Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Hi Folks, Been following this forum since before I purchased my latest 1971 Monte Carlo. It has a numbers matching drivetrain. 350/2BBL/TH350. Factory color was gold w/black vinyl top(I have the trim). It is a factory air car(doesn't work/don't care) with tilt steering. It was purchased new on July 4th, 1971 in NYC. Number of owners is unknown. Purchased for $5500 in November 2017 in Rockland County. The color is a factory Pontiac color from 2000 which was last time it was painted. Since then I had the damaged passenger side fender repaired and color matched) for $900. Found the rally wheels and Indy 500 tires on Craigslist for $600. Tranny grenaded in 2019 and rebuilt for $1450 Just had the interior refresh(seat covers/headliner/carpet completed this fall for $2400. So I all in at $10,850. There are plenty of things still to address/decisions to make and looking for the MC expertise in this forum for help in making the right decisions. Love all the pictures of y'alls awesome Monte Carlos! Best, Joe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Welcome Joe! Nice looking 71 you have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Just now, MC1of80 said: Welcome Joe! Nice looking 71 you have. Thanks Thomas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Welcome Joe, nice looking 71 you have there. Mine was a base 350 2 barrel too I've since put a 4 barrel on. I'm just down the road from you near Syracuse. Are you planning on coming to the nationals? We're having a mini meet there this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Possibly...what is the date? I have been in VA most the time I have owned it but have moved back to ROC recently. Your car is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Welcome! I love that colour! This is a great group here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Hooligan71 said: Possibly...what is the date? I have been in VA most the time I have owned it but have moved back to ROC recently. Your car is gorgeous! Thank you, it is July 14-15-16 right here in Syracuse there is more info in local cruise section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Canuck said: Welcome! I love that colour! This is a great group here. Thanks Aaron...I do too but would prefer a factory color. The Copper is badass. My first '71 was white/black. Still partial to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Great looking car. And welcome. We will help any way we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Thanks Dennis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Great looking Monte Joe! I like the color and 71 is my favorite year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Damn Bruce...that's a beauty! I agree on the 71. The grill and the hood ornament are great styling cues! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Welcome Joe, beautiful car and great color combo as well !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Beautiful Monte you have there. Welcome aboard the boards. We hope you like what you see here and decide to become a dues paying member of the club. rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Welcome Joe!!! I love the color and combo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 37 minutes ago, Michael Boyte said: Welcome Joe, beautiful car and great color combo as well !!! Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 17 minutes ago, willie said: Welcome Joe!!! I love the color and combo!!! Thanks Willie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Rob Peters said: Beautiful Monte you have there. Welcome aboard the boards. We hope you like what you see here and decide to become a dues paying member of the club. rob Hi Rob. Thanks! Glad to be here and like the vibe. I would have already paid but i don't trust/use Paypal. Will be going to the snail mail method I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan71 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, Rob Peters said: Beautiful Monte you have there. Welcome aboard the boards. We hope you like what you see here and decide to become a dues paying member of the club. rob Can't seem to access the links... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Hooligan71 said: Can't seem to access the links... Do these help? https://www.firstgenmc.com/forums/index.php?/membership/joinpage/ https://www.firstgenmc.com/forums/index.php?/membership/renew/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribbs Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Welcome Joe! Great lookin’ ‘71. Lotsa good people and great info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Welcome Joe!! Great looking Monte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Welcome to the Club!! Great looking Monte. Sounds like you have been down the snowball effect road with yours. Me too, long time ago ('04-'08) and making mine all along. Glad to see another join our club. Remember, we also have a Mini meet coming in June at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pa. Hope to see you there. I have a set of Original license plates for your car if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemedic Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Welcome Joe. A nice looking 71. I like the color combo too, different. We hope you become a dues paying member. The best Club and place to be for First Generation Monte owners !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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