Canuck Posted September 29, 2021 Author Posted September 29, 2021 I drove the 70 to work today. Here’s a couple of photos I took along the way. Only 5 more weeks until I tuck this one in for winter. 6 Quote
Brew Posted September 30, 2021 Posted September 30, 2021 Got front & rear glass re-installed by a pro. And FINALLY put reveal molding back on! I am very pleased with the job. 7 Quote
sbarnette Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 My 71 has been in storage for between 3 and 4 years in a buddy’s warehouse that’s a little over an hour away. The tires on the car were close to 30 years old, and the two front tires had blown out just sitting there. I have been trying to work it into my schedule to get up there and replace the tires so I can bring her home and give her some much needed attention. My buddy text me week before last and sent pictures. He put a set of tires on the car, put a battery in it, and had it detailed! I was up there yesterday on business and drove her. I’m taking my 86 SS Monte up there Saturday and bringing the 71 home. The first project will be reupholstering the seats and new carpet. 8 Quote
MCfan Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, sbarnette said: My 71 has been in storage for between 3 and 4 years in a buddy’s warehouse that’s a little over an hour away. My buddy text me week before last and sent pictures. He put a set of tires on the car, put a battery in it, and had it detailed! Sammy, either you have an incredibly good buddy or he wants your '71 out of his warehouse (or maybe both)! 😀 Either way - you win! Great looking Monte! Enjoy fixing her up and driving her! 1 Quote
Dtret Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 What a good friend. The car looks fantastic. 1 Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Got mine out today to get it ready for a show tomorrow. Gassed it up and figured I had to run some errands so why not, put about 50 miles on it. 2 Quote
SPLATT71MC Posted October 2, 2021 Posted October 2, 2021 Hit up one of the last cruises for the year. Not sure if I'll take it to the last cruise of the year or take one of my other cars. 3 Quote
Canuck Posted October 4, 2021 Author Posted October 4, 2021 Went for a long cruise this afternoon with Chris and his 1969 GS400. Nice warm afternoon. 5 Quote
DragCat Posted October 6, 2021 Posted October 6, 2021 Well I haven't posted in awhile, so since my race season is over i figured i'd bore some of you 🤣 Mother Nature, Life, and so on kept me from getting to the track as much as I wanted, but it is what it is. Let time testing I didn't break anything so thats a good thing, but still not where I need to be. I'm running 9's when I should at least be running 8's so more work to do. I'm brainstorming with my buddy getting a list together of what to go through to tweak and tune. But the Monte is now covered, up on jack stands, and resting for the winter. But not all doom and gloom, had a good night at the track with the DD. Those at the Bristol mini meet will remember the truck, if you can please forget the video Mike took with my horrible reaction time 🤣 Made it to the 4th round, broke out with a 9.62 on a 9.64. Spoke to the other driver after the race, he was getting ready to lift until he looked in the mirror and saw me coming (he had a 11.? dial in) and I laughed because I wanted to lift but didn't think i'd catch him at the line. Good Times . All in all life is good, had a great time at the Bristol mini meet, got the Monte on the track for the first time after the build so 👍🤘 3 Quote
DragCat Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 11 hours ago, MC1of80 said: 9s In the eighth? Yep Quote
DragCat Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 6 hours ago, MC1of80 said: What's your combo? GM 502 Crate, Turbo 400 built for racing, but not for me manually shifting, and 355 gears in the 12 bolt. Other than the wheels and drag radials Monte is stock, no the load leveler isn't installed. 1 Quote
MC1of80 Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 Nice combo! I ask because my 70 SS "Big Red" has a 496, th400, 3.31 12 bolt. On 275/60r15 drag radials, all 4 rally wheels, to look stock, very similar combo, she goes 7.2 in the 1/8 which is 11.22 in the 1/4 so far. No disrespect meant or implied. I understand there are many other variables. Quote
DragCat Posted October 7, 2021 Posted October 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: Nice combo! I ask because my 70 SS "Big Red" has a 496, th400, 3.31 12 bolt. On 275/60r15 drag radials, all 4 rally wheels, to look stock, very similar combo, she goes 7.2 in the 1/8 which is 11.22 in the 1/4 so far. Can't argue with Big Red 👍 Obviously I was happy to have the Monte at the track, not so much with the results, hell my Yukon XL runs 9's in the 1/8 🤣 Oh well, waiting to get after it again next year. Whats the saying, bad day at the track better than a good day at work. I just want to get it so the only issue is the loose nut between the steering wheel and the front seat. 1 2 Quote
RH 70 72 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 Put the RPO PA3 Wheel Covers on the 70. 3 Quote
tttm2 Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 On 9/30/2021 at 6:05 AM, Brew said: Got front & rear glass re-installed by a pro. And FINALLY put reveal molding back on! I am very pleased with the job. I love that colour! 3 Quote
Brew Posted October 10, 2021 Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, tttm2 said: I love that colour! What are these? And great lookin ride btw! Quote
DragCat Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Brew said: What are these? And great lookin ride btw! If I remember correctly, gauge pods. Again if I remember correctly also has them on the console. They really look sharp, I almost did the same but changed my mind and left them inside. Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Took mine out today, was a beautiful day so too it out to run some errands and burn up some gas. Hopefully I can get it out at least one more day this week then that may be it for this season. Monday I go in for some surgery and will be down for a few weeks so this may be it. Quote
Dtret Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Took mine out today, was a beautiful day so too it out to run some errands and burn up some gas. Hopefully I can get it out at least one more day this week then that may be it for this season. Monday I go in for some surgery and will be down for a few weeks so this may be it. Hopefully you get it out again to enjoy. Hope the surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery. Prayers 2 Quote
jft69z Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 43 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Monday I go in for some surgery and will be down for a few weeks so this may be it. Good luck Steve, hope it all goes smooth for you. 1 Quote
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