Patrick Sheean Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Got to drive Monte today, had two vehicles in the shop, it turned out to be really fun, I haven't driven Monte for about a month. Getting some new springs from Leo Konik and can't wait to get Monte off of the ground. You can probably see from my signature picture that she's riding kind of low. It's okay if you do it on purpose, but not because of sagging springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyc Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Got the money together for repairs, and contacted the guy who has those engines for sale... Should be able to pick em up Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 today I will be finishing the paint on my hydroboost and picking up some bondo to get rid of the pimple pocks on my firewall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinniepooh Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Washed and waxed it yesterday so that we can watch it rain today. Was planning on going out to the Antique Festival and car show today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 What, Michigan and rain? It only rained because you did wash your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinniepooh Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 You know it ! I am going to throw out grass seed three days before every car show. because nothing dries up the weather like me wasting $$$ on seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Drove to a swap meed with 4 centre caps on the car, drove home with three. I hate thieves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I pulled the car cover off the 70 fixed the power window and then gave it a shower Then we bolted on the doors we had on the 72 body to make the car look better used reproduction hinges so far no adjustment needed. Front control arms knocked off ready for new ones . Fuel cell got a box made for it to sit in and welded in place cell holds 20 gallons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 today I welded up the blower and heater core holes in the firewall...hydroboost turned out very nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Finally took the girl out for the first drive of the year. Forgot how good the side shifting barking tires on the second gear shift feels. Got a couple tire chirps on the third gear shifts as well when I really laid into her. I think she missed being driven as well . Thank goodness for long, straight, empty country roads . - Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Took a ride to Mike57's to pick up an MSD box and got my ears blown out when he fired up his thumper. Had a great time as always sitting around yapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyc Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Got mah engines and parts! Gotta tear down the 400 to see if there's any problems, then going to drop it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Pulled out trans and oil pan, man am I beat. Rollin around on the floor sure isn't as easy as it used to be in my younger days. Pics and details - see this thread  http://www.firstgenerationmontecarlo.com...5673#Post435673 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Took it and the 68 Camaro to a show. Wife drove the Camaro right into the Monte Carlo  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malyc Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I -wish- mine was capable of shining up that nice... beautiful cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Got the new bumper on. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 It looks Really Sharp Glen. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 It looks Really Sharp Glen. Rob The new bumper and parking lights make a noticeable difference. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Did some fabricating work on a "shelf" to mount the MSD box. Finally got the gas tank pulled to figure out why the sending unit reads incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinniepooh Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Due to the weather didn't take the Monte out on Saturday, Sunday morning (crappy/Windy/rainy) went to the Bearing Burners car show and swap meet. Didn't find much in the way of first gen stuff except center caps (I think they were imported from Canada),most were $20. Saw a guy walking around with a milk crate that he bought overflowing with them. Â Cleared up in the late afternoon so I took it out for a long drive. Â I'de better say sorry for the Canada comment, I don't want carma taking it out on my caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Got the new bumper on.  They dont give you much adjustment from side to side. My bumper is about 3/8" off center I even oblonged the holes in the brackets. Anyone else experience this with aftermarket bumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I had the same problem with my 72. Elongated the holes on the passenger side and shimmed the drivers side where the brackets mounted tot he frame. It looks much better but still not real happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Since we got one of the swivel seats apart to test the elec motor and gears we cleaned up the swivel base flat black with the swivel arm painted chrome. Sunday we fab up some fuel cell straps and got them painted flat black Also got the rear panel test fitted and ready to be welded in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I had the same problem with my 72. Elongated the holes on the passenger side and shimmed the drivers side where the brackets mounted tot he frame. It looks much better but still not real happy with it. Exactly what I had to do....I ran out of metal to elongate. I know it's there but others don't see it. My neighbor never would of noticed if I didn't point it out to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Due to the weather didn't take the Monte out on Saturday, Sunday morning (crappy/Windy/rainy) went to the Bearing Burners car show and swap meet. Didn't find much in the way of first gen stuff except center caps (I think they were imported from Canada),most were $20. Saw a guy walking around with a milk crate that he bought overflowing with them. Cleared up in the late afternoon so I took it out for a long drive.  I'de better say sorry for the Canada comment, I don't want carma taking it out on my caps.  LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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