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Minnesota in February with roads white in salt, A black collector car out on the roads really draws attention. And not in a good way.

From local paper: http://www.startribune.com/local/south/291907411.html

Had both Montes out and ready for a picture. 1978 and 2002.

Congratulations. I'm honored to take second place to your Malibu. Great work.

Here is some photos and a couple videos of my 78 Monte. About a 8 year project so far. JDXF5ubuwBA q1-H5uiihIE

Well I experienced a minor setback. After the first start up and video, the car was getting harder and harder to keep running. Here between the set up on the dyno and the first day of the install, the MSD Streetfighter distributor took a dump. It was sending out eradic spark pulses and took...

No track running, just cruising. Builder is sending the dyno sheet, so I should get some torque numbers soon. Started this project with a stock 305, then was having issues with a 355 I had done. So now it's the 383 I went out tonight after the temps outside cooled down. I see the front bowl...

Did the installation today of the 383 into my 1978 Monte Carlo. Dynoed at 400hp at 5500 rpm and still climbing. This is just a street car, so no need to get any crazier on horse power. I still need some minor adjustments and bolt up the 50 series Flowmasters. Eagle Steel Crank Eagle SIR...

Not a problem. Just been frustrated with the amount of money I've dropped trying to figure out the oil consumption. At first thought it was oil leaking by the valve stems? Found some higher flowing heads to replace the old factory 350 heads. Ended up making things worse. I decided to...

Well we tried to get it tuned. Total rebuild prior to dyno, at dyno couldn't get it tuned to lean out. Engine builder figured something in the casting was causing the problems? Put on a 650 Holly and hp went up 35 on dyno. JBreu. At 5500 rpm's it was pulling strong and still climbing at 400...

Thanks guys, I ended up going with the 383. Had him dyno it and set the carb for street driving. He found my POS Edelbrock carb was jetted way to rich and was washing the cylinder walls causing more oil consumption. Went with a Holly 650 with vaccum secondaries for replacement. Going to...

Thats fine with me if they purchase a car already done. What is worse, is when they are disappointed that they didn't win their category in a car show. Then they start by saying I spent x amount on interior, x amount on paint, x amount on motor, all done by professionals, not themselves. Sad...

Currently I have a 355 SBC in my 78 Monte. Due to some oil issues, I'm looking to go in another direction. My friend runs a speed shop and has offered two different solutions. Both options, would have me trading my 355 to him as is. I do not have specs in front of me at this time for either...

When I was working on my Monte, the Speed-Dee delivery guy was delivering some parts for it. I was all proud on how it was shaping up. The delivery guy stated: " Never did like those ugly Montes, they were not bad for dirt tracks though." I told him I didn't care what he thought, it was mine...

First two pictures are that of my second 1978 Monte Carlo as it looks today This is my original 78 Monte Carlo back in 1979 (Was traded off in 1982)

Found this from the Red Green show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAn8rgrc ... r_embedded

Nice looking ride... I totally agree with your following statement. Some others need to remember this. Wheels size and style isnt for everyone, but the car isnt built for everyone but me

Love your You Tube picture video. I put together the same type when I reworked my 78 Monte. Good luck on the contest.

My 78 with Boyd Coddingtons [/img] [/img]

I used Chassis Saver from Magnet paints. Awesome coverage and no brush marks, real free flowing. Here is a video I found with a guy using it. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Chas ... 153430.htm Picture of my engine bay. The gloss black is the Chassis Saver [/img]