Canuck Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 I was playing in the engine bay tonight. The engine was built by McKinnon Industries Nov 24, 1971. It appears to have the original distributor cap and coil. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 I found the line sheet in the upper portion of the rear seat. It took a bit of work to get it out to minimize the damage and got it out in one piece. 6363 Mohave Gold upper and lower AK1 deluxe seat belts w/shoulder front A02 tinted windshield B37 front and rear color key floor mats B93 door edge guards C50 rear defogger D33 remote left mirror D34 visor vanity mirror D99 two tone/vinyl roof trim GS1 2.73 rear axle K05 block heater M38 TH350 PU8 G78-15 white stripe tires U08 dual horns U63 push button radio U76 windshield antenna V30 bumper guards W84 additional fuel fir delivery ZP5 appearance group Z49 Canadian equipment The D99 is a code for the trim on a solid colour car. This was a Canadian plant only thing and I imagine it is very rare. I'm glad I was able to solve the mystery. I'm very excited about this and will certainly make this car harder for me to let go. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I can hear it now. "April, I know I promised to flip this car for a profit but it is so rare....." rob 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 The line sheet is a great addition to the car. My build sheet shows my SS had the engine block heater when new, but it's long gone. I've wondered how it looked and installed. Does your car still have it? Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob Peters said: I can hear it now. "April, I know I promised to flip this car for a profit but it is so rare....." rob That conversation did happen last night… 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, overdrive said: The line sheet is a great addition to the car. My build sheet shows my SS had the engine block heater when new, but it's long gone. I've wondered how it looked and installed. Does your car still have it? Dan Yes, it is still on the car. I was originally going to take it off as it looks ugly having the plug stick out between the grille and bumper. I will likely leave it on the car but coil it up in the engine bay to keep it original. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I see you keeping this car in the collection. The three of them look so good together 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 7:17 AM, 1970mcss said: I see you keeping this car in the collection. The three of them look so good together I don't think I'll be able to keep three. I have 3 cars and one wife... one of those 4 things will likely not be staying. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Canuck said: I don't think I'll be able to keep three. I have 3 cars and one wife... one of those 4 things will likely not be staying. That's a shame Aaron. I have never met her but from what I could gather she sounds like a wonderful great woman, it would be sad to see her have to go. If I am not mistaken you have two daughters, a selling point to keeping all three is one for each daughter and one for the two of you. Just kidding on her having to go. rob 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Yes you have to keep her she certainly does seem like a keeper. But you need a 4th, one for you one for her and one for each daughter 🤣 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 There’s all sorts of great logic on this forum. 🤣😂 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, Canuck said: There’s all sorts of great logic on this forum. 🤣😂 I think we need to start a Contest Board to see just which one Aaron drives to the WM. Decisions, decisions, decisions... Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I agree with the guys Aaron, The saying goes, a (butt) for every seat. That means you need to get another Monte for your (butt). This way EVERYONE is happy!. However make sure your lovely wife gets to pick first!!! So the happiness continues for a long, long time!!! lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Always great info from Vintage Vehicle Services. I wish they had added statistics about how many had the D99 option. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 I’ve been taking a ton of photos of original tags and markings on this car. It has the original spark plug wires dated 4Q-71 still on it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Extremely nice survivor Aaron! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/7/2023 at 4:37 PM, Canuck said: I don't think I'll be able to keep three. I have 3 cars and one wife... one of those 4 things will likely not be staying. I understand the dilemma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Some interior photos. The rear belts are dirty from being stuffed under the seat. Hopefully I can get those cleaned up. All the belts are wrinkled from being crammed under the seats. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Just to put it out there, ya know, to help with your decision and all. Sandy and April get along pretty well, with our without wine in their hands, so you know she would have a good life out here if you choose the car. 😉 Really amazing find. The car that is. Well april too!!! Ahh geez I better stop before I get into more trouble with Sandy!!!! Hoping to see the car in May.🤞 Well April too!! There I go again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 8 hours ago, colonel said: Just to put it out there, ya know, to help with your decision and all. Sandy and April get along pretty well, with our without wine in their hands, so you know she would have a good life out here if you choose the car. 😉 Really amazing find. The car that is. Well april too!!! Ahh geez I better stop before I get into more trouble with Sandy!!!! Hoping to see the car in May.🤞 Well April too!! There I go again. That's why I just said "I understand the dilemma" LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Decisions Decisions !! The wife or the car .... Gosh , I agree , what a dilemma. Aaron, I am quite confident that you will make the right decision ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, Michael Boyte said: Decisions Decisions !! The wife or the car .... Gosh , I agree , what a dilemma. I had an ex-fiancé that was allergic to the dog we got (she wanted it). That dog lived to be 17 1/2 years old, about 9 years longer than that relationship lasted. Smartest dog I ever had, keeping her was the right call for me 😁. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Sometimes loosing a dog is more difficult than loosing some family members.....distant family of course !! 😂 We had to put Winston , our male Westie down a little over a year ago and I still have a difficult time when I think about him. However , so thankful to have had him for almost 15 years. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 I received a box of parts today. I removed the original hood insulation as it was pretty dirty. Looks really good on the underside of the hood. I’ll re-use the original hood clips to put on the new insulation. This car being low miles deserved to have the MC emblem on the original spear so I had one of those shipped out too. I managed to get the grill and front bumper aligned a little better. Heater core swap is the plan in the next few weeks. Then I will take it in for a safety inspection and a wheel alignment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 I replaced the heater core in my 71 (NON A/C) and put some pictures together on the event that may be of help to you. I had over 100,000 miles and it needed much more work than yours. https://1971montecarlo.wordpress.com/1971-monte-carlo-no-a-c-heater-core-replacement-pics/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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