I own a 73 monte

by 1973montec on Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:53 pm

HI
Im new here,but have known about this site for awhile now. I have owned this car for 13 years and have finally got to the point that I can drive it. Here is a picture of me with my baby.Its a factory bucket seat car with a 400ci motor and a 350 trans,its riding on 15x8 rallies with 275-60-15 BFGoodrich tires.The car might look a little familiar,thats because a friend of mine was thrilled more about my car than I was .His car is in the background.

by 77malibu77 on Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:46 pm

1973montec wrote: HI
Im new here,but have known about this site for awhile now. I have owned this car for 13 years and have finally got to the point that I can drive it. Here is a picture of me with my baby.Its a factory bucket seat car with a 400ci motor and a 350 trans,its riding on 15x8 rallies with 275-60-15 BFGoodrich tires.The car might look a little familiar,thats because a friend of mine was thrilled more about my car than I was .His car is in the background.

welcome im guessing the guy is chris (454 monte) whats your name? and welcome glad to see you joined. i have seen chris post pics of your car i thought it was his. he said something bout you needing the wheel well trim

by 1973montec on Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:55 pm

my name is chris also,we seem to think that is why we are such good friends for the past 15 years. we found the ww-trim a couple of weeks ago for 100 dollars. the 4 pieces were almost like new,one had a dink.

thanx for the welcome

by 77malibu77 on Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:16 pm

hell ya looks sweet. is there any rust under your landau top? and no problem you should have joined a looooooong time ago haha

by ant7377 on Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:59 pm

Hey looks sweet ! I also have a 73 Monte looks just like Chris'

by JB2wheeler on Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:20 pm

Welcome Chris. Nice car! JB

by yogreasygramma on Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:29 pm

Welcome, Chris! Congrats on getting your Monte on the road again. It is a beautiful example of one of the best cars ever produced! Not only do I like the color combination, but I love how those pinstripes follow the fender lines. I had the same pinstripes on my first Monte.

by Roadcaptain S3 on Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:34 pm

Welcome Chris.
Nice car.

And tell the other Chris hey for me.
Good dude.

by Limey SE on Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:58 pm

well about time you get that car here BOTH CHRIS'....

thanks for finally sharing I have watched the progress of this car over time looks great man and thanks for Joining up finally LOL

by The Dude on Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:30 pm

Welcome to the site Chris! Always wondered if Chris would talk you into joining or not. LoL your car is pretty well known on this site because of him. Nice ride. Smile

by 74chick on Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:54 pm

Welcome and nice monty. Thumbs up

by 1973montec on Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:02 pm

thanx guys and gals.
i have been friends with the other chris for 15 years,and he found me this monte.he has always told me he would be here for me if and when i got it togther. he did not back out,and held my hand the whole way.
when i first bought the monte,i wanted it all white. but when i saw the color on the 50th anniversary vette,i knew i had to have it that color. i also wanted the peanut butter interior and the landau top. but when chris and i found another 73 that was hit in the front,it had maroon bucket seat interior,so i used it instead. i love the way it looks and get compliments all the time. now mind you,i have never been a car show guy. but i love them now and sometimes have to pull chris by his collar to get him to go.
we almost lost one of them today to a guy in detroit. we put them on c-l and he was going to come here and buy one. he never called,so we desided that they are now not for sale. as we were sitting at a car show today,we saw a can am. i never knew those cars were one year only. heres pictures.

we had the only 2nd gens at the show.

chris has tried to get me to join different sites,but he always took pictures and told people about the monte. to be truthful,if it was not for chris taking pics,i would not have any at all. but next to his kids,his passion is the monte carlo. so i knew i was in good hands.

by 1973montec on Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:17 pm

77malibu77 wrote:hell ya looks sweet. is there any rust under your landau top? and no problem you should have joined a looooooong time ago haha

i bought the car 13 years ago and was very solid. the previous owner took off the top (full) when he bought it. i always liked the landau look and after we found the a-pillar trim and chris gave me the landau trim,off to the top guy it went .

by 77malibu77 on Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:36 pm

awesome turned out nice. i need to find the landau trim for my malibu classic because i am going to paint the landau top on instead of leather. dont want to risk it

by knightfan26917 on Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:37 pm

WELCOME, Chris!!!!

Glad you joined us here.

I love the color combo on your '73 MC. Smile

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