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CruizinKev Feb 28, 2009 02:26 PM

Kev's 1979 Monte Carlo (frame off project)
 
so here's my project-car, my 1979 Monte Carlo 305.

I bought it december 2002 and I'm still on it. It's my hobby and I work on it every time when I have time and money or so LOL ..don't forget - I'm in Germany what makes more difficult to get parts and stuff.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...lo/mymo01a.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...rlo/mymo07.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...lo/mymo03a.jpg

current projects, rework the whole car, rebuild frame/suspension. Body will be painted something like gunmetal (dark grey).

I cleaned a lil bit the engine and added some chrome parts..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF0292.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF0293.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF0296.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF0298.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF0299.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF0300.jpg

09/17/2007:

started to unscrew all stuff between body and frame..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1661.jpg

09/18/2007:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1666.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1676.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1677.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1679.jpg

09/19/2007:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1682.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1685.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1686.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1689.jpg

yummy!!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1692.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...o/DSCF1693.jpg

unfortunately it's over a year now I had to stop work on it because of money issues. but I hope this year I can start again.

As I said before, want to rebuild everything. Want a clean & smooth car - good suspension, good brakes and nice look!

Feel free and post your thoughts and suggestions!

-Kev

dustybird3 Feb 28, 2009 07:42 PM

RE: CruizinKev´s 1979 Monte Carlo
 
Welcome to the forum and keep us posted on the progress.

knightfan26917 Mar 7, 2009 11:52 PM

Hey Kev,

It really is cool to see you here, too! I really like your '79, especially those amber lenses on the taillights!

:)



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inssanity21 Mar 8, 2009 03:23 PM

wow dude that looks like your doing really good with it. keep it up!!!!!
what kinda colors you going with it, interior, etc..?

Taz Mar 9, 2009 08:33 AM

Great project car. Good luck with the build. Looks like you have quite a bit of rust to take care of. Can't wait to see it when it's done.

CruizinKev May 7, 2009 11:10 PM

thx guys! :)

found a guy offering a LS1 and T56. I only got these 2 pics of it..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../misc/z281.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../misc/z282.jpg

I'm still waiting for more pics/information of the engine bay.. what do you guys think? I'm kinda afraid if the engine is okay? afraid it took a direct hit on the crank pulley..

Space May 8, 2009 01:57 AM

Hi `Kev, & Welcome to the MCF Family

You have a SuperSuper Project Monte Carlo.
Thanks for posting all your pictures, and showing us what
you have done. It's great to have members from all around
Planet Earth.
Look forward to your updates, and progress on your Monte,
and other cars that you are working on.
Explore the MCF & use of Search Engine for questions of
interest, and if you don't find, post your questions.
Best of Luck to you.

CruizinKev Feb 21, 2010 11:30 PM

thx :)

okay time for an update. I bought a 59/60 impala dashboard..

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a...ject/dash1.jpg

..to do something like that:

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15561
http://www.hzemall.com/our_gallery/i...al/install.htm

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/P1010040.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...lo/ideas/8.jpg

..but with some AutoMeter gauges..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...roComp_500.jpg

my rims: 18x8 (front)

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a...ject/rims1.jpg

18x9.5 (rear)

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a...ject/rims2.jpg

started collecting parts:

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a.../GSIpedal1.jpg
http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a.../GSIpedal2.jpg

ordered http://www.gsi-interiorss.com clutch pedal. you see I decided to go the LS1 & M6 route :)

found some pretty cool door handles:

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/handles0.jpg
http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/handles1.jpg

by pressing the button the handle will come out. handles came off a european small car: a fiat barchetta

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3...tbarchetta.jpg

found the sheet metal to weld them in:

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/a...barchetta0.jpg

Space Feb 22, 2010 07:50 AM

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...roComp_500.jpg
:rolleyes: Really looks great 4-Sure :rolleyes:
Hi `Kev,
Great to see you back on the MCF with updates.
You picked up some great parts for your `Monte Carlo.
Please keep us updated on your progress.
How's life in Germany ?
Wish you Good Luck & a Happy `Life

Donutboy97 Feb 22, 2010 11:32 AM

wow some pretty neat ideas you are implementing. Can't wait to see more


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