Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 You have all come to know, laugh, and threaten me on the pos70. Just a reminder, yes it’s in progress but at a snail’s pace. All numbers matching 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 When I saw your post I expected to see a picture of a 72, not a 70 rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 You have all seen, and most have gone through, the painstaking restoration of my 71SS. All numbers matching. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 Well it’s time to welcome home my missing piece ( minus 4 speeds, I’m not chasing them). 1972 W code Custom. And yes all numbers matching. With documents 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 I have no idea what order these are going to load in. Probably not the way I wanted them. Lol. The car was built for a gm executive, build date 4/72. When he was done with it , it was sold as a demo to a guy in late 72. This guy happened to be married to the sister of the guy I got it from. He bought it in 73 and has had it ever since. 116000 miles. Engine was totally rebuilt at 103000. Everything on the car is original except for the normal wearables ( water pump, fuel pump etc you get the idea). Front bumper replacement , some backed into it , so much for bumper guards helping. Passenger quarter replacement, same reason, that around 1977. He cut the vinyl top off a couple years ago because it was cracking and didn’t want it to hold moisture. Interior 100 percent 1972. He thinks the spare tire is original too, never been on the road and still holding 30 lbs. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 Not perfect. But it will be close when I get done. I’m going to bed now. I’ve had 4 hours of sleep since Thursday 4:30 am. And I have over 2000 miles driven in that time. And a get together in Cleveland. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 I forgot to add, it runs and drives like a car with 4 square tires. It needs some love. There’s other things going on that you will probably notice in the pictures. I think I asked about most of them and he came back with some funny stories. I’ll explain if they come up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Looks great I'm sure you'll make it perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Congratulations on the tri-fecta Dennis! That's the only other Monte Kevin and I would consider letting into our crowded stable. A 72 W code Monte Carlo. Sweet find! Congratulations again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Looks great Dennis, congratulations. Do I see a fm converter and a tape deck hanging under the dash? What color code is it? Looks like a rare color. Again congrats, look foward to watching the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Pull your buddy off the hood so she sits level. All kidding aside, congrats on the Trifecta. 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 hours ago, 1970mcss said: Looks great Dennis, congratulations. Do I see a fm converter and a tape deck hanging under the dash? What color code is it? Looks like a rare color. Again congrats, look foward to watching the progress. PS - I see Mellencamp’s “Uh-Huh” cassette on the console. Great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 8 hours ago, 1970mcss said: Looks great Dennis, congratulations. Do I see a fm converter and a tape deck hanging under the dash? What color code is it? Looks like a rare color. Again congrats, look foward to watching the progress. Yes you do. Lol. He was going to take them out and pitch them. I was like no no no. Leave them. They will be in it when it’s done. If they work that is. Code 36 spring green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 Thanks everyone. For now I’m going to clean it up and fix a few things and drive it as a survivor. More pictures. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Rob Peters said: When I saw your post I expected to see a picture of a 72, not a 70 rob If the site would have loaded faster I might have gotten it posted before you commented. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Needs a little attention but nothing you can't handle, looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, cny first gen 71 said: Needs a little attention but nothing you can't handle, looks great. That’s what happens when they sit for basically 30 years. Very little driving. He took it out s couple times a year but short drives. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 I’ll be looking for a passenger side mirror and all the parts to put the smog system back on it( not that I want it). Other than that the car is still all there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 I got a set of old school cragers too. Two 15x6 and two 15x7. He changed out the tires every summer and winter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 W Code Custom with build sheet. That’s a great find. Nicely optioned and I love spring green too. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 15 hours ago, MC1of80 said: Congratulations on the tri-fecta Dennis! That's the only other Monte Kevin and I would consider letting into our crowded stable. A 72 W code Monte Carlo. Sweet find! Congratulations again. It was just east of Baltimore. It was within your grasp. I would have let you get it if I didn’t. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Glen said: PS - I see Mellencamp’s “Uh-Huh” cassette on the console. Great album. He kept all the cassette tapes. I’ll have to ask he about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Dtret said: It was just east of Baltimore. It was within your grasp. I would have let you get it if I didn’t. Lol. Didn't know about it. Oh well, next one. Lol. Already have a Barn Find. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 55 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: Didn't know about it. Oh well, next one. Lol. Already have a Barn Find. Lol This wouldn’t qualify as a barn find so you’re safe. A basement storage moved to s new garage find. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 The PO got the bright idea to use the car to pull a small horse trailer. He installed a brake controller, mounted it under the dash and ran a brake line and wiring the a grommet hole he just pushed out. He ran the brake line to a tee at the master cylinder, ironically was leaking due to using a pipe thread adapter at the master which is not pipe thread compatible—hmmm, so I put the original line back into the master, no leak. He never finished wiring it up that’s why the rolls of wire are by the master. He couldn’t find a trailer hitch. Thank goodness for me. It’s all back to normal now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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