Figured I'll track everything here and just update with pics as I go

Completed (from what I can remember):
-rear brake lines replaced
-new front struts/spring coils
-replaced parking brake cable
-replaced rear view mirror
-replaced left headlight
-plasti dipped all the badges black
-new Monte Carlo SS floor mats
-getting the larger rusted areas fixed and repainted
-stereo head unit and subs install
-bought diamond spoke rims, waiting for new rubber and paint job

completed December 2015:
-engine coolant flush
-oil + filter change
-new serpentine belt
-replaced both radiator hoses
-new water pump + gasket
-new spark plugs
-new upper intake manifold + gasket
-replaced the one valve cover gasket (prev. owner already replaced the other)
-new fuel injector o-rings
-and cleaned the numerous other parts that came off

completed May 2015
-replaced wheels with 16" diamond spoke rims and new tires
-dipped wheels with pearlizer
-replaced my dual 10" subs with single 12" JL sub and amp


Wishlist:
-body kit
-tint rear window to match the tinted sides
-lower the car (...maybe)
-ram air hood
-black headlight housing
-led brake lights

 

Ouch that's a lot of rust. Good luck with your beast.

 

I like the black Monte Carlo script. I don't believe they make the trunk SS emblem in black. I have been looking all over for one, thinking about making all my 1/4 panels and trunk script and emblems black. Looks good on your Monte.

A ram air hood is getting harder and harder to find, better try and lock one up before they are all gone.

The Duraflex racer front lip is my favorite aftermarket one.

best of luck, keep chipping away at your list!! Good luck!

 

thanks man, guy who sold me the car does this kind of work on the side so he has it now and is working on it when he can... works with my dad too so I have no idea of price or time frame I just know it'll be a hell of a lot cheaper then going to a shop :P just miss my car and am stuck driving around in a Hyundai Accent till its done

Dipping them black was a lot easier then I thought, could have gone a few more coats though to make the peel easier but figured 4 or 5 was enough. Guess I just sprayed thinner then most.

Might look into just getting the scoop and asking the guy whose working on my rust panels to fab it onto my current hood. Save a few bucks and this way I know I won't have any alignment issues.

Not huge on the rear lip in that kit, but I do like the rest :P

 

What is he using to fix the rust.

 

Love that color!

 

new sheet metal for most and I believe he said the rockers are beyond repair and is looking for replacements

I got use to it and now love it, but depending how this rust fix turns out I may paint the entire car over again if I ever get a body kit and hood changed. But for now it'll remain as is :P

 

went to check out my car today, guy is really going deep and fixing everything not just what you can see - which is perfect because I don't see me getting a different car any time soon :P (not that I could afford to now anyways haha)





passenger side rocker panel:


driver side rocker panel fixed:


metal that still needs to be used on the car:



edit:
and finally got around to making the SS on my new mats red (light makes them look lighter)

 

Awesome work, looking good!

 

It's defiantly looking better already. Can't wait to see some finish picks.