Paul C Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I'm a new member and just bought a 1971 MC. The previous owner stripped the car down and then gave up. I have all the parts (I think) except the engine & tranny & front fenders and inner pans. I plan a frame off rebuild and I want to tub it. I plan to fab a rear frame section to allow the for the larger tubs. Has anyone ever done this?? My plan is to buy a totaled 2006 or up Cadillac Escalade for a donor car, use the 6.2 engine & tranny. Any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 First, welcome to the club and forums, Paul! Second, I think you must be an ambitious, talented and experienced car guy to take on the project you described. While almost all of that is way beyond me, there are other members that can walk with you through most of it. I just hope you have the time, resources and patience to see your dreams fulfilled. Some of us have to live vicariously through the accomplishments of others so don't be bashful about sharing your progress - we love photos. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Welcome Paul! Sounds like a nice project you are getting into. The 6.2 swap is a good one. Reliability, power and gas milage. Kinda hard to beat! I personally have not tubbed a Monte. I did purchase one tho. Thought it was a builder but turned out to be a pig with lipstick. Too far gone so we parted it out. It had a S&W rear frame kit. Very nice option as opposed to figuring it all out. Just a thought. It was a 70 with 72 tail panel trim added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 you must have more ambition and talent than I do but good luck with your project. Keep us posted we love pictures, take lots along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Good luck with your project, Welcome to the club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Welcome. Are you sure you want to do this to a Monte. They are worth saving. You could do it to a Ford nobody cares about them. JK. Just havin fun. Time patience and fab skills and you’ll get her done. O ya lots of money. You may want to double check the vin just in case her started to restore a valuable car. Just a thought. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 and we love pictures, please do share your progress with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Im doing a frame off also on a 72 Monte 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Ditto 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Welcome Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Welcome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Well Paul ,First Welcome to the club!! Sounds like a plan with the Cadillac pieces. Friend of mine was going to do a '65-'66 Nova with same options. He just bought a '72 Monte and is going with a LS motor/trans. swap. I'd think you would just have to mini-tub rear to fit those tires. Remember measure twice, cut once! Good luck with the build ,it would be different for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob 71 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 hi thomas was that monte for sale on craigslist around 5 yrs ago. i saw one when i was surfing and had an idea about putting that frame under my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hey Bob. I believe so. It was on Craigslist 4 yrs ago. You are very close. Lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thank you guys for all the replies. I have built race cars since I was a kid, I have an engineering background, and started welding when I was 12. . My 1st totaled rebuild was a 1970 MC in 1972 I was 17 at the time. Turned out great, really enjoyed that car (several trophies from the local strip). Update: I'm building a rotisserie before I seperate the body & frame. I hope to have it finished in a week or so. I bought the tires I want for the rear, Michelin 315/35/20, a little over 12" wide tires. My plan is to take the frame, have it blasted, then build a jig for all the mounting points. At that time, I will cut off the rear section, fabricate the tubs, then a new rear frame section, with a 4 link suspension and coil over springs. I haven't decided on the rear, either a 12 bolt or a 9" Ford. Using a 9" Ford would allow me to pickup a pumpkins from the NASCAR guys for a few hundred $$. Then I'll go to work on the front suspension. I'm watching Copart for the donor Escalade, but if anyone knows about a totaled 2006 or up Escalade for sale, drop me a line. My email is pecarman@yahoo.com I'll take some photos and post them when I get a chance. I hope to have a clean, sleek, sleeper when I finish. Also I could figure how to reply to each response, any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Good idea with the cinder blocks and 4x4's. I did the same with my last Chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 8:03 PM, Lou said: Good idea with the cinder blocks and 4x4's. I did the same with my last Chevelle. Did you modify the "A" chassis?? I'm looking at A-Arms and spindle on the front with coilovers and coilovers on a 4 link rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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