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1972 Monte Carlo - Resto Mod
I am starting this thread to document the resto-mod of my 1972 Monte Carlo.
My very first build thread – its so exciting! This build is intended to be a resto-mod. I want to keep the major cues of the original design but with a huge nod to modern suspension, safety, brakes, tires, engine control, etc and some more subtle custom touches. I want to do as much of the work as possible, partly for $$ reasons, and partly to learn as much as I can which is why I am starting w a garden variety “survivor” and not an SS/Custom or other collector item . With the realities of a small garage, day job, family commitments, and no outdoor workspace, I will be realistic about farming out certain items. From a performance standpoint, I want a modern powertrain, 6 speed manual trans, good handling and brakes, and a platform for 450-500 wheel HP (eventually). not be a show car and I am pretty tolerant of body and paint blemishes (read “personality” rather than “patina."
"but I thought Montes were...well...lowriders?"
I have always loved the lines of the first gen monte and I liked the fact that they are often overlooked among the muscle car circles despite just being a big Chevelle. Here she is:
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