Larry Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 Hello, New member as of today. Have a 72 that is in the process of a very long restoration. Hope to have it running again by the spring. 7 Quote
MC1of80 Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 Welcome Larry! Keep the pics coming of your progress. Quote
Rob Peters Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 Larry, Welcome aboard the club boards, we hope you like what you see here and decide to become a full fledged dues paying member of the club. You have found the very best site to gather information on these amazing Monte Carlo's. Not only that there are a lot of great people in our Monte Carlo family here and we should be able to answer almost any question you could come up with. rob Quote
Rob Peters Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: Welcome Larry! Keep the pics coming of your progress. Tom is right, we LOVE pictures here, not only of members finished projects but also their in progress pictures. rob 1 Quote
Dtret Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Welcome Larry. Great club with great people. Your gem of an in progress car will fit in nicely. Quote
1970mcss Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Welcome, good luck with restoration Quote
714024SPEED Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Welcome!! Good luck with your Monte Quote
sbarnette Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Welcome Larry! Looking forward to following your progress. Keep those pictures coming! Quote
cbolt Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Welcome aboard Larry! Good looking 72 you have there. Keep us posted with your progress. Quote
willie Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Welcome Larry!!! She looks great already!!! I like the light color top!!! Quote
Larry Posted September 16, 2022 Author Posted September 16, 2022 6 hours ago, willie said: Welcome Larry!!! She looks great already!!! I like the light color top!!! Thanks, the top is actually just primer, vinyl was pulled off due to some minor rust spots. I keep going back and forth on whether to paint it or put vinyl back on. Quote
Chris shipley Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 7:38 PM, Larry said: Hello, New member as of today. Have a 72 that is in the process of a very long restoration. Hope to have it running again by the spring. Welcome Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Larry said: Thanks, the top is actually just primer, vinyl was pulled off due to some minor rust spots. I keep going back and forth on whether to paint it or put vinyl back on. Paint it, in my opinion I never liked the vinyl tops. I'm not sure if two tone was an option in 72 but I know if mine was originally vinyl top when I painted it it would have been a two tone. It's your car do what you like. Quote
Glen Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 Welcome! Good luck on your Monte’s revival. Keep us posted. Quote
Rob Peters Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 9 hours ago, cny first gen 71 said: Paint it, in my opinion I never liked the vinyl tops. I'm not sure if two tone was an option in 72 but I know if mine was originally vinyl top when I painted it it would have been a two tone. It's your car do what you like. Yes, Two-Tone was an option but only in Antique White for a roof color and 4 or 5 body colors. rob 2 Quote
420ponies Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) 1st......Welcome to the Club! Best $25 you'll ever spend. We also like to spend your money on parts we admire. 2nd ,Nice Monte ,as for the top,if your keeping it out of the elements ,put the top on. I have a trick to keep the rain out of the rear package tray area channel under the glass. The gold color cars,look better with the vinyl top to me . Like Steve said, you're car ,do what you want. Going back original or modify your ride ? We also like details on what you have there. Mine is a '72 also.4 yr restoration ( weekends only). 2 guys ,1 shop. Nut and bolt frame off style.Lots of rust and repair panels. 16yrs ,looks about the same, ( I know all the bad spots). Do something more to it every year, never done. Going 427BBC / Turbo 400, 3:73 12 next.....The it might be finished. Edited September 19, 2022 by 420ponies Added content 5 Quote
Larry Posted September 20, 2022 Author Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 10:09 AM, willie said: Welcome Larry!!! She looks great already!!! I like the light color top!!! 5 Quote
1970mcss Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 That some quick work, looking good. I first thought the leaves under the frame was rust...lol 2 Quote
420ponies Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 And now,the snowball effect starts. Don't let it get to you, if it needs it, get it. You'll be better off later. Did the same with mine. Just don't forget the final product. Looks pretty clean up there on blocks. Quote
Montemedic Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 Welcome !!! Looks like a nice solid Monte to restore. A great place to be for questions and knowledge. Quote
overdrive Posted September 22, 2022 Posted September 22, 2022 Welcome sir! We can all enjoy your car. Dan Quote
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