Bluemalibu Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks Robert. Who did you purchase it through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I got it from Ausley's Chevelle parts Chevelle.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 5 new rims 15x8 w/4 1/2" backspacing showed up today and beauty rings also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans '70 Z20 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Figured I would take advantage of a somewhat cooler and cloudy day. Took a VAC day and started the cleaning, waxing, vacuuming etc. to prep for the Eastern Meet. Up until now I was simply using Hand Glaze and Detailer. Got some direction from Steve as far as what products to use and WOW what a difference. Hand Glaze where needed on dull areas, Detailer, Mothers Carnauba Cleaner Wax (Liquid) and Mothers Synthetic Wax (Liquid). This combination produces unbelievable results. I was very impressed. Car looks better than it ever has. Now just undercarraige. back of wheels and windows. Started to mist rain as I was finished waxing so had to tuck her way. See you guys in a week or so. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Restored my windshield wiper motor and pump.... Not really sure why, haven't used my wipers since 2008....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Not really sure why, because you could 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Applied my surf city gloss glaze to the car yesterday then followed up with sealer which sit for 24 hours before being wiped off. Today picked up some Castle glass cleaner and cleaned the windows and the mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I put the new insurance card in the glove box. Started to take her out of the garage and true to her past "rain-maker" title she made it start to rain. Oh Well, I will be able to drive her plenty this week. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Went to the John Dillinger Run in Daleville Indiana today. 116 cars and got a top 25 award. YEE HAW I is now ready for Carlisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 wax on....wax off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 wax on....wax off Good....now paint fence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Loaded the Monte into the trailer and luckily got it in just before it started pouring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Found the rattle noise coming from the rear of the car and got that resolve. Then I moved on to fixing the power window switch now all the windows work from the drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Started driving around, ended up under the blue water bridge in Port Huron Michigan. By the time we got home we had driven 150 miles. Great day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I dropped the cover on the rear-end to inspect the gears in preparation for this week's 17-hour drive to Penticton. When I did, I found the unit's spider gear thrust washers in the bottom of the pumpkin. Not a reassuring find. So, since I had to open it up anyway, to replace the washers, I swapped out the 4.11 gears for a bit more highway friendly 3.73: 1 ....while apart, new posi steels, seals and bearings were installed, (even though there was less than 2,000 miles on the rear-end.) With the crush of projects on the '72 needing to be finished before Wednesday, I would rather have have waited until after the meet to address the gear swap. Unfortunately, that was not the only distressing find that I made. I found that the body and shaft of the distributor had separated, and that one of the mechanical advance pins for the springs had likewise broken. So, a new billet distributor was installed. ...And, as I had driven the '72 less than 50 miles since purchasing it and beginning its transformation, I set out to change the oil and filter before the trip... this led to the discovery that the kick-out on the high capacity oil pan that the P.O. had installed, prevented the removal of the oil filter without first removing the driver's exhaust header. Aaaargh!!! I also installed a hidden micro-switch somewhere in the car that triggers a latching relay to energize the fuse panel... without its activation, the interior wiring harness sub-assemblies are dead. With everything else going south, I'd rather not add to my Western Meet travails by having a second Monte stolen from me. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Applied a good coat of Rain X to my windshield after viewing the Eastern Meet forecast...wipers have not worked in years... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Just fired the new engine today, after completing the third "over thirty-hour work day", within the last ten day push to complete the '72 before tomorrow's Western Meet... and got her on the street for the first time as well, to test the new 4L80E, front and rear suspensions, and new 3.73 gears with posi re-build. I now have a silly grin, stuck permanently on my face! So, I'm now back up and at it, after a three-hour nap, to try and get the interior back into the girl before shoving off for the 20-hour drive to Canada. Wish me luck... otherwise, it may mean bringing a "still under construction" Monte to the event. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 We can put it together in the hotel parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 We can put it together in the hotel parking lot. Wow... that would be great! I so appreciate the support, Aaron. ...And I'll supply the pizza. Until tomorrow then............. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Getting ready for a 5am start time tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Nothing, still wore slam out. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 LOL....I know what you mean Jared. I was some tired at the EM and since we arrived home too. 12 hours behind the wheel each way a few years ago was a piece of cake but I'm starting to feel my age I think. Last night I did an oil change on the Monte and replaced a center cap that fell victim to a Pennsylvania pothole while doing 70 mph. It was a darn NOS one too. Anyway, I replaced it with a spare NOS one I had so all is fine. Tonight, I detailed the car and she is clean once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Dropped mine at the transmission shop. According to my expert it may have an internal leak, aerating the fluid and causing it to vent. At this point I don't care if it needs a complete overhaul, I just need to be able to trust it on a long trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Drove about 40 miles to a show in Rushville IN. This was my first time at this show and got a top 25 out of 218 cars and trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Block sanded the rear quarters and drivers side door today. Talking to my friend about getting the body minus front clip and small pieces into the paint booth this fall then the rest this winter sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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