JP_AstroMan

Wow, this is the first time in my life that a fuse turned out to be the problem. I've always dreamed of this happening and it never does. But indeed that was it. It didn't look blown because there are two wires in it. One was still there. Hopefully I can find this little guy. Thanks for the help!

No, it was there when I bought the car about 5 years ago. Seems like it wouldn't just stop working completely...some wiggling and turning should do SOMETHING, right? Do rheostats just fail? I dunno. Always always something.

I've read the other "dash lights aren't working" threads but they aren't exactly the same so... My dash lights were working when I parked at a restaurant, and then were completely out when I restarted. They have never not worked. It's the stock gauges AND the Vintage Air light that are not working. Basically anything that dims. When I play around with the switch I get zero signs of life. But the dome light and headlights still work using the switch. The E-brake light still comes on. No fuses are blown. Does anyone know which stock fuse is used for dash lights? Thanks for any help.

It really is hard to believe they don't think it's angled on Montes. They even called me to tell me that I am "using the wrong booster bracket and to shim it straight or replace it". Even after telling the guy that I verified it with 100% certainty, he didn't believe me. So weird. I just gave up.

For future reference, I don't recommend buying Wilwood Master 260-8555 for our cars...as recommended by Wilwood for my '72 Monte. They also refuse to believe that the Monte or Chevelle came with an angled master from the factory (mind numbing). The correct Wilwood master would have been 261-16962. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-261-16962-bk?srsltid=AfmBOoq_ClTA7PgInH8UFonIOs7Pwi0pcLEDfjh-DiiGC4xZokNQE9of8Bs

Did you tap the hole or let the screw tap the aluminum? As far as a sealing washer, I guess copper or plastic but not rubber, right?

Interesting jft.

So I upgraded my failing master with a Wilwood. As you can see by the photo, this particular Wilwood doesn't handle the angle. It shares fluid from front to back and if I fill the front to proper level, fluid runs out the rear...even with the seal and cover on. So Wilwood is saying that '72 Montes shouldn't have the angled booster/master and I have the wrong booster. I'm fairly certain I removed the original booster and master and it was at the same angle. Right?

Well, for some reason Ecklers had a new floor shift speedo for 50% less than anyone else. Couldn't pass that up. $75

Ahhh right...that makes sense. If I want to be cheap, do you know if there is a way to get the clear cover off the guage?

Has anyone ever had their hands in the shift indicator on automatic steering columns? I'm looking into ways to make it disappear in one way or another. Just thought I'd ask if anyone knows if there is a way to remove some or all of it. If I can get into the guage I could at least make a cover plate.

It did end up being for the horn. Replaced it with a waterproof relay and the horn is back.

There is an old relay located behind the battery...my horn has stopped working and I'm guessing it's this relay that is no longer clicking. I'm wondering if that's what it is and what else it's up to. Or maybe it's a previous owners work. Anyhow, if anyone has any insight, it would be greatly appreciated as always.

How would you go about making a fuse box cover/protector?

I would rate it an 8 out of 10 on the difficulty meter. Definitely worth the effort. I still can't believe it's a manual now. Ridiculously fun to drive.

Has anyone ever seen a fuse box cover for our beautiful Montes? I converted my automatic to a 5 speed and my foot is coming awfully close to taking out the fuse box. If I ever slip off the pedal, it could be a big problem...

Ok, thank you sir.

Sorry, forgot to quote ya.. On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? So here's what I'm thinking IF I can adjust both...these are rated for 1900-2100lbs. Which is an estimate on my front end. Stock iron headed BB is 2128lbs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-ab2fms

On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently?

These coils are for 68-72 A bodies...with no info on spring rate. Question on the coilovers...they adjust for height but do they also adjust for stiffness?

With no shock it sits crazy low. One issue I'm having is the spring-assisted shock (pic below) is too wide to slip up from the bottom. So I have to take everything apart to try any combo with that thing. Anyhow, I'm thinking in order to achieve the exact same height as the rear, I need adjustability. The red BMR springs came in a kit I bought a long time ago for a different project... I'm certain they aren't big block rated but my thinking is this big block weighs about the same as a stock small block. Any thoughts on these adjustable Coil spacers?

So I'm having a hard time believing this but wanted to see what you folks think. I installed the two inch drop spring + the new KYB shock. It dropped about 4" and was hideous (see photo). Then I tried installing the old spring assisted shock with the 2" lowering spring and now it's sitting higher than ever before (see second photo). What the heck am I forgetting here?? The previous setup had the spring assisted shock plus a coil that is several inches taller. So how can the car be higher now? I've bounced the car and it feels normal...but not settling.

Hopefully I got a good pair.

Yep, I read that.