Retiring the Monte...
#1
Retiring the Monte...
Within the next couple of weeks I am retiring my Monte Carlo from daily driver duties. She's been punished for almost 10 years as a daily driver and its starting to take its toll. I will be placing her in storage where she will await her long deserved restoration.
Two weeks ago I bought a 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix LE to be my new daily driver. I scored big on this car, eventhough it does have some issues. It came fully loaded with: 305 V8, 200-4R transmission, bucket seats, floor console with shifter, rally gauges with tach, AM/FM/Cassette stereo with power antenna, power windows, power door locks, power seats, dual remote sport mirrors, cruise control, rear window defogger, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel and 14-inch turbine wheels. The body is straight and free of rust, it still has a decent two-tone gray paint job. The interior is what needs attention. While it isn't too bad, it does need a severe detailing and cleaning along with new headliner. After sitting for 9 months, it started right up and didn't sputter, knock or ping. It shifts great and rides quiet and smooth. The price? $890.
Two weeks ago I bought a 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix LE to be my new daily driver. I scored big on this car, eventhough it does have some issues. It came fully loaded with: 305 V8, 200-4R transmission, bucket seats, floor console with shifter, rally gauges with tach, AM/FM/Cassette stereo with power antenna, power windows, power door locks, power seats, dual remote sport mirrors, cruise control, rear window defogger, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel and 14-inch turbine wheels. The body is straight and free of rust, it still has a decent two-tone gray paint job. The interior is what needs attention. While it isn't too bad, it does need a severe detailing and cleaning along with new headliner. After sitting for 9 months, it started right up and didn't sputter, knock or ping. It shifts great and rides quiet and smooth. The price? $890.
Last edited by 76MonteMan; 03-03-2010 at 09:43 PM.
#2
sounds like an awsome deal all around, thats cool you got the geepee for that kinda money! there was an '86 GP for sale around here that was in decent shape with fresh paint for $600, but it was a v6 car with no options. oh, and they ALL need headliners, haha. enjoy the new ride, and make sure to keep us updated with the resto of the '76!
#4
I'd love to put a Pontiac 400 or 455 in it, but my budget is gonna constrict me to doing the normal 350 swap in a couple years. I'm actually wanting to put a Grand National powertrain in it because I have yet to see or hear of one that has that done.
#5
Hi `Dustin,
Great to see you on the forum & read your news.
Super Deal on your new ride 4-Sure.
Keep us updated on how your new ride performs : )
Wish you fun/safe miles.
Hope you post your updates when your restore your
AweSome Monte, with pic's also : )
Hope we see you more on the MCF
Good Luck
Great to see you on the forum & read your news.
Super Deal on your new ride 4-Sure.
Keep us updated on how your new ride performs : )
Wish you fun/safe miles.
Hope you post your updates when your restore your
AweSome Monte, with pic's also : )
Hope we see you more on the MCF
Good Luck
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Dustin,
Great new-to-you GP! Congrats, bud.
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"The journey's been etched on your skin" ... James Blunt ... '1973'
Great new-to-you GP! Congrats, bud.
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 *
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"The journey's been etched on your skin" ... James Blunt ... '1973'
#7
well i wish i could get a deal like that i always liked that type of body style it shared the same body as the monte and the buick regal of that gen except for some minor exterior changes like the rear lights and badging
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