-Monte Carlo Convertible -
Monte Of The Month -- August 2014
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 25,145
From: Southeast PA
No Monte Carlos came from the factory with convertible options, however the Malibu convertible top fit perfectly, so they are just custom modified convertibles with a Malibu top.
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,482
From: Southwestern OH
What I was told was............... the Chevelles of the same vintage are the parts suppliers.
You bascally have to disect the Chevelle and Monte at the same points. Then you use the Chevelle convertible parts to put the Monte back together.
Of course a Malibu convertible of the same years can be used for parts too since they and Chevelles are the same cars.
PS. I wanted to do an '86-88 SS Monte. Make it a convertible. I guess there is or was a company doing it to the car already. Not saying their product came out before my dream? Who knows?
You bascally have to disect the Chevelle and Monte at the same points. Then you use the Chevelle convertible parts to put the Monte back together.
Of course a Malibu convertible of the same years can be used for parts too since they and Chevelles are the same cars.
PS. I wanted to do an '86-88 SS Monte. Make it a convertible. I guess there is or was a company doing it to the car already. Not saying their product came out before my dream? Who knows?
Last edited by rj; Apr 29, 2009 at 12:09 PM.
Thanks `Mike, I am always impressed with your auto knowledge. Do you know how many were ever made ?
I attempted to do a search but my mouse & computer are fighting 2day : ) Thanks again `Mike, for all your helpful contributions to our Monte Family...
WIsh U & reader a `Happy Day ~>4-Sure : )
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 206
From: Little Egg Harbor NJ
i have owned 2 gen and 4th gen covertible motes over the years and love a open air car
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 206
From: Little Egg Harbor NJ
also RJ 4th gen convertible we 1st done and sold at dealers from the aftermarket starting with a few in 81 and 82 most were 83 convertible then 84 had very few 85 non power top cars and powertop monte verts came into play 86 to 88 most i have found were non power top ss cars and power top ls car there have been power top 86 to 88 ss cars but not too many ever pop up for sale
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 206
From: Little Egg Harbor NJ
yes added frame rail suports were added. i also saw two that the aftermarket place that did them had boxed frames but no tags on those cars on who did that conversion. you will find most of the trans ams an camaro convertibles of the 80`s share the same convertible top parts as the monte also as do many other cars from that era
Joined: Sep 2012
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70 ragtop
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible only 1 mile ?
Present bid @ time of this post was $15K +
- 350 V8 motor
- >>> CONVERTIBLE <<<<
- Automatic transmission with Console shifter
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Bucket seats
- Factory AC
- Am 8 Track radio
- Perfect floors, frame and trunk
- Clean Massachusetts Title
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Hey I know this post is Old but I currently own this convertible and just bought it 2 weeks ago the original owner was Gary Cooper and he was a member over at www.FGMCC.com and I am a current member there too but thought I would stop in here for update and to say Hi guys...
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