General Monte Carlo Talk Talk about the Monte Carlo. Does not have to be your Monte. Can include pics and games.

just bought my 1st monte carlo

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:57 PM
  #1  
millertime85's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 17
From:
Default just bought my 1st monte carlo

always wanted a MCSS.found a 84 camaro z28 ive been working on past 2 weeks and finally got running and driving,didnt think i was gonna get a MCSS like i wanted from the get go.but i found a 87 SS on craigslist for 600 bucks.guy parted out some of the engine before i bought it(carb,intake manifold,radiator,etc.) needs interior.but has a decent 2 tone paint job and body is pretty much rust free excempt some on floor and door jamb.i couldnt be happier.will be a fun project and will post pics as it goes along and will sure ask lots of troubleshooting questions.heres a pic of her from off craigslist.






[IMG]local://upfiles/4096/431A339EEE64460FA1D2C4E6B1FB3732.jpg[/IMG]
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:40 PM
  #2  
Dopefish's Avatar
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 78
From:
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

I love the older montes. Sounds like a steal, nice car!
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:20 AM
  #3  
RickCoMatic's Avatar
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,295
10 Year Member
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo


Looks like somebody's going to be busy wrenching!
Nice looking Monte.
Yes. Please post the pics as she comes along!
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:22 AM
  #4  
big_mecho13's Avatar
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 375
From:
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

Nice Find, good luck with it.
I love 4th gens.
Post some more pics and progress of the re-build.
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:30 AM
  #5  
rj's Avatar
rj
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,482
From: Southwestern OH
15 Year Member
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

Nice looking 4th gen Monte.

 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:11 PM
  #6  
scc24540's Avatar
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,576
From: wouldnt u like to know
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

you lucky sob!!! great looking car. soon as u fix it back up that'll be a beast on the road
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 03:59 PM
  #7  
millertime85's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 17
From:
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

yea.thinkin of a 383 stroker and turbo350 tranny w/ shift kit.....i still have the305 engine and tranny in itminus carb,intake manifold+water pump.how much you think i could get for it.i would like to sell it to someone who wants to restore there SS.just dont know how much i should ask for it?
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:43 PM
  #8  
rj's Avatar
rj
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,482
From: Southwestern OH
15 Year Member
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

Well, my experience there are few people looking to restore an '81-88 Monte. Most owners want to improve on their cars.

So they consider the stock 305s boat anchors. Even theH O versions get little respect.

If you ask most of these people will reply, "Throw that 305 in the dump and build you a decent 350 or 383 stroker for your car."

 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:52 PM
  #9  
millertime85's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 17
From:
Default RE: just bought my 1st monte carlo

ya i know.only way im gonna be able to get rid of it is if someone wants a cheap engine/tranny or to restore there monte or camaro
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:19 AM.