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Hey guys!! Once again, haven't been at the site in a long while. What I am trying to do over the winter is to fabricate a sheetmetal firewall panel in trunk are to separate the trunk area from seating area. Does anyone have an original trunk panel they can trace the outside to paper or cardboard and send it to me? I can then use this as a template for cutting so sheet metal. With rollbar cage installed, I'll probably have to make it from 2 pieces and either weld or pop-rivet them together. Haven't looked up the specifics for NHRA as to rules yet but....

This question may belong in another section but I need a tracing of the rear seat panel which is in trunk area. I want to create a sheet metal panel to isolate the trunk from seating area. I have an 8 gal. fuel cell in the trunk. Anyone have a panel they can trace for me? Thanks, Fred

Again, thanks for the replies. Looking at the setup, I measured the steering wheel and it is 15" in diameter. Looking at steering wheels, I'm considering a 14" wheel. I just can't see myself with a 13" wheel. 14" wheel will give me a little extra room on the window side to clear the roll cage bar at the post. Now I'm also considering changing the bucket seat to a racing bucket. Ahhh, I hate when the mind starts to consider new ideas. Just starts to cost more money.

Thanks for the reply's guys. Here's my next question then. Is th stock non-tilt steering column shorter than the tilt column? If so, who has one for trade. PS. I'm PM'ing Andre.

OK. Haven't been on here in several years. Still have my '71 Monte and am looking to add a quick release steering wheel hub. Before I purchase one, I want to ask a few questions. Can the quick release hub be installed on a tilt wheel column (stock column)? If so, will it extend further out from column or will it shorten the length of the column (w/steering wheel on). With the cage in the car and gaining a few pounds. I need something that makes it easier to get into the car. I've changed the side bar to a swing arm kit from Alston Racecars and I love it. However, the stock steering wheel seems like it could use a 1" reduction in diameter to make it more comfortable to steer with the cage being so close on the left hand side in relation to the steering wheel. Anyway, any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. Fred

OK. Finally got the chance to weigh the tires unmounted. Each 26x4.5x15 Goodyear Eagle front runner weighs 12.5 lbs. Fred

Front runners came in. I'll weigh them Sunday 6/27 afternooon when I return from Champagne,Il. Finally will get the opportunity to mount them on NEW Weld Pro-Stars I received for Xmas 2 years ago!!! Man am I behind. Fred

If I'm correct, I think they are 10 lbs each. As soon as they arrive, I'll weigh them and give you an exact weight . Hopefully, I'll have them by friday. Fred

Go with the Mallory 110 or 140. Quietest pump I know of. Tho a little pricey.

Ok. Purchased my Goodyear Front Runners. Got them for $278 delivered Free shipping and an extra $15 discount from Street Side Auto in Kansas City. I cannot find a better deal anywhere. 26 x 4.5-15's Finally!!!

How's everyone doing? Haven't been here in a few years. Lot's of life events in the last several years have kept me fairly busy. Still don't have much time but I'm trying. Got a question. What size front runners are you guys running on your Monte's? 26 x 4.5? Wanted to get a solid idea. Don't want to be trying out different sizes as these small guys are not cheap anymore. Thanks, Fred

For those who are familiar with the powerglide tranny's... 1. Did ALL powerglides from factory come with a kickdown linkage? 2. Did powerglides come with a vacuum module? My questions are related to a 1961 powerglide from a '61 Impala . It was hooked up to a I6 in that vehicle. I know these questions do not pertain to the Monte. Just some general questions before I plan on doing something for a friend. It's been a LONG time since I have visited the website. I see alot of the same old names here. How is everyone doing? Thanks in advance. Fred

Running on 6 or 7 cylinders usually means, you need to get new spark plugs and/or sparkplug wires. If your running the car in low 2 and winding the motor out trying to maintain a high speed (beyond 45 mph) your over reving your engine!Low 1 is usually good to 15-25mph, low 2 is usually to 45mph. Different situation if your running a racing tranny. If you leave the car in drive(D) you can't get it into drive(D)? REally sounds like you have a linkage adjustment problem. Fred

I think what your saying is you have 1 gear(low) and it works. 2 gear(low 2) and it works. But when putting it in drive it doesn't engage? If that's the problem, look at your linkage with someone shifting the gears(in park, engine off). See if the linkage is engaging drive(D). If not, you may have to adjust the linkage or replace it(may be worn out). Hope this helps. Fred

Remove the cover from the front of the tranny and check if it's not from your front seal. That one is a PITA to do. Have to remove the tranny to replace it. Fred