Juho

I don’t know the actual numbers, but we have quite vivid and active fans of USA classics here in Finland and also in Sweden. Cruising nights in several towns, car shows etc. I will look if those names you mentioned, they somehow sound familiar.

Thank you Scott! My Monte has Gear Vendor overdrive, It’s quite nice addition. I have been told that the gearset ratio is 3.55. Going to have new 255/70 tires under the Monte soon, I wanted to go with 70-height to maintain the stance is much as possible. Tire will be slightly taller and slightly narrower compared to the 265/60 I currently have…My 8 inch wheels have 4.5 bs, just have to finish the painting process of those rims:) Thank you for all the tips! -Juho

Yes I have noticed here is a lot of knowledge! I don´t know how many first gen Montes are here in Finland, not too many for sure:) No plans to drag race, just driving and seing what I what I got at this point:) I have also 1974 Nova with a 383 stroker, that one has been built by me more to the fast driving-direction. I bought Monte because it's very beautiful car, and really kind of luxurious compared to Nova.

Originally it has come to Finland as SS many years ago from New York, and then the previous owner has built it during long period of time. He found out that it is a SS clone. He has also built LS6 style BBC to it. Not massive powerful but enough to go 1/4 mile 13.0. My plan is to build it more to the cruising purposes, first thing is to get the a/c working and get rid of the rear tire rub. 275/60r15 on 10 inch wheels with 5.5 bs seems to be too big tire, fender lips have modified but still there is rub in certain circumstances. Planning to go with 8inch wheels and 255/70r15. Maybe you guys can comment if that is doable:) Have read a lot about tire combos here…

Thanks all welcoming wishes! To my knowledge this all has been done. There is front and rear sway bars and I been told also boxed rear low control arms but have to check. The rear axle is from Moser.

Hi all, Nice to be here! Just bought my first Monte Carlo and very exited. Not an original SS, but build to that direction with sway bars, 454, TH400, Gear Vendor od and other nice stuff. This forum has been very informative and great source of information! Greetings from Helsinki, Finland. -Juho