So, I've been working on a '79 Monte Carlo with a 305 5.0 Liter in it (wife's Grandfathers car), car was set for about 15 years down at the bottom of a 4 acre yard, I showed some interest in it and started working on it, mainly just the easy things, Air Filter, Oil Change, Oil Filter, freeing one of the overly rusted rear drums and cleaning, after a while, her Grandfather saw how much I loved working on her and how passionate I am about cars, he gave me the keys and said she's mine now!
As for me, I'm a Brit, moved to the US in 2017 and have been passionate about cars for as long as I can remember! This is my first American brand car and I couldn't be happier, she's got a load of work that needs doing, but I'm going to keep at it and restore to the former glory the car deserves!

 

James,
Welcome to the forum. when you have a chance put some pics up of your 79. we would love to see it

 

When I got it, it was set down at the bottom of a yard, hadn't moved in 15 years

She needed a good clean, loads of work still to do!

The Tag Surround disintegrated as I took it off, need a new one, but the part is pretty hard to find