Guest Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Hello all, we just purchased a 72 Monte, and have several interesting questions about the Gen 1's When I was a teen and just getting into GM cars, I swear I saw a 70 or 71 Monte Carlo with a Chevelle-like factory cowl induction hood. Was this a option on the BB SS cars ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 No it was not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateZ Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Like he said, CI wasn't a Monte option, but there is at least one member of this club that has modified their Monte with a functioning cowl induction setup. Not an easy thing to do from what I understand, as it's not as simple as putting a Chevelle CI setup on a Monte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 That would be my 71. It was a lot of work to mate the two hood frames together but we got the job done. It did make for a heavy hood. I would say it was about 17 years ago that we did it. It would have been alot easier to just put the CI hood skin right on the Monte hood like others have but then it wouldn't work. We started with a new Chevelle CI hood from a dealer. Paul Bell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Iceman has the working cowl Induction hood on his Monte. Many people in the club have seen his... It is a true work of art. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 There is a pic of my hood in the 2004 meet photos. It sounds like Paul and I did things the same way. I started with an NOS Chevelle hood purchased about 100 feet East of the Club tent at the 2005 meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kliegl Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 It's difficult to comment on the performance because I changed so many other things when I rebuilt the motor (BAD BBC Crate motor). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Driff Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Want to buy a 1970 -71-72 Monte Carlo with factory bucket seat option love to buy 350 or 454 please let me know if you have one Kevin 650-619-0407 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 There is a repop cowl hood. Comes in both functional and non-fuctional. Closes place to me here in ontario wants $ 1700 (canadian) not including tax or shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, Robert said: There is a repop cowl hood. Comes in both functional and non-fuctional. Closes place to me here in ontario wants $ 1700 (canadian) not including tax or shipping. Be careful with that one I've heard of people waiting a year and a half snd still don't have it. A couple guys got and said it fit good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Just wanted a price. Doing a cowl hood is way, way far away. By then I'll have done so much fab and welding, I should be able to make my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 49 minutes ago, Robert said: Just wanted a price. Doing a cowl hood is way, way far away. By then I'll have done so much fab and welding, I should be able to make my own. I made mine and believe me it's a lot of work 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Looks fantastic Steve !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 We too liked the longer and taller cowl 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Michael, So nice to see a picture of your Monte !! Just stunning in pictures and even nicer in person. Must be the wife in the background. I know a lot of changes since that shot. would like to see a newer version of it soon. Hopefully we'll see you in Carlisle '24. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Thanks so very much for the kind words !! We too look forward to revealing the new version as well, however that might be a little while. My mom's condition is not improving, as age has a way of changing our lives, hopefully we will have a few more years with her, however somewhat doubtful she will be able to hold on that much longer. Again, Thanks for the kind words and know that we miss each and everyone in our MONTE FAMILY !! Hopefully someday we will all be together again !!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Anyone who has seen Michael's Monte has been treated to one of the most amazing Monte machines you could ever set eyes on. rob 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 6:43 AM, Michael Boyte said: Thanks so very much for the kind words !! We too look forward to revealing the new version as well, however that might be a little while. My mom's condition is not improving, as age has a way of changing our lives, hopefully we will have a few more years with her, however somewhat doubtful she will be able to hold on that much longer. Again, Thanks for the kind words and know that we miss each and everyone in our MONTE FAMILY !! Hopefully someday we will all be together again !!! Michael I wish nothing but the best for your mom and have so much respect for you stepping up to take care of her, I know it's not easy. As we always say family first for sure! We miss you and Ann but completely understand. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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