MC1of80 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 As most of you know, I purchased a 71 402 auto Monte Carlo in October of last year. Upon getting it home my brother and I promptly tucked it away for a LONG winter's nap. We have alot of "stuff" going on and this Monte had to wait. Well guess what!? The wait is over! Lol we got her out of her cocoon and got the ole girl running! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 VID_20190622_152012.mp4 Quick video... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Nice going Tom, she looks to be in great shape. Good Luck with her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Battery tray, before and after... Also new m&h battery cables. Very nice cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Nice one Tom! Looks like it had skirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thanks Paul. No skirts on this one. It has the PO2 hubcaps. The original owner removed all the chrome and trim 34 yrs ago to start a restoration that didn't happen. He put all the chrome and trim back on that he could find to make the car more appealing to sell. Unfortunately he couldn't find the original wheel well mouldings. I believe I have a few used and nos sets. We shall see... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Tom does the alarm still work? I have the same P02 hubcaps on my custom. I refer to them as 100pound hubcaps, they probably weigh 20 pounds apiece. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Lol I know the siren still works. Lol sounds like adam12. Lolol yes, those caps weigh a ton!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 It was great to see the old girl come back to life after so long and the John Deere worked great as a tow vehicle.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Hopefully you wont need that plow on that John Deere for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodicoff1 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I don't know why, but I love that Sears Alternator. Awesome to have it running :D! Looks like it has a lot of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 I found the paperwork on the Sears alternator with the warranty.. lolol She has 402, th400, 3:31 posi, dual exhaust, a/c, tilt, gauges, remote mirror, power windows, am/fm stereo, courtesy lighting, rear defog, vanity mirror, power bench seat,door edge guards, belt mouldings, bumper guards, power trunk, 7inch rims with the PO2 hubcaps. I think that's all the options. Lolol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Got the chance to restart the ole girl and check other systems. After adding 8qts trans fluid, went right into gear. Jacked up the rear end and ran through the gears. All good! Went to stop, not so good. Looks like a leaking left brake line to the wheel cylinder and master leaking at the booster after adding fluid. Also checked the charging system quickly. Not charging. Checked connections before major storm hit and all good there. I have a few spare alternators and regulators laying around. Will try that soon. Progress so far..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 Hello all. Played hide n seak with storms this Saturday again. Changed the gas tank sender, rubber lines at the tank and fuel pump. Added fuel and cranked till she started. No more line into fuel can!! And checked operation of gauge before installing sender. All good there. Removed the original, (still have the tag on them) rear coil springs that were sooo bad they were almost touching and r/r the rear shocks. Removed the old Sears alternator and installed a known good one I had "in stock". Started it up and checked the charging system. All is well now. Next up, all hose's for the cooling system, brake lines on the rear, master cylinder and exhaust system. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Nice work. She'll be on the road soon. Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Thank you. I hope so. Will have to see what other Gremlins pop up. Lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Today was good. Lol. Removed all the rear brake lines from the proportion valve to the brakes. Installed new steel lines and rubber line with ones from inline tube. Fit great! Also removed and replaced the rear wheel cylinders. Why not, instead of fighting with the rusted to death bleeder screws, and got them from Amazon for 4.00 each. No brainer there..lol Still have to r/r the master before I bleed the brakes. R/r the horn pad that was sticky and distorted with a good one we had in stock. Still have the cooling system and exhaust system to do. Plus whatever else pops up. Lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Nice going Tom!!! Keep it going. Inline worked great for me to on all my lines. Have been sick so i haven't gotten back in for a week. Doc tells me no for 3 weeks. I tell her and my wife "Yes Dear" and going in alittle at a time starting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thanks Willie. Sorry you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 You're doing great work ! Can't wait to see the old girl back on the road again.....and get a chance to drive it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Thanks Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikstudie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Great job, now get her on the road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thanks! Working on it. Lol tried 4 known good, when removed, master cylinders last Saturday. None worked! Lol. Got one off of Amazon, will install this weekend and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hi everyone! Here are a few pics of the updates that I have posted. Quick update... Rear springs and shocks, 4 tires that hold air, belts, alt, master, fuel pump and hose's, fan clutch, carb. Still have hose's and coolant, and exhaust yet to do. Waiting in the wings. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Nice pics Tom. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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