86 Monte Carlo SS Build

[GBoDYon4s]

Good Idea to start with the heart

 

[MightyCarlo86]

Been awhile since I updated my build thread so here's a couple things Ive done so far
- 4 new Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks
- Replaced the Lock-up Solenoid in my trans thats hooked up to a switch in my console
- Installed new throttle cable bracket since my universal one was literally coming apart
- Painted my air cleaner lid since the chrome was getting really discolored and looked awful
- Installed an Auto-Meter tach and come to find out my factory tach was off by over 500 RPM's at idle
- Replaced my doors with a pair off of a parts car since on mine the previous owner was a little too bondo happy and was starting to break off and crack

 

[axld86]

lookin good. question . does ur tach bounce and is it crackin the plastic? I did the same , but made a steel plate on the back side for support. seemed to help some what for me. axld

 

[MightyCarlo86]

Thanks I'm trying haha I am a beginner at best. No the tach doesn't bounce I made a plate that mounts on the inside of the housing just for the flimsy plastic alone would never be able to handle the weight and the constant bouncing around.

 

[MightyCarlo86]

Making a dash to mount my aftermarket gauges. I am fiber glassing the pod to add strength so I can mount the piece of smoked lexan that I am using to mount my gauges to. Im still a newbie so this is definitely a learning experiance

 

[skulledmonte84]

Getting ready to drop

What brand of headers are those ? an are they coated/painted or what? i am looking to get some stainless steel mid length headers for 1984 monte carlo

 

[axld86]

Thanks I'm trying haha I am a beginner at best. No the tach doesn't bounce I made a plate that mounts on the inside of the housing just for the flimsy plastic alone would never be able to handle the weight and the constant bouncing around.

I am flip flopping myself over installing analog gauges vs a digital ( Dakota digital) . I like to have them back in the original location , right in front of me.