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79vettemike
05-23-2006, 02:58 PM
Hello All,
As the title states, I have a 1970 Monte Carlo. I've only had it a few months, but have alot in store for it already. The stroker small block is almost complete- I still have to finish porting and polishing. I have all of the parts for the 12 bolt posi conversion. I have the Eleanor wheels installed with spinners-17"X8" with Kuhmo 255/60 and 235/60. Also installed is a 4 inch cowl hood. That sounds pretty huge, but it actually looks very nice. I don't have any pictures yet, but I'll work on it. I also have a '79 Vette that I've had for several years now, but it's on the back burner right now-kid on the way. The Vette does have high dollar suspension and a frame you could eat off of. It's getting either a 396 small block or 420 small block. I have all the parts except the block. Anyway, the Monte will be a daily driver. Thanks in advance-I'm sure you guys will be a wealth of info.:fingersx:

79vettemike
05-25-2006, 09:57 AM
No love for the first gen Monte? Come on guys-at least the guys on the Corvetteforum acknowledge ya when you say hi!!:wedgie:

74Novasteve
05-25-2006, 11:28 AM
Hey Mike, I'll be glad to be the first to welcome you to the site! Now just get us some pictures of both those rides of yours!! That Monte sounds pretty sick. Can't say I've seen one of those pro-toured yet... so let's see it! Again, welcome.

79vettemike
05-25-2006, 08:14 PM
Thanks for the welcome!!
Here is the Vette. I still don't have any pics of the Monte...
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/598762

McssGmachine
05-25-2006, 08:38 PM
Welcome to the site Mike! I love fist gen Montes, hurry with the pics please!

Brian

TPI Monte SS
05-26-2006, 03:01 PM
Absolutely, post pics! And welcome aboard from a 4th-gen Monte SS owner.

Mr.VENGEANCE
05-26-2006, 05:47 PM
welcome!

post up them pickchars!

68Formula
05-26-2006, 05:51 PM
Can't wait to see one of these done pro-touring!

TSSPAYNE69RS
05-31-2006, 08:30 PM
Looking forward to seeing pics. My first car was a '72 Monte.:candle:

trapin
06-01-2006, 02:34 AM
Welcome Mike, glad to see you here.

indyjps
06-01-2006, 04:43 AM
love the lines on the 1st gen monte's, especially the 70 with the clean grill. just never have gotten around to doing one. lets see some pics

Samckitt
06-01-2006, 06:02 AM
Welcome Monte brother! Love the first gen Montes. Not sure about the 4" cowl, sounds huge, but would have to see it.

GregD
06-06-2006, 04:45 AM
Welcome to the site!! The first gen monte is one of my all time favorites. I love the styling and lines of that body. I can't wait to see the progress. The eleanor wheels seem like they will be a good fit for that car.

derekf
06-06-2006, 06:10 AM
Welcome to the site, Mike. We're glad to have you.

79vettemike
06-06-2006, 08:15 PM
Wow!! Thanks for the warm welcome guys. My son was just born, so I haven't had time to post, but here is a pic...https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

BTW, the front will be lowered once I get the stroker installed. It has aluminum heads. The fiberglass hood raised the front quite a bit, so I don't want to do suspension until I get the new lighter motor installed.

I_work_for_Barry
06-06-2006, 09:48 PM
I love the early 70's and the 86/87 monte. I will have one some day.

79vettemike
06-11-2006, 07:34 AM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

hdesign
06-11-2006, 07:51 AM
Looks great! I loved my 72 Monte. After my current project is complete I may buy another 1st gen.