1972 Monte Carlo - Resto Mod

[dr.bombay]

I am a fan of the early GPs and also the colonnade era GA’s if only I could find one. The bird beak and catwalk grille in a world of bland camrys and accords is just too cool


Up next is the front suspension. After much research and considering my budget and use case, I decided to go with UMI Stage 4. I like the Viking front shocks and the swivel (roto) rear control arms. I am also replacing all the steering linkages and the steering box. This car is a survivor meaning that there are dust boots and bushings on here that were manufactured when Orange County’s very own Richard M Nixon was in the White House. And like tricky dick, I am also “not a quitter” when it comes to wrenching into parts unknown. Approaching this with a 1/2” ingersoll-rand impact and can of Kroil penetrating lube.



The suspension came apart fairly easily. The front spring are OEM and were fatigued enough that after splitting the ball joints and swinging down the lower control arm, the springs just fell out. Almost didn’t need the floor jack to contain the potential energy in the spring after all