monte70car Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 steve nice lookin car do u ever reget saling it? also how is ur new one coming along. Quote
Monteman1971 Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 Everyday....lol Actually, at the time I got the right price for it ($38k) and the new owner takes very good care of it. I'm sure in todays market I could have gotten more for it but it was the right move to make at the time. And if it hadn't been for the sale of that car I wouldn't have had the 402/4spd car that in the end sold for a lot more than that. Now I have my SS454, so it just goes to show when one chapter ends a new one begins. I just started to set up the new hood last night. Tonight I'll start cutting it to fit the contours of the hood.....I'll keep you updated! Steve Quote
mrsnstr Posted October 17, 2007 Author Posted October 17, 2007 I spoke with my body guy and after I told him how much taht hood was shipped he said he will fix the one I have. The body is 3 coats primer now wit the exception of the hood. Should I go get the interior done before paint? Quote
Cali4nia Monte Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I second that....NO. Your interior will be a mess. We just finished our body and paint work...I could not even imagine trying to keep new interior clean. Wait until your all done then go for the interior. Jaylene Quote
Jared Richey Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I'll 3rd that. The carpet and everything else will be nothing but a mess and filled with Dust! Hey Steve...That SS is going for 6 figures right? You keep getting closer and closer to the magic 100,000 dollar mark. $$$$$$ Quote
502ci Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 If you need a fourth person to convince you not to install the interior until after, then count me in... Quote
7tonemonte Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Add me to that also, make that the LAST thing you do!! You dont want to be jumping in the car all dirty to move it around also, Heck, mine still doesnt have the interior done!! Quote
mrsnstr Posted October 19, 2007 Author Posted October 19, 2007 Thank you all for the heads up. This is my first restore job. Quote
Dans '70 Z20 Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Spoke to Glasstech today. They do not stock 2" cowl hoods for Monte's. However, if you would like one you purchase hood, scoop from them and pay $180 for custom order. Total for 2" cowl hood for our cars is $700. Definately pricey, but I heard they make the best quality fiberglass hoods. Dan Quote
AL M Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Dont forget the "freight" charge upon delivery. Quote
Guest 72yellowmc Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Spoke to Glasstech today. They do not stock 2" cowl hoods for Monte's. However, if you would like one you purchase hood, scoop from them and pay $180 for custom order. Total for 2" cowl hood for our cars is $700. Definately pricey, but I heard they make the best quality fiberglass hoods. Dan I agree best cowl hoods on the market. Quote
Guest caddycarlo Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 what size cowl do you want? if it's a 3 1/2-4"...I would go with the composite one like Bill (502ci) bought, this is the one I'm buying 2" go with Glasstek, do not buy the 2" from carhoods.com mine is from "USBODY" AND IT TOOK A TON OF WORK TO GET IT DECENT!!!! the amount of labor in mine is crazy I got mine from us body source like 15 years ago and it was great plus it pulled like 75 lbs off the front of the car Quote
502ci Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I got mine from us body source like 15 years ago and it was great plus it pulled like 75 lbs off the front of the car You might be mistaken on the weight savings...a stock steel hood with latch and insulation weighs "no more" than 78 pounds. Racing pin on fiberglass ones I would think gotta weigh more than 3 pounds. Bill Quote
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