Rock Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I just happen to have an original radiator out of my 70 Monte I would be happy to sell you cheap....I can give measurements..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daberry Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 No thanks, I'll just put a new spout on. It is original to my SS so I want to keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VETTEWITHLEGS Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Pushed my son-in-law, Adam to finish installing the 468inmy '70 in time for Carlisle, even though it will not have paint or redone interior. At least it is on motor and trans mounts! Once, again got a promise from the body shop guy to have the '71 ready, even though he's had her since Feb 2013. At least he stores her inside! I should have just lived with the star fishing paint! Waxed the '72Vette! sent her to shop for minor stuff. Like shifter, tie rod ends, high pressure power steering hose, speedo cable, etc. She'll be ready. Pray for a Monte to be ready! thanks, jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I drove mine to work today woo hoo Just makes the day so much nicer. Finally have a nice day here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 . Drove mine for 2nd day this week. I had to pick up my oldest daughter after school today so she's very happy I drive the Monte. Sitting outside school in line now waiting for her. Beautiful day for a ride for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 My 72 is getting the new bling AC compressor today. Supposed to have it over there Monday and misunderstood him. Thought he said Tuesday but he said he was busy tuesday danged hearing aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well Monday Tuesday its close Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Formed and flared NiCopp brake lines from the new master cylinder to the front C6 calipers. Man I love this stuff!!! It bends and flares so beautifully... and will never rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Formed and flared NiCopp brake lines from the new master cylinder to the front C6 calipers. Man I love this stuff!!! It bends and flares so beautifully... and will never rust. I've never heard of that, for ever we were told copper can not be used on brake lines, I actually thought it was a state law because we used to be able to fail a car on NYSI if copper was used on brake lines. I assume you still have to double flair the ends? Sounds like its nice to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 This is indeed nice to work with Steve. It's as strong as steel lines in its ability to hold pressure, yet it is like 60% easier to bend and flare than steel. Double flaring is required, but it is performed so easily with NiCopp. I think that Volvo is considered by many to be one of the safest cars on the road, and they have used NiCopp for forty years. The material looks like polished stainless but has a very slight rose hue. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Gonna have to put that somewhere I can remember it for when I need it thanks Doug. I got my trailer wiring done tonight so I guess thats ready now I just have to get trailer ready. It just never ends, and I've gotta get my spring stuff done around the houst and tear down the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Picked up the dash for the 72 from another member last night. Came home from signing papers for my new job and painted the dash black so it matches the rest of the interior. I won't be using the burlwood panel in this Monte going to do the field where the gauges in a carbon fiber system. The cent vent is just for looks along with the a/c heat control panel. Slowly but surely the interior is coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Took the 71SS out for a long drive today and used a 1/2 tank of gas. Great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nothing like a nice drive in the Monte after a tough week at work. I got home tonight, gave her a quick detailing and went for a spin. What an awesome way to unwind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Got the neutral safety switch working for the floor shift. Had to do some minor adjustments after wiring it up. The car would start in drive and park but not neutral, after some fine tuning the backup lights work and the neutral safety switch is doing what it is designed to do. The chrome A/C compressor works better than the original A6 did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Didnt have mine out today but I started the reconstruction of my trailer, gonna bring the sides up higher and put a top on it. Just had a cargo net over the top last year and sometimes stuff blows out, I didnt like that along with loosing stuff it wasnt safe for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 For the first time in weeks I was able to do some work on my engine compartment. I think I have gotten it de-greased enough to start masking things off to start doing some detail painting on the engine so I can start putting things back together and get ready for the Eastern Meet and summer driving. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Spent my day searching for a water leak and think it was found. The thermostat gasket (I think) was leaking. So replaced the gasket, vacuumed her out and worked on polishing front grill. Turned out be a gorgeous day. Wanted to go for a long drive but spent to much time admiring my work. Got plenty of attention from other drivers during the drive back to the garage that made my day. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Since I changed the ball joints and lower A-arm bushings I got the alignment done at the local alignment shop. Finally the steering wheel is in the correct position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I degreased the valve covers, sanded them dowm, steel wooled them and wiped them down with acetone and put a few coats of paint on them. They still need a few more coats of paint but that requires a 48 hour wait before more paint can be applied. Pretty soon I will be able to start putting things back together rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsorg Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 finishing up with the dynamite extreme and ordering my acc carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 finishing up with the dynamite extreme I hope it does not explode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I have finished most of my list of things to do . had to change spark plugs again though. had a wire not contacting plug, and fouled it out , new set going in . overdrive transmission is now working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 A rare day! One of a very few days that I got into the car without the idea of tinkering with something on her. Beautiful day again and drove to my Grandsons Birthday party and just enjoyed the drive there and back. No other motive and it felt GREAT. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Went to a car show in Greenfield IN this morning and received a top 20 award. They had 80 cars there so was glad to receive and unexpected award. As soon as I figure out how to get the pix of off my I phone will add them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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