Dtret Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Grant MacPherson said: after months of procrastenation finely drilled the back bumper to install the rear bumper guards. Thanks again Jared for the great cores! They look really good. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Padgett Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 P Painting the motor sandblasting new gaskets then reassemble. seems like a lot of work but the only way to make it look right. When sandblasting any motor part like a intake it's very important to pressure wash over and over to make sure all is clean then get the backpack blower out lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Grant they look great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 No exactly something to the Monte, but something for the Monte. I purchased a plug-n-chug cup holder for my car and have never been satisfied with it because the cup holders are small and only fit a can or water bottle but not an actual cup that I would use. Anyway, I proceeded to deconstruct the PNC and saw how it was made. Then I scoured the internet and finally found cup holder inserts of a suitable size from an online casino supply store. Next I reconstructed the cup holder with the larger cup inserts and had the whole thing reupholstered at a local place. I now have a cup holder for the car that slides into the ashtray and holds my Yeti and S'well insulated cups. This will be very convenient for the upcoming journey to the western meet. Ill grab some pics and post them in a few or if anyone wants a pic of the finished product they can pm me. I admit the upholstery guy could have done a much better jobs of getting the seams straight but the important thing is I can enjoy a frosty or hot beverage while driving. WOOT! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Got a door hung! Progress is slow but sure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Brew said: Got a door hung! Progress is slow but sure. What color is your Monte. My first Monte, (1970 Monte) that I bought, new, off a dealer show room floor in early September of 1970 was Desert Sand color and over the past 20 years I think I have only seen one other Desert Sand 70 Monte. rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttm2 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Brew said: Got a door hung! Progress is slow but sure. That’s golden brown, took me about 35 years to get accustom to it, now I love it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Tim that is the color my 72 was from the factory. When I stripped it in 2013 I found it under the Ferrari Red that was on it it then and repainted it the same. I never could get used to it although yours does look very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Rob Peters said: What color is your Monte. My first Monte, (1970 Monte) that I bought, new, off a dealer show room floor in early September of 1970 was Desert Sand color and over the past 20 years I think I have only seen one other Desert Sand 70 Monte. rob I call it gold. I had painter match original code. Not sure what the official name of that color is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Rebuilt the front brakes and finally got the QA1 coilovers on the rear to compliment the front and took it out for the local cruise night. Feels really good driving down the road now. Next step redo the seat mounts to get the front seats lower in the car. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttm2 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 19 hours ago, Leghome said: Tim that is the color my 72 was from the factory. When I stripped it in 2013 I found it under the Ferrari Red that was on it it then and repainted it the same. I never could get used to it although yours does look very good I got the name from an original gm paint brochure, mine is still original paint from the doors back, had to paint the fenders and hood, the rest isn’t too stock any more 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Registered for Bristol 21 today. The deep clean begins .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 New tires and cleaned her up for the Eastern Meet! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Drove around Lynchburg, TN today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerry Padgett Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, cbolt said: Drove around Lynchburg, TN today. If I had known I would have cruised around with you nice pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Dang, you are in Winchester? We are still in Manchester and looking to drive to Bardstown today. Hey, wanna meet up and drive over to the EM on Wednesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Hi cbolt, I’m in Paris , Ky. Driving to EM Thursday. Enjoy Ky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Padgett Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 hours ago, cbolt said: Dang, you are in Winchester? We are still in Manchester and looking to drive to Bardstown today. Hey, wanna meet up and drive over to the EM on Wednesday? Not going till Thursday see yall then be safe. Don't know what to expect this being our first outing with the club does anyone exchange phone numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Jerry Padgett said: Not going till Thursday see yall then be safe. Don't know what to expect this being our first outing with the club does anyone exchange phone numbers? Expect to have a great time. I will bet the members going to Bristol will be just as great as the ones that went to Carlisle ( some are the same. A lot of the members do exchange numbers but it’s done through private message. Not a great idea to put them on the site and out to the world. I get enough “ your car warranty has expired “ don’t need anymore robo calls. Have fun, you won’t be disappointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall72 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just gave them both a proper cleaning in the surprisely pleasant South Carolina weather today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 5 hours ago, McCall72 said: Just gave them both a proper cleaning in the surprisely pleasant South Carolina weather today. Nice! I have a First Gen and G Body too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, sbarnette said: Nice! I have a First Gen and G Body too! I have the nice g body but I’m not sure about the nice 71 yet. It looks great in my head. Lol. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall72 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 10:51 PM, cbolt said: Those places look haunted man! 👻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Padgett Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Cooler weather here in Tennessee a little cleaning and a short ride up to Monteagle. Stopped at high point this was a hideout for Alcopone from 1925 to1931 he would pick up moonshine going between Chicago and Miami. High inn steak house now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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