Monte Carlo rebuild thread

[71SSclone]

Starting the journey of rebuilding my Monte Carlo. Of course, we need the pic of parts stacked up in the house. At least the dog approves. He is very curious. 

[71SSclone]

Went to the shop today to help strip down the car. The more we look, the more we find wrong. 

[cny first gen 71]

Yup its called the snowball effect, we've all been there no matter how much planning we do. Take lots of pictures along the way. But it looks pretty good 👍

[Dtret]

Just holler if you need anything. I just did my 71. 1148 pictures.  Lol. 

[MC1of80]

Like Steve said, Welcome to the SNOWBALL effect!!!!

[Glen]

I spyyyyyyyyyyy…. a gas tank!  

[DragCat]

I remember when I only had 2 boxes in the living room 🤣 then poof they were everywhere. I'll enjoy following the build as I have with everyone else's. And probably learn some things along the way 

[willie]

Yes the snowball effect kicks all our butts. John she looks like a great starting point. I can see the rust around that rear window, and i am sure you already know you can get all that sheetmetal around the window from Belden Speed rust repair. I have used them plenty, very good!! I found that even if you designate a room to put the incoming parts in, you still need more and more room.  Enjoy the prosses and take plenty of pics.

Glenn i spy the gas tank was easy. LOL  Whats in the other box? LOL

[71SSclone]

Willie,  I had purchased everything needed from Belden Speed, but when I removed the vinyl top, the rust was more extensive than the repair kit would cover. Also, the roof was very rusty and pitted, and the 1/4 had holes where the vinyl top trim was attached. Might as well do it right... new 1/4's, roof. trunk floor, etc etc. 

The second box has new body bushings, hardware, power seat brackets, and trunk drop down panels. 

[714024SPEED]

It's funny how it's always worse then you think. Good luck keep the pictures coming.

[stangeba]

Have fun! Keep posting the great pictures!

 

[willie]

OOHH BBOOYY John looks like it started for you!!!   But I agree do it right the first time and forget about doing it again.

The second box has more good stuff for sure John!!

[Michael Boyte]

Now , let the fun begin !!

[71SSclone]

Can anyone explain why my washer solvent tank has a light bulb? 

[1970mcss]

The bulb is for the fiber optic option that lights up under the dash

[Dtret]

That’s a pretty rare option. Nice. 

[MC1of80]

Also, it is a 70 only option. 

[Dtret]

2 minutes ago, MC1of80 said:

Also, it is a 70 only option. 

Uh-uh. The cars a 71. Lol. 

[71SSclone]

So what lights up under the dash? And there is nothing attached to the washer bottle. So I will have to source some fiber optics. Lol

[71SSclone]

Is that what this is in the lower left, underneath dash? Sorry for the poor pic. 

[Grant MacPherson]

I have some fibre if you need it from when I rebuilt my vigelite. Let me know .

[71SSclone]

Grant. I’ll let you know. I’ll have to look more closely next time I go down to the car. Thanks

[71SSclone]

More progress today. Had the glass removed, fitted the replacement hood and hinges. Removed the rest of the trim. 

[71MonteCarloMD]

1 hour ago, 71SSclone said:

Is that what this is in the lower left, underneath dash? Sorry for the poor pic. 

Yes, that’s the warning light when your washer fluid is low.

[1970mcss]

Should also have a float in the bottle. I rebuilt my float a while back