MC1of80 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Thanks for adding the link. It's a very well made hood. I like it starting close to the front of the hood. To me, it just looks correct on our long hoods. Obviously some like and some don't. All is good. Lolol Also on another note that I forgot to mention initially, it was built in the Flint plant. Originally dark green, black top and black bench seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Today's assessment- the things you like, the things that are eigh and [censored] was someone thinking. You find all of these when you get a new project. Those of us that know, well, just know. Lol Wiring is, well was- huh? Lol now removed. Brake lines will be replaced. (Zoom in on the pic) all front end bushings toast. Narrowing of the rear- nice! Cutting of the roll bars side bars- bad. Removed most of the interior and cleaned/vacuumed it. Overall- my son, brother and myself are still very pleased with the purchase. Now she needs a GOOD cleaning. A friend and his father stopped by with their toys. On a Saturday ya never know who will show up at my brother's. Lol We fixed a couple of issues they had on their cars also. (last 2 pics) and no, the 72 IS NOT OURS!!! LOLOLOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Looks like a fun project. Piece of cake for you guys. Shouldn’t cost much either with “ in stock “ parts. I like the others also. Great cars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I can't stop looking at this Monte!! Like the wheels on it. 496 sounds pretty awesome. Pretty good build from looks. Hope you are happy with the purchase. If not , I'm sure someone here would like to own it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Alright, Who's the joker with the camo leg? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 My son is happy with his purchase. That is the owner, my son. He was under the car, just out of the pic when I took it. Wondered how long it would take someone to notice. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 We power washed it today,now the fun begins 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Unleash the hounds!!!!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Man that's a sweet looking car! I'm drooling.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 14 hours ago, MC1of80 said: My son is happy with his purchase. That is the owner, my son. He was under the car, just out of the pic when I took it. Wondered how long it would take someone to notice. Lol I thought you were messing with us with a Halloween prop so I didn't comment 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 LOL i missed his leg 3 times, I had to keep going back. LOL Niiice Monte guys!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob 71 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 nice car. is the chrome off the drip edge? or painted black. looks sharp lie that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Bob, the drip rail stainless trim is missing. We have a few sets "in stock" that will be going back on. We feel the Monte Carlo needs all the brightwork to look proper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 AND THE SNOWBALL BEGINS!!!!!! Since mostly everything was removed from inside the engine compartment WE decided to blow everything apart and do it really nice. 🤔 WTH are WE thinking!!!!! Lololol Further forensic investigating shows the she was a low option car. 3bolt small radiator support. The "chunk" missing on the bottom is from the owner before us, he had a twin turbo set up in there. Definitely a very solid 70 was used to build this car. The black you see on the chassis is factory original paint. The radiator support bushings are the originals, front suspension except for the shocks is original. The elephant ears are beyond mint! No cracks and still very pliable! Was told the car was purchased from Michigan. Very rust free car! Originally dark green, taken to bare metal and painted a dark blue, now painted black about 5yrs ago. Now time to strip the firewall and weld up a TON of extra holes, strip the frame and open up the radiator hole.... And everything else! Lolol 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 DANG, you guys aren't wasting any time. Keep the pictures coming. rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpev Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 HOLY CRIPES!!! I love it!! that would an AWSOM second car. I'd put the biggest engine I could afford in that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 6:38 PM, MC1of80 said: Further forensic investigating shows the she was a low option car. 3bolt small radiator support. What is a "3 bolt small radiator support"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 The 3 bolt radiator support refers to the top plate that holds the radiator in. It is the standard cooling system and the core support has a smaller opening for the radiator which means it required a smaller, width wise radiator. In comparison if you ordered a/c or heavy duty cooling you got the 4 bolt upper radiator cover and minimum 3 core, wide radiator. A/C and heavy duty cooling recieved the 4 core radiator, I believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Sounds good to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Now I gotta run out and look at mine. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 This week's progress.... Some ordered parts came in, new steering linkage, tubular control arms, quick ratio manual steering box kit (new bolts, coupler) new rag joint, hood hinges, and some misc stuff. Meanwhile my brother accomplished this so far to the firewall.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Everything looks pretty solid all the way around. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 It is Rob. Only original paint on the firewall and chassis. 1 coat. Whoever initially built this car did so with a low option clean (no rust) car. Just one of the many reasons my son purchased it. The fun is about to start though. lol Filling in all the unnecessary holes. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 What ??? You had to order parts ? I thought you had enough "in stock" to build another 10 Montes 🤣 Good progress keep the updates coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yes, "stock" parts. Lol. My son is going a slightly different route from stock on this one. I am rebuilding one of the tilt steering columns we have "in stock" for the car. Easier to get around the roll bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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