Jared Richey Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Picture from yesterday. Papas Monte getting close to paint. Classic copper code 67 popping in the sunlight. Kevin wiles should be spraying the body in just a few weeks, trying to get some of the Vintage Air stuff squared away before we paint, otherwise a fender and hood away from being ready. Quote
orbit Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Darren They look great. Nice look with the wide ovals. Joe Quote
17TMC Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Well... Spent a little today at summit racing, rearend rebuild kit and a set of gears. (3.55) also picked up 700r4 rebuild kit and lock-up kit and rear upper control arms. Hopefully I will be busy next week getting it all in and started. 1 Quote
rentahubby Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 First drive for me with my 1970 Monte, Beautiful night and no car issues. First time on the road in two years. 3 Quote
Rock Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 First drive for me with my 1970 Monte, Beautiful night and no car issues. First time on the road in two years. I am still amazed how much our Montes look like twins. 1 Quote
rentahubby Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 When I get it painted I will put the Rally Stripes on too, we could be twins....lol Rock, on 28 Apr 2016 - 11:13 PM, said:I am still amazed how much our Montes look like twins. 1 Quote
Rock Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I replaced the 2 tail light lenses.....the passenger side was cracked and it was bothering me. I also replaced the seals to. I don't need water getting in there and shorting out the LED tail lights. 2 Quote
monte70car Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Well it ain't much but the 72 has headlights now. Got radiator hoes but they don't look right compare to my other big block. The power steering hose is on return line is over bent not sure how they did that 1 Quote
70bowtie Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Got my motor running broke in the cam all was good but had a water leak a pinhole in that foolish thing for the air conditioner that one of the heater hoses attach to was shooting water all over the place also the edelbrock gas line was leaking at the little plug that's in it, got it all fixed ran good until the alternator started mking noises so it's shut down till I get a new one. Quote
Rob Peters Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Got my motor running broke in the cam all was good but had a water leak a pinhole in that foolish thing for the air conditioner that one of the heater hoses attach to was shooting water all over the place also the edelbrock gas line was leaking at the little plug that's in it, got it all fixed ran good until the alternator started mking noises so it's shut down till I get a new one. It is warming up nicely down here south of the border but it looks like you could be forming a snowball. rob 1 Quote
Rock Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I was looking at the front of the Monte the other day and saw something was missing. I replaced the front bumper and wasn't going to add a front plate since we don't have to have one on classic cars in MN but it just looked like something was missing so I bought this. I think it goes well since my car is black and grey metallic. I think I need to add the backing plate though and maybe a clear cover....more shopping! 2 Quote
Canuck Posted May 3, 2016 Author Posted May 3, 2016 Had a day off work after working long hours the last couple months. I was out in the 71 Monte all day doing many errands and it was a perfect day. Sunny and 28C (82F). Car ran great. 2 Quote
17TMC Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Well today i have to figure how to get my car from body shop. Just got 2nd bill for my Monte (2260). Oh and ive already paid 950$ and all they did was blast and epoxy coat. Quote
Rob Peters Posted May 6, 2016 Posted May 6, 2016 Well, it wasn't my Monte but it was my Model A Ford. My Grandson's cub scout and their boy scout group are having a car cruise and steak cookout a week from this Sunday and I want to take both the Model A and the Monte. The Model A has had an overheating problem issue so I took it out and performed the first of two radiator and engine block a treatment and flush. I used a prestone flush treatment for the first flush. With the Model A we never use any kind of anti-freeze so it does accumulate a bit of rust and since the water pump uses a packing material and grease some of this grease tends to also build up in the cooling system. Does anyone have any recommendations on a safe radiator flush chemical I could use for my second flush of the system. I also need to find the time to clean up the Monte for the first time this year. rob Quote
AL M Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 On my work bench ready to go to Levanti Customs.... Upper and lower Moog ball joints and control arm bushings and new moog 6 cylinder front coil springs to help pop the front up for drag racing. Dbreese helped me with that application. In addition I have DHM electric cutouts ready to go on as well. Birthday goodies. Lol. 3 Quote
17TMC Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 Well... She made it home, it looks really good. Trying to line up a good metal worker, found more rust thru. Overall happy other than the cost. 1 Quote
stangeba Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 That is the way to do it! I don't see any holes. looks great! Bruce Quote
Rob Peters Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Brought the Monte home tonight for its first bath of the season. She was pretty dirty from her winter nap and I needed to clean her up for a car show my grandson's scout pack is hosting this Sunday and this would be the only chance I would have to get her ready. She was smiling when I took her back to her garage. rob 1 Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Finally got mine out after it long winters nap, topped off gas and washed it. Its going to be a good day tomorrow so i'm taking it to work and maybe out to dinner with my girl too 1 Quote
Rock Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 HOLES... looks like you have some fabrication to do. Quote
17TMC Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 The way i look, at it is atleast im not doing 1/4 panels and floorpans. This is not really alot compared to others im sure we have all seen. Quote
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