EVC Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Beale AFB has had the pleasure of a Green Monte Carlo on her roads since 1977…. She never misses a praise from the young guards as she enters the security gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Went with the satin black on the front grill. These are before and after pictures. Got it back on the 71 , finally. After some realignment of some things … I prefer the black … Thanks for the suggestion Steve… 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Looks Great Ron, it makes the white pop!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks71 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Good choice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Took mine out today was a nice day here, of course it started out at gas station for its drinking problem then cruising around running errands went to park and to lunch then to another park. Went to cemetery too to see my wife and my dad's Graves. It started skipping towards the end of day so gotta pull the plug it's probably fouled again. Of course a photo op came up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVC Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Drove to Reno again yesterday (223 miles round trip, Summit racing), and used 10.4 gals, 89 octane, always with Lucas additive… Avg cruising speed was 60 to 75mph, reaching 80 twice. Cruising rpm was 1800 to 2150… Never went beyond 2600... Doing what she was designed to do, give 21mpg on the open road, idle like a kitten at 700rpm, and roar like a lion when needed. Hank likes it… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuckin70s Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Do you still have the stock rear-end? Cam shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVC Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Stuckin70s said: Do you still have the stock rear-end? Cam shaft? Original engine 20 over….. 041 heads… 273 gearing with 700r4 tranny. Edlebrock intake and carb…. Both square bore with no adapters…. It made a big difference for me. Don't recall the numbers on the Cam , but it's a mild torque and does most of its work between 1000 to 4500. We live in hill country and it's great set up… I can drive anywhere in the Sierra's and stay below 3000 rpm. It's a long story, but I tried using a roller cam twice and they never lasted beyond the first oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVC Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I Installed the wheel trim rings I found in my junk. Thinking about a some chrome lug nuts and calling it good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Looks good, I prefer the derby caps. I also have a set of the small derbys from a 67 camaro on the car. but that's just my opinion. Enjoy the ride... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Well fog'd and all the other stuff, took this right before the cover went on. Just for Joe I took (or finally found) the left side of the Monte 🤣 Hope to get the blue oval up to Va next year. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, DragCat said: Well fog'd and all the other stuff, took this right before the cover went on. Just for Joe I took (or finally found) the left side of the Monte 🤣 Hope to get the blue oval up to Va next year. Nice picture. Do I see cows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Dtret said: Nice picture. Do I see cows? Yep, 9 cows 7 calfs. Not mine I lease the pasture to a friend 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, DragCat said: Yep, 9 cows 7 calfs. Not mine I lease the pasture to a friend Makes me hungry. Lol. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 It was a wonderful day today so I took my 71 for a ride, then washed it and covered it up. Our oldest grandson should be visiting this Thanksgiving and now that he has his learner's permit, I hope the weather is nice and HE can take ME for a nice ride in my Monte, his first DRIVE! We would take him and his younger brother to Woodward Dream Cruise every year since he was a toddler but then they moved away over 6 years ago now. Picture of his first Woodward cruise. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Put the 71 up on the lift to clean underneath from a rainy car show trip. Removed the rear stainless behind the rear wheels. Did some touch up painting in exposed area. Didn’t look bad behind stainless after all these years, no rust!. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 5:46 PM, DragCat said: Well fog'd and all the other stuff, took this right before the cover went on. Just for Joe I took (or finally found) the left side of the Monte 🤣 Hope to get the blue oval up to Va next year. Nice shop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Getting ready to pull the engine and trans out of the 70 Monte. The last time these were out of the car was at the factory. Going for a fairly stock rebuild with some minor upgrades for longevity. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, Canuck said: Getting ready to pull the engine and trans out of the 70 Monte. The last time these were out of the car was at the factory. Going for a fairly stock rebuild with some minor upgrades for longevity. What type of upgrades Aaron? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: What type of upgrades Aaron? Still yet to be discussed with the engine builder but nothing drastic. Really just things that will make the engine last a long time, maybe a roller cam. The engine makes good power and torque as is and heads on this are already decent. I will finally ditch the points and go electronic though. We’ll see what other recommendations my builder has. It is still going to look stock when if is done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 45 minutes ago, Canuck said: Still yet to be discussed with the engine builder but nothing drastic. Really just things that will make the engine last a long time, maybe a roller cam. The engine makes good power and torque as is and heads on this are already decent. I will finally ditch the points and go electronic though. We’ll see what other recommendations my builder has. It is still going to look stock when if is done. Gotcha. As far as electronic ignition and looking stock, you may already know about the pertronix kit. I highly recommend it. I have it along with their wires and coil on barnfind. Works flawlessly. Have used pertronix on other vehicles throughout the years with the same great results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I agree I have it in mine, retain original cap or one that looks original anyhow. I have accel cap rotor coil and wires on mine with pertronix works 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I highly recommend the roller cam and roller lifters. That is what I had put in mine on the rebuild 5 years ago and it is great. My builder said it increased the HP buy about 10% and helped with the MPG a little 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, MC1of80 said: Gotcha. As far as electronic ignition and looking stock, you may already know about the pertronix kit. I highly recommend it. I have it along with their wires and coil on barnfind. Works flawlessly. Have used pertronix on other vehicles throughout the years with the same great results. Yes, I plan to do the Pertronix upgrade with the stock cap. I would still want this to appear stock. Do I need different plug wires and spark plugs with electronic ignition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Leghome said: I highly recommend the roller cam and roller lifters. That is what I had put in mine on the rebuild 5 years ago and it is great. My builder said it increased the HP buy about 10% and helped with the MPG a little Yes, more efficiency is a good thing. I drive this car to work and back about 3,500 miles or so per year (mostly highway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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