73 Monte LS1 4l60e swap, 4 wheel disc, project pics
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Re: 73 Monte LS1 4l60e swap, 4 wheel disc, project pics
Very cool. I'll be interested to hear how the hydro-boost performs.
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thatfnthing wrote:Very cool. I'll be interested to hear how the hydro-boost performs.
Your Monte is awesome, always liked that color on a 73. This setup has over 2500 miles and the hydroboost works great, stops on a dime. I used one out of a 91-93or4? Astro, the hydroboost mounts strait out (the 94+ are angled too far up towards the hood). I also used a section of the Astro brake pedal arm and welded to the Monte pedal arm.
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Outstanding job on all those mods !
I see you are using some band type clamps on the exhaust. I used them for my whole system. Yours is the first pics I've seen, of those being used.
Good information on the years to use for the hydro boost parts.
Bill
I see you are using some band type clamps on the exhaust. I used them for my whole system. Yours is the first pics I've seen, of those being used.
Good information on the years to use for the hydro boost parts.
Bill
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73CopperMonte wrote:Your Monte is awesome, always liked that color on a 73. This setup has over 2500 miles and the hydroboost works great, stops on a dime. I used one out of a 91-93or4? Astro, the hydroboost mounts strait out (the 94+ are angled too far up towards the hood). I also used a section of the Astro brake pedal arm and welded to the Monte pedal arm.
Thanks! The paint's worn out, but she still cleans up well.
Good info on the hydro-boost -- I've been tempted to try it.
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Keep us updated. Like the mods thus far! Good informtion as well.
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impalamonte wrote:Keep us updated. Like the mods thus far! Good informtion as well.
Thanks, the Monte is currently getting a complete new roof skin off a donor 76 Monte due to rust holes from the vinyl top.
It will also get SPC adjustable front upper control arms with delrin bushings, and Global West front lower del-a-lum (delrin)bushings in the Astro control arms. Moog upper and lower ball joints. 96 Caprice 9c1 sway bar was also used. With an aggressive alignment it should handle pretty good.
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July 2013 Phoenix vacation, my son had a full day of stripping a craigslist 76 Monte.
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1844 miles home.
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Fitting left sail panel.
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Wasn't it kind of risky cutting the top off without bracing the door frames? Even with the heavy doors off, I would be worried about the door frames changing shape...
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Only the outer skin was cut off my car, but we still braced the body.
The door frames on the black 76 is probably out of shape.
The door frames on the black 76 is probably out of shape.
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Oops, sorry, not paying attention -- didn't realize the topless one in the driveway was the donor...
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Dude. I absolutely love your Monte. It's gotta drive like a dream. And my favorite year.
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New roof skin
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Rusty quarter
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My good friend Tony has countless hours in the Monte's body. He replaced the roof and sail panels, repaired sections of window channel and quarter panels all damaged by the vinyl top. Also straightened this passenger quarter that had over an inch thick of bondo on it. Doors swapped with rebuilt hinges. Filled many dent puller holes, rear floor pans, drivers quarter and wheelhouse repaired. Tig welded most of the repairs and finished both sides so the repairs are not seen. Hope to have it painted in the next couple months.
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New roof? That's friggin' AWESOME.
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Thanks, new to my Monte roof. It was off a 76 Monte and I had the skin acid dipped.
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That is looking sweet. Of course, I'm completely biased.
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