Sam (Bones) Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Starting to get organized for the build! and I want you all to notice that I got my picture right side up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yeah Sam I am I knew you could do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 My son in-law Jamey came up today and we had a very busy work schedule. Got the Air-Lift 1000 system installed and new shocks. This set up make a great difference in the ride quality. Did not realize the air shocks made than harsh of a ride on a car. Putting the wheels back we noticed that one set of the wheel nuts were not torquing correctly. Got to checking them out and they were not 7/16ths 20 thread but a 12mm 1.50 thread. It amazes me that I never had a problem on the road but never taken any any long trips since changing tires and wheels last Sept. WE then proceeded to install the Shiney Hiney LED tail light assemblies that came in the mail this morning. Boy do those brighten up the back end of the 72 nicely. Jamey commented on how bright they were after we had everything hooked up and working. All in all a very good afternoon and also made me one tired motor scooter. Pictures to come later after some recuperation time. I is also very sore from laying on the concrete and having my arms over my head while flat backing it uder the car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 My son in-law Jamey came up today and we had a very busy work schedule. Got the Air-Lift 1000 system installed and new shocks. This set up make a great difference in the ride quality. Did not realize the air shocks made than harsh of a ride on a car. Putting the wheels back we noticed that one set of the wheel nuts were not torquing correctly. Got to checking them out and they were not 7/16ths 20 thread but a 12mm 1.50 thread. It amazes me that I never had a problem on the road but never taken any any long trips since changing tires and wheels last Sept. WE then proceeded to install the Shiney Hiney LED tail light assemblies that came in the mail this morning. Boy do those brighten up the back end of the 72 nicely. Jamey commented on how bright they were after we had everything hooked up and working. All in all a very good afternoon and also made me one tired motor scooter. Pictures to come later after some recuperation time. I is also very sore from laying on the concrete and having my arms over my head while flat backing it uder the car. Those tail lights make it so you don't need a 3rd brake light....the flash of the brake lights really get your attention. Have any pics of the stance now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Will have some tomorrow weather permitting Glen. It is sitting a little taller now because the air shocks were almost completely down. The ride is greatly improved though and that is one of the first things Jamey noticed when we went for a short drive about three hours ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I woke the beast yesterday. Even got it outside to soak up some Spring sunshine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Went and picked mine on Friday.Put the battery in ,primed the carb,off she went!! All good except for a small area of Mice droppings on top of the radiator cover! you know the one with the FGMCC on it! Yeah I'm still looking' for the little rascal. Had bounce sheets all over the car. have not located any more evidence of it being anywhere else in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Started out with a car swap. The Nomad is getting a new back window only been out of the car for a year. And the Monte just needs to get out While gathering everything to get the Nomad out (fuel pump not pumping fuel) enjoy the sounds of my 70 big block just purring away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Finally replaced the front bumper on my 4 speed '70. It wasn't in terrible shape but had one small dent on the leading edge near the centerr and a spot on top where the chrome turned dark. (see photos) It was bad enough to be an embarrassment at car shows. I picked up a nice new '70 bumper from Dennis Day (Day1975) since he actually needed a '71 bumper instead. He shipped it FedEx Ground and it arrived in good shape - amazing! One thing I learned from this experience is to install the parking lights, bumper guards and even the front plate onto the bumper BEFORE installing the bumper on the car. Because I wanted to paint the parking light housings, I installed the bumper first while the paint dried overight. It is not impossible to mount the parking light housings with the bumper already on the car, but it is the next thing to it - what an unnecessary hassle! Another thing I learned is that at least two of the eight bolts that hold the front bumper on are nearly inaccessible. I had to use a crow's foot on a 3/8" drive breaker bar to get one loose - not sufficient clearance to use a socket and too far up inside to use a ratcheting wrench. Oh well, it's all done now and I even included an "after" photo ot prove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocobill7t1 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Painted the grill white today not sure if you really like it I got some other girills to practice I'll maybe try Black and see what that looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Leghome, these things? Can you post up a pic or video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy34/glnewman3118k/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20140625_092554_zps58b49be6.mp4 A video of my Shiney highny tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 THANK YOU!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Put mine in last year. make sure you install a variable rate flasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheel Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Jippieeeeeeeeee got the keys to a double garage today... So the work on monty continues indoor.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Went and picked up my front and rear fender extensions today. I installed the rears. As soon as I get the fronts on. Dave my painter will come over with his mini buffer and buff the pieces. Also installed some LED's in the gauge cluster. Also installed a really nice used printed circuit board that I received from Bob Wiemels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 The 70 Monte had its first wash of the year today. I was going to go to work today but it was just too nice outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Went and picked up my front and rear fender extensions today. I installed the rears. As soon as I get the fronts on. Dave my painter will come over with his mini buffer and buff the pieces. Also installed some LED's in the gauge cluster. Also installed a really nice used printed circuit board that I received from Bob Wiemels. OMG Tony, I hate to tell you but you inatalled your dash upside down!! rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That speedo looks good Tony. We pushed the 72 outside yesterday and it was a pain to push would have though the e-brake was on. might have a little clearance issue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 OMG Tony, I hate to tell you but you inatalled your dash upside down!! rob No Rob. You just need to turn your computer screen around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That speedo looks good Tony. We pushed the 72 outside yesterday and it was a pain to push would have though the e-brake was on. might have a little clearance issue Rob. That 72 is gonna be a killer looking ride when she is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17TMC Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Today was the first installment to the never ending story known as the body shop. Ha. I finished up install on new air compressor, next week I'll get my bro. In laws sandblasters and go to town on frame, a arms rear end and this and that and coat it in I'll never see you again chassis black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Put another LED 194bulb in my instrument cluster for the clock. Glenn Newman sent me some 194 bulb sockets for the cluster and a LED bulb for the heater controls. Installed my front fender extensions,and the grill. I was excited to finally get to install my 5 year badge on the grill. Put my rear bumper back on also. Once I get it outside. I'll be able to line up the bumper better. That way I can stand back and eye ball the center. Need to get front bumper installed. Next 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Put another LED 194bulb in my instrument cluster for the clock. Glenn Newman sent me some 194 bulb sockets for the cluster and a LED bulb for the heater controls. Installed my front fender extensions,and the grill. I was excited to finally get to install my 5 year badge on the grill. Put my rear bumper back on also. Once I get it outside. I'll be able to line up the bumper better. That way I can stand back and eye ball the center. Need to get front bumper installed. Next Looking damn good Tony! Did you find the heater panel socket? Where's the chrome piece for under the tail light extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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