2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | HS - Monroe Build Thread


Applause to the staff of MCF, I believe the "Showcase Your Ride" section is a great addition and will better allow new members to show their rides as well as inspire them on new ideas!


To start things off, I'll post some boring background information

I bought my car from the local salvage yard for $2,250. It had a wrecked front end and some rust issues (Caused cracks within the paint). We disassembled it a few days later and fixed some minor issues here and there. Around the time I was 16, I sent her to the local body shop to bring her back to life. They had to paint and mount the 2 new fenders, Front Bumper, and Hood. Other parts that needed replaced were Hood Latch, Both Headlights, and a few other miscellaneous items. The whole process only took about a week (less if I remember right) and about $1,500.
Since then, she has gotten a new fuel filter, water pump, coolant elbows, hood hinges, tires, brakes, struts, MAF sensor, Axle Shaft, and I'm sure there's more I will think of later.


I will edit this post periodically for updates on the build!

Exterior:
Monte Carlo SS Windshield Banner
Bowtie in rear window
Driver's Side Rear Window |10 - DipYourCar.com - Montecarloforum.com
Passenger's Side Rear Window | 9 (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Montecarloforum.com
Kris Raifsnider Tribute Decal
2000 Daytona Edition Roof Rails
PlastiDip'd rims
PlastiDip'd SS Stripes
DDM Tuning HID's | 10k Low Beams | 8k Fog Lights
SLP upper Grille w/ SS overlay
"SS" Show Plate
AVS Vent Shades on Front Headlights
VHT tinted Taillights
Tinted Reverse Lights w/ Bowtie overlays
Debadged scripts on quarter panels & trunk

Interior:
Rocky Mountain Radar
6-Piece Chevy Racing Interior Set
-Includes 4 floor mats, Steering wheel cover, & Keychain
Painted Bowtie on steering wheel Red
Painted Shift **** Red
Painted Shift Boot Trim Red
Sony GMP Single-Din Deck
10" Kicker L5
Kicker 08ZX850.4
Kicker Components in the Doors
Full Red Interior LED swap
Red LED's connected to Sub for Bass Pulse
Painted OnStar Module Cover Red
Painted trunk liner trim Grey
Custom Diamond Plated "SS" Door Sills

Engine Bay:
Spectre Intake
Painted Cover | Custom Cover to be finished and sent out for professional paint job soon (hopefully)! :winking:
Diagonal Braces grinded to bare metal & clear coated
Painted Plenum Red
Painted Valve Covers Grey
Super Sport Nation Decal
Custom Fuse Box Cover
AC Delco Plugs & Wires
Billet Oil Cap w/ SS Overlay


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Nice write-up!

 

Thanks Lisa!!

 

Nice detail and nice car, and also good luck with monte of the year.

 

Thanks, Zach!

 

I. Want. Your. Monte.

 

Let's trade!

 

Idk if i have enough cash needed to give on top of my car for that awesome monte you drive!

 

Your Monte & you pay for lunch when you come down to pick her up!

 

Awesome story to go along with a badass Monte. Great job and I have to agree this is a really nice addition to the forum.