cny first gen 71 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Picked up a set of tail light bezels from another member (thanks Jess) and they are in great shape I just had to do the red, got them done and set aside to install when it gets warmer. 3 Quote
footballubet Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 As if the #8 intake spring wasn't fun enough, the exhaust required a extra special super duper custom special tool. I have a bunch of "custom" tools that have but one purpose. Looks like a piece of uni-strut. Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Looks like a piece of uni-strut. Yessir, exactly. See, you never know what scrap can become a useful tool! I just needed to widen the slot over the valve. A two foot piece didn't do it, four feet did the trick. 1 Quote
footballubet Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Not that I've ever abused a piece of that before...... 1 Quote
monte70car Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Got the radio opening cleaned up and looking better radio is to look stock but has all digital inside. 1 Quote
71MonteCarloMD Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Replaced glove box lock from OPGI as lost couple of small springs in the original one. Will replace console and trunk lock next to have single key for all 3. Quote
Rock Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 Had some extra LEDS so I changed out the marker bulbs with LED. 4 Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 After exhaustive research, I bought a battery. Interstate MTP-65. 850 CCA, 1000 CA at 32 degrees, reserve capacity of 140 minutes, 45 pounds. Highly rated, $120.00 at a Firestone shop. Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 I received a tubular transmission cross member from Lemon's Headers, Dan Lemons is one nice guy! It just needs some powder coating. Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 USPS was happy to bring me this, almost as happy as I was to get it! Powermaster 9400. $275.00 at Summit, $220.00 on ebay I got it for $130.00 at Amazon shipped! Amazon's numbers keep bouncing around, after I ordered it it went up to $180.00 now it's down to $165. WHATEVER, I gots mine! 1 Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 The UPS guy brought this and a box of smaller junk. I can't wait until springtime! 2 Quote
MCfan Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 USPS was happy to bring me this, almost as happy as I was to get it! Powermaster 9400. $275.00 at Summit, $220.00 on ebay I got it for $130.00 at Amazon shipped! Amazon's numbers keep bouncing around, after I ordered it it went up to $180.00 now it's down to $165. WHATEVER, I gots mine! Gotta love a deal like that, Paul! Does your big block run a 168 tooth flywheel? Looks like the 9400 will handle either 153 or 168 teeth with the four in-line attachment holes to choose from. Does your original starter have an aluminum or cast iron "nose"? The Powermaster instructions caution that considerable shimming may be required to replace a cast iron nose starter. That's what came in my '70 big block with manual transmission so I'm nervous about swapping for a Powermaster. Apparently, they bolt right up when replacing the aluminum nose starter. Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 As my transmission is an automatic, the flexplate has 168 teeth. My previous starter was a Tildon which was very similar. It also had an aluminum mounting block. Original starter as in what came from the factory? I have no clue, this car was an engine-less roller that started life with a small block. And it was green. Quote
Leghome Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 It came from the factory with a Delco Remy made starter manufactured in Anderson Indiana. I worked in the building next to the one where the starters were assembled. That plant was one hot motor scooter in the summer months Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 As I ordered my rear one inch narrowed on each side, I can move the wheels outward if needed. The 295/50-15's were touching on the inside with space at the fender. I'm now running the MT 55's, I gotta move them. AND I wanted to step up to 1/2 inch studs. I got these spacers from Baer and had my machinist make up longer Ford (small) to GM (large) hub spacer rings. He turned a lip on them then turned the spacers to recess the lip to retain the rings. The ARP studs I chose of course needed a bigger hole in the axle flanges for the knurl plus they were too long. I topped them off with some huge 1 inch lug nuts from Keyser. Quote
Paul Bell Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Drilling axles is not fun. The ARP spec'd hole size for the knurl was an odd size, 15.5mm was the closest and just slightly smaller. I first drilled to 15mm then ran a reamer/bore to 15.5mm. A nut pulled them in nicely. The wheels didn't need drilling, the factory lug holes accommodated the 1/2 inch studs without issue. This is good because the Wilwood brake kit for the front comes with 1/2 inch studs. My axles are ready to go back to the machine shop to press on new bearings and retainer ring. Quote
pocobill7t1 Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Gas is now a $1 a litre which is cheap now. checked the oil, fill up and out for a mini cruise while the rain is away. also went by the Ford dealership to bark at the cars. Quote
Rock Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 As many know I had another birthday....I am now 29(lol) my son bought me an electric antenna for the Monte and I am now installing it...it will be nice not having it out when it doesn't need to be. Quote
Rock Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy34/glnewman3118k/Mobile%20Uploads/th_trim.C1C15A30-43C6-42D6-9BE0-8BA429333354_zpsafy1drug.mp4 Works awesome!!! Quote
Rock Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Really? I just tried it and went to my photobucket Quote
Leghome Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 HMM must be my puter cause it is still dong de same ol ding Quote
Rob Peters Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Doesn't work on mine either...says the same thing. rob Quote
Rock Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I don't know why I can't post video. Maybe I need to upload to YouTube? Quote
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