Phillip Bowers Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hello all, New member here. However, I'm not new to the FG Monte Carlos. In the photo, this will be my 4th First Gen Monte, this 4th is far separated from the 1st-3rd cars. I first had the original car out of high school May 1980 then added two others and had all at the same time a few year later in my 20's. First car was a standard 71 shift on column 350 2bbl carb which I fixed all up mostly stock as far as the engine with just bolt on performance parts..ie Edlebrook intake w/4bbl Roch carb, HEI ign/Accel Super coil,etc. Painted it Forest green with rally rims and raised white letter tires. The 2nd and 3rd cars I basically left alone as they were, another 71 w/bucket seats, shift on floor with a 402 BB engine. Third car was a standard 72 with 2bbl carb shift on column. I ended up giving that to my brother and wife who sorely needed a car. I eventually sold the second 71(402 BB, shift on floor) and kept my original 71 and had it until 1990 but wished I'd never sold that car. Then I was Monte Carlo-less until a month ago and now have this 72 Monte Carlo Custom. In the photo, you obviously see another classic "vehicle." After I sold off the original 71 in 1990 I got involved in aviation and bought this 1970 Cessna turbo 210 machine. It is also a classic although the aviation world doesn't identify airplanes as classics or antiques as it were like the automotive world does. So since 1990 I've been winging my way on many memorial trips and places but can see my flying days starting to wind down mostly thru lack of interest but also health wise. So, about a year ago my interest in classic cars started to come back and started peaking around looking at some cars, mostly Chevy but also old Fords like TBirds. I do have a 1990 TBird though since 1994 which has been my daily driver mostly and really like it. But the original love of the classic Chevy car has never left and found this 72 Custom up in PA. It's a mostly original Golden Brown with white top 350 4bbl shift on floor bucket seats saddle color interior. Has 88,197 original miles and does come with the build sheet and all the extras and is a fairly nice car with some minor defects which I plan to correct. My son is just starting to get into car at 14 so this could end up being his car someday. Sorry about the photo quality, not as sharp and clear as I was hoping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregs70 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome, Beautiful car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome to the club, nice looking vehicles.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome! More pics!!! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome. Nice mix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome Phillip! I’m about 30 minutes from you in Raleigh. I think we may have communicated on Facebook recently, but I can’t find the post now. We’ll have to meet up at a local cruise in or car show. Here’s one coming up next weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Welcome! This is a great group here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsorg Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 welcome, great car club ,maybe submit your 72 custom info to the category of customs , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Bowers Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Ok, didn't know there was a Custom section, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Phillip said: Ok, didn't know there was a Custom section, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Phillip said: Ok, didn't know there was a Custom section, thanks! Hi Phillip and to the Club. I also have a 72 Custom and have been tracking those still serviceable for the past several years. After identification, I add them to my data base. Review my data base and if agreeable, that info will be included and Posted in the SS454 Thread, the 1st Posting "72 Custom Numbers". This is an ongoing project that I update new info as I come across it and is verifiable. At the bottom of the data sheet, there are some that I can't specifically determine are/is authentic but keep them for future updates if warranted. Anyway, hope to add your info if not already part of the data base. Having your VIN# allows me to compare with Data Base so as not to duplicate. The remainder is up to you if you want the additional info included. I will try to keep any personal info other than real name, city/state and Club handle which I find necessary to control errors. I also like input on any ideas you may have concerning Data Base Layout, Leads to vehicles etc. You can PM (Private Message) me your info for privacy or use this medium to respond. Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Bowers Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Hey Doug, Thanks for all the input. I'll get you that VIN and send it via PM. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Welcome Phillip!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Henry Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Welcome! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Welcome Phill!!!! Another custom!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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