Hello From San Antonio - need help with Monte Identification
#21
The spoiler is just the basic stand up spoiler, it was misidentified elsewhere on the web. I in turn misidentified it here. lol It is a Monte Carlo SS (3800 in place under the hood, I wouldn't have bought it if it was 3400 powered) I looked high and low for a 01-03 monte SS. I wanted a 3800 non super charged. What tipped me off that something is off with the car is first off the LS knight emblems. The emblems look new and they look to be applied post paint.
Where I bought the car there is also a 03 SS with the other style rims and parked side by side my side skirts are lower as is my front bumper. The pin stripes I can explain... The dealer where i bought it pinstripes all their cars. So the pinstripes are a new addition that I was going to remove but they are growing on me.
The only thing that makes sense to be is possible body mans car.The good thing is it was serviced at a dealership that was owned by the dealer i used to work for, so I'm making some calls. The car isn't a flat black either, it is a metallic black with lots of clear. They didn't just mask off the door jambs, they removed the trim and pulled back the carpet a bit. Windshield is new as well. It is cold but I think she is going to have another bath today, I ll try to snap more pics. Oh and my 3800 engine cover is missing, anyone know where I can buy one? My last one was a different series or I'd rob it off that one... thanks!
Where I bought the car there is also a 03 SS with the other style rims and parked side by side my side skirts are lower as is my front bumper. The pin stripes I can explain... The dealer where i bought it pinstripes all their cars. So the pinstripes are a new addition that I was going to remove but they are growing on me.
The only thing that makes sense to be is possible body mans car.The good thing is it was serviced at a dealership that was owned by the dealer i used to work for, so I'm making some calls. The car isn't a flat black either, it is a metallic black with lots of clear. They didn't just mask off the door jambs, they removed the trim and pulled back the carpet a bit. Windshield is new as well. It is cold but I think she is going to have another bath today, I ll try to snap more pics. Oh and my 3800 engine cover is missing, anyone know where I can buy one? My last one was a different series or I'd rob it off that one... thanks!
#22
Okay, I do see now that your side rocker panels and your front lip kit does exist.
However you are missing the rear extension piece.
So I will continue to add. Your car was purchased as an SS, in white with the high sports kit. Somewhere along the line, the car was repainted to black. Hopefully it was not because of an accident. The rear part of your high sports kit does not appear to be there. The exhaust tips are aftermarket and were put on by the previous owner. He also appeared to take off all the badges and add the LS crests, probably out of personal preference.
That's all I can tell by your photos.
The engine cover can usually be found on eBay. Sometimes members have them for sale too.
However you are missing the rear extension piece.
So I will continue to add. Your car was purchased as an SS, in white with the high sports kit. Somewhere along the line, the car was repainted to black. Hopefully it was not because of an accident. The rear part of your high sports kit does not appear to be there. The exhaust tips are aftermarket and were put on by the previous owner. He also appeared to take off all the badges and add the LS crests, probably out of personal preference.
That's all I can tell by your photos.
The engine cover can usually be found on eBay. Sometimes members have them for sale too.
#25
It stopped raining so I braved the cold and washed her up to take pics, i uploaded them to the original upload album. the house and truck are not mine, its actually a running gag i have with some friends of mine. My mom lives a couple streets over from them now, and they say i never stop by, so i stop by and snap pics then post them on facebook without ever even going and ringing the door bell. Thanks guys for all your help!
#28
Thanks! I have checked the rear section of course the bumper cover has been replaced but there is no signs of any other damage. Now that I know what is missing, I can move forward, thanks again people I look forward to being an active participant on this board.
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