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  1. Mike Brichta
    I went with this one from Engineered-products because I liked their write-up on how it cools better then others. Be sure to scroll down and read their info. No issues since installed. https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BEST-1970-1971-1972-1973-1974-Monte-Carlo-Aluminum-Radiator-NO-3-ROW-JUNK/392088719513?fits=Year%3A1970|Model%3AMonte+Carlo&epid=3021747170&hash=item5b4a4f1099:g:IhsAAOxyzGlQ8IWJ:sc:UPSGround!18034!US!-1 Good luck!! Mike
  2. Mike Brichta
    Look on the light side, no one was hurt and your car wasn't totaled like mine was. Hagerty is great to work with and will treat you right. Sorry to hear about your accident. Mike
  3. Mike Brichta
    Hey Paul, Sorry to hear about the deer incident. I had a bunch of them run into the side of my 70 about 20 years ago. I guess you could say I got hit by deer. It pretty much sucks. I just got back from a ride in my 72 Corvette and you are correct. A Corvette would be worse. If I can help with some parts let me know. Mike
  4. Mike Brichta
    One of my 70 Montes came originally with a bop 2- something open rear and i converted it to a 3.55 posi pretty easily. A club member helped me with the conversion with parts and instructions. All I needed to purchase was the posi unit, new ring gear and some shims. The pinion did not need to be touched. Maybe someone in the club can help you do the same. I didn't know anything about rears and did the conversions by myself over the weekend. Good luck!! Mike
  5. Mike Brichta
    There is a place in Quakertown that does top notch restorations on muscle cars. I have not used them myself but I have seen their cars. One of their finished cars appeared in the April 2017 edition of Hemmings Muscle Cars (a 70 Chevelle SS). Here is their info: Troy Thornton Muscle Cars (610) 282-2494 Good Luck!! Mike
  6. Mike Brichta
    I think the last time I did mine I did it online. I requested an adjustment and gave the reasons why. No issues. They are a great company to deal with.
  7. Mike Brichta
    I never could resist the lure of a great car project. Nice find. Enjoy your new project!! Mike
  8. Mike Brichta
    Hey Steve, I sent you a PM. Thanks!! Mike
  9. Mike Brichta
    Hey Bob, Are you looking for a dash? I have one for sale. Let me know if interested. Thanks!! Mike
  10. Mike Brichta
    They are in fact different. The automatic arm is longer then the manual arm. However, as John stated above, I have used an automatic column in a manual car and the rod worked fine. I'm not really sure why they are different
  11. Mike Brichta
    I'm pretty sure that you will also have to remove the speedo cable and gear before removing the tail shaft. That also has an "O" ring around it. Can anyone else verify that? Thanks!! Mike
  12. Mike Brichta
    It looks like you are correct - 5/8" hole.
  13. Mike Brichta
    Sure. Now is the time to ask because it is all apart and easy to see things. Hope these help!!
  14. Mike Brichta
    The hole looks to be 1 3/4" in diameter.
  15. Mike Brichta
    I have my 72 ac car pretty much apart now so I probably can help you with your project. Tell me what you need. Thanks!! Mike
  16. Mike Brichta
    I have a pair of black OEM kick panels if you are interested. They are from a non-AC Monte. Thanks!! Mike
  17. Mike Brichta
    You will have to remove the cluster to replace the gauge. That will mean you need to loosen the dash and pull it forward in order to unplug the wiring harness and speedo cable and get the cluster out. Can be somewhat intimidating if you have never done it before. Be careful, 50 year old plastic breaks easily. Good luck!! Mike
  18. Mike Brichta

    Hey Doug,

    Thanks for your interest!!  Yes the dash pad has (2) speakers, one in each corner.

    Dash Pad - $150

    Sport Mirror - $150

    Map Light - $50

    All items are in great shape, right off the car.  Let me know what you decide or if you need more info.

    Thanks!!
    Mike

     

    1. 72 Monte Carlo

      72 Monte Carlo

      Mike,

      Can you text me some pictures of each part? My cell is 541-969-4909.

      I imagine you don't want to ship the dash pad, but if you do I'm still interested in it. My zip is 97886.

      Would you consider shipping the sport mirror and map light mirror?

      My 72 Monte has the map light mirror, but the mirror glass is discolored.

      Please let me know.

      Thanks,

      Doug 

  19. Mike Brichta

    Hey Darrin,

    I'm not sure why I didn't receive your PM.  How do I delete old topics?

    Thanks!!
    Mike

    1. LS5

      LS5

      Hi Mike, I would really like to try and purchase your PW set up if you decide to sell them. I have a friend named George who has two spare rear regulators without the motors so that will still work with your set up. Could you please keep me in mind if and when you decide and please let me know a price of course I will pay for shipping as well.

      Thank you

      Darren

  20. Mike Brichta
    I guess I will have to look at the position and diameter of the hole first and see where I go from there. I would like to eliminate it all together. Great info!!! Thanks!! Mike
  21. Mike Brichta
    What is the wire and sensor on the back of the AC compressor for? Is that some kind of a low pressure switch? I notice some cars/compressors have them and some don't. Thanks!! Mike
  22. Mike Brichta
    He's been playing around my area for quite some time now. I have seen him in person a few times and really like his songs and boy can he play. He has a sound that I got hooked on right away. Go see him sometime. He is the real deal.
  23. Mike Brichta
    That sounds like the same person who I placed a group order with years ago. Thanks!! Mike
  24. Mike Brichta
    I was the member who found someone who made replacement floats. At that time I got a list of members (Total of 10) who wanted one and got a discount rate from the guy who made them. They were top quality and I would highly recommend them. Are we looking for members to place another order again? Anyone else interested in these? Thanks!! Mike
  25. Mike Brichta
    I'm not sure what they all originally called but they are pretty easy to make out of some aluminum scrap. That's what I did. Good luck!! Mike
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