RDLBOX1970

Well, two things I did last few days. 1] I checked for the first time since we bought the Monte the engine casting and code identification numbers. I was worried that in the 43 years someone may have replaced the engine. To my delight I found that the engine is the original from the factory. It even has the vin stamped on the deck behind the alternator! The stamp on the front of the eng was decoded to this: CRE 1970 350 tur 350 300 4 A F X and has the vin stamp matching my vin. The back casting number reads; 1970-73 970014 350cid 200low 300high 2/4 bolt main LA built for Camaro Build date J=Sept, 16 day 9=1969 2] I replaced the upper control arms. Very easy I might add. Yes, I did clean the engine areas that I had to scrape to find those casting numbers and touched up the paint.

I'm jumping in with the GREEN! Green cars always are more fun! Hey peeps! Haven't been on for a minute! Lot's gong on.

Thank you all. I cant believe all the work thats been done. My great friend Jeff really did a awesome job with the final prep and paint. Can't wait to go to some shows.

Finished!!! We took her out on a evening cruise last night. What a great ride.

I drove the Monte home last night!! It drove like a dream. No rattles or sqeaks. I still have not seen it in full sunlight. Can't wait to get home after work to see the true colors come out. Tomorrow is the clean-up of interior and finish installing the chrome. I will have more pictures after I clean her up.

Almost complete!!

I am really excited now!!!!

Here is a teaser my painter sent yesterday.

Who can deny that even without the color this is a beautiful automobile? The color giveaway is the last photo of this set. There will be a few tricks up my sleeve reviled soon!

We got the PAINT!!! I'll post pics when I get over to shop to see it.

IN PRIMER!!!!!

Fender extensions ready for paint

Thank you! I upload to use.com so there might be a reason for not being able to see them from there. I am so jacked up waiting for our Monte.

Here's more pics on progress. We took the extentions off and cleaned up the panels behind the rear quarters. All nice solid metal. Cleaned up the cracked seam seals for reseal. I am so glad this car isnt rotted like I have seen many of through their restoration. I got lucky on this one. The front I cleaned up the core support and all supporting brackets. Again all in great shape. We will cut it all in after it's primered this week.