rah72(Rick) Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Been going to a few of the cruise nights since I get the trans back in her. First one is a very well known cruise night back in the mid 70'2 thru the 80's closed down by the pd due to the punks street racing...well it is up and running and a ot of the oldtimers(on man I am included in that and only 46) had a guy offer to buy my car....went to an new one last night at the tilted kilt and low and behold 2 other monte's both 71's one a triple black SS his aunt was the original owner( he should be joining the club soon) and a red one the guy has owned it since 79...we are starting to become more popular... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiddle Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks to the guys on the forum here, over the past couple weeks I got my AC/heat control operating properly...tore the dash apart, fixed the electrical problem and solved all the vacuum issues. Everything is now routed properly and the air is coming from where it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom's Car Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Upgraded the exhaust to a 3" flowmaster with super 44's. It sounded great over the phone. I gotta love that the boys over at S P Classics not only do sweet work, they also tuck it away safely back in the garage after they deliver it. I can't wait to hear it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmonte70 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Bought back seat for my '70 Monte from Andreas...wish I could find that "elusive" front black bench seat... Â Thanks again Andreas...Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knightfan2691 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Not a thing......... Â Â Â Â Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * CruiseNites_2011_Chi.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Why can't that be me?" __ 3 Doors Down __ 'If I Could Be Like That' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDLBOX1970 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I stared under the hood.... Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I took the Red Baron out to a small cruise. The weatherman was saying rain by late afternoon so I got busy on other around the house projects. As the day wore on it got nicer out so I decided to take a ride over. Only about 40 cars but why miss a chance to see brand new Camaros and even 2 Cadillac XLR's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe72 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Finally installed my sub woofer in the trunk - 100 watt self powered 10' Bazooka. This pretty much completes the sound system in the Monte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I kissed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Finally installed my sub woofer in the trunk - 100 watt self powered 10' Bazooka. This pretty much completes the sound system in the Monte. Â I guess I'll eventually get to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I kissed it. Â Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Originally Posted By: Chevyss I kissed it.  Where? I'll pass not even going to comment on that  Sat. I had a flat tire at the show I host. We do a cruise first then a show it was fine on the cruise and pulled into the park and the tire just went flat so it sat there at the show with a flat tire. sent another guy up to my house to get my jack after the show and put the spare on, all I had with me was the bumper jack and dont trust them especilly on the grass. So now I have 3 chrome wheels and raised white letter tires and 1 black wheel with a whitewall tire. Dropped it off this morning hopefully they can fix it. the show went just fine and we raised over 2 grand for the make a wish foundation. the day was in no way a loss what a great group of people we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I've been breaking in the 502 with an AED 750 dp because my Holley 850 dp would not idle consistently and would spudder when I cruise part throttle. The 750 runs absolutely fantastic, but its just not big enough. Â After inspecting the 850 (for the third time), I finally found why it would idle inconsistently and surge randomly. I held it up to the light and discovered the secondary throttle blades were not closing all the way - they were cracked open slightly, and it was not allowing the primary air/fuels to function properly. I adjusted them so they close completely and slapped it on last night. Runs good - no surging! Still have some accelerator pump tweaking and tuning to do, but I'm hoping I have the cfms I need until I can afford a Pro Systems carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom's Car Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I took Mom's Car for a spin today. The new 3" Flowmaster exhaust with the super 44's sounds great. Just what the doctor ordered for the 624 horses to breathe. I actually noticed a difference in performance. Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Drove it to the Woodward Dream cruise. Saw three other first gens. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Absolutely nothing. On a business trip in boulder co having a beer right now. Off to san jose ca tomorrow. Maybe I can get some work done on my monte when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe72 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Ahhh - I forgot "no pictures it didn't happen", here ya go... Â Â What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I like it. nice & subtle..I hate loud.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I went out in the garage...told it it looks better than Rod's car....went back inside...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Nothing.....I'm done...I'm done spending money to go faster...I'm easily in the 11's now and with 3.31 gears I could drive the car to Florida if I wanted tomorrow. To go racing once a year it's just not worth it. It's going to be a tight race with Al, but win or lose, I'm going to enjoy my car and do some of the other cosmetic things that I want to get too. Â Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Steve, you're coming to Florida tomorrow? A little short notice, but thats ok......bring your paint equipment. Â Â Did your wife find the folder of receipts by chance? Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe72 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Had the engine cleaned,replaced the hood pad and cowl seal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe72 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 the previous post was before it was cleaned. Here it is after... Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Wow, that is some transformation. Looks good. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Very nice, Abe! Â Amazing what a difference a little elbow grease and a few new parts can make. The best part is that the results will continue to contribute to your enjoyment of your Monte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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