My Blue
#1
09-09-2010, 09:39 PM
My Blue
Hi, I'm Esmeralda, new to this site and very glad to have found a place to ask and learn about these old beautifully designed pieces of motor history.
I am the 2nd owner of a 1976 Monte. My mom was the 1st.
The Monte Azul came back to life after sitting without a spark for 2 years in my mom's driveway. My beloved '95 Z28 was totaled a month ago. Insurance did not give enough to completely repair my Z, so that's when my attention turned to this big blue wonder sitting patiently for attention. Mechanic got it running pretty good now. Had to rebuild the tranny among other things before it was road worthy. As I drive it, it's all coming back to me....am remembering its quirky nature so different from the electronic everything in current cars - the 15 minutes essential to warm up the engine or it gurgles refusal to move. But, when it revs down and is ready to cruise......so smooth and strong, just as I remember driving it 14 years ago.
The M-Azul has never been in an accident, only has 90 G's on motor. But because of leaving it at the hands of sloppy low end body shops the last of which used thick slabs of Bondo to repair the beginnings of it's rusty ailment, it resulted in major rust damage along the seams of the side and rear windows.
Am definitely going to need some advice and direction now and then and would so appreciate guidance from all you experienced MC owners. My first question is if anyone has recommendations for folks that know how to do restorative work with sheet metal for the rust holes on the car in the Los Angeles area? This request may cancel itself out, but am looking for someone that knows how the lines on this car should look and doesn't charge through the proverbial nose.
Would love some input.
Here's a pic:
I am the 2nd owner of a 1976 Monte. My mom was the 1st.
The Monte Azul came back to life after sitting without a spark for 2 years in my mom's driveway. My beloved '95 Z28 was totaled a month ago. Insurance did not give enough to completely repair my Z, so that's when my attention turned to this big blue wonder sitting patiently for attention. Mechanic got it running pretty good now. Had to rebuild the tranny among other things before it was road worthy. As I drive it, it's all coming back to me....am remembering its quirky nature so different from the electronic everything in current cars - the 15 minutes essential to warm up the engine or it gurgles refusal to move. But, when it revs down and is ready to cruise......so smooth and strong, just as I remember driving it 14 years ago.
The M-Azul has never been in an accident, only has 90 G's on motor. But because of leaving it at the hands of sloppy low end body shops the last of which used thick slabs of Bondo to repair the beginnings of it's rusty ailment, it resulted in major rust damage along the seams of the side and rear windows.
Am definitely going to need some advice and direction now and then and would so appreciate guidance from all you experienced MC owners. My first question is if anyone has recommendations for folks that know how to do restorative work with sheet metal for the rust holes on the car in the Los Angeles area? This request may cancel itself out, but am looking for someone that knows how the lines on this car should look and doesn't charge through the proverbial nose.
Would love some input.
Here's a pic:
Last edited by MonteAzul; 09-09-2010 at 09:41 PM.
#4
09-10-2010, 03:18 AM
Nice car, Wish my mom had somthing this cool in the driveway. Good luck in bringing it back to is former beauty.
#5
09-10-2010, 06:25 AM
Hi Esmeralda, and Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family
Explore the MCF and you will find a lot of information
on the Monte Carlo.
I hope that you find a great shop for your body work.
Look forward to your future posts.
Wish you good luck with your 76 Monte Carlo.
EnJoy
Explore the MCF and you will find a lot of information
on the Monte Carlo.
I hope that you find a great shop for your body work.
Look forward to your future posts.
Wish you good luck with your 76 Monte Carlo.
EnJoy
#6
09-10-2010, 08:19 AM
Sweet ride, Esmeralda! I feel your pain about the Bondo problems. I just discovered a Bondo nightmare on an old Jag I'm restoring. The stupid things people do to try saving a few bucks... Good luck getting Monte Azul back in shape.
#7
09-10-2010, 10:57 AM
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