Crom Cruach Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 On 8/2/2023 at 9:20 PM, Scott S. said: Check the odometer when you get it back..... See if it's been on any "unknown" road trips. €800 ($880) to fit the headers. Prob should have tried to fit them myself. Classic cars are a money pit! (Well definitely when you have to ships parts across the pond) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 I drove the low mile survivor 72 Monte to work three times this week (150 miles). I passed 12,000 miles on the odometer. Here’s a couple of my lunch break photos. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Great, nice to see it is not a trailer baby! Thanks for sharing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 11 hours ago, Crom Cruach said: €800 ($880) to fit the headers. Prob should have tried to fit them myself. Classic cars are a money pit! (Well definitely when you have to ships parts across the pond) OUCH !!! Guess it's time to start a petition for that land bridge to Newfoundland.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Got some monte time in today, I really needed it but still did get a chance to wash it that didn't happen. Ive kinda been down in the dumps the last few days with this back issue. Truck is sitting in driveway dead I talked to Bob he's thinking battery I checked it and only has 5 volts so I guess that's it, hopefully I'll change it out tomorrow hopefully. Is a cruise in tonight but not going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Steve, I had such hopes your back was on the mend. Back issues really suck. Anyone who has had back issues can understand how back pain can not only restrict your everyday activities but also it is exhausting trying to tense muscles to prevent moving wrong and causing more pain. I sure hope they can soon find something that works for you. rob 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Got a short cruise in this afternoon 😁 As I was letting it warm up the hood unexpectantly slammed shut so stopped by wallymart and picked up a "chrome" adjustable shower curtain rod 🙃🤣 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, DragCat said: Got a short cruise in this afternoon 😁 As I was letting it warm up the hood unexpectantly slammed shut so stopped by wallymart and picked up a "chrome" adjustable shower curtain rod 🙃🤣 Nice photoshopping. It almost looks like it belongs there. Well done. Nice choice of car by the way, very nice. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 That is chrome so it couldn't possibly be factory correct stock. rob 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, DragCat said: Got a short cruise in this afternoon 😁 As I was letting it warm up the hood unexpectantly slammed shut so stopped by wallymart and picked up a "chrome" adjustable shower curtain rod 🙃🤣 Time to get the hood hinges rebuilt, I did mine they work great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Dtret said: Nice photoshopping. It almost looks like it belongs there. Well done. Nice choice of car by the way, very nice. Nots as good as Glen, but I'm getting better 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, DragCat said: Nots as good as Glen, but I'm getting better 🤣 Lol. JK. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Took my car out today because truck is dead again, went out this morning and new battery is dead so I'm assuming I have a short somewhere probably the starter. It's going to Bob's shop for repair on Monday. Already bad week keeps getting badder, yea badder is a word 😅 at least I beat the rain. Definitely a day for a few cold ones 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Spent the weekend tightening the exhaust, fixing fuel/brake fittings that were weeping, and aligned the hood while I wait for a cowl hood to show up undamaged. Took it out for a shakedown, but the vehicle speed sensor on the transmission isn't sending a good signal so it won't shift out of first. I'll swap the sensor in a few weeks and see if that fixes it, otherwise it's on to fixing the wiring. Should be the last thing to do before I can see how the LS swap does on the road! It also looks like I may not need any shims to get good camber values with the tall ball joints and Ridetech upper arms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Took mine to the store yesterday because truck was in the shop. looked good sitting there after I came back out from returning the scooter I just had to get a picture 😁 got truck back today and starts fine now so far, the starter seems to be the thing it needed, time will tell. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Great picture Steve, Ya gotta love a BLUE Monte. I love the cloud formations. rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Hey Steve she looks great, as always!!! And as Rob stated that sky is incredible!! But i have a question, are those (Special spots) by you always painted yellow? They are always blue over here!!! Goes better with the car, i think. lol By the way how is the back doing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, willie said: Hey Steve she looks great, as always!!! And as Rob stated that sky is incredible!! But i have a question, are those (Special spots) by you always painted yellow? They are always blue over here!!! Goes better with the car, i think. lol By the way how is the back doing?? The handicap spots at some places are van accessible the blue spot in in the parking spot itself. Back is a little better but not much, still using the walker and scooters when shopping. Go back to Dr 5th of next month. It's very frustrating for me believe me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Replaced my old front BfGoodrich tires with some Cooper Cobras. Nothing like the satisfaction of mounting and balancing them yourself. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Yes Bill i found the trick with that setup is make sure you mount the unit to the floor, and alot of soapy water!!! Nice going!! Love the toys!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 That's the kind of tire changer I learned to do tires on, completely manual and a bubble balancer too. Seems like 50 years ago, oh wait it was 🤣 1971 when I got my first job in a service station. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I just drop them off to my buddies at the Chevy dealer to do. Then they'll road force balance them too. No cost either, that's even better 🙂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Yep, bolted to the floor then remove it and put it in a corner. Bubble balancer works pretty good, took it for a ride and it was smooth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 3 hours ago, willie said: Love the toys!! Got more in my other garage 😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 I am sure Bill!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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