LostnFound Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Dusted it off and went for a spin tonight.....felt like all was right in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I pulled out a bunch of the interior in my 70 Monte tonight. The door panels and rear side panels need a really good cleaning so I got it all out ready to clean tomorrow. Â For some reason, my door panels on the 70 get a greasy film that is nearly impossible to get off. The dirt sticks to it and makes the panels look very dirty. I think it's oils coming out of the vinyl. I do not have this issue with any other materials in the car, just the side panels. It's frustrating keeping them clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Well today I put the pulley, belts, fan shourd and the clutch fan back on. Got to cut the upper radiotor hose as it's a little long. Tomorrow maybe turn the motor over and getting the dist fully install. Motor is about week or week an half from being fired up with the new cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickWillson Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I took my Monte to its first car show today. It won 3rd place in the '70's class! Not bad for her first time! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I loaded the 3 kids up in it early this morning, took them to Barnes&Noble, (they love books) a couple other stores,the park, met Alli for lunch at her work, then back home. Planning on using it all day tomorrow too, its too nice out this weekend to leave it covered up! I keep saying this is the year I drive and enjoy it more, we shall see On a side note, getting 3 kids in and out of that thing, taking shoes on and off due to the color of the interior, parking 12 miles from anywhere, sweating it out in the car because it was "TOO WINDY" in the back with the windows all the way down, and it was still all worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Went to a car show in Brownsburg IN this morning and afternoon and the to a cruise in Avon IN. A good day to be Monteing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Got my 70 interior panels cleaned up. It was such a nice day (Sunny and 24C/75F) that The panels were dry after lunch. Got the interior all reinstalled and put on my new chrome arm rest bases. I sill had time to take my 5 year old out for a drive in the 70 before coming home to make hommade pizza. What a great day! Â Supposed to be even nicer tomorrow with higher temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Son in-law came over and we spent the better part of 7 hours installing the aftermarket Cruise I purchased 3 months ago. It works good and we both are very happy with the results. It worked as it should on the first try. Jamie is very meticulous about everything he does and I keep getting in a hurry. We compliment each other perfectly. Thanks to Andreas for his leading me to this aftermarket cruise. Tomorrow it foes to the trim shop to have the headliner re-stretched and the new new 3 point seat belts installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Got the dist fully seated today, got the upper radiator hose installed and looking good. I also took my donor cluster apart cleaned it up and got it ready for the new cluster. I removed my old auto meter gauge set as I won't be using them with the new cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Took my Monte out for a ride. Went over to my Mother and Fathers house to wish her a Happy Mothers day. Ran good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Quote: What did you do to your Monte today? Not exactly my Monte but I finally put the "The First Generation Monte Carlo Club" huge decal on my enclosed trailer. I bought it two years ago at the Eastern Meet, I got to admit it is a quality decal and looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiham Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Quote: What did you do to your Monte today?  Not exactly my Monte but I finally put the "The First Generation Monte Carlo Club" huge decal on my enclosed trailer. I bought it two years ago at the Eastern Meet, I got to admit it is a quality decal and looks great  What? No picture? Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillseeker Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Went to visit her at the shop and talked to the paint and body guy about what we need to do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Yesterday the headliner got re stretched and the Morris Concepts 3 point seat belts installed. The trim guy told me after stretching they cut off an inch all the way around. It looks better than new now. Next project is the A/C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Spousie and I went for a little Monte spin tonight. Thursday it goes in to have the A/C changed over to 134A and to have a couple of other little things done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Pulled the transmission out last night to deal with a couple leaks. Hoping to get it done and back in by the weekend as it looks like a rain-free weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Not really "What did you do to your Monte Today" but on the Chevelle I was finally well enough to pull it out of the garage for the first time this year and really see what the Centerlines look like on it from a distance instead of in the garage.. Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Quote: What did you do to your Monte today?  Not exactly my Monte but I finally put the "The First Generation Monte Carlo Club" huge decal on my enclosed trailer. I bought it two years ago at the Eastern Meet, I got to admit it is a quality decal and looks great  You know the rule Bill no pictures didnt happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Took it to a show! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Took it to a show!  Yo, Kenny, looks like you are back in Florida! Just visiting or on summer break from school in NY? Welcome back to the forums. What's next for the Monte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hey Kenny it would be great to see another bright Red Monte at the Eastern Meet in Aug. RED IS BEAUTIFUL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyKenny Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Originally Posted By: LuckyKenny Took it to a show!  Yo, Kenny, looks like you are back in Florida! Just visiting or on summer break from school in NY? Welcome back to the forums. What's next for the Monte?   I'm down for a a long summer visit, I don't even have tickets back yet haha!  Are you in town? Dale and I were thinking about going to the muscle car city show on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Are you in town? Dale and I were thinking about going to the muscle car city show on Saturday  No, Kenny, I'm at our new lake home in Minnesota for the summer. I saw the email notice on the show tomorrow at Muscle Car City. Hope you and Dale can make it. If it's too hot and humid to sit outside, you can alway check out the indoor museum - it's cool in more ways than one! Enjoy your Monte and your summer visit to Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Replaced the ignition switch last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mau Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Charged battery by day. Wonderful drive by evening. Â Â Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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