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When doing a caster reading, the wheel is turned in 20 degrees and the camber gauge is zeroed. Then the wheel is turned out 20 degrees (total of 40 degrees) and the camber reading is recorded. The recorded reading is then multiplied by 1.5 to for the caster reading. However, if the wheel angle...

Ready for this age old topic? Currently, I have a steering shaft from the 84 to 94 Jeep Cherokee installed on my 80 Monte Carlo. I am not really too happy with it, as it has some sloppy play where it telescopes. From what I been reading, the 95 to 98 Jeep Cherokee is a better option, as it will...

Purchased a fuel tank from Quanta many years ago. Seemed like a nice tank with a Ni-terne coating. I had just removed the tank due to rust (rust on the inside roof and inside seams). The rust floating around even destroyed the sending unit. Anyways, looking for a good replacement. Many places...

Just something I would share. I replaced my interior upper quarter panel sails on my 1980 Monte Carlo. The replacement sail panels (from many different vendors) do not come with the factory seal that presses up against the inside glass. I found these on Amazon which look just like the factory...

I have a 1980 Monte Carlo which I have purchased aftermarket seat belts for. There are plenty of aftermarket seat belt manufactures out there, and there is OPGI which claim to have OEM style seat belts. My issue is with the release lever that is operated with the door closing and opening. The...

I have been on the search for this to no avail. On the passenger and driver seats belts, opposite end on the retractor. The seat belts mount to the side of the floor connected to a piece of 6 inch angled steel. Along this piece of angled steel is a plastic guide that covers the end of the seat...

I purchased a fuel tank for my 1980 Monte Carlo from Quanta back in 2010. I installed the tank just last year after the car turned into a major restoration. Since then, every time I fuel up at the gas station I get large amounts of fuel spraying back out of the fuel neck. The fuel pump nozzle...

Finished my 383 stroker in my 1980 Monte. Getting ready to start plumbing the A/C system. Nothing like feeling cool in a cool ride. Anyway, I was ready to replace the accumulator but I am not too pleased with my option for a new accumulator. The ones at NAPA have a secondary pipe coming off the...

I have had BFGoodrich P265/50R15 tires on my 1980 Monte for some time, This tire is 25.4 tall and 10.43 wide. The width looks awesome, but needs to be taller to fill the wheel well openings better. The 2 tire profiles I am looking at are: P255/60R15 which is 27.1 tall x 10.2 wide and P275/60R15...

I have been looking and researching stainless steel radiator hoses for my 80 Monte with a 383 stroker motor. With so many different brands and manufactures out there, not sure what to pick. A few look very similar with large differences in price. My waterpump outlet is about 1 3/4", so that...

My 1980 Chevy Monte Carlo A/C condenser upgrade install. I have read for weeks and had no real details on this upgrade from an F-Body vehicle. So I figured for those thinking about it, here you go. Since I upgraded to a sanden A/C compressor and a serpentine belt system, all the A/C hoses and...

I have a 1980 Monte Carlo that I just dropped a 383 stroker in and I am looking to put the A/C back on. I am relocating the compressor from the driver side to the passenger side using the serpentine system from March. Am looking to use a condenser from a 1986 cutlass since the lines are located...

So I have an 1980 Monte Carlo with a press on pulley style Saginaw pump. GM started the press on pulleys since 1975 and later. I would like to swap to a keyway style pump. I found one at local auto parts store for a 1972 Chevy caprice which looks identical. However, the pump and reservoir are...

I have 1986 Olds Cutlass that I am parting out. I am planning on removing the power window assembly from the 1986 cutlass and installing it on my 1980 Monte Carlo. This should be a straight forward installation, so I thought. OPGI sells a power window regulator assembly for a 78-88 El Camino. I...