Marks71

The second one is definitely a change but I like it.

I think if a “will pay for itself over time” is what you’re after, then don’t get it. It will never pay for itself. I view it as an upgrade to a more current technology system that when set up properly increases performance and drivability. On par with a brake or suspension or even a sound system upgrade. I installed an Edelbrock Pro Flow4 EFI system which included the distributor also, on a stock SBC in my brothers 57 Chevy pickup. I did it with the understanding that being pretty much computer illiterate, he’d have to get someone to do the tune. He loves it, doesn’t matter how long it’s been sitting, just turn the key and you’re good to go. It’s by far, not the cheapest system out there though. It’s been 3 years with no issues. As far as the longevity of the electronics, don’t know. As for me, I guess you could say I’m a simpleton, so the original 2 bl. carb on my 71 isn’t going anywhere. Heck, I’m still running points in my distributor. If it was good enough for me in 74, it’s good enough in 25.

That’s too bad. Sorry to hear that. A close friend of mine used to manage his shop for awhile. His shop was about a mile from the Van Nuys plant. He built his last engine at 92. He was 94

Looks like Willie figured it out immediately. The owner picked the right name for it also.

I’m with Mark on that one. If that’s what you want, go for it. It’s something that won’t hurt value, plus it’s easily reversible.

Beautiful car, but they sure are proud of their vehicles and it’s reflected in their prices.

That should go pretty quick.

Send us a photo when you get them on your car.

Congratulations on that milestone! I’m sure you have many many hours of R+D to get it right before offering to customers. This is the payoff. It’s great to hear this kind of news.

One more thing. If you’re in a low humidity area like me, the friction from the buffing process creates a fare amount of static electricity, so if you touch the metal buffer you get a mild shock.

I’ll hopefully get some day a free standing buffer with the completely exposed wheel (no loose clothing around that sucker), I’m hoping to find a used one.

Because the trim is made of stainless steel it will polish to like new condition. I polished all the window trim on my 64 Buick using a bench grinder with the side cover removed and a buffing wheel, and a compound stick for stainless. That dent should tap out also, as long as you have a backing behind it. Any minor blending can be done using a small sanding block and starting with 320 sand paper with water working your way up to the finest paper you can find. I went with the finest I had, 1000. The finer the paper the less time on the buffer. I started with the leading edge and buff to just over the center of the trim, then flip it over and do the same. If you go too far past center, the wheel could grab it, if this happens, you’re done. Looking at your accomplishments so far, your definitely up for the task.

That’s another option too. That may be what Joe T has on his 72. Maybe he’ll post a photo with a size.

There is a smorgasbord of stiles of aluminum wheels out there but just a handful that I’ve seen that I think works on our cars. That said, I’ve got the Rally’s on my 71 Monte and my 69 Camaro. But I’m old school. I also like the Cragar SS and American Racing Torque Thrust as an aftermarket period correct wheel. I also felt that the early 2nd gen Camaro 5 spoke wheel that Aaron(Canuck) chose for his 70 Monte was a good choice.

Peeps are best when you open the package then let them sit for about 2 weeks so they get nice and stale. Do it every year.

I’m new to this 3spoke cap. It’s funny, I’ve seen the photo of Jim’s car many times and didn’t notice them. I zoomed in on his caps this morning and went wow, good looking. I’ve got the cable locks on my Camaros derby’s. It attaches to one of the hex heads that hold the center of the derby, and one of the lug nuts. Won’t prevent a theft but if it’s a spur of the moment decision by some scum, it might be a deterrent.

Definitely the larger ones.

That was too funny Nathan, it’s nice to know this type of thing just doesn’t happen to me. Thanks for sharing. Now it’s my turn. After selling our house to purchase some land to build our current home and shop, we rented a smaller house and used the garage for storage. This meant storing my 69 Z/28 for about 7 years in a friends garage. After finishing our home I had it brought back on a flatbed. Before trying to start it, I wanted to turn it over by hand. I pulled the plugs and tried a 1/2” breaker bar on the balancer pulley. Should be easy to turn but it wasn’t budging and I certainly wasn’t going to really lean on it. Now I’m starting to get that pit in my stomach. I pulled the starter and tried tuning the flywheel with a large screwdriver. Again, not moving and I wasn’t going to force it. Now that pit is turning into a big knot. So as I’m driving down my driveway on the way to the auto parts store to see if there some kind of penetrant I can spray in the cylinders to break the motor free, it hit me. I stopped and said out loud, “Mark, you’re an idiot, it’s a 4 speed and you never took it out of gear”. The knot in my stomach was instantly gone and after priming the oil pump I had it running within about an hour. Turned out to be a great day.

Welcome Doug, you sure have a nice one.

Up until about 2 years ago when I got mine from the original owner with around 59k miles, it was a Missouri native, born and raised there. Now it’s in California.

Also check to make sure you have a vented type gas cap when you close up that open tube. Who knows, if it’s not a vented cap, maybe the person that changed the tank had fuel starvation issues and leaving that one tube open solved the problem.

I think it was just under 20k.

The main reason I’ve been using OPGI is because I pass by them on my way to visiting daughter which saves shipping. If the item is back ordered they don’t charge me shipping. I normally check stock, but if it’s something I don’t need right away like the floor mats for the Monte, I might let it go to BO. Even though I did save a fare amount of money 10 months was a bit ridiculous. Most of what I’ve gotten from them has been for my Buick. As for my Camaro, it’s been Classic Industries or National Parts Depot, both in California also.

Sure do, not optioned on mine though. Mines been a California car all its life. It was called Liquid Tire Chain. I believe there were only 188 sold with that option.

Welcome Sharon, and welcome to the world of the first gen Monte’s. Good luck with the detective work. Let us know what you find.