deffmike Posted May 22 Posted May 22 (edited) I bought a 1970 Monte Carlo Red/Black top in May of 2024. Until then i was working on restoring a 69 Chevelle SS. I got the Monte because of memories of my father owning one when i was a kid. Due to rot on the roof, the vinyl top was removed and a new roof panel installed, as well as patches to the normal rust areas on the lower fenders/quarters. I think its a car with beautiful lines thats eclipsed by the "standard" GM muscle cars. It came from the factory with a center console and bucket seats. Until now, I've used chevelles.com as a reference when i have repair/restoration questions, but now I realize that not everything that applies to a Chevelle applies to a Monte. So that's why I'm here. Right now I'm in the middle of replacing the transmission, so its up on jack stands, but once that's done ill post more pics. I'm just a hobbyist and consider my restoration skills to be intermediate for an amateur. Edited May 22 by deffmike 6 Quote
714024SPEED Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Welcome !!! Great looking car always loved the red with black vinyl top combo. 1 Quote
GRAY 70 Monte Carlo Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Welcome I am also a newer member everyone here seems to be willing to help and has already been a great resource. Very nice Monte 1 Quote
Marks71 Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Welcome Mike, good group here. I’m sure this gets asked of you a lot, but is there any relation to Jim? 1 Quote
DragCat Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Welcome to the madness, lots of knowledge here. We don't mind seeing in progress pics, even on jack stands 🤣 1 Quote
420ponies Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Jim, Welcome to the FGMCC site! Most of us have been where you are on your Monte.There is a lot of information on the site about these cars. Questions?,ask away, you will get someone to chime in and get your questions answered. Been here way too long for me (I think about 20 yrs),was on the forum looking for answers and then made the choice to become a member. Yes, there are some things that go with the Chevelles on these cars, but these are "special "in some areas. We have many members out on the "island" in New York. I'm sure they may be in contact with you at some point. If you haven't seen, we have 2 shows coming in this summer, Carlisle ,Pa. in June, and Syracuse in July (look in the events section). It would be great if you could make it to either one(with or without your Monte),and meet some of the members. Glad you picked up a 1st Gen Monte Carlo. 5 Quote
Dtret Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Welcoming Mike. We have a great group here, so ask anything you need. Most of us are not professionals either but we seem to get it done. 3 Quote
Rob Peters Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Good Morning Michael and welcome to the club website. Congrats on buying the best year of Monte Carlo. We hope you like what you see here and decide to become a full fledged dues paying member of the club. There is a log of great information here on the boards and in the minds of our knowledgeable members. I hope you would give some consideration to attending our Eastern Meet in Carlisle, PA next month. We currently have 48 members signed up to attend. We love pictures so keep them coming. rob 3 Quote
Rob Peters Posted May 22 Posted May 22 2 hours ago, Scott S. said: Welcome to the dark side Mike.... Nice score. Definitely NOT the dark side here at the FGMCC. You have come to the most positive place for a First Gen Monte Owner. rob 5 Quote
72 Monte Carlo Posted May 23 Posted May 23 Welcome Mike to FGMCC - the best first gen Monte Carlo forum in existence! Quote
jft69z Posted May 23 Posted May 23 Mike is also a 'Full-dues' paying member as well! Thank you for helping to support the best car club on the planet, Mike. 1 Quote
willie Posted May 23 Posted May 23 I cant believe i missed this !!! Welcome Mike!! Best club for the first Gens!! You are only about 15 min from me. Have you gone to the Mall on Sunday mornings as that's where a lot of the LI Monte guys go?? Have you met any of them? Great bunch of guys with tons of knowledge!!! She looks great!!! Your skills don't matter here. like i say i am a great parts changer!!!! 1 Quote
kpcsgasp Posted May 23 Posted May 23 On 5/21/2025 at 9:32 PM, deffmike said: I bought a 1970 Monte Carlo Red/Black top in May of 2024. Until then i was working on restoring a 69 Chevelle SS. I got the Monte because of memories of my father owning one when i was a kid. Due to rot on the roof, the vinyl top was removed and a new roof panel installed, as well as patches to the normal rust areas on the lower fenders/quarters. I think its a car with beautiful lines thats eclipsed by the "standard" GM muscle cars. It came from the factory with a center console and bucket seats. Until now, I've used chevelles.com as a reference when i have repair/restoration questions, but now I realize that not everything that applies to a Chevelle applies to a Monte. So that's why I'm here. Right now I'm in the middle of replacing the transmission, so its up on jack stands, but once that's done ill post more pics. I'm just a hobbyist and consider my restoration skills to be intermediate for an amateur. Welcome to the Jungle! By the way Nice Color. 5 Quote
Scott S. Posted May 23 Posted May 23 20 hours ago, Rob Peters said: Definitely NOT the dark side here at the FGMCC. You have come to the most positive place for a First Gen Monte Owner. rob Maybe not the "dark side", but when it comes to the spotlight that has shone on Chevelles and Camaros for so long, every candle/lighter/welding torch lit for Monte Carlos is a welcome addition. 3 Quote
Montemedic Posted May 25 Posted May 25 Welcome Mike and thank you for becoming a full dues paying member. You’re in the right place for First Generation Monte Carlo information and knowledge. Hopefully you will join us at one or more of our Club meets. We love photos and questions too. Again, welcome and enjoy !!! 2 Quote
Glen Posted May 25 Posted May 25 Welcome! Great group of people here armed with a ton of knowledge and plenty of good natured ball-busting. 1 Quote
Chris shipley Posted May 25 Posted May 25 Welcome to the club. Enjoy the big family the was built on great people and the cars!!!! 2 Quote
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