Rock Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Put my Cragars on this afternoon. Kinda digging the Crager look. But I have to stick with the old school look for now.....no more extra cash for tires and rims. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 So I've made a THIRD version of my fuse & ignition coil plate-this time with a narrower fuse block (that has individual screw terminal feeds) and some relay bases I realized I need, with the plate as narrow as possible. Two problems exist, it needs to be wider because I need a third relay base and no matter how high I mount the coil, it'll be in the way of the distributor. I've decided to make the plate fuses and relays only and the ignition coil will mount nicely on the cowl behind the brake booster-by the holes over there, it looks like I've done this before. The power buss I made for the fuse block will have a stacked dual terminal lug, 4 gauge from the battery via the starter (battery's in the trunk) and a 4 gauge to the alternator. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Got one panel some what done. the trunk is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Worked on getting the car clean and packed today for the 1,000 mile journey to the Western Meet. April and I leave home Tuesday morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Can't help myself so I'm gonna say it again. Aaron, that car is Beautiful. - Dave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks Dave. I thought so too when I first saw this car 10 years ago. I never thought it would be in my garage but it all came together this year. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Not my ride but I spent the day cleaning and prepping my buddy's car, it's going to Brooklyn to be in some TV show. This car has been covered and untouched for ten years, last used for the American Gangster shoot in 2006. New battery, a little Gumout in the carb (we didn't have starting fluid) and she fired right up-with ten year old gas! It runs pretty good, maybe a little rough, nothing a proper tune up wouldn't fix. 4 barrel 350, 12 bolt rear, triple black, cloth bucket interior with center console, gauge package. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 After two months the suede headliner kit has come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Went to my Favorite Car show in Bay City and took home a top 60. Also met New FGMCC forum member Stephen Katt and his '72. Hoping That he will soon become a dues paying member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Congrats Tony and Ben!! Way to represent the FGMCC. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Congrats to the both of you!!! Tony, You have got that car looking beautiful. Very well deserved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Congratulations Tony! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Congratulations on the award, she's looking stellar. Well deserved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I finally attached the splash flaps to the fender skirts. Holes drilled every inch then stainless safety wire stitched from one end to the other. Difficulty/aggravation level: 3x wrapping headers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I raised the transmission up to servicing height. The original JW Super Bell Housing bolts through the front pump-and always leaked through the bolts. They make then now with some sort of o-ring. My fix will be using some nice Neoprene sealing washers. The Neoprene compresses and also tightens around the bolt. This should save me at least a grand over having my trans shop fool with it, they're the best and not cheap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Since the suede headliner came in I saw the the Chevelle side panels would not work. I found an original Monte side panel and used it as a template for the new ones. The new ones will be cover in the extra suede that came with the headliner and then the rear deck will be made later down the road with the same suede that was used in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Pulled it back into the shop to get started back on it! It's been two years 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Haze Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Good to see you working on it again, Rodney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71 MONTE 4 YA Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Good to see you working on it again, Rodney!Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I took delivery of a pair of fender skirt filler panels. They're smaller than I thought they'd be. It sure is easy to get to spark plugs and header bolts with the fender skirt out! I'm gonna swap out the old school fiber header gaskets to modern MLS gaskets while it's accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I made it back to working on the elec fans for the 72. Got the wiring all taken care of The fans should come on at 185° 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Brake lines done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam84 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I made it back to working on the elec fans for the 72. Got the wiring all taken care of The fans should come on at 185° What did you go with for the wiring? Controller etc. I installed a headlight relay wiring harness to bypass the headlight switch. Stock bulbs noticeably brighter. Next is replacement lenses with H4 Halogen bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Mike I used a wiring kit from Summit which controls two fans or if you have a elec fan that is dual speed it will control each speed.. It comes a complete kit with two relay's 2 circuit breakers and a 185° sending unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 So I'm crawling around under the car doing million things and my eyes wander to the motor mount plate to chassis bolts. Hmmm, lemme pull one for inspection. Now, my motor dynoed on the stand at 592 ft-lbs at 2,250 RPM, so you know what I did with those 45 year old whothehellknowswhatgradetheyare bolts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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