MC1of80 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Happy Easter everyone! Many of you may recognize the 71 Monte Carlo that my son purchased as being one that my brother 714024speed had. Well now we decided with the self isolation to work on it. Mind you, this was a running and driving car with a target master 350 engine and Jasper th350 engine. Bother of which have less than 1500 miles on them. It now is going to have a 355 with a roller cam, th400, and 2 1/2 in dual exhaust that "WE" have in stock that was originally slated to be put into this Monte eventually. Well, here's eventually... Lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Wow nice job !!! Lol . Now that he has a Monte tell him to join the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 That's great, Tom!! Assume your son is at least driving age? Few mods are as exciting as a successful heart transplant. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Have been trying to get him to join the club! You talk to him. Lolol Yes, he is 23. Lol knows everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looking good and looks like you've had some nice weather for the job. I forgot what age I realized I didn't know everything but i'm sure it was after 25 lol. And just an fyi, every time you say "in stock" I just shake my head and say DAMN ! lol. Then I check the clock to make sure I can open a beer to cry in Keep posting progress pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Tom's son my nephew is no stranger to American muscle thank God. At the age of 18 I gave him my 69 LeMans convertible that I have owned for 20+years. Here is a picture of it last week when we put the "in stock M22" trans into it. He is also the main driver of our 9second 84 caviler....... he's a good kid thank God. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looks good Tom, and son, lol I also thought I knew everything when I was in my 20's but now I am older and I forgot a lot, so I actually know less. lol Hey Mark, I say the same thing when they say "in stock". But they always seem to have it, and I witnessed it, THEY DO!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I think all of those Monte's should be coming to the 2020 Eastern Meet in Carlisle. rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Messed around a little today between rain drops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Looking good, I plan to start under the hood tomorrow/monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Great working on cars with your kids. By working on them and making improvements they gain a respect for cars more than if they are just given them. rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Well, here's today's progress. Have the MSD, throttle cable conversion (To longer 78-88 g-body) fuel line from the pump to carb, and fluids. Then we see how it goes. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Busy, Busy, Busy!!!!!! Keep it up Tom, I will never catch you guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob 71 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 nice car black 71 im in glad to see your son is a motor head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob 71 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 why the longer cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Wow Bob. So sorry, I typed a response Sunday to you but didn't finalize sending it. Ughhhhhh! Main reasons for me are... Longer cable More positive retention at the carb bracket (which will need to be replaced also) as compared to the stock rubber slip on design More positive retention at the carb. (Need to change from stock ball style to stud style.) With the stock style cable, in some situations/set ups it is too short. The longer cable let's you use just about any set up. (Intake/spacer combo) Plus, it's new. Lol Photo- 1- comparison of new cable (top) to old (bottom) lengths. 2- cable retention at carburetor bracket 3- cable retention at the carburetor 4- the part that goes through the firewall to gas pedal 5- the 2 "things" that need to be trimmed, filed, grinded, cut from both sides of the g-body cable for it to lock into the firewall. 6- after modification Before installing the cable through the firewall, slice/cut the white bushing from the gas pedal side and remove from the cable. After installing the cable to the firewall, pull the cable through the hole in the gas pedal bracket and reinstall the previously removed bushing. Then snap the bushing into the gas pedal bracket. 7- new cable installed and secured. All fluids done, gauges installed MSD installsed. Just got delivery of the fuel fittings and lines. Probably tomorrow's project and then fire up! Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hey everyone. Been a moment between the rain. Lol we finished the engine install. Swapped out the th400 for one we had "in stock" from my 70 SS. Installed a 2500 stall Hughes torque converter that was "in stock". Installed new steel transmission lines that I had kicking around for too long. Lol. After that we installed the 2 1/2inch flowmaster exhaust system that was also "in stock" with new SS exhaust tips. Then while it was still on the stands we swapped out the upper and lower control arms with polyurethane bushings previously installed, that, I know you are tired of hearing this (I'm sorry) were "in stock", well they were. Lol and then swapped the steering box and all the steering linkage. The box was, you know by now, "in stock" LOL but the linkage was not. Here are a few pics.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Good looking progress Tom, keep posting the updates. And I did get a laugh this morning from all your in stock parts. I went to install my mini starter Sunday and it didn't have the nuts on the poles, and of course I didn't have any in stock lol (and no the old 454 starter nuts didn't fit) Even went through my buddies shoe box of spare nuts and bolts and he didn't have any "in stock" either so off to the hardware store this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Nice Tom!!!! She looks great and starting to come along!!! I haven't even seen mine in weeks. Been tearing out weeds and bushes, and now planting 55 trees. All to make my better half happy!!! OOOHH wait then the honey do list. I told her I have to finish the car by June. She says I have plenty of time. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltonworks Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 8:06 PM, MC1of80 said: Thanks for detailing this little upgrade. Was dealing with old linkage today and the kinked-up cable is driving me nuts because its unpredictable Responsive. Adding this to my to-do list. does it need a newer gen bracket on the intake or does old bracket work with new cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 I would recommend a new throttle bracket. I don't know what look you are going for but I would recommend the factory throttle cable bracket for a Holley carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hey Tom, is this similar to the bracket you have installed? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aed-6600bk/make/chevrolet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 A little fancier than the one we used (had it "in stock") but yes, it is like it. I like the way the return springs are incorporated into it. Ez pz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 7 hours ago, MC1of80 said: A little fancier than the one we used (had it "in stock") but yes, it is like it. I like the way the return springs are incorporated into it. Ez pz. Thanks, I test fit the carb in place yesterday and I don't think the original is going to fit the bill lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I got mine for my Firebird off eBay because his son took the "in stock one" lol ,think it was a little cheaper than summit. Here it is installed, a little long for my liking but works great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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