Kev's 1979 Monte Carlo (frame off project)
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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.
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..
09/17/2007:
started to unscrew all stuff between body and frame..
09/18/2007:
09/19/2007:
yummy!!
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
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.
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..
09/17/2007:
started to unscrew all stuff between body and frame..
09/18/2007:
09/19/2007:
yummy!!
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
Last edited by CruizinKev; 04-02-2010 at 01:52 PM.
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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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"I wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'
It really is cool to see you here, too! I really like your '79, especially those amber lenses on the taillights!
Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...MidW Event = 04/04/09
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'
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thx guys!
found a guy offering a LS1 and T56. I only got these 2 pics of it..
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..
found a guy offering a LS1 and T56. I only got these 2 pics of it..
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..
#7
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.
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.
#8
thx
okay time for an update. I bought a 59/60 impala dashboard..
..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
..but with some AutoMeter gauges..
my rims: 18x8 (front)
18x9.5 (rear)
started collecting parts:
ordered http://www.gsi-interiorss.com clutch pedal. you see I decided to go the LS1 & M6 route
found some pretty cool door handles:
by pressing the button the handle will come out. handles came off a european small car: a fiat barchetta
found the sheet metal to weld them in:
okay time for an update. I bought a 59/60 impala dashboard..
..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
..but with some AutoMeter gauges..
my rims: 18x8 (front)
18x9.5 (rear)
started collecting parts:
ordered http://www.gsi-interiorss.com clutch pedal. you see I decided to go the LS1 & M6 route
found some pretty cool door handles:
by pressing the button the handle will come out. handles came off a european small car: a fiat barchetta
found the sheet metal to weld them in:
#9
Really looks great 4-Sure
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