Monte Carlo off topic thread.

[bcook]

What's the build date on your Monte?

Mine is 4-6-00

[MYMONTECARLO]

Originally Posted by bcook

What's the build date on your Monte?

Mine is 4-6-00

mine is dec 01 not sure exact date but do remember seeing it, I'll check again

[MYMONTECARLO]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

It's fairly easy to post a pic in your thread or signature. The quickest way I found is to upload your picture to an image hosting site such as wwwtinypic.com (there are others online as well,) and get the url for the pic. When posting the pic use these tags: [img] before the pics' url and then use [/img] after it. Make sure your pic meets AF's size limitations, if it doesn't, you'll get an error message and will have to re-size it to fit.

Well in the FAQ it was easier than that but I don't have the option. Should an administrator read this please advise because this is the one thing that is frustrating to me not to be able to post a pic, thank you. MMC

[goldz28]

If you want to post a pic you have to host it first. Either by adding it to your AF gallery or using a site that host pics. I like to you this site http://www.imageshack.us/
Seems to work great you hit the browse button, do the lil search on your puter for the pic you want. Then click resize for message boards. Hit the go go gaget button. It resizes for you. Then copy the link usuall the first one under the pic and past it in your thread or post. The pic will show up like this

Sorry don't have any real good ones because I am at work. Hope that help. I can also do it for if you want a sig. Just shoot me a PM.

[montecarloman]

Freaking heck this is sweet! k so pretty much there is nothing i can do in the supercharger/turbocharger area for my 97 monte, anyway I was going to get a cold air intake, but the guy helping me said..screw paying $150 for it and buy a k&n filter and just cut a huge hole in your intake box...and boy did it work. There is alot more power especially above 60 mph and there is alot less hesitation between gear changes...and all for only $50 compared to $150. oh if you want to do it I recommend using a hand saw to cut your box. unless your really skilled with a hacksaw its very difficult and just chips away the plastic and leaves a crappy mishapen cut, it only takes a little muscle and 20 min and you have your own custom made cold air intake..! sweet! if anyone else has any tips on quick power makers and or ways to supercharge and or turbo my car let me know eh!

[bluepd1957]

Hey wrightz28 I have a 1987 Monte ss for sale see

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2775910/1

[luxeryvic]

yeah u dont see many montes around

i have a 77 monte i got for $300

the floor needs some work and im gonna rebuild the 305 it was tired

im thinking to repace the carb witha 4 bbl and a new cam

anyother suggestions

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by luxeryvic

yeah u dont see many montes around

i have a 77 monte i got for $300

the floor needs some work and im gonna rebuild the 305 it was tired

im thinking to repace the carb witha 4 bbl and a new cam

anyother suggestions

"Ain't that the truth!" I rarely see any pre '88 Montes in my area anymore. The salt they use on the roads in the winter justs eats away at them The only ones I see are in excellent shape meaning they store them in the winter, or have recently bought one up from down south where they are more plentiful.
Yeah, floors were a common replacement item when I had my Montes. I remember the '76 I had, I was driving home late one night with a friend and we hit a big pothole in the road that was full of water so you couldn't see it. Well the passenger side area was completely doused with muddy water, even on the inside of the windshield. I guess the force of hitting the pothole broke through the rust on the floor and the rotted carpet giving access to the water to get inside of the car.
Some "improvements" you could consider for your '77 would be a nice sound system,rims, and a custom paint job. I like those custom paint jobs that accent the unique body lines of the Montes in those years.If you get a chance post some pics.

[luxeryvic]

ive got the original wheel covers with the chevy bowtie in the middle that im gonna put on

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by luxeryvic

ive got the original wheel covers with the chevy bowtie in the middle that im gonna put on

Hmm. I thought the Monte Carlos all had the "crest" on their wheel covers.

[luxeryvic]

my wheel covers have the chevy bowtie emblem in the middle

by the way, any suggestions for a paint job, the interior is red

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by luxeryvic

my wheel covers have the chevy bowtie emblem in the middle

by the way, any suggestions for a paint job, the interior is red

My '76 had that deep red metallic ( metal flake) that GM used during that time and it looked great on that car. Black is another good choice w/ a red interior. Perhaps with red pinstriping.

[wrightz28]

Originally Posted by bluepd1957

Hey wrightz28 I have a 1987 Monte ss for sale see

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2775910/1

Now, this is when the Private Message dunction would have ocme in handy.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by wrightz28

Now, this is when the Private Message dunction would have ocme in handy.

Speak English! ( either that or lay off the lunchtime cocktails...)

[wrightz28]

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