OhMonte Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 In the process of giving my Monte a new pulse. Kind of doing things in reverse, bodywork and paint, then engine work. But I've never done anything in order, so why start now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Are you going to leave us hanging? Details....we need details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Just be very very careful and don't scratch anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sure is pretty! Tell us about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sure looks purdy cant wait to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Digging the old school valve covers. Yes we need details of the new bullet. The color of your car reminds me of.......mine. Green is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71monteme Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 looks good, details, details. Ditto on the "green is good". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nothing over the top. Edelbrock cam/carb/intake performer upgrade and all he fun stuff that goes with that, plus lots of new parts (water pump, aluminum radiator, etc), freshening everything up. You know...fresh paint, couple of throw pillows. ha ha Timing chain was pretty chewed up. Lots of other age issues. Engine runs strong as is, but was originally a 2 bbl w/air conditioning setup from the factory. Going with an LT1-type setup. Detailing the engine compartment now. Will post pics and info as that progresses. Waitng on getting the exhaust manifolds back right now. Sorry if that isn't as eventful as many of your cars, but it's all good. My goal is to get another 40+ years out of this baby and uptick my HP a few notches. Quite a few, actually. I want to bump those Chevelle guys a little further down the bench at the shows and cruises. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Here is an update....Engine is back in. Picking up some misc. parts that you don't know you need until you're ready to put them in. Hopefully going to fire it up next week some time. New hoses coming tomorrow. That coolant overflow tank is kind of ratty. Anyone know of a good replacement? I read that the car didn't come with one in 1970, so if anyone has any good retrofit ideas, please let me know. Take care, and keep warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Looks great! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanabba Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I used a Jegs brand coolant recovery/overflow bottle on mine. Got it in black and mounted it by the battery so it blends in to the inner fenderwell. At the time I think it was 18.99. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Looks awesome Joe, you just need to be careful working with the fresh paint around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I see you have an aftermarket radiator and other parts so I'm thinking you do not care if it doesn't look like it was produced in the 70's. Here's the one I put on my car...LINKY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 As always, thanks for the help (and comments). 2 more months til Spring...3 more til Spring Carlisle! The tank goes on the shopping list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 hey we have the same radiator..heres what I have for an over flow tank..got it from summit for around $25 bucks might change the mounting location once its all back together but I like it cuz it kinda matches the radiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I got this tank from O'Reilley's Auto Parts ($8.00) and an aluminum strap ( 1" X 1/8") from Home Depot. 2 bends, drilled 2 holes, black paint and your done! But possibly your not using the shroud??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Very nice, Murray! Great use of that otherwise wasted space. I'd say it looks factory, but it's probably too clean and straightforward for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Well, the engine is in and running like a charm. I was able to get the car this past Saturday, and as fate would have it, it snowed the day before. Fortunately, the roads were dry once I got it out of the shop. I rented a storage unit for the next few months til the weather breaks. It is currently in NePA, so the Turnpike was out of the question due to the salt, etc. So the detailing begins...and the interior is next, but that's light duty compared to the project this far. Here are a few pics of the engine and Mark the mechanic pulling it out to go home. (sort of). And one of me...all smiles. I was like a kid on Christmas. I did have one glitch, I rented the unit over the phone, and the owner left the paperwork inside the stall for me to sign on Saturday evening. When I got there, they had broken ground on a new set of storage units, and the excavator piled up the dirt, etc right across from my stall. I had to get the owner out there with a skid steer to move it all away. 1 or 2 backups and it was tucked in. Gladly, there was a mason line (you can see in the last picture) which is where the next building will start, so I 'll have plenty of room to get in and out once it's built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 That's one super sharp '70, Joe!! I really like that shade of green, especially with the dark green top. Is that a GM factory color? What size of tires are you running? Great to have a fresh, clean engine - enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Engine bay looking good... The outside of it looks awesome also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 That's one super sharp '70, Joe!! I really like that shade of green, especially with the dark green top. Is that a GM factory color? What size of tires are you running? Great to have a fresh, clean engine - enjoy!! The top is black vinyl, paint is original color but not same in terms of the metallic sheen. This paint has many different shades depending on the light. So technically isn't not 100% GM finish, but I think it looks better. Clear coat is from House of Kolor. The tires are 255/60-15x8 rear, 225-70-15x7 front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE3HZZ Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Nice build up and very nice colour. The rims are chrome and look sharp I am thinking of trying to find a set as they do make them look even DEEPER Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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