Dtret Posted May 17 Posted May 17 Went to Nashville to pick this up. I needed one part on this to get my plan rolling. I knew I was pushing it on the home front when I told Karen I was going to Nashville to get another one and she said “ Don’t you think you have enough “. I guess I’m done now ( except for one more trip to Texas and one trip to Kansas). Sorry. 😢 edit no it’s not a convertible, the roof was cut off 9 Quote
willie Posted May 17 Posted May 17 Ok Dennis, i will ask!!!!!! What part did you need off of that perfect parts car, the 1/4s???????????? lol 1 Quote
Dtret Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 20 minutes ago, willie said: Ok Dennis, i will ask!!!!!! What part did you need off of that perfect parts car, the 1/4s???????????? lol Frame. If it’s good it has to go to Texas. Then he won’t destroy the other car I have down there. 3 Quote
Dtret Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 I investigated what came with the car this morning. Fenders are patched but the back supports are still good ( bonus) both doors are rust free ( bonus) both bumpers are ok but all the brackets are perfect ( bonus) and the tail panel is good ( I can use that on my 70 ( bonus). The quarters have been replaced so good metal there. I guess I did ok for $350. Pull the body and check the frame. Next month ( maybe). 6 1 Quote
willie Posted May 17 Posted May 17 Ok it looks like you got a handful of things you need. Why did you yank the car on pulling from the frame then, looks bent now???? 1 Quote
Dtret Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 6 minutes ago, willie said: Ok it looks like you got a handful of things you need. Why did you yank the car on pulling from the frame then, looks bent now???? It was bent already so I just rolled with it. That part is an easy fix. I never understood why everyone hooks there to pull the cars. It a non-structural part so it’s just thin metal. 2 Quote
Dtret Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 1 minute ago, willie said: Since when are you being lazy!!!!!! Right now. lol. 😂 2 Quote
Dtret Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, willie said: LOL Not an option for you!!! LOL I know. Karen seen me sitting and now I have a list. lol. 😂 1 4 1 Quote
Dtret Posted May 18 Author Posted May 18 Got what I needed. The frame is perfect. A lot of good stuff on the body too, as far as metal goes. Everything I need for my 70 is good on this thing. All bonus parts. Score. Strip it and ship it 8 Quote
Tonka Man Posted May 20 Posted May 20 Reminds me of the guy who decided to replace one part on his antique car. He pulled the radiator cap off his old car and drove a new car under the cap. Installation was easy and the plan worked well! Good job Dennis. Save what you can! GM isn't making any new parts guaranteed! 1 Quote
Scott S. Posted May 20 Posted May 20 Are those patio stones on the hood holding the tarp down ???? 2 Quote
Dtret Posted May 20 Author Posted May 20 12 minutes ago, Scott S. said: Are those patio stones on the hood holding the tarp down ???? Why yes they are. 2 3 Quote
willie Posted May 21 Posted May 21 5 hours ago, Dtret said: Why yes they are. Scott i have the same on my parts cars!! LOL 3 Quote
Scott S. Posted May 21 Posted May 21 So, is a BBQ pit the next project ??? I remember when I was in high school a neighbour had a '72 Monte carlo, but his Dad wouldn't let him put it in the garage. I passed his place one winter's day and saw that his younger siblings had turned it into a toboggan slope. 1 1 Quote
RON T Posted May 21 Posted May 21 Reminds me of the pictures of the rusted down classics they gonna fix up someday, and won’t sell.. At least you have a use for this one.. 3 Quote
Dtret Posted June 10 Author Posted June 10 I noticed something the other day and I had not seen before. Drum brakes on the front of a 72. All the numbers checked out. 5 Quote
Leghome Posted June 10 Posted June 10 I have nevewr seen front drum brakes on a Monte ever. I worked in a body shop part time for 25 years and have seen some strange things but never this one 2 Quote
Dtret Posted June 10 Author Posted June 10 1 hour ago, Scott S. said: A VERY base model ??? Gotta be the bottom of “ very”. lol. 😂 1 Quote
Rob Peters Posted June 10 Posted June 10 If i am not mistaken, even the base model came standard with front disc brakes. Now, the big BUT, yes it could be ordered with front drum brakes. A build sheet would be great to see for that car. Just curious Dennis, what does the master cylinder look like on that Monte? rob Quote
Dtret Posted June 11 Author Posted June 11 3 hours ago, Rob Peters said: If i am not mistaken, even the base model came standard with front disc brakes. Now, the big BUT, yes it could be ordered with front drum brakes. A build sheet would be great to see for that car. Just curious Dennis, what does the master cylinder look like on that Monte? rob Double bowl, which is odd but all the brake lines were hooked up. Quote
Dtret Posted June 11 Author Posted June 11 1 minute ago, Dtret said: Double bowl, which is odd but all the brake lines were hooked up. It had the prop valve as normal too sorry the picture is far away but apparently some people have a foot fetish lol 1 Quote
Dtret Posted June 11 Author Posted June 11 I’m thinking they were changed at some point because now that I think of it both metal lines for the front wheels were cut at the frame. But the frame does not have the brake hose brackets that bolt to the frame. Things that make you go hhmmm 2 Quote
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