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73 Monte LS1 4l60e swap, 4 wheel disc, project pics

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Post by thatfnthing Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:32 pm

Very cool. I'll be interested to hear how the hydro-boost performs.
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Post by 99B4C Sat Aug 30, 2014 6:53 pm

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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Post by pila Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:39 pm

Outstanding job on all those mods ! Very Happy
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.


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Post by thatfnthing Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:50 pm

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. Smile

Good info on the hydro-boost -- I've been tempted to try it.
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Post by impalamonte Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:35 pm

Keep us updated. Like the mods thus far! Good informtion as well.
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Post by 99B4C Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:05 pm

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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Post by 99B4C Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:53 pm

July 2013 Phoenix vacation, my son had a full day of stripping a craigslist 76 Monte.
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Post by 99B4C Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:59 pm

1844 miles home.
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Post by 99B4C Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:04 pm

Fitting left sail panel.
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Post by thatfnthing Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:11 am

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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Post by 99B4C Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:31 am

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.
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Post by thatfnthing Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:26 am

Oops, sorry, not paying attention -- didn't realize the topless one in the driveway was the donor... Embarassed
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Post by w451973 Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:25 pm

Dude. I absolutely love your Monte. It's gotta drive like a dream. And my favorite year.
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Post by 99B4C Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:23 pm

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Post by 99B4C Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:27 pm

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Post by 99B4C Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:49 pm

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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Post by 77mali Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:33 pm

New roof? That's friggin' AWESOME.
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Post by 99B4C Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:08 am

Thanks, new to my Monte roof. It was off a 76 Monte and I had the skin acid dipped.

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Post by thatfnthing Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:58 am

That is looking sweet. Of course, I'm completely biased. Smile
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