[Hemmings Article]

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/buyers-guide-1970-1972-chevrolet-monte-carlo/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=hcc_weekly&utm_campaign=2024-03-06&uemlid=1c5cb2d4d1b1f78c6315eada9e2d51f6d0754afc25d11444feaa97fd95bf34c0

[Had to laugh]

Congrats to Karen on the raise.   Strike while the iron is hot, get those parts ordered!

 

[New Seat Frames]

10 hours ago, NOS Z20 said:

Frank this is Steve. Just to chime in I still haven't found any if I do I will let you know. If you do go to Carlisle there is a guy that buys them all you will have to go on Wed or Thurs the latest if you want to get any there. good luck.

Thanks Steve, decent seats have become scarce.     I could always leave well enough alone but I can’t seem to do that.  

[Tire Date Codes]

I never paid much attention to them but maybe I should.   A car I bought last year has BF Goodrich tires.  If I am looking at the date code(?) then it’s time to replace 

[New Seat Frames]

3 hours ago, willie said:

Frank i am sure you already asked Steve D?        Spring Carlisle is just around the corner, are you in a rush?

Hey Willie,  I did check with Steve but no luck.  I didn’t think of Spring Carlisle though,  thanks for the tip.  

[New Seat Frames]

The problem I'm running into is finding reasonably priced used seats that I can rebuild for less then the price of building them new.    I've confirmed that all the parts are available if I have to go new.   

[New Seat Frames]

Does anyone have experience with these new bucket seat frames?

[Bench seat to Buckets]

On 2/17/2024 at 7:21 PM, DragCat said:

Beer and band-aids are a must have 🤣

Yes, don’t start without the essentials. 

[Kick panels]

12 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said:

There is a speaker that will fit that left side, it was on another thread somewhere a while back. Hopefully someone else will chime in with the spects. It's a little smaller magnet I believe. 

Steve,  it might be these:  https://www.smelectrotech.com/product/4-x-6-oval-single-/9?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=4

[Heads]

Are you able to locate the metal band from the crushed seals or do those seals not use a band?

[Mecum Glendale 2024]

Could use a thing or two here and there but overall looks very nice.

[2024 Syracuse Nationals Mini Meet]

I was reading this morning that Dave Kindig will have a few of the cars he's built on display as well.   This will be my 3rd attendance at this show and I still have not seen everything. 

[Classic Car insurance recommendations]

Hagerty, 2 claims,  exceeded my expectations 

[I've been gone a while...]

I'm sorry for your loss of your grandfather. 

[AM 8 track radio]

Wesley, you probably know this, do not use that 4ohm speaker with the 72 AM radio.  The older radios require 8-10 ohm speakers, using 4 ohm speakers will ruin the radio.    One source for 8-10 ohm speakers is Turnswitch, members here likely know of others.  

[For those with trailers]

Great idea Mark.  CK showed me the system he uses, (different then what you linked to but same function),  a year or two ago and I bought the same one for my trailer.   It's  peace of mind being able to keep an eye on tire pressure and temp while towing.     A side note:  my trailer tire pressures increase by 5+ pounds when towing.

 

[Enclosed shipping reccomendations]

I recently had a car shipped from Washington to Massachusetts, the person below was a recommendation to me.  Based on my experience I highly recommend her as well.

Cristina Balas 

Uber Haul Transport

480-580-7368

uberhaultransport@gmail.com

[72 on Bring a Trailer]

1 hour ago, TheBMan said:

This car has some issues, it will be interesting to see the comments and how the auction plays out.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-chevrolet-monte-carlo-28/

the zoom feature is your friend when looking at the pics.

[Hello]

Welcome Jim

[Storage for winter]

battery tender, car cover, stabilizer, leave it alone for 6-7 months.

 

[On a serious note. Get tested.]

Speaking of testing

[70 SS on Ebay]

final bid was 31.7, reserve not met.

[70 SS on Ebay]

3 hours ago, DragCat said:

I saw the seller "revised" the post but it still says 36K to buy it Was the price higher before?

It was 38 and some change

[70 SS on Ebay]

I just remembered this started as a conversation about an eBay MCSS.   "The seller has lowered the reserve price. Bid now so you can get a deal!"  The current bid is $28.8 but reserve not met.

[AAW wiring complete]

9 hours ago, Tmac said:

I finished my American Autowire Update kit!!! (not without help) It wasn't as bad as i thought and following suggestions from the group helped tremendously, thanks

 

Thanks again to Joe  for his help on a Sunday afternoon, he could've been watching football, but he was on the phone with me!😁👍

Congrats on finishing the project!  Bet it feels great to have that behind you.     

I have also benefited from the support provided on the Joe T automotive hotline.   His support and advice is always dead on and giving up his free time is immensely appreciated.