What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?

[DragCat]

Changed out the battery. Wasn't having issues, always disconnect when it's in the garage. But the sticker said 2/19 so figured it was time. Plus I like their customer service 🤣

[Dtret]

43 minutes ago, DragCat said:

Changed out the battery. Wasn't having issues, always disconnect when it's in the garage. But the sticker said 2/19 so figured it was time. Plus I like their customer service 🤣

Traitor 

[willie]

See and i was gonna ask Dennis if he had one like that!!!!

[Stuckin70s]

Do not go by the sticker.  Normally this is the last time the battery is charged.  You can by a 2-year old NEW Battery with a sticker.

Alway check along the case for a melted in date.  Normally it is along the top edge.  B25 (Feb 2025).  

Whenever purchase a new battery, the date code is a must.  Unless they sell you a battery with the acid on the side like they used to do.  But then again, we did not have people eating tide soap pods back then either!

[Jason72]

Gave her a bath. Ready to reapply the rubber to the quarters….

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[Scott S.]

Princess Auto sells these plastic things that you can shape inside the wheelwells to keep that rubber off the quarters..... 

They're supposed to be easy to install.  

[FL 72 Monte]

1 hour ago, Jason72 said:

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Beautiful!! She cleans up nice 😊 

[420ponies]

5 hours ago, Jason72 said:

Gave her a bath. Ready to reapply the rubber to the quarters….

Man, now that's a beauty right there!

[DragCat]

7 hours ago, Jason72 said:

Gave her a bath. Ready to reapply the rubber to the quarters….

Ive seen people use painters tape to alleviate that issue 🤣 Nice stance and I like the hood scoop 🤘

[72 Monte Carlo]

I finished installing the silver faced floor sound deadener/insulation in my Monte.

 

[madmatt9471]

Ok I did a couple things here recently: 

1. Wednesday July 30th, I had a 2300-2400 RPM stall converter installed, flashes at 2700 RPM (no pictures of it, but what a difference, it sure needed it, the stock was way to tight) - huge difference, immediately! 

2. Friday and Saturday, August 1st and 2nd, began and completed the intake manifold change out from a standard Edelbrock Performer 2101 to a Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap 7501 and 160 thermostat, new coolant etc. - man did this make a huge difference coupled with the new stall - other manifold was way too small for my 406 CID small block 

3. Changed the vacuum secondary spring from the standard natural color to the next lightest Purple spring - it needed that too, now it's matched perfectly and opens up the secondaries when they are needed and not delayed

4. Installed a transmission cooler today, Sunday August 3rd, topped off the fluid accordingly - this will keep the tranny temps in good shape along with the new stall converter.

Thanks, Matt 

Here's some pics:

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[420ponies]

While at the Carlisle show I had a problem with my rear sway bar after I had installed the rear coil over relocation kit from UMI Performance. Seems it moves the stock style rear sway (1 1/4"Dia.),way low from the rear axle. Checked with UMI and was told I had the wrong sway bar (even though it came in a kit),but I had purchased that sway many years ago before the coil over swap.  They have the correct bar now in their kit. So, as we were sitting bench racing,  I raise the question and a member says " I have what you need" . So , at the Syracuse show he brings the correct style rear sway bar with him, and Gives it to me! . Says " I don't need it , put it on your car". I just installed it and Man, does it plant the tires now!  It's a Hellwig 1 3/8"Dia. bar, that mounts onto the axle and upper control arm crossmember(that was a job getting those brackets in),but came out perfect. On the front ends of the sway bar it has 3 locations for the heim joints to be bolted into for different settings (furthest to the front, street driving),really makes a difference in handling.

 

[Scott S.]

17 hours ago, madmatt9471 said:

Ok I did a couple things here recently: 

1. Wednesday July 30th, I had a 2300-2400 RPM stall converter installed, flashes at 2700 RPM (no pictures of it, but what a difference, it sure needed it, the stock was way to tight) - huge difference, immediately! 

2. Friday and Saturday, August 1st and 2nd, began and completed the intake manifold change out from a standard Edelbrock Performer 2101 to a Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap 7501 and 160 thermostat, new coolant etc. - man did this make a huge difference coupled with the new stall - other manifold was way too small for my 406 CID small block 

3. Changed the vacuum secondary spring from the standard natural color to the next lightest Purple spring - it needed that too, now it's matched perfectly and opens up the secondaries when they are needed and not delayed

4. Installed a transmission cooler today, Sunday August 3rd, topped off the fluid accordingly - this will keep the tranny temps in good shape along with the new stall converter.

Thanks, Matt 

Here's some pics:

SHINY !!!!

We like SHINY !!!   

[Stuckin70s]

Are you running the stock rear-end gears?

 

 

 

[madmatt9471]

32 minutes ago, Stuckin70s said:

Are you running the stock rear-end gears?

 

 

 

Stuckin70's, Not sure if you were asking me, but if you are here it is:

I recently had the peg leg 2.73 gears removed and a Posi unit installed along with 3.08 gears (12 bolt) 

My next project (after my Right Hip replacement) I am going to install a  Gear Vendor Over Drive. 

Right now I love how improved the Monte is with the recent upgrades, 3.08 posi rear, stall converter, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap manifold and 1/2" open spacer.

Once the Gear Vendor OD is done I will be able to cruise on the highway with a OD of 2.40 final drive - that is going to be sweet!

Thanks,Matt 

[Stuckin70s]

Yes,  I was asking.  I added a different Edelbrock cam, carb, intake. Went from 9 to 13 mpg. I am currently frame off deciding if I want to change transmissions for overdrive but would have to change the moon gear in the rear in as well. Thank you.  

[madmatt9471]

1 hour ago, Stuckin70s said:

Yes,  I was asking.  I added a different Edelbrock cam, carb, intake. Went from 9 to 13 mpg. I am currently frame off deciding if I want to change transmissions for overdrive but would have to change the moon gear in the rear in as well. Thank you.  

I don't want to go 700R4 or 2004R OD transmissions, so I have fully decided to go with the Gear Vendor OD. They are practically bullet proof and coupled with my already built TH350, stall and 3.08's I am really going to enjoy the performance and cruising. 

Thanks, Matt 

[Scott S.]

Hey Brad, just for reference if you decide to go the O.D. 

Montelishi's 350 is set up pretty much the same way your's is and I went with the 200r4 and 3.31 gears in a 12 bolt.

The nice part was that there isn't much to change with the swap..... Just had to relocate the cross member and trim the balance weight at the transmission end of the driveshaft. Also the T.V. cable and a switched power supply for the lock up torque converter needed to be added. Otherwise, it's a straight bolt in.  

With the 0.67 to 1 O.D., my final gear is 2.22 to 1, and I'm getting 23 mph/gal (imp) on the highway. 

Just thought I'd let you know how much mine added.  

 

 

[Paul Bell]

What have I done today??

In 2017, I moved out from a really tiny long term storage garage and into a nice and easily accessed two car garage. Power but no heat or water. I made it a nice shop.

By summer 2018, I got the 496 with TH400 running on a basic EFI system, finished the interior  and console, new brakes, tires, gas tank and I registered it and enjoyed it for a few months.

The motor had too big heads, a solid roller cam and roller lifters-because that’s what we did in the 1990's. The valve springs had to be 500 pounds. It made 600 HP & 600 pound-feet of torque.

The Crower lifters were their first gen rollers and one broke, chewing down the cam and sending junk into the pan.

OH, back to today!

Motor is rebuilt with modern, smaller big oval port heads, even bigger cam but hydraulic now with 350 pound springs and needleless Isky roller lifters, 11 to compression. I’m hoping it’ll hit 700HP. I’ve designed and built a power distro/relay box and I’m upgrading to a MegaSquirt LS style EFI system. I have a nice 4l80E four speed that’ll get some upgrades to replace the old 3 speed. There’s a Vintage Air under dash system and Dakota Digital kit waiting for me to drop the dash. American Racing Headers watch from the side.

I suffered a bad fall in January shattering an elbow and just had a knee replaced and finances are short so everything gets done in small steps. I hope the car will be drive able next year.

[Dtret]

The important thing is that you take care of yourself, the car can wait ( it’s only going up in value) but it looks like you’re heading in the right direction. Don’t worry about going slow because you are still going way faster than me. lol. 

[cny first gen 71]

Ditto to what Dennis said, take care of yourself Paul the car will still be there.

[Paul Bell]

1 hour ago, Dtret said:

The important thing is that you take care of yourself, the car can wait ( it’s only going up in value) but it looks like you’re heading in the right direction. Don’t worry about going slow because you are still going way faster than me. lol. 

 

11 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said:

Ditto to what Dennis said, take care of yourself Paul the car will still be there.

No worries guys, the elbow is way better and the knee is better than the original equipment.

[cny first gen 71]

40 minutes ago, Paul Bell said:

 

No worries guys, the elbow is way better and the knee is better than the original equipment.

Aftermarket parts better than original 😅 must be not made in china

[willie]

Paul get better soon. Like the others said take your time with the car She is not going anywhere! Take care of yourself first, then the car!!!   By the way She looks great!!!