Keith Rust SS454 Posted February 26 Posted February 26 (edited) IMG_1140.mov I Recently bought a 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 . Black on Black , slick top , NOM radical 454 , AC removed but is going back on soon , Power windows , power locks , tilt , tachometer , black cloth ( now vinyl) bench seat column shift . Vin # 138571B229755. , Baltimore built car , BF on trim tag , partial build sheet with the correct SS454 code . All SS454 equipment is in place including rear air ride , compressor , rocker emblems , tail panel , and every SS identification including a partial build sheet with the SS454 code visible. The seller Peter did an awesome job as the care taker of this SS454 . This car will need some paint repairs that my body shop can do in a few days , or go all out on a show quality job , this car had a high end paint job on it at one time ,I will post photos at a later date as we are not sure to what level of restoration this car will get . This car is a blast to drive as it is now and is an awesome street car . Sometimes they are fun to enjoy as they are ! I have been guilty of taking a fun driver that I loved and make a trailer queen that was too nice to drive . This might be the case here as this car looks like a used car from 1981 . Its GM Performance parts crate 454 does run on a 50 percent blend of 93 octane & aviation fuel . These photos were taken in Florida by my driver Ricardo ( AKA Fed Ex ) the photo at night and video at night were taken the same day after Fed Ex made it to South Carolina the same day …….. On another subject I am looking to buy a high option 1970-1972 Monte Carlo Convertible project that someone started but has not completed . 843 496 6322 leave a message for a call back …… Also looking for a white exterior - dark Carmine interior 1988 Monte Carlo T Top that is highly optioned . Edited March 5 by Keith Rust SS454 Added photos from Florida one video 6 Quote
72 Monte Carlo Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Welcome to the FGMCC club Keith! This website and forum is your best one on the Internet for all things 1st gen Monte Carlo. Sounds like you got a very nice car. Please post some pictures of it. We have very knowledgeable members who can help with any questions you may have. 3 Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Welcome to the club Keith, sounds like a nice car. Someone had a conv. project I believe it was in for sale section a while back. We love pictures and questions post them when you can. Lots of great people here. 3 Quote
Montemedic Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Welcome Keith !!! Enjoy the Club, and all it has to offer. The membership enjoys photos and questions too. Plenty of First Generation knowledge and experience here. This Club also offers multiple annual Club Meets in various locations. Your participation is always welcomed. Again Enjoy !!! 4 Quote
willie Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Welcome Keith!!!! Great club here as you know!! Your car sounds crazy nice, cant wait to see her!!! Not sure about the vert as they are a needle in the hay stack for sure!! 3 Quote
Marks71 Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Welcome Keith, I see you’re not waisting any time on your Monte collection. 4 Quote
Vaughn Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Welcome Keith. Although I have no specifics to share, I have seen a few convertible projects in the last little while that have come up for sale. Check our 4 sale section. 2 Quote
RON T Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Hi Keith and welcome to the best Monte Carlo club!. I see you are in so. Caroline . Our club has Eastern and Western meets each year as well as mini meets at various locations ..you might want to consider attending. We always have a great time and this years Eastern meet in in Somerset Ky in May , 22-24 th.. please contact me if interested. We have a group hotel with discount prices set up very close to all the activities.. I understand that interstate 40 headed this way should be opening in April . This years mini meet is in Carlisle PA this June. Please contact Rob Peters for more information if you are interested.. Again, welcome to the FGMCC!!. And enjoy … 5 Quote
sbarnette Posted March 2 Posted March 2 11 minutes ago, Ron Tevis said: Hi Keith and welcome to the best Monte Carlo club!. I see you are in so. Caroline . Our club has Eastern and Western meets each year as well as mini meets at various locations ..you might want to consider attending. We always have a great time and this years Eastern meet in in Somerset Ky in May , 22-24 th.. please contact me if interested. We have a group hotel with discount prices set up very close to all the activities.. I understand that interstate 40 headed this way should be opening in April . This years mini meet is in Carlisle PA this June. Please contact Rob Peters for more information if you are interested.. Again, welcome 3 Quote
sbarnette Posted March 2 Posted March 2 6 minutes ago, sbarnette said: 23 minutes ago, Ron Tevis said: Hi Keith and welcome to the best Monte Carlo club!. I see you are in so. Caroline . Our club has Eastern and Western meets each year as well as mini meets at various locations ..you might want to consider attending. We always have a great time and this years Eastern meet in in Somerset Ky in May , 22-24 th.. please contact me if interested. We have a group hotel with discount prices set up very close to all the activities.. I understand that interstate 40 headed this way should be opening in April . This years mini meet is in Carlisle PA this June. Please contact Rob Peters for more information if you are interested.. Again, welcome I was trying to post a link about I40 opening from NC to TN, but something went wrong. Trying again. Five months later, NC to Tennessee connection is open, with limits 3 Quote
sbarnette Posted March 2 Posted March 2 1 minute ago, sbarnette said: I was trying to post a link about I40 opening from NC to TN, but something went wrong. Trying again. Five months later, NC to Tennessee connection is open, with limits 1 minute ago, sbarnette said: I was trying to post a link about I40 opening from NC to TN, but something went wrong. Trying again. Five months later, NC to Tennessee connection is open, with limits https://www.wral.com/news/state/i-40-single-lane-nc-tennessee-march-2025/ 3 Quote
Scott S. Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I've driven on the I 40..... But that was at the Arizona end. Had to stop and stand on a corner in Winslow, just for nostalgia. 3 4 Quote
DragCat Posted March 2 Posted March 2 7 hours ago, cbolt said: Sadly, that doesn't look like a smart option just yet. I just drove up I77 through Charlotte, they still have signs NOT to use I40 🙃 3 Quote
rottenx8 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 On 2/25/2025 at 11:18 PM, Keith Rust SS454 said: IMG_1140.mov 59.12 MB · 1 download I Recently bought a 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 . Black on Black , slick top , NOM radical 454 , AC removed but is going back on soon , Power windows , power locks , tilt , tachometer , black cloth ( now vinyl) bench seat column shift . Vin # 138571B229755. , Baltimore built car , BF on trim tag , partial build sheet with the correct SS454 code . All SS454 equipment is in place including rear air ride , compressor , rocker emblems , tail panel , and every SS identification including a partial build sheet with the SS454 code visible. The seller Peter did an awesome job as the care taker of this SS454 . This car will need some paint repairs that my body shop can do in a few days , or go all out on a show quality job , this car had a high end paint job on it at one time ,I will post photos at a later date as we are not sure to what level of restoration this car will get . This car is a blast to drive as it is now and is an awesome street car . Sometimes they are fun to enjoy as they are ! I have been guilty of taking a fun driver that I loved and make a trailer queen that was too nice to drive . This might be the case here as this car looks like a used car from 1981 . Its GM Performance parts crate 454 does run on a 50 percent blend of 93 octane & aviation fuel . These photos were taken in Florida by my driver Ricardo ( AKA Fed Ex ) the photo at night and video at night were taken the same day after Fed Ex made it to South Carolina the same day …….. On another subject I am looking to buy a high option 1970-1972 Monte Carlo Convertible project that someone started but has not completed . 843 496 6322 leave a message for a call back …… Also looking for a white exterior - dark Carmine interior 1988 Monte Carlo T Top that is highly optioned . Keith, Nice buy! Welcome to the club. I am new as well. So far these guys are great. Nice bunch of pics. That is my next wish, a trailer. Doug 3 Quote
Dtret Posted April 17 Posted April 17 11 hours ago, rottenx8 said: Keith, Nice buy! Welcome to the club. I am new as well. So far these guys are great. Nice bunch of pics. That is my next wish, a trailer. Doug Don’t get overzealous on the trailer. Yes you can haul your car around and that’s great but sometimes you use it when you probably shouldn’t. Ask me how I know. I’m 20 miles outside of Washington DC in Virginia. lol. 4 1 Quote
DragCat Posted April 18 Posted April 18 11 hours ago, Dtret said: Ask me how I know. I’m 20 miles outside of Washington DC in Virginia. lol. How's traffic 🤣 1 Quote
Dtret Posted April 18 Posted April 18 52 minutes ago, DragCat said: How's traffic 🤣 😬 kinda sucked yesterday but it was rush hour. Let’s see what today brings. Ugh. 😩 3 Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted April 18 Posted April 18 12 hours ago, Dtret said: Don’t get overzealous on the trailer. Yes you can haul your car around and that’s great but sometimes you use it when you probably shouldn’t. Ask me how I know. I’m 20 miles outside of Washington DC in Virginia. lol. I made that mistake last year going to myrtle Beach towing my 30 foot camper, found a different route going back home. 3 Quote
rottenx8 Posted April 19 Posted April 19 On 4/17/2025 at 7:27 PM, Dtret said: Don’t get overzealous on the trailer. Yes you can haul your car around and that’s great but sometimes you use it when you probably shouldn’t. Ask me how I know. I’m 20 miles outside of Washington DC in Virginia. lol. Well if you are 20 miles out of DC, we need to hook up sometime. I am about 20 miles South of DC. 1 Quote
Dtret Posted April 19 Posted April 19 2 minutes ago, rottenx8 said: Well if you are 20 miles out of DC, we need to hook up sometime. I am about 20 miles South of DC. We can hook up anytime but it’s going to be a long drive for someone. I live east of Cincinnati. I was retrieving another Monte. I’m home now. lol. 3 Quote
Rob Peters Posted April 19 Posted April 19 8 minutes ago, Dtret said: We can hook up anytime but it’s going to be a long drive for someone. I live east of Cincinnati. I was retrieving another Monte. I’m home now. lol. Pictures please. rob 1 Quote
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