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Katie's 1983 Monte
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well since she is working full time and a permanent position she figured it was time to start getting her car done. i even made her take something apart on it. and also Franky helped a lot. [I...
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PITMAN ARM ?
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Reg Monte /Gbody box vs. Monte SS 2.5 lock to lock box. Same pitman arm? Thanks
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Jim's Hoe
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we after searching for 2 weeks and driving over 240 miles looking for a truck or Tahoe or Yukon i finally scored this one from craiglist. the guy wanted $5,000.00 ,but i got it for $4,400.00 it has 110K on it and it's loaded. it needs some maintenance work and the drivers side has some body damage they got t...
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Getting my Headers restored
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I found a place out east called Ultimate Powder Coating I think I'm going to haves them restore my headers make them look new for $200 powder coated in black or $250 in silver color.I'm going silver.
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car is finally home.
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after about 2 years the car is finally home again. she's in rough shape. real rough shape but she's home. after much thought she will not be out this year. maybe a few shows but not like the days of old. next weekend frank and i are going to start pulling the interior apart. everything but the dash and see wh...
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yes no maybe?
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just did it today i have extra ones i can always go back to using
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Rob and Jen's Aerocoupe Lt-1 and t-5 swap
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[IMG]https://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww131/aerocoupe87monte/jenstuff0...
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chips
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saw this link somewhere and looked at it .. any thoughts? http://www.gfchips.com/chevroletmontecarlo.aspx
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Tire rub
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Put the new tires on this weekend and I am getting a little bit of tire rub on the rear half of the frame. I think I am going to heat it with a torch and hammer it in. I have stock lugs so not enough room for a spacer, plus then it would hit the fenderwell Need less than a 1/4 inch Any other options that wont cost a...
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The plan
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So I have decided that I'm going to be going the LSX with a 4speed route my monte.The 355 has been great but I want both power an milage out of the monte an the carb just can't cI also want to drive on the highway at 65(ish)an not have the engine spinning at 3100rpm's up higher.The tranny was redone 2 years ago...
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1967 Firebird project
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ok here are pics of the firebird i'm working on. this is the one i'm working off labor for that other Monte carlo have hours into the motor fixing f'ups and painting it and other stuff. painted the fuel tank and put a new fuel sender in and ran 3/8" nylon fuel line from the tank to the engine. painted th...
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Interior work in progress!!!
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Before... After... [img]http...
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found this on link from http://www.cnycca.org/.. and found under links found this under the chevychevy link for 70-72
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http://www.chevychevy.com/pages/Monte_Carlo.htm
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Mattthias' garage over haul
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I purchased some sheets of OSB and bought the cheapest white paint I could find (walmart) and decided to spruce up the garage a bit and kind of make it "my space" though not as cool as a mancave but as close to one that I could do here. I only have a few pictures of the BEFORE and they were not for com...
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Jim's 2012 upgrades
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the monte needs some upgrades for this season. SSBC dual piston calipers slotted summit rotors KYB shocks new wheel bearings and seals new master cylinder going to look into a larger brake booster as well. i might put new upper controls arms on as well. since i have a pair sitting there already. Droppi...
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2001 Monte SS Suspension Upgrade
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Time to upgrade the suspension of the 01 SS. Swapped out the old stock strut assemblies and installed a set of Stagg Performance Struts, KYB bearing plates and DNA lowering springs. The Parts! Old front ones out...
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New Replacement Doors
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http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Sc...MONTECARLODOORS
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What does everyone think?
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Since my father has mass loads of Monte Carlos, i've decided to help him restore some of his stock wheels. Since i own a Powder Coating business, i searched the suppliers for a Stainless Steel color that is close to the stock on the 83-85 Steel Wheels. Let me know what you guys think of this... Left - Bef...
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the parts list officaly starts.
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well, i've been getting the bug for building something else.. but my rule of thumb is dont start a project untill the first is done. all i got to ask is.. why do i love this car this damn much to put this much money in to it?! no.. it will never be forsale so dont even ask. anyway: doors (they've been skinne...
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4th Gen w/Camaro Dash
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Not sure if this was ever posted, probably was but in case this is a 4th gen Monte with a 4th gen (97-02) Camaro Dsh...kinda different a bit cool at the same time: [img]https://i174....
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Small Camper repair
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A good friend of mine got a good deal on a pop up camper. But after he bought it he found out the front floor was rotted under the hot water heater and so were both end panels. So we brought it over to my garage and backed it in all 19' of it and the firebird is still in there as well. We started to gut it and realize...
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LED LIGHTS FOR YOU MONTE CARLO
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http://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle/1987/chevrolet/monte-carlo/with-sealed-beam-headlamps/11/747/55
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Winter Plans
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It is that time of year again. What are you working on doing to your ride to get it ready for the coming spring? I am focusing on upgrading the interior.
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Made one of these today
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[IMG]https://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq311/07blackss/71%20monte/DSC02420.jp...
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Bob & Deanna's 71 Monte
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Before I wanted to start on the restro I wanted to do some garage updates. I added a floor in the rafters,insulated and put a ceiling in. I also got a great used 8' base cabinet from the neighbor and made a top out of oak flooring. I started to remove some chrome today. [IMG]https://i459.photobucket.com...
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Sways
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I ordered my spindles and rear springs, should be here tomorrow. I am thinking of upgrading the sways while Im at it. Been checking them out and here is what I got Spohn $329 1 5/16 front tube 1 rear solid BMR $309 1 1/8 front tube 1 1/2 rear solid Hotchkis Sport $399 1 3/8 front tube 1 rear solid UMI $329 1...
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LED lights installed
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I had grown tired of having such a dim dashboard during night driving. It was so bad that I could barely see the gauges. All the bulbs were lit and the dimmer was cranked to the brightest setting. I decided to purchase some LED bulbs and give them a shot. Tim and I both purchased a 20 pack of the 168/194 bulbs...
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New Lawn Cart
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[IMG]https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/intimadatorsquizz/IMAG0463-1.jpg[/...
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race weight..
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think its possible to get a gbody down to 3100 range with a cage? my race rx7 plans fell apart due to stupid rules. i need interior, stock fuel tank and stock appering body parts. what i'm thinking is gut all ac and heat, manual steering, light weight battery, electric water pump etc.
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Jim's New SS
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My friend that owns that chevelle i did all the work on paid $1,500.00 for this Monte for me. He bought it for me in trade for working on his 1967 Firebird that i have in my garage. I think i'll get this painted and swap my drivetrain and some of the interior over. the body on this is way better then mine. the qt...
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