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  1. Does anyone know or have a good source for tailpipe hangers for my SS. The car came with what looks like one aftermarket and one factory. It also came with aftermarket pipe extensions. I have the factory extensions to put back on but it looks like they clamp at the hanger.

  2. That is a truly nice car. I am glad some one from here got it!

     

    As mentioned in a previous post, I actually found and bought a triple black 1970 SS. It is a nice car but it is not in nearly as good shape as the one you bought (will need a fair amount of restoration) but like yours it is a numbers matching documented car.

     

    While I am starting to question the wisdom of not buying one that was already nearly perfect, I wanted a car that was at least partly a project as I will enjoy doing the work. Problem is I probably will end up with significantly more $$ in this car than I would have had I bought one that was already done.

     

    I am glad to have it. I have many projects planned for it as I also want to restore it back to factory stock. Good luck with the SS restoration.
  3. Yeah, I actually posted about that one previously here.  Problem with that one is he want too much for it and the interior is jade green.

    Steve, I'm glad you lost interest in the car from New Hampshire, I offered them a bunch less money and they took it. I'm thrilled I was able to by it and yes the green interior wouldn't be my first pick it's not that bad. Good luck with your search.

  4. After some research this morning I have found that the smooth air tank on the black compressor was used by Pontiac. I'm was a parts manager at a Chevrolet and Buick dealer for many years before I joined my families automotive consulting business. We have a number of old parts catalogs. I looked at the part number from the listing on ebay of the new compressor for 750.00 and referenced a 1974 Pontiac parts catalog and there it was. It fits all 1973 A, B and G models. I'm in the process of looking into Cadillac and Buick.  

  5. Dan. thanks with posting the pictures. I feel lucky to have found this car. I was at a car show 25-30 years ago in my wife's home town and looked at a car that was almost an exact copy of this one. I have been looking for a 1970 SS ever since. In January on Ebay I saw this car listed in New Hampshire, I contacted Jim the owner, told him my story and asked him for additional pictures. I made him an offer and he told me he would have to ask his wife Mary. I though that it was odd that he had to ask his wife but as it turns out it was her car. Jim told her my story and Mary excepted my offer. Turns out Jim was a Ford man and Mary liked Monte Carlos, I asked why they were selling it and Jim told me that they were going to retire to Florida and had no where to store it. She bought the car in 2001 after it had been stored for 13 years, It had 70000 miles on the clock when she bought it. After 16 years the clock reads 80000. Jim & Mary sent me all the documents including both build sheets, copies of the bills of sale, all of the receipts and a truck full of extra parts. 

     

    Dennis as it turns out the car is Black with a Dark Jade interior. 

     

    I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can about these cars and I think the people on this forum will be a great help with that.

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  6. I ended up buying these compressors from a guy in Chicago before I joined the forum. He stated they were both for a Monte. The silver compressor measures 14 1/4" so I'm hoping it's correct for my car. I beleive the black one fits a Cadillac. My first question is what color should the tank by for a 70? I have seen black, silver and a gold finish. The next question is how does one know if they need to be rebuilt? Are there any stamping numbers to confirm that its correct? Thanks in advance, Paul

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  7. Dan, I'm sorry to hear that you have a family member with health issues. I'm very excited to get to work on my new Monte. I have been in search for an SS for 25-30 years. Now that the kids are grow and out of the house I can focus on the car. I would like to get a pair of brackets made when you can get to them. Let me know when you have a pair and the cost. Do you make any other parts? Thanks Paul

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