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Painted the 1971 454 engine. Still need to paint the set of 1971 valve covers I have and get them installed, then the new booster and master cylinder gets installed, then everything else.

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Aaron, that is looking fantastic, I can't wait to see it after everything has been completed. 

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Looks Great Aaron, keep up the good work!!!!        Lol  funny you use towels, just like me. I tell all 3 of my kids dont throw your used towels out, give them to me!!!   Now i have at least 25-30 towels just waiting in the wings!!!!!  lol

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Looks great Aaron! 

Unfortunately, I haven't touched my Monte for a few weeks now as I've been busy working on family members and a few friend's vehicles. 

I did however get two rolls of Frost King silver duct insulation for the ceiling and floor for my Monte so I can get that installed, and then the headliner insulation and new headliner. 

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You do good work Aaron, it really looks amazing.  Now you won't want to to sell it.

rob

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The last mild day we had I started my Monte and let it get up to operating temp. I do that periodically thru the winter. I also put my club member license plate on it.

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Took off the Blueprint valve covers and air cleaner and added a dual snorkel air cleaner and finned aluminum valve covers to my Blueprint 350.

 

 

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On 12/28/2024 at 2:11 PM, Stuckin70s said:

Hello McCall72, how much head room do you have under the car when it is elevated.  I been thinking about storing on a similar lift so I have the garage floor space in the winter?  Thank you, Brad

I'm 6'1 and I can stand fully under the car with room to spare on its highest setting.

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Aaron where did you find those valve covers. i still have blueprint valve covers 

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37 minutes ago, bob 71 said:

Aaron where did you find those valve covers. i still have blueprint valve covers 

I know a guy that restores Chevelles and Montes not far from me. He happened to have a pair of 1971 valve covers so I traded him my 1969 valve covers for them.

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In my opinion, those are the best looking valve covers out there. They were factory stock on 69-70 Z/28s. Seen them on the Corvettes of the same years. They’re still available through NPD, Rick’s First Generation Camaro and others. A bit pricey. Around $400/pr. 

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I have a couple different sets. One takes the long bolts. I’ll sell for less than 400. Not perfect but can be cleaned up and be nice. 

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The only thing I don’t see is where to put the oil. Also no breather holes. It seems that 68 was the last time I’ve seen the oil fill at the front of the intake manifold.

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9 hours ago, bob 71 said:

Aaron where did you find those valve covers. i still have blueprint valve covers 

SS396.com carries them for 259.00

FYI I had to remove the baffles since I have roller heads. No issues though.

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7 hours ago, Marks71 said:

 

Edit - I responded to the wrong message.

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1 minute ago, McCall72 said:

The cap is on the opposite side next to the brake booster.

I was referring to the ones Dennis was showing for sale. 

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11 hours ago, Michael Boyte said:

What is your ceiling height ?

11'4" I think. It's a friend's garage and lift so I'm going on what he told me.

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On 1/13/2025 at 10:46 AM, 72 Monte Carlo said:

Looks great Aaron! 

Unfortunately, I haven't touched my Monte for a few weeks now as I've been busy working on family members and a few friend's vehicles. 

I did however get two rolls of Frost King silver duct insulation for the ceiling and floor for my Monte so I can get that installed, and then the headliner insulation and new headliner. 

Where are you getting your headliner from?  I have to do mine in my 70 blue interior.  My interior code is 767.

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8 hours ago, Marks71 said:

The only thing I don’t see is where to put the oil. Also no breather holes. It seems that 68 was the last time I’ve seen the oil fill at the front of the intake manifold.

They were wall art at my old garage. I didn’t want holes or I would have had to deal with bird’s nests. lol. 😝 

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4 hours ago, 70white402 said:

Where are you getting your headliner from?  I have to do mine in my 70 blue interior.  My interior code is 767.

I bought all of my new replacement interior parts like 5 years ago, and most of it is still in the boxes. I'm pretty sure I bought the majority of it from OPGI.

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23 hours ago, Dtret said:

I have a couple different sets. One takes the long bolts. I’ll sell for less than 400. Not perfect but can be cleaned up and be nice. 

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Well we know Dennis has them, and to prove it he put his feet in the pic!!!   Nice job Dennis!!!

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1 hour ago, willie said:

Well we know Dennis has them, and to prove it he put his feet in the pic!!!   Nice job Dennis!!!

Anything for you Willie. 😝

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