"Swoosh" 79 Monte Carlo Project LS1 + T56

["Swoosh"]

Hi guys,

I'm new here and looked around a bit and thought I also want to show what I'm working on for so long LOL

..so here's my project-car, my 1979 Monte Carlo 305.

I bought it december 2002 and I'm still on it... I work on it everytime when I have some time and money so :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/mymo01.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/mymo11.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/mymo07.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/mymo03.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/mymo04.jpg

current projects, rework the whole car, rebuild frame/suspension. Body will be painted something like gunmetal (dark grey)..

first steps - I cleaned a lil bit the engine and added some chrome parts..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF0292.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF0293.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF0296.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF0298.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF0299.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF0300.jpg

09/17/2007:

started to unscrew all stuff between body and frame..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1661.jpg

["Swoosh"]

09/18/2007:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1666.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1676.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1677.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1679.jpg

09/19/2007:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1682.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1685.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1686.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1689.jpg

yummy!!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1692.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/DSCF1693.jpg

unfortunately it sits like that over 2 years now. I had to stop work on it because of money issues... but I hope I can start again soon.

Like said before, want to rebuild everything. Want a clean & smooth car - good suspension, good brakes and a nice look.
Also thinking about a manual transmission... 4 speed or a T5 would be nice but here in Germany very hard to find.

[214Chevy]

Welcome Kev. Maaan, that car brings back memories. My first car was a 1978 Monte Carlo. Bought it when I was 14. It had a 350 in it and it was a super quite running car. I drove it all through high school and until my sophomore year in college and handed it back down in the family. Good luck and keep up the good work.:lateral:

["Swoosh"]

something like that I want it to look like:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/before_quickchop.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/quickchop.jpg

I really like the BOSS 338 rims:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2rc4d8k.jpg

But at the moment I don't know if 18x9.5" Backspace 5" will fit on the rear.

I also bought a 59/60 dashboard to do same like that:

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15561
http://www.hzemall.com/our_gallery/installs_hzemall/regal/install.htm

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/ideas/P1010040.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/ideas/P10101058.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/ideas/1.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/ideas/8.jpg

also decided to get some Jag doorhandles like this..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/ideas/JaguarDoorhandle.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very cool cruising!! Nice build.:thumbsup:
I like the avatar!!:cheers:

[waynieZ]

Nice project .

[G-Body]

I dig this body style heres a pic of a friend of mines car! they do look good about any style!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Customcolummount039.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Customcolummount037.jpg

["Swoosh"]

....wooohooow, rims came in today!!!!!!

18x8 (front)

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/theproject/rims1.jpg

18x9.5 (rear)

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/theproject/rims2.jpg

[GHOSTDANCER]

Very nice set of rims :thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

Awesome, nice wheels

["Swoosh"]

thanks guys! will get tires for them soon. can't wait to work on the car again - german winter sucks! :mad:

[deuce_454]

hey a fellow european with a pro touring g-body.... perhaps we'll meet on the nurburgring nordschliefe once you are done :-)

[deuce_454]

perhape you are interested in buying my malibu... the frame is done, 112% hardcore pro touring suspension.. full leather interior.. forgeline wheels, etc etc....

["Swoosh"]

thx! sorry but I want to build my MC. your Bu looks awesome man! if you don't mind - how much you're asking?

..collecting parts for LS1/T56 swap:

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/parts/GSIpedal1.jpg
http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/parts/GSIpedal2.jpg

ordered GSI (http://www.gsi-interiorss.com/) clutch pedal :)

["Swoosh"]

just found some pretty cool door handles:

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/parts/handles0.jpg
http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/parts/handles1.jpg

by pressing the button the handle will come out. what do you think? need to measure the stock handle of the car. these handles are about 6.25" long (from aluminum handle to button)..

[shadow images]

What are those off of? there cool.

["Swoosh"]

thx :)

they came off a european small car: a fiat barchetta

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/362/fiatbarchetta.jpg

need to find some old doors of that car to cut the moldings out to get them weld in like that

http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/59097617_baf160dff0.jpg

[E.rodz]

looks good so far keep posting pics of the build.

[shadow images]

Well so much for looking for a set of those. Thanks

["Swoosh"]

thx everybody :)

["Swoosh"]

lets burn them in :)

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/6teeth/parts/barchetta0.jpg

["Swoosh"]

just ordered a engine hoist - will work on the car again VERY soon!

and the 295/35-18 yokohamas arrived today

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/parts/2953518.jpg

["Swoosh"]

updated pics

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-09/IMG_3754.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-09/IMG_3755.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-09/IMG_3756.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-09/IMG_3758.jpg

been busy today with building the wooden body dolly :)

["Swoosh"]

pics of today's work!

me @ work
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3764.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3765.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3769.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3770.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3772.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3775.jpg

and here the look out to my daily mustang ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-10/IMG_3761.jpg

I pulled the engine few hours ago and I must say it was easy going for my first time doing that. next step is pull the chassis out the barn, finish the body dolly and roll the body further in the barn so I got more room to play :) will look around for a sandblaster for my frame and so on...

[70rs]

Looking good! Progress and new tools....:thumbsup:

[~MLC~]

Hi, Looks like a COOL Project! One question where could someone buy the door handles from? maybe a link or something? And keep posting pictures! This rocks! :thumbsup: Thanks

["Swoosh"]

thx guys!

sorry these handles are very hard to find! you can get the handles easy but not the metal sheets to weld in. but I can ask the guy I got mine if you want - PM me.

[~MLC~]

OKay I dont know how to do that yet HAHA Just email me the info if you can. Thanks [email protected]

["Swoosh"]

@~MLC~ I sent you email

today I finally finished work on the rolling body dolly.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-17/Foto0195.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-17/Foto0198.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-17/Foto0194.jpg

weather is finally nice over here in Germany.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-17/Foto0193.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-17/Foto0197.jpg

already started to rip off the old fuel and brake linkes and other parts..

["Swoosh"]

today's pics..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3801.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3803.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3805.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3806.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3807.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3808.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3811.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3812.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-04-24/IMG_3813.jpg

frame's ready for the blaster ;)

["Swoosh"]

back to work again. today I started scratching all that underbody protection stuff off they put on here in Germany. It helps against rust in winter with all that salt and stuff on streets..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-07-31/Foto0370.jpg

I love it :eek:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-07-31/Foto0374.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-07-31/Foto0371.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-07-31/Foto0372.jpg

took me the whole day to do that sh*t omg and still not finished with that sh*tty underbody protection cr*p. friggin hard chewy stuff! anyways hopefully I can bring the frame next week to the sandblaster where I'll blast that thing..

[mosconiac]

Keep working hard, buddy. Can't wait to see that rendering come to life!!

["Swoosh"]

thx :thumbsup:

so yesterday I scraped off the rest of the undercoating stuff and found some ugly stuff:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-07/Foto0377.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-07/Foto0378.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-07/Foto0383.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-07/Foto0384.jpg

One of the pre owners did some "repairs" and covered with bondo and undercoating. well I think I have to replace that section.

Already found a good site for replacements:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/conradlozier/

Fortunately the rest of the frame is good and only needs to be boxed and some rewelding of the factory welds.

Anyways I'll sandblast the frame this week, finally! Next weekend I'll test fit my rear wheels (18x9.5 with 295/35) and will see how much work need to do on notching rear frame section.

["Swoosh"]

today we brought frame to the sandblaster's shop. I'll blast that thing tomorrow! :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-09/Foto0385.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-09/Foto0386.jpg

[67ChevILL]

Looks good, love the year. is'nt that the same year in Training Day..?




:cheers:

["Swoosh"]

thx :thumbsup: yeah same yeah like training day :)

so here we go :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0387.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0390.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0397.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0398.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0395.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0393.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0391.jpg

buddy couldn't resist..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0396.jpg

["Swoosh"]

just received this pic from my buddy last night

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-12/Foto0399.jpg

he said already reweld almost all factory weld on underside of frame, welded control arm brackets in and boxed the sides :thumbsup:
man he's fast - I just wanted to be there when he starts because I need to learn how to weld :D

["Swoosh"]

my buddy at work!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0400.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0402.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0404.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0405.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0406.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0407.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-14/Foto0408.jpg

almost there! :cool:

Now at the moment I'm thinking about to galvanize/zincing the frame so it'll be 100% forever rustfree...

["Swoosh"]

thx :)

just bought a LS1 T56 trans :cool:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/1BadChad/2000%20Camaro%20part%20out/IMG_1597.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/1BadChad/2000%20Camaro%20part%20out/IMG_1664.jpg

still needs to be shipped from Houston TX to Germany.

got some work done yesterday. had fit in the GSI Interiors t56 clutch pedal (http://www.gsi-interiorss.com/category/catId=3067831) to the stock automatic pedals and cut the large stock brake pedal

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-28/Foto0427.jpg

test fit! :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-08-28/Foto0429.jpg

["Swoosh"]

few pics of today. only wanted to see how the tire/rim will look like. too bad my wheel guy wasn't at home to mount the tire onto the rim..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0433.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0434.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0437.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0440.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0448.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0453.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-09-04/Foto0455.jpg

..and I'm still been busy removing all that old undercoating of the body. omg I hate it!

["Swoosh"]

new pics:

I rebuilt the body dolly for better underbody work clearance

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-16/Foto0512.jpg

underbody

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-16/Foto0506.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-16/Foto0517.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-16/Foto0516.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-16/Foto0515.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-16/Foto0519.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-23/Foto0523.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-23/Foto0524.jpg

better rust than plastic LOL 59 bel air dash vs. 79 monte carlo dash

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-10-23/Foto0529.jpg

["Swoosh"]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0550.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0551.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0552.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0554.jpg

this weekend we finally finished welding the frame..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0565.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0555.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0558.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0560.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0563.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-20/Foto0569.jpg

[waynieZ]

That dash is going to look slick in there.:thumbsup: New parts sweet. Nice progress on the frame too.

["Swoosh"]

thx :)

sweet snow! yikes!!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-27/Foto0580.jpg

today wanted to bring my frame back home but unfortunately the truck had problems. hopefully next weekend the frame will be back in there.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-27/Foto0581.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-27/Foto0583.jpg

got the camaro hydraulic clutch cylinder in. looks like came from stock ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-27/Foto0584.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-27/Foto0585.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-11-27/Foto0586.jpg

["Swoosh"]

not much progress because freezing cold in the barn. but got the 59 bel air dash narrowed today

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-12-04/Foto0587.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2010-12-04/Foto0589.jpg

[waynieZ]

How much work are you going to have near the front window to make it fit?

["Swoosh"]

I alread cut about 2.5" off each end of the dash. Looks like I need to cut 3" off the whole back (matching the curve of the window). I already made a cardboard template of the stock dash and put on the 59 dash.

Now, few days ago I found this sweet malibu:

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3487/1501/21215750181_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3487/1501/21215750180_large.jpg

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2121575/1

I really like the wheels on the car and so I did this photoshop:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/1b.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3487/1509/21215754015_large.jpg

I really like that "retro-look" with the 15" Rally wheels and I think they also would fit my "retro-theme" on the monte (with my 1959 Impala dashboard & steering wheel and everything)...

what do you guys think?

you know here in germany everybody own/drives new european cars. almost no american cars. all car enthusiasts put big wheels on there. I thought would be cool to bring the oldschool back on streets with the 15" rally wheels ;)

[ScotI]

That last pic looks great. 15's still work, they just aren't trendy enough for some & ultimately limit you on tire choice & brake size.

["Swoosh"]

thx :)

I just looked around for some nice retro gauges and came to this:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/parts/classicinstruments_com.jpg

If I'll get this I'll get a KPH instead MPH speedo custom made by classicinstruments.

and well, I found some classic hot rodding looking rims - Eagle Alloy 225. They come in 18x8 (fronts) and 18x10 (rear).

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/llorracs93s10/local%20shows%202010/100_0304.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/llorracs93s10/local%20shows%202010/100_0379.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/1d.jpg

now finally back working on the monte carlo again. last week I received the frame back and started painting with POR15. I'll coat it with few coats of POR15 "Rust Preventive Paint" and finish it with POR15 "Chassis Coat Black".

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-04-09/IMAG0052.jpg

frame's underside painted with POR15 rust preventive

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-04-16/IMAG0082.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-04-16/IMAG0081.jpg

[onelapduster]

Looks great! I like it with the first set of wheels you bought. Makes that body style look better.

[waynieZ]

X2 frame looks great.

["Swoosh"]

thx guys!

some more POR15 painting last saturday

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-04-23/IMAG0094.jpg

["Swoosh"]

here some more pics!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0184.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0185.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0187.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0183.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0180.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0189.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0193.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-14/IMAG0186.jpg

["Swoosh"]

yesterday I sprayed the inside of the frame with some rust protector. its a kind of grease / spray lubricate that keeps away rust and water. I put the rear back together just to see if all parts fit. I'll replace the stock rear end with a 8.5" grand national or better with a ford 9".

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0200.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0197.jpg

SPC front arms and Howe tall lower balljoints

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0201.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0204.jpg

still looking to get some nice wheels again

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0216.jpg

can't wait to get this in the frame :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0217.jpg

my barn

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-21/IMAG0214.jpg

and maybe next week I'll get the LS1 engine :thumbsup:

[mrgm]

looking good. you must be a skinny fella to be working in that barn. :P

["Swoosh"]

lol thanks man! :thumbsup:

not too much work done today. here some pics:

motor mounts waiting for work

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-28/IMAG0218.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-28/IMAG0219.jpg

I was kinda bored and "test fitted" one of the 295/35-18 tires.. wow I hear mini tub and wide fenders LOL

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-28/IMAG0222.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-28/IMAG0220.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-05-28/IMAG0225.jpg

["Swoosh"]

so I wanted to see how the tranny looks "in place" :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-04/IMAG0300.jpg

and here I cut the knuckles for 13" C5 brakes :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-04/IMAG0298.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-04/IMAG0299.jpg

[WSSix]

You're coming along nicely with the car. Keep up the good work.

["Swoosh"]

thx man! :thumbsup:

still have to wait for some more parts so today I got all the interior & wiring out and test fitted the 59 bel air dash. still need a few more cuts & welds but you got the idea ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-11/IMAG0310.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-11/IMAG0309.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-11/IMAG0316.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2011-06-11/IMAG0315.jpg

[waynieZ]

Thats going to look good in there.

["Swoosh"]

thx Wayne! :)

no progress at this time - just received few little parts from Spohn

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/IMAG0612.jpg

["Swoosh"]

just received moar parts today! corvette c5 calipers

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/IMAG0651.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice brakes they should be great on the Monty.

["Swoosh"]

thx wayne! :thumbsup:

I'd say receiving parts is progress...lol

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/c5caliperbrackets.jpg

[Knaller]

Just found Your build thread over here CruizinKev! :unibrow:
A couple more pics than You have in Your thread in germany. As stated there: Nice project! Looking forward to Your next posts! :thumbsup:

["Swoosh"]

thanks man! this year will be hard work! i want the monte carlo as my marriage car in 2013 :thumbsup:

last week I turned some wrenches again :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-03/IMAG0135.jpg

and today I wire brushed the interior and painted it with some rust preventive paint :cool:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-10/IMAG0139.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-10/IMAG0141.jpg

[waynieZ]

It looks good it's in real nice shape.

[Knaller]

I see no damage on the floor! :thumbsup: Like the idea with the dash. Do You go with stock instruments or change to digital?

["Swoosh"]

thx guys! :D

I'll get these from ClassicInstruments :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/parts/classicinstruments_com.jpg

["Swoosh"]

yesterday I took off headliner and the old cardboard insulation

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-24/IMAG0164.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-24/IMAG0165.jpg

new carpet LOL

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-24/IMAG0169.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-24/IMAG0168.jpg

bye bye cardboard

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-24/IMAG0166.jpg

lots of wire brushing, scuff and sanding and finally coated with rust preventive paint

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-24/IMAG0171.jpg

I'll add some new butyl & aluminum insulation to the whole interior soon

[Knaller]

Looks good! Like the carpet idea! :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Fun job on that interior roof, huh Kev? I'm about half way through myself. I'd rather be turning wrenches...:uhhuh:

["Swoosh"]

thanks guys! :thumbsup:

@Knaller if you like it I'll sell that carpet for little $$ :D

@Ron oh yeah loved it! lol always wondering why GM never sprayed primer on their stuff - lots of bare blank metal everywhere and well, rusted.. :willy:

[Knaller]

thanks guys! :thumbsup:

@Knaller if you like it I'll sell that carpet for little $$ :D



I don't think it will fit the Nova, but for the truck..... :_paranoid
Do You have a livestock trailer too? :rofl:

["Swoosh"]

cleaned and painted some parts

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0176.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0188.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0192.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0189.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0191.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0194.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0195.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0193.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-03-31/IMAG0196.jpg

["Swoosh"]

just found out ChevyTalk has posted my project on their facebook-site! :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/KevProjectonChevyTalkFacebook.jpg

["Swoosh"]

finished headliner insulation today

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-07/IMAG0210.jpg

jeep cherokee steering shaft vs. g-body

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-07/IMAG0206.jpg

blazer spindles, new hubs and kore3 c5 caliper brackets

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-07/IMAG0212.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-07/IMAG0211.jpg

[Knaller]

Nice work on the headliner. And the new spindles are a lot better than the cut ones...

["Swoosh"]

thanks! :yes:

update again ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-14/IMAG0219.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-14/IMAG0220.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-14/IMAG0221.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-14/IMAG0222.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-14/IMAG0224.jpg

["Swoosh"]

got some more stuff done yesterday :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0228.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0232.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0233.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0235.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0238.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0236.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0237.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/IMAG0240.jpg

got the hubs on, steering link, adapter brackets. grinded the stock C5 caliper abutment brackets little bit and painted black. wire brushed and cleaned front frame braces - i'll weld another tube/brace to them like the sc&c frame brace:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-04-21/sccframebrace.jpg

[89 RS]

Cool stuff going on!

["Swoosh"]

thx Corey!! :)

got a picture-gallery of this build on facebook (click) (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1392920863988.55878.1261160653&type=1&l=eeb46c572a) :)

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet Kev! Nice work..

["Swoosh"]

thx :)

today I did some more painting parts and stuff. frame's finally back on all 4 - rolling chassis at least :) also got some braided fuel lines in

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/05-02-2012/IMAG0248.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/05-02-2012/IMAG0250.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/05-02-2012/IMAG0255.jpg

["Swoosh"]

okay some pics of today. got more work done to the 59 dashboard. now it kinda fits like a glove :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-05/IMAG0264.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-05/IMAG0268.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-05/IMAG0271.jpg

[Knaller]

I like this dash a lot! How do you manage the transition to the doorpanels?

["Swoosh"]

thx :) will fab some new doorpanels with fiberglass and stuff ;)

["Swoosh"]

yesterday got some some more work done on the 59 dash :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0279.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0280.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0281.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0283.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0284.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0285.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-12/IMAG0286.jpg

[waynieZ]

Looking good Kevin.

["Swoosh"]

thx Wayne :cheers:

yesterday I grabbed all parts together that will be blasted..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-18/IMAG0294.jpg

found my old chilton's that I never used :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-18/IMAG0293.jpg

because I'm still waiting for other parts I did some more interior sound deadening..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-18/IMAG0298.jpg

["Swoosh"]

today I got some more work done on the sound deadening. also got the quater windows out. in few weeks I'll start with the body work :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-19/IMAG0300.jpg

and got a sweet deal on barely used (almost new) procar scat rally seats! can't wait to get them! ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/kevsprocar1.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/kevsprocar2.jpg

["Swoosh"]

interior sound deadening 2.2mm aluminum butyl - call it done.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-05-26/IMAG0308.jpg

["Swoosh"]

yesterday I started with bending some cunifer brake lines

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-02/IMAG0317.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-02/IMAG0322.jpg

tested my flaring tool and guess I bought cheap stuff or my skills just s*cks

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-02/IMAG0320.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-02/IMAG0319.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-02/IMAG0318.jpg

and finally I ordered my set of wheels :cheers: :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/streeterblackspokes.jpg

Showwheels Streeter 20x8.5 20x10 custom black and polished lips

as soon the wheels arrive I finally can start with all body work..

["Swoosh"]

got some work done today and test fitted my seats. i love em! just need to fab some brackets..

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-16/IMAG0342.jpg

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-16/IMAG0345.jpg

["Swoosh"]

practice makes it perfect. I finally made some nice double flares on the cunifer brake lines :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-06-23/IMAG0358.jpg

I just ordered one 285-30-20 falken FK-453 tire for test fitting my rear 20x10 rims. can't wait to receive the rims :)

["Swoosh"]

just arrived yesterday :) now only the rims have to arrive

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/IMAG0363.jpg

["Swoosh"]

205/70-14 vs. 285/30-20

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-05/IMAG0370.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-05/IMAG0374.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-05/IMAG0376.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-05/IMAG0377.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-05/IMAG0379.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-05/IMAG0387.jpg

fender lips needs to be rolled and need to widen the inner wheeltubs. maybe will cut stock out and get universal fenderwells from summit like this?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G7908/

what do you think about that kit from summit?

anyways - I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! ;)

["Swoosh"]

woohoo got the wheels!!!!! :D

20x10

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-09/IMAG0388.jpg

on the left its the 20x8.5 and on the right the 20x10

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-09/IMAG0389.jpg

got some more work done today. will put body back on frame to bring the whole thing to another location for work on the body. some cut and welds and getting ready for paint in few weeks.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0410.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0411.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0413.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0415.jpg

just got my rear wheel back from the tire guy. 285/30-20 Falken FK453 on Showwheels Streeter 20x10 Custom Black

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0420.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0421.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-11/IMAG0422.jpg

:D

[214Chevy]

It's coming along nicely Kev. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Keep the pics coming. What color are you gonna be going with when you paint it in a few weeks?

[waynieZ]

Great news Kevin !! glad they got there. those tires look sweet on there.
Enjoy..

["Swoosh"]

thanks guys!

will paint the car black like the rendering in my signature ;)

today's update. test fitted my 20x10 wheel and oh well it looks SWEET!!!! :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-17/IMAG0443.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-17/IMAG0447.jpg

brought body back on frame, put the stock rear end back on and tested the wheels again - wheel rubs bad on inside of the frame. will try a wheel adapter to make it fit but maybe will also notch the frame a little. but will test with a adapter first.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-17/IMAG0450.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-17/IMAG0453.jpg

["Swoosh"]

unfortunately front wheels won't clear C5 calipers/brakes without spacers. but I'll get some 20mm adapters/spacers on rear and will try them on front as well.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-20/IMAG0457.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-20/IMAG0454.jpg

fronts are 20x8.5 with 5.25 BS and rears are 20x10 with 5.5 BS

oh and here some pics of my sweet nice doors :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-20/IMAG0462.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-20/IMAG0466.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-07-20/IMAG0459.jpg

[Knaller]

Some more work Kev! Nothing you could not fix!

["Swoosh"]

thanks! :)

I test fitted H&R 20mm adapters/spacers on each side today. for first on fronts - now the front wheels clear the C5 calipers :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0529.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0530.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0532.jpg

so I tried the 20mm spacer on the rear and it looked like this:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0548.jpg

I think it looks okay and clears the frame now - but I think I want 30mm spacers now :D just added some washers to simulate a 30mm spacer:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0555.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0557.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0558.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0560.jpg

Please note there's no weight/interior/doors/engine in the car so thats why the suspension is pretty high right now LOL

oh and here's another cool shot (with 20mm spacers):

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-04/IMAG0553.jpg

[Knaller]

Looking fine now! Even with the 20mm spacers. You probably need to roll the fenders with 30mm.

[waynieZ]

I agree with Knaller the 30's might be tight to the outside.

["Swoosh"]

thanks guys! yeah I'll cut and roll the fenders lips :thumbsup:

["Swoosh"]

today I cut my rear fender lips a little. stock lips are about 1" wide.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-18/IMAG0573.jpg

I half cut them and will roll them later to clear the tires.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-18/IMAG0576.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-18/IMAG0579.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-18/IMAG0584.jpg

["Swoosh"]

I removed the rear springs yesterday and set the car's height to what I want the ride height later. I wanted to see if it'll fit with the trimmed fenders lips and the 30mm spacer. Looks like I just need to roll the lips now and I'll be set.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-25/IMAG0601.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-25/IMAG0610.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-25/IMAG0615.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2012-08-25/IMAG0616.jpg

[waynieZ]

I'm glad its going to work out for you.

["Swoosh"]

the project was on hold for a little while because I've been busy with wedding organisation and stuff. my fiance and me are getting married next week (May 25th) so that's why no updates on the monte for a while. just tried to make the Monte ready for the wedding but oh well.. lot of other stuff came in and plus a long dang cold winter.
but as we speak there are some more new parts on the way to continue work on the car. already got new rear wheels tubs laying and a cammed LS3 6.2 out of a 2011 camaro :D

["Swoosh"]

finally picked up my LS3 6.2 480HP this week yeehaaw! :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2013-06-13/20130613_181109.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2013-06-13/20130613_172126.jpg

[Ron Sutton]

He looks happier than a young boy getting his first bicycle ! :D

["Swoosh"]

haha yeah that's right! :D here some more pics of it.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2013-06-17/IMG_1345.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2013-06-17/IMG_1342.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/2013-06-17/IMG_1346.jpg

[Rick D]

Nice motor Kevin. That should move the Monty very nicely!

[Ron Sutton]

It looks cool Kevin.

Are you leaving it "as is" or making any changes?

Ron Sutton

["Swoosh"]

thanks guys! I think I'll leave the LS3 "as is" - should have enough fun to start with! :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130720-WA0000.jpg

monte's still waiting for buddy's new garage to move in. in there we finally can start with the body (cut, weld and primer). here's a pic of last weekend.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130821-WA0000.jpg

now I need your thought on this. since I love the 77 Trans Am and their shaker hood scoops, I thought to add one on my monte carlo hood.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/scoop0.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/scoop1.jpg

the 77 scoops also got the sharp edge on top that would match to the monte carlo hood..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/hood0.jpg

here's a newer monte carlo with a t/a shaker.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/hood1.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/hood2.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/hood3.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/scoop/hood4.jpg

I'd try to make it to a functional air intake for the stock LS3 intake - depending on clearance between hood and engine..

what do you think?

[srh3trinity]

I like the idea of the shaker, especially the 77 with the nice body line.

[waynieZ]

Nice motor Kevin. I like the idea of the shaker hood.

["Swoosh"]

thanks guys :)

["Swoosh"]

now I think I'll leave the hood stock and keep them scoops to the T/As :angel: I think the Monte Carlo looks more classy without a scoop.

now few pics of the garage's progess..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130928-WA0005.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/CruizinKev/media/IMG-20130928-WA0005.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130928-WA0006.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/CruizinKev/media/IMG-20130928-WA0006.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130928-WA0007.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/CruizinKev/media/IMG-20130928-WA0007.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130928-WA0008.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/CruizinKev/media/IMG-20130928-WA0008.jpg.html)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20130928-WA0009.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/CruizinKev/media/IMG-20130928-WA0009.jpg.html)

man I can't wait to get it finished and move in there!!

and here pics of today's work.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131001-WA0001.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131001-WA0003.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131001-WA0004.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131001-WA0002.jpg

["Swoosh"]

already saving money for this. Quick Performance Ford 9" ;) :) but still don't know what gear ratio I want.. 3.55 or 3.73?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/KevsMonteCarlo/myparts/ford9inch.jpg

[bonecrrusher]

Did you tear down the barn where you did the frame work?

["Swoosh"]

no this is a new one :thumbsup:

here some update pics of the build.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131105-WA0031.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131120-WA0001.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131120-WA0000.jpg

[Knaller]

Very nice Kev! What do you want to store on the second floor? Looks like youre collecting tanks there! You never have enough storage space! Can you move your car over before winters there?

["Swoosh"]

I really hope to move in soon! My buddy wants his terrace on top but I don't know why he got that much solid beams on there..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131126-WA0000.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131126-WA0001.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/IMG-20131126-WA0002.jpg

["Swoosh"]

long time no see.. now, finally an update!

they're working hard on buddy's garage. adding some insulation here.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/01-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/02-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/03-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/04-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/05-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/06-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/07-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/08-20140323.jpg

["Swoosh"]

plastering..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/09-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/10-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/11-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/12-20140323.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/13-20140323.jpg

also getting the roof done. it'll be a roof-deck/terrace..

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/14-20140323.jpg

very soon it's finally ready and my monte will move into there! :)

BTW:
I got 2 Facebook-Sites running:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/signature/thirdgenerationmontesbanner.png ('http://www.facebook.com/thirdgenerationmontes')

and

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/signature/gbodygaragebanner.png ('http://www.facebook.com/gbodygarage')

>> shares and likes appreciated! :D

[Evan Iroc-Z]

[QUOTE="Swoosh";543088]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/CruizinKev/matzegarage/14-20140323.jpg


Guy on the left looks about as productive as I am!

Nice looking garage he is building. I would love to have space like that to work on my car.

[waynieZ]

Getting close Kev! Its looking good. What a world of difference this place is going to make in how comfortable it will be to work on the car. Very nice !