1985 Monte Carlo Redline

[BoiseSS]

Hello all, just joined the forum and looking forward to getting to some events.

I've owned this '85 since '87 and it's time to transform it one more time. She developed a mechanical miss and while pulling the engine I got a little carried away. First the front clip, then the interior and finally I had her to the point of separating body from chassis. That's when I realized (actually well before that) that I may not have the facilities or time to do her myself. Now with a little help from Kenny's Rod Shop (KRS) here in Boise, she'll get finished up. KRS will do any custom body work, paint and final assembly. I'll do the work on the suspension.

I'm not looking to run her on the track. Well, maybe just once or twice to see what she'll do. I just want a nice weekend driver that might get some spectator votes at local car shows. Since this won't see the track that much, no need for chassis stiffening. So the suspension will be a QA1 Stage 2 setup. That should provide a much nicer driving experience. A Currie 12 bolt will go out back to replace the one wheel blunder 10 bolt.

Under the hood will be a GM Performance LS376/480 with 495 HP backed by a 4L70E. All connect and cruise for now. When finances settle, maybe a Terminator X setup.



Paint, she will be going back to her original black with a couple changes. SS stripes will go on in flat black, but with a red outline. The 6th gen emblems will go back on and remain red. So hence the redline theme.

So now for the visuals. This is how She looked before I tore her apart.

Front Clip removed

355 and TH200R4 out

Empty engine bay

Clean Frame Horn and floor pan


And now for what will be going in.


So I plan on adding to this post as often as I can. That means she will be getting done and I will be able to drive her. Just waiting on KRS's paint shop to clear some projects and she'll be on her way.

Stay tuned