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Thanks! I now have it in a WORD document in with my car stuff. Bruce

I had Mac 8.6 never went to 10. Bruce

With Comcast HSI we get McAfee free. Slows down the machine and checks the whole HD too often for my liking. Never had that worry with my MAC! Bruce

Great pictures. Thanks! Bruce

I used Triple A enterprises over 18 years ago for mine. I see they are still in business: http://www.window-sticker.com/ Bruce

Left field here, when you put it in gear, I assume your foot is on the brake and I assume you have power brakes. Try applying the parking brake first or if it doesn't work try blocking the wheels then shift into Drive. The power brake booster could have a huge vacuum leak causing the problem. What happens if you shift into Reverse? Good luck. Bruce

This is yet one more question that would be a great step by step "how to" write up for our club. Perhaps put "HOW TO" answers and pictures in the MEMBERS ONLY area. With all of the modifications this group has done to their Monte Carlos, we would have a great resource for members. Bruce

Jim, Could you post some pictures of your exhaust? I have a small block but would love to add your tailpipes and extensions. What diameter is the tailpipe where it exits the muffler? I know it's not correct for mine since I should have single exhaust, but I like the look of chrome tips Bruce

That is what my friend's 71 Monte SS had, no chrome tips at all. I believe the "snake swallowing a rat" (I love that wording) resonators were much less restrictive. Bruce

These two pictures are great, thanks for posting them. I'm sure many of us have never seen the with and with out firewall like this. Is there a spot for them in tech info? Bruce

The bolts on my upper control arms at the pivot (9/16" head) came loose several times since I re-did the ft end on my 71 18 years ago. The PST kit for my car cost $179.00 back in 1990. Bruce

I too am happy nobody was hurt. Could you elaborate more? Top or bottom joint. New (<1 year) work, 10 years old or original. Part supplier TRW, MOOG, PST Kit or China. Back yard (DIY) repair or perf shop. Perhaps we can all learn from your misfortune. Bruce

FYI, Hemmings Muscle Machines April and May 2008 is running a tech article about swapping transmissions. They are using a Nova and a 200-4R but the information is great. Bruce

The rear glass AKA backlite is bonded in just like the windshield with urethane adhesive at a glass shop. Unfortunately I'm afraid you will find rust holes when you remove the backlite that need to be welded or perhaps even sections of the metal replaced. Reading above many of the people in this club have had than same problem as have I. When you do remove it, sandblast the area well and hundreds of tiny holes will appear. This was a very poor design with water always collecting in the lower area of the glass and GM wasn't the only one that did it this way. Good luck! Bruce

Just my two cents on flex fans. I replaced the standard 4 blade steel fan on my 71 350 4BBL (NO A/C) with a 5 blade flex fan from a 71 Z-28 back in 1971. The only time I had a problem with overheating is when I punched a hole in my stock 2 core radiator and the repair shop pinched off the tube to fix it. Never boiled over but ran hot in a traffic jam. I replaced the 2 core with a 3 core and all is well. I do have a stock engine. On the BAD side, FORD had flex fans break off in around 1972. One incident is rumored to have killed a mechanic when it slit his jugular. Bruce

Looking for recommendations on where to buy new chrome bumper bolts. I figure I should just ask first. Now that my bumpers look great, the chrome on the bumper bolts is a bit dull. I tried polishing them up but next to the bumper, they look tired. Thanks, Bruce

Terry, I also remember not being in spec, but I got mine working. I say, hook it up and give it a try! Bruce

Sorry, I don't know of a repair place. If you split the case (take it apart) make an alignment mark so you put it back together in the same spot. I believe this can lead to the unit engaging below 25 MPH. The small vacuum orifice that is adjustable is very sensitive, don't adjust it too much. I bought mine used years ago. Every 3 years or so it stops working. I take the unit apart, clean it, reassemble it (NO LUBE) and it works again. I think it sucks in dirty air (it has a foam filter) and that causes it to stop working. I added an extra ground wire since I have plastic fenders. I don't know if I need it or not, can't hurt. Bruce

One of the newer Vortec in-line six's from a Trailblazer with a 5 spd would be a cool project. I got a ride in a 60's Austin Healey with that engine, FI and a six speed. Talk about fun! The original engine was blown up in the 60's and he had an older Chevy six in it for years. He is out of the NJ area and brought it to the Woodward cruise last year. Tom Langdon from Stovebolt Engine Co modified the exhaust so it was a dual 3 into 1 set up. That thing sounded like an original old Healey, fun times. Bruce

Phil, My wife was a nurse at the Ford Mt. Clemens plant (A plan discount) I worked for Russ Milne Ford in Mt. Clemens and we didn't have kids yet, so it was a no brainer. Sold it to my Brother in-law and he drove it for several years. Didn't rust out like the Monte did. I still remember the owner Russ Milne Sr. telling me I was nuts for getting an expensive $6,000 car like that. The '84 Escort cost us $8,000 4cyl 5 spd. Bruce

Camaros had in-line six's but Monte Carlo's never did. A nice dressed up six replacing one in a Camaro sounds good and it's way different than the typical SBC that we all love. There is a club Inliners International you may want to check out that is all in-line engines. A split 3 into 1 exhaust from a inline six sounds way different than anything else. Also check out this site Langdons Stovebolt Engiine Co. for some ideas. Bruce

Scott, Street was for pics, garage and driveway were for work. The neighbors were very happy to see it finished. Thanks everyone for the kind words. I came across these old slides and scanned them. I also found all my old receipts for the stuff I bought back then. I'm sure the prices would make everyone sick. I'll have to look hard for the one with the NEW OEM 1/4 panels and fenders from the dealer. Bruce

"Michigan winters" That is correct Sam! It's now -1 F and getting colder. Salt doesn't even work at this temp but let's dump more on the roads. Back in '71 people believed rust proofing would help, so I had it Ziebarted when it was 5 days old. I didn't and don't have any holes in the floor pan (that I know of) but everything else was rust city. In 1982 the car had 118,000 Michigan miles on it. Bruce

Restoration 1982-1987 Here are all the pictures I have of the restoration of my 71 Monte Carlo that I started in 1982 and finished sometime in 1987. I then did more work in 1988 or 1989 on the underside. My oldest Daughter was only 2-1/2, now she is 28, wow time sure does fly. Bruce

When mine leaked, they first replaced all seals since it was old and never apart. Second (still leaked) replaced the ft pump, still leaked. Third, replaced the converter cracked weld. Leak was gone for many years but it's back. I should just go to a 700 R4 this time. Bruce