Hoodicoff1 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 detailed the 383, fixed up some loose ends.Have an air gap intake waiting for some time to do the swap now that I have the room with the cowl hood _DSC0098 by Hoodicoff, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Took my 72 out for a drive and man did it feel goot. Stopped by a friends house and we made a rough sketch of what the receiver hitch is gonna look like. Now all I needs to do is get the parts for hm to weld it up and bolt it on. I luv it when a plan comes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Larry I had a nice cruise with my youngest daughter, about 75 miles of pure fun. Visited a friend who has a body shop. I need a new front windshield and my new front bumper moved over about 3/8", he'll getter done for me. We had sunny weather in the mid 70's. Another beautiful Central California Coast day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Went out today and pulled the cover needs to dust it off Have had a few people ask how my sits so low roof height is roughly 4' Did take a look at our other car/truck that is in the garage getting ready to finish it up hopefully this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Have had a few people ask how my sits so low roof height is roughly 4'. Mine sits like that too. Do you think the springs are sagging a bit? Most of my friends think its cool and I should leave it as is. I agree, thanks for posting your pics, it helps to see another Monte sitting at that level. (P.S. I really like the way you modified your hood, looks great.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodicoff1 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 dusted it off, charged the paint Nicest day of the year by Hoodicoff, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Patrick, My 72 sat just like yours when I got it. The original springs had sagged over the years. I put in new OEM style rear springs (not too hard to do) and it made a difference in the look of the car and handling. It gave the car a slight rake but not too much. I liked the look. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Patrick on my I went with lowering springs front and back to give it a 1"drop. What I think needs to be replaced is the 44 year old body bushing. As for the hood its a custom build we did on the car before it got repainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 got the inner fenders in boy was that a job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 got the inner fenders in boy was that a job! quote] Great progress and thanks for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks Aaron, I like the more level or raked as you put it look too. I've thought about new springs, I just don't know yet. How as the ride improved, I have new shocks all around and my Monte has a real nice ride. Thanks Robert, my body bushings are pretty good, I snapped a picture on my replacing bumpers thread. I know they will have to be done some day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Went to the local cruise in this evening. The Monte got a lot of attention as usual. I got to "unveil" the trunk upholstery, the aluminum compressor, and the show panel. It was good to kick some tires and talk cars with old friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Went to the local cruise in this evening. The Monte got a lot of attention as usual. I got to "unveil" the trunk upholstery, the aluminum compressor, and the show panel. It was good to kick some tires and talk cars with old friends. What's that like? It's been a long winter here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam84 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Tomorrow I will be the proud owner of a bouncing baby 454. Friend of my dad's is selling his at a price I couldn't pass up. Will definitely be at home between the fenders in the monte. Something I've been looking for for quite some time but couldn't find one at a price I could afford. Then after that I hope to have a really bouncing baby. My wife is 9 months pregnant and is due in the next 2 weeks so I will have my hands full in the months ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Originally Posted By: cbolt Went to the local cruise in this evening. The Monte got a lot of attention as usual. I got to "unveil" the trunk upholstery, the aluminum compressor, and the show panel. It was good to kick some tires and talk cars with old friends. What's that like? It's been a long winter here! It was great! Not trying to rub it in but it was mid-70's breezy, and perfect for a cruise in. I don't go to the local cruise night too often due to my schedule and didn't realize how many people I know who attend regularly. Not to worry, spring is right around the corner and it will be nice weather for you and blazing hot for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Originally Posted By: cbolt Went to the local cruise in this evening. The Monte got a lot of attention as usual. I got to "unveil" the trunk upholstery, the aluminum compressor, and the show panel. It was good to kick some tires and talk cars with old friends. What's that like? It's been a long winter here! We have so much snow here in MN it wont all be gone till late May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvssmail Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 high 50's here yesterday and the day before and low teens today, thought ide be able to work onmy 72 today but too cold and no room inside untill I move my office to other side of shop. hopefully that will be done by next week. looks like the weather is going to break soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 New Plates for Monte: (71MC4PS) 1971 Monte Carlo for Patrick Sheean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 New Plates for Monte: (71MC4PS) 1971 Monte Carlo for Patrick Sheean when I first read the plate my dirty mind took over....lol. Nice plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sheean Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks Glen, My mind can't conceive of anything off color, no need to fill me in, I will stay happily ignorant. Have a great evening, it is sunny and just under 80 degrees. I'm not rubbing it in, just enjoying our warm Gold Coast weather. Hang in there the ice will melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nice plates, Patrick!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 today I will be refinishing my hydroboost that came out of a 3/4 ton van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Opened the garage door, fired her up & backed her out of the barn for the first time since November. Sounded even better than I remembered. She's looking like a barn find with so much dust on her. Won't be driving down any road for quite a while yet due to tons of snow around here still. And need some April showers to wash away the salt too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 URL=http://s775.photobucket.com/user/glnewman3118k/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140315_102320_zps4965df1a.jpg.html][/url] Started putting the motor back together....have a few more parts coming and will need help with the heater hose replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Opened the garage door, fired her up & backed her out of the barn for the first time since November. Sounded even better than I remembered. She's looking like a barn find with so much dust on her. Won't be driving down any road for quite a while yet due to tons of snow around here still. And need some April showers to wash away the salt too. I sure would like to barn find your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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