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Dylan, I would suggest you get it running before trying to change things. IMHO upgrading to something else without knowing whats wrong isn't going to speed up the process. What have you done so far, what are the issues your seeing?

Great find, good looking Monte too 👍

Went to a car show in Va, 7 First Gen's in attendance, never saw that many in one setting before. Didn't get any pic's as they were packed in tight and tons of people. Did spend some time talking to 2 owners about Monte's which is always good. No 70's nor SS's but i'm not going to complain, was a good day 😎

Saw this while running around the web this am, thought i'd share.

I'm probably going with the Summit rad mentioned in the below thread when I do my engine swap. But here is the thread with some other options. https://www.firstgenmc.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19770-aluminum-radiators/

Thanks, the only "yellow letter tires" I was aware of were those Nascar series. But I hate to assume anything these days. Again nice looking Monte

Hope everyone up north fared well, I'll admit I was a little stressed on this one but was lucky when it turned north.

Congrats Lorenzo ! I gotta replace mine when I get back in town.

Great shots/photos Aaron, what are "yellow letter" tires?

Willie, since you like it and if your not planning on entering pebble beach leave it on. I'd just say it was a special order emblem if anyone asks which isn't s stretch since you'd have to go to a buick parts counter to get one 😁

No, was never a Stones fan, but when they announced it was their last tour I figured I had to at least go see an iconic band.

Hey Antoine, looks like we are breathing a little easier today with the tracking updates. Thoughts and prayers for everyone else up the coast or wherever Mother Nature decides to spew her wrath. Ive got 80% of my shutters up, I'll do the rest tomorrow just in case. Oh and Antoine, I saw the Stones in San Diego on their FIRST this is our last tour 😲

Great pix, thanks for sharing! I really dig the green Laguna.

Bruce, according to my sales paperwork the 70 came with either G78-15 or G70-15 tires .

Hi Helen, welcome to the insanity 😁 You have just ventured into the keep it stock or upgrade for whatever reason cloud 😯 I can't speak for your winter conditions, but on your roads i'd want more rubber on the ground. Unless your at Pebble Beach I doubt anyone will question your going to a 60 series, I'm running 225-60R-15's. The original stock G70-15's had a tread width of 6.70 and a section width of 8.50. In contrast my 225's have a TW of 7.5 and a SW of 9. Didn't want to go all tech on ya just some data to ponder. There are lots of handling upgrades but ya have to have some good sneakers on our heavy Monte's.

Ditto on the kudos to all involved, its always a good day when nobody sees what your doing in the background 👍

I can't answer your question but, if I click on any of your first set of posted pictures they auto download to my computer (I'm on a Mac) and I can view them. Can't say the same for your 2nd attempt at posting pictures. Double check the below link for posting pictures to make sure its per the directions, thats how Ive posted in the past.

I appreciate the additional posts. Hemmings did an article on a crate motor in a 69 Chevelle (posted on another thread, I haven't read all of their updates yet) that also had some great heads ups. I was aware of the water pump (short/long) difference since I intend to re-use my accessory pully's and stuff. The new blocks do have the provision for a mechanical fuel pump but I do have to double check on the fuel pump push rod. The GM crate does come with an externally balanced flex plate . I will be dropping in a new aluminum radiator during the swap, haven't decided on the brand yet, i'm leaning towards summit but still reading the radiator thread on other options. Also will look at headers soon. The TH400 will get a refresh and a new converter and that should be all for the drivetrain, except some drag radials. The 331 gears should handle the combo fine.

Thanks Joe, I found part 1 but now I've bookmarked the link you posted with all the series. And yea I like pictures 😁

Thanks for posting the link Joe, it was a good read. I'll be following your build as i'm planning on dropping a GM crate 502 in my 70 this winter. I'm staying with the th400 (will have it refreshed with a new converter tho) and staying in the carburetor world. One thing I did pick up in the article was the crate water pump might have to be swapped out for me to use my original accessories. These little things add up $$ as we all know so its good to have a heads up before hand.

I sent BluePrint a question through their website asking some questions on their 496, haven't heard back yet. Probably will have to call. Same thing for the GM Performance people. I definitely want a warranty. Definitely needs to be streetable but have some fun with it at the track 1/8 mile style. Thanks for the heads up on the rings. I want to stay with a carburetor, don't want to have to drag out a laptop to tune things lol Update, spoke to GM this am, ZZ502 will drop in, bolt up to my TH400, and I can reuse my existing a/c, ps, brackets and parts without upgrading to the serpentine belt system. Looks like I know now what my winter project will be lol .

Anybody dropped a dressed BBC crate motor in their Monte? No i'm NOT going the LS route lol. I'd like to keep the TH400 (although refresh it with a new converter too) and keep the existing accessory belts and brackets (not go serpentine). I did a search but didn't see anything recent with results. I know I could rebuild the existing but Ive seen parts break and the block is only original once, even tho I never plan on selling the Monte.

Cool Photo, thanks for the share. Ive heard Finland has some really nice rides and a pretty big muscle car community,

Not trying to stick my nose into your business, but according to my paperwork code 67 ( classic copper) was a "special color" available on Camaro's only in 1970. Not sure about your or other years.

Thanks