/or Hot? I had problems from engine temp messing with my Starter but never has it not even want to turn over. It acted like the Battery was really weak but eventually would start. I replaced my Starter with a AC Delco Heavy Duty, Heat Shield and also a Heat Sink Gasket between Carb and Intake. Even with this, there are however rare, moments where it feels like it is briefly doing it again. When it won't start, is there power? If it turns over but won't start, check Plug Spark. It may be something entirely different. Doug

Could it be that the 71 Knobs were depleted and used 72 Knobs in their place? Might be able to find supporting evidence that was probably the case dependent on the year(s) where discrepancy is found. That's best guess anyhew....................... Doug

I don't have a pic where bulb plugs in but if your not picky, just pick a socket that the Fiber Optic Cable will reach & work. Doug

Here is a pic of the Ash Tray Fiber Optic assembly. I can't give you a dimension as car is stored currently for Winter, but you should be able to determine the dimension from yours. I suspect the hole is already punched out from Factory even if no fiber optic light option. You know the Bulb plugs into Instrumentation socket behind Dash right?. PS: There may be a clip needed to secure fiber optic into ash tray housing that you will need.................... Good luck with your install....................... Doug

Curious that Doug's interfered. That new cross member for the Tranny may have adjusted how the Motor sits now allowing interference. Pretty sure it changed the angle a little. Doug

Appreciate the info Kris. Do you have the VIN that I can use as an identifier on my Spreadsheet. It helps me track them and prevent duplication's. Based on the criteria on the Spreadsheet, can you provide those amenities for me as part of your Cars description? Is it a 402 CI or a 454 CI also? PM me or email me at camerondl@q.com if you prefer to limit information in reply. Doug

Okay guys, finally updated Spreadsheet as a Revision #6 that is the most current. I hope a little easier to follow as I had cleaned it up some with probably future changes as they arise. Anyway, here we are today with (28) identified including Mike Brichta's. Will remove from Spreadsheet once determined it has been decommissioned. Good/bad feedback & suggestions always appreciated....................... Doug

As they indicated, the Body was solid that could have been used to assemble. It intrigued me how they decided to shorten Car to Frame. I agree the Body was wasted, but was never intended to put back on the Street. I believe this is basically similar to what they do to the vehicles they bring in. Not sure how they dispose of them when they have had their fun. Doug

Hi David and appreciate your input. I have documented your info into my spreadsheet & will provide an updated Rev. 6 copy as soon as I have completed the updated format and Post on this Thread. I have 28 documented including Mike Brichta's 72 Custom & identified as Totaled vehicle. Once certain this vehicle is parted, I will remove from spreadsheet. I encourage others to offer any info you come across pertaining to this specific year and type. Getting the VIN Number is a real bonus. Thanx again David................. Doug

A U-Tube video showing these guys swapping a 70 Monte Body onto a Stock Car (Race Car) frame. Abouit 26 minutes long and kinda cool how they had to shorten body to mount on shorter frame. Any enjoy if you haven't seen it and hope Link opens for ya.. Brutal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUefSKCjP8w Doug