1976 Monte,
 

Hello!!

Got around to pursuing a long time dream of building a classic car with massive power. Found a 76' Monte Carlo with virtually no rust, and a lot of other things missing. I'm surfing google hard looking for specific information, and it keeps referring me here. I'm not very knowledgeable about cars, but have great google-fu and an extensive computer background.

I'm hoping to gain a lot of that information I'm lacking and not able to find by researching by talking with others on the forums. Right now my current hang up is finding an acceptable rear end to put into it. Found a 12 bolt from a 70-72 Chevelle and wondering if it'll bolt right on. I see that they're both A-body cars and hoping it'll be a good match.

I'm very attracted to the mid 60's to mid 70's car styling and the Monte wasn't the first choice but fell in love with the styling after seeing it, and made an impulse purchase, especially after seeing the lack of age damage like most cars from that era.

My friend is going to help me out a lot with it and his background in mechanics is a million times better than mine. I have a few pictures, most of which scream it needs some immediate attention in specific areas.

https://i.imgur.com/DLCIygHh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3pA6CG3h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/HBEAjd5h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Jhfl1onh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qAzc85gh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MXSKF7ih.jpg

:welcome: to the forum! Looks like it's in pretty nice shape for what it is, and I'm sure that someone around here will help you out! :thumbsup:

Welcome to the site - Dixie Monte Carlo Depot is a good place to start to look for parts.

Welcome to the Forum

Welcome!!!

Welcome to the forum.
Looks like you have your work cutout for you!
What state are you from?

get some haloheadlights for it off ebay. the monte my dad had was a 350 im sure 396 from a chevelle would work too if your gonna do a chevelle rearend

Hey Stumpmi, We're neighbors! I'm on the west side of wisconsin.

Picked up a 74 Scottsdale saturday, pulled the engine and tranny out and prepping to paint it in a couple weeks then hopefully drop it in. We fondly named that truck the Sh*tbox after breaking down in southern MN and starting a few wires on fire. The engine is damned solid though.