1985 Monte Carlo SS

[Scott3106]

I am starting with a clean low mileage SS.

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After reading LanceSS’ build thread and talking to him I think I have a pretty good idea of how I want to start. This is going to be a street car with good manners and be a capable auto cross car, I want to do the Hot Rod Power Tour and we have a local Auto Cross racing series that I want to join.

I want to do all of the work I can myself. Dune to being on a small budgets at a time and not getting discouraged with the build I want to do what I can over the winters and have it back driving in the spring. I have built other cars and motorcycles in the past and they started with great intentions but towards the end I would get in a hurry and Skip doing some of the stuff I wanted to do so when I was done I wasn’t happy with the way it turned out and after a short time I would sell it.

I am going to try and make this exactly what I also want to do it right the first time.

If anyone sees something that I should do different please let me know!

Let the fun begin


Heading to the sand blaster then boxing and stiffening. Then powder coating.
I am planning on using UMI suspension components, 9 inch rearend and the sway bar suggestions from Lance. Thank y’all in advance for your help and suggestions!!

[SSLance]

Looking good Scott!

[David Sloan]

Looks like you have a great body to start out with.
Thanks for sharing

[BoiseSS]

I like your choice of cars! Maybe we can compare when done.

[Lincoln7]

Looks clean! I've been building my Monte SS for years and have used Lance's postings as guidance for a lot of it (thanks Lance!). I'm taking mine to an HPDE this weekend at VIR which probably isn't too far from you. Hope you keep us updated on your progress

[Scott3106]

Just a couple of updates on the build. When I started you could lift a rear corner of the frame afoot and a half before the front would move. Now it takes about 2 inches.

[Scott3106]

Getting parts mocked up before painting or powder coating the frame.

[andrewb70]

Looking forward to updates!

Andrew

[SSLance]

Progress!!

[pro86tourn]

Awesome, I've been wanting to do this to my frame as well!

[Scott3106]

I am amazed how much of a difference it made. I don’t know if it will change the ever day ride quality but it should handle the curves like crazy. Maybe someone will chime in on ride quality.

[Scott3106]

back from powder coating.

Back on the tires. It’s been a long time

[Scott3106]

. Thank you to Speedtech Performance for the help with the AFX spindles. Waiting on Wilwood Brakes front and rear. I did all of the measurements and went with the 12.8 super lite 6 piston on the front and matching 4 piston on the rear. I wanted to go a little bigger on the front but due to not wanting to buy new wheels right now I was under the constraints of 17 inch. I may still have to run a 1/8 inch spacer to clear the spokes. Next 3/16 brake lines and figure the master cylinder mount out It is going to be a manual setup so I might need a bracket I will update what I find out. Brakes are back ordered of course but at least the master cylinder and proportioning valve is shipped. I want to thank everyone on the forum for the help getting what I need and answering questions I have had! It should be fun.

[andrewb70]

The frame is looking great!

[Streetbu]

Looks great!

[Wraith]

Great work!