monte70car Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 After weeks of it facing the wrong way we turned it around and it wasn't by hand either it went on its own power. After is was put back in the garage it watch it's new hood get work on. I honestly can't wait to see the hood bolt on the hood hinges and see if it will stay up or will a hood prop have to be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Had it out Sat for oil change some degreesing underneath and some running around and today it didnt leave the garage has been off and on rain all afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Since all the rain finally subsided, I took the Monte out to a car show ... As icing on the cake, I pulled a top ten. - Dave Congratulations on placing in the top ten awards at your car show, Dave! Â I am not surprised. You have one of the most appealing and authoratative looking Montes I've ever seen! Â I took my '70 to local car show, also - probably my last until I return to Florida in late fall. Â Although, it was poorly attended in general, there were two other FGMCC members there also: Karl with his black '72 and Ron and Jo Kisner with their forest green '70. Unfortunately, it was 90 degrees, full sun and almost no breeze - and quite humid, as usual. None of us placed as most of the awards went to the few high-dollar show cars that always show up here, but it was good to see the other entries and visit with the other owners. Â Here's a couple pics to "prove it happened". Â The show was hosted by Muscle Car City as seen in the background. Â Â Ron and Jo Kisner's forest green '70 is almost completely stock. Â Â You can almost feel the heat! Ron & Jo had shaded chairs - Karl (back to camera) and I braved the sun. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I have been there while visiting my daughter. Would have loved to have been there for a car show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montecruiser Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Me and the Monte aren't speaking right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiddle Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 ...I did glance over at it as I backed my truck out of the garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaman Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I walked around it a couple times while working on my daily driver and noticed the glove box light was on... which I found odd since the battery was unhooked... Found the "-" post was in contact with the fender... had me wondering there for a minute or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allchevy Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I put my hood back on after attaching all the cowl induction parts. Will do some pics or vids later. aving the windshield and back glass installed Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sun came out later today took her for a ride and got a few pictures     Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I worked on welding and grinding a patch in the left wheel well. Good times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Ya it was hot was niece tu have methe you both see you wen you get back have a save drib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wow Mike that looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGD72Monte Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Continued the rear end overhaul and as part of the anticipated snowball effect I removed the fuel tank vent line which was rotted out in two places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montecruiser Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I thought to myself, If she were running this might be a problem. Boy, lucky for me it wont start. thats about all I did to the Monte. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitri Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 well last week i dropped a 454 in my 72 and on wednesday i was showing off and i threw a pushrod through the rocker (yes i over revved it )and on friday i took her down to the block to see if there was any other damage AND I WAS LUCKY and found just the cam nicked so now it is sitting waiting for parts (new cam, lifters, push rods,and a valve job with new roller rockers and springs and caps). i did some research and found out i have 353049 heads which are the biggest and best heads chevy made (at least that is what im told )with 122cc and the intake/exhaust runners are 255/119 i have never driven a car with this kind of power before and i am grinning ear to ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'll just sum up my whole weekend with when I got a chance I installed my custom dash, new gauges, stereo and 4 speakers. Still have to finish some of the dash and install the oil pressure and speedometer sending units. Hopefully tonight I'll get to work some more on it. No big hurry as the weather this week looks wet...just like the last 4 months. Â Pictures will be coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte7071 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Cleaned up the garage around it now I have to build a shed so I can use the garage to finish disassembly. i'm bound and determined to get the body off the frame by the fall. Lots of housework to do first and I thought I would get a break after moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaman Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I thought I would get a break after moving. Â LOL that's what I thought too after I bought my house a few months ago... I'm working on finishing up the wiring updates for my lights and air compressor in the garage now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxyyzz Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 so KYB is changing the color of their GR2's from white to black to look more OE... truthfully i don't care if its black or white. But when i get white fronts, and black backs I care that they don't match. Summit is sending me the matching set along with a return UPS label :-D Â A+ for summit customer service, thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdude Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yesterday it was a trip to the bakery for some nice Italian cookies...YUM! today it was a soccer practice, tomorrow maybe to work...the weather has been nice the past few days so I'm takin' advantage!!Can't wait to put $4.11 a gallon gas in again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Got the battery tested today - 376 cca on a 800 cca battery. No wonder I have slow or no cranking power! I thought the battery was fairly new....checked the log book and its from 2005. Time flies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Seeing some of the daily adventures makes me want to drive mine more, just wish I wasnt so nuts about keeping it spotless. I didnt build a show car, but somehow ended up with one Maybe Ill run mine to work tomorrow, but there is a chance of rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Tony I know how you feel.. Mine has not been out in quite a while, and it is far from a "show" car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Haze Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 The rain is bad but even on nice days my triple-black turns GREEN with all the stinkin' pollen. Â Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I painted my stock hood today, finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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