Hugh Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hi there. My name is Hugh and I just joined the other day. I've had a few First Gen Monte Carlo's in my earlier years and consider it my favorite car. Unfortunately I sold my 72 Monte which had a lot of sentimental value a little over 20 years ago. At the time I did it for financial reasons but long regret it! I spotted this Monte Carlo in a barn helping a guy out pick rocks out of a field with his bobcat that was stored in the same barn. I asked him if we sell it and he told me he was saving it for his son. Long story short, after 25 years he realized his son had no interest in it. He had owned it since new and finally decided after it sat for 30 years to sell it to me. I've really enjoyed looking at the pictures on this website and look forward to meeting some of you. I also hope for some good contacts for parts or work. Apparently someone dropped something heavy on the the roof which also crushed the upper half of the rear drivers side quarter panel. My daughter wants to work on it with me so we plan on attending the meet in Pennsylvania. Looking forward to being a member! Sorry for the long introduction. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Welcome Hugh!!! Looks like a great start for you and your daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Welcome Hugh, that wasn't that long an introduction and very through. Looks like a pretty nice car to start with. Glad to see your daughter interested in it also, good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hugh, Welcome and keep the pix coming regularly. There’s a ton of knowledge here (myself excluded, lol) to mine while you bring that baby back to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Welcome to the group. We all love em so ask anything. Looks like a great start to a great car. At least yours was in one piece. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Welcome, please post progress pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Welcome !!! Looks like a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome Hugh!!!! She looks great to start with, and a helper that really wants to help, makes it that much better!!! Love the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome Hugh!! Lets see under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome! Nice find. This is a great group here. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregs70 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome to the club, keep posting pictures of your progress we love pictures here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Thanks for all the welcomes. I've been looking at lot of pictures of all the Monte's on this website, some beautiful cars! I hope some day this car will get there. Would this be good place to ask for some recommendations or should I be on a different platform? Friend of mine working on getting the engine running again. This car has some serious roof damage! I'm thinking I will need to get a replacement roof and rear quarter sand need to find someone to weld it. Almost thought of making it into a convertible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Based on what I see next to the Monte (55/56 Chev) you have some good experience right under the hood. All the parts to repair that are available and probably can find an original roof panel with sails. Than go aftermarket on the quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConradNZ Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 That's the same great blue interior I've got. Wow, and great looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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