Hey Guys,
Happy to be here. Will be asking occasional questions as I start to do some work underneath, and on the drivetrain. ALthought everything is in perfect working order and there is no rust issues, I am going to start replacing worn items in my suspension and drive train.
This is the 1970 Monte Carlo my father bought in 1972 with 18,000 miles on it. His previous car was a 1970 Chevell SS 396. It is in Desert Sand, with the halo black vinyl top and Sandalwood interior. Although repainted in 2001, this is the original color from the factory. I have all the paperwork on this car and original window sticker. I also have the fender skirts with the original paint, and the original hubcaps.
My father kept EVERTYHING a original as possible on this car. He also took meticulous care of it, even though I did my very best to destroy this car when I was a teenager. It was the family road trip car and a daily driver up until 1985. since 2005, this car goes into storage for the winter. I drive it all summer long, only on dry days when there is no chance of rain.(My father was the same way)....then it goes back into storage in November. Car cover on and into a sealed bag, with Damp Rid inside to keep moisture at bay. I took possession of the car in 2015 when my dad passed away from pancretic cancer. My whole childhood is wrapped up inside this car. My father being a teacher was identified by the whole town and his students by this car. When you saw it, you knew exactly who it was. Even now at 56, i see his former students and they all ask if I still have the "Monte".
I hope to learn from the rest of you. I know an awful lot about this car....but at times will be seeking advice as I start to replace some things that are simply wearing out due to age.
