71SSclone Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Went to the shop today to help strip down the car. The more we look, the more we find wrong. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 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 👍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Just holler if you need anything. I just did my 71. 1148 pictures. Lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Like Steve said, Welcome to the SNOWBALL effect!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I spyyyyyyyyyyy…. a gas tank! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 It's funny how it's always worse then you think. Good luck keep the pictures coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Have fun! Keep posting the great pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Now , let the fun begin !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 Can anyone explain why my washer solvent tank has a light bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 The bulb is for the fiber optic option that lights up under the dash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 That’s a pretty rare option. Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Also, it is a 70 only option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: Also, it is a 70 only option. Uh-uh. The cars a 71. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 Is that what this is in the lower left, underneath dash? Sorry for the poor pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant MacPherson Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I have some fibre if you need it from when I rebuilt my vigelite. Let me know . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 Grant. I’ll let you know. I’ll have to look more closely next time I go down to the car. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 More progress today. Had the glass removed, fitted the replacement hood and hinges. Removed the rest of the trim. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Should also have a float in the bottle. I rebuilt my float a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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