Hello All,
Over the years I've had a number of cars (i.e.projects) and have unfortunately had some life event take place that forced me to let the project go. So after many years without some junk taking up the driveway, and looking for something that my son and I could build, I asked him to find us a Monte Carlo SS. It happened he was between cars and we found this 1985 MS-SS that was in fairly good shape, he was going to use the car to get to the commuter lot but picked up a Ford Focus RS so the car was mine to start on. Hopefully, baring any more back surgeries, other illnesses, lay-off's, or world ending events I'll be able to finish this one.
The MC has over 100k on it however the interior was clean and fairly well kept. It ran great but needed valve seals and valve cover gaskets. The L\F fender was creased at the wheel opening and the drivers door was rusted in the rear corner. The only other major rust was the bottom edge of the deck lid. There is some heavy surface rust behind the drivers door just ahead of the wheel opening and both of the bottom edges of the rear inner wheel wells. The floors are in fantastic shape with the exception of the seam where the "floor" behind the rear seat meets the floor going into the trunk (see images). Since all the window seals were leaking, I pulled the carpet and insulation as the carpets were wet and molding.
The plans were for a very reliable, drive anywhere\anytime, vehicle that I can drive to work, give it a wash, then take to a show on Saturday, an Auto-X (once and a while a drag-race) on Sunday, then start the week over. Since we've started collecting parts we've decided we would really like to give 1/2 and standing mile events a try. We have no expectations of being a contender in any single event type since it would be very expensive to build a car that could compete at a competitive level in one or possibly 2 different types of events and maintain day-to-day drive-ability and reliability.
Current Plans;
Engine and Trans;
Shafiroff built LSx 427 (Dart SHP LS Next Long Block) with a single turbo
Bowler or Tick Performance built Tremec T-56 Magnum upgraded internal plumbing with external pump and cooler.
Quick Time bell housing, Sick Speed Monte Clutch kit.
Rear Diff
I already have a Quick Performance 9", thick walled tubing, 35-spline axles, Wavetrak LS, 4.11 gears, Wilwood rear disks. I'm may change the Yukon center section with a Strange center section to include a GearFX internal oil cooling pump system alternately I may find a spot and weld in another bung into the housing then run an external pump and cooler.
Steering and Suspension
I have the SpeedTech Track-Time Suspension system with front Chicane coil-over upgrades, Viking Double adjustable front and rear coils-overs
SpeedTech\ATS spindles and Wilwood C7 front brake kit
I have ordered a SpeedTech steering box and already have the bump steer kit and new tie rod ends, center link etc.
More to follow
Over the years I've had a number of cars (i.e.projects) and have unfortunately had some life event take place that forced me to let the project go. So after many years without some junk taking up the driveway, and looking for something that my son and I could build, I asked him to find us a Monte Carlo SS. It happened he was between cars and we found this 1985 MS-SS that was in fairly good shape, he was going to use the car to get to the commuter lot but picked up a Ford Focus RS so the car was mine to start on. Hopefully, baring any more back surgeries, other illnesses, lay-off's, or world ending events I'll be able to finish this one.
The MC has over 100k on it however the interior was clean and fairly well kept. It ran great but needed valve seals and valve cover gaskets. The L\F fender was creased at the wheel opening and the drivers door was rusted in the rear corner. The only other major rust was the bottom edge of the deck lid. There is some heavy surface rust behind the drivers door just ahead of the wheel opening and both of the bottom edges of the rear inner wheel wells. The floors are in fantastic shape with the exception of the seam where the "floor" behind the rear seat meets the floor going into the trunk (see images). Since all the window seals were leaking, I pulled the carpet and insulation as the carpets were wet and molding.
The plans were for a very reliable, drive anywhere\anytime, vehicle that I can drive to work, give it a wash, then take to a show on Saturday, an Auto-X (once and a while a drag-race) on Sunday, then start the week over. Since we've started collecting parts we've decided we would really like to give 1/2 and standing mile events a try. We have no expectations of being a contender in any single event type since it would be very expensive to build a car that could compete at a competitive level in one or possibly 2 different types of events and maintain day-to-day drive-ability and reliability.
Current Plans;
Engine and Trans;
Shafiroff built LSx 427 (Dart SHP LS Next Long Block) with a single turbo
Bowler or Tick Performance built Tremec T-56 Magnum upgraded internal plumbing with external pump and cooler.
Quick Time bell housing, Sick Speed Monte Clutch kit.
Rear Diff
I already have a Quick Performance 9", thick walled tubing, 35-spline axles, Wavetrak LS, 4.11 gears, Wilwood rear disks. I'm may change the Yukon center section with a Strange center section to include a GearFX internal oil cooling pump system alternately I may find a spot and weld in another bung into the housing then run an external pump and cooler.
Steering and Suspension
I have the SpeedTech Track-Time Suspension system with front Chicane coil-over upgrades, Viking Double adjustable front and rear coils-overs
SpeedTech\ATS spindles and Wilwood C7 front brake kit
I have ordered a SpeedTech steering box and already have the bump steer kit and new tie rod ends, center link etc.
More to follow
