A Djuren Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Hey Guys, Happy to be here. Will be asking occasional questions as I start to do some work underneath, and on the drivetrain. ALthought everything is in perfect working order and there is no rust issues, I am going to start replacing worn items in my suspension and drive train. This is the 1970 Monte Carlo my father bought in 1972 with 18,000 miles on it. His previous car was a 1970 Chevell SS 396. It is in Desert Sand, with the halo black vinyl top and Sandalwood interior. Although repainted in 2001, this is the original color from the factory. I have all the paperwork on this car and original window sticker. I also have the fender skirts with the original paint, and the original hubcaps. My father kept EVERTYHING a original as possible on this car. He also took meticulous care of it, even though I did my very best to destroy this car when I was a teenager. It was the family road trip car and a daily driver up until 1985. since 2005, this car goes into storage for the winter. I drive it all summer long, only on dry days when there is no chance of rain.(My father was the same way)....then it goes back into storage in November. Car cover on and into a sealed bag, with Damp Rid inside to keep moisture at bay. I took possession of the car in 2015 when my dad passed away from pancretic cancer. My whole childhood is wrapped up inside this car. My father being a teacher was identified by the whole town and his students by this car. When you saw it, you knew exactly who it was. Even now at 56, i see his former students and they all ask if I still have the "Monte". I hope to learn from the rest of you. I know an awful lot about this car....but at times will be seeking advice as I start to replace some things that are simply wearing out due to age. 14 Quote
Dtret Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Welcome Anthony. Any questions you have just ask away. That’s a great looking car and an awesome story, except for the loss of you father of course. My condolences. Now you get to carry on the tradition of being known by the car. 4 Quote
Rob Peters Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Great story Anthony. It is great having the car so many memories from your youth reside in. It is great knowing the entire history of it and great you are keeping it as your father would have. rob 4 Quote
Chris shipley Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Welcome aboard. Very nice story of you and your dad. Sorry for your loss with his passing. Nice looking car you have...... 4 Quote
72 Monte Carlo Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Welcome to FGMCC Anthony! Beautiful Monte you've got with a great history of it. 5 Quote
Marks71 Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Welcome Anthony, it’s good to hear you kept it in the family. You definitely came to the right place for any needed info on these cars. 5 Quote
DragCat Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Welcome to the madness and thanks for posting pics 🤘Great group here with lots of knowledge willing to share 6 Quote
willie Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Welcome Anthony!!!! Best Club for the First Gens anywhere!! Car is beautiful!!! Sorry to hear about Dad!!! Any questions ask away we are all here to help you!! 4 Quote
GRAY 70 Monte Carlo Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Beautiful Monte great story but sorry for you loss . Welcome to the FGMCC family 4 Quote
Canuck Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Welcome! Sorry to hear about your Dad. I’m glad to see the Monte is staying in the family. 5 Quote
Glen Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Great story & welcome! I’m sure your Dad would be proud with how you’re maintaining his Monte. Lotta good people and information to be found here. 5 Quote
70 Owner Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Beautiful Monte Carlo with a wonderful family history! Welcome to the club Anthony from a fellow Air Force vet. 2 Quote
420ponies Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Boy, I'm sure you have some great stories about your Monte! Very nice. Not many with that color combo. And Welcome to the Club!! 1 Quote
1970mcss Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Welcome, great looking Monte. The color looks great with that Iowa license plate. Sorry about your dad. Go Hawkeyes! 1 Quote
A Djuren Posted August 20 Author Posted August 20 On 8/16/2025 at 11:11 AM, 420ponies said: Boy, I'm sure you have some great stories about your Monte! Very nice. Not many with that color combo. And Welcome to the Club!! LOL.... oh do I have stories. Especially during my high school years. Saw a lot of the country in this car as a kid. 3 Quote
FL 72 Monte Posted August 20 Posted August 20 Welcome to the club!!! And congratulations on having the car with such great memories of your Dad!!! Quote
Balerion Posted September 9 Posted September 9 New member here. Have been following since 2002 when I had first 70 monte (she was a bucket lol). Now I have my second 70 monte and could not wait to join this group. Excited to chat, ask questions, and share my knowledge. She is still a bit rough around the edges but runs and drives well. Bought with numbers matching 400 and 61k. Car still had original registration in the glove box as well as the protecto plate in glove box. Maybe someday I can make it to a meet. 5 Quote
Dtret Posted September 9 Posted September 9 Welcome Aaron. Great group here. We all enjoy learning and teaching. Nice looking car. 1 Quote
DragCat Posted September 9 Posted September 9 Welcome to the madness 🤣 And thnks for posting pictures 🤘 Quote
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