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Greetings! Recently I switched out my 20 year old 12" MTX sub with 2 x 8in JL Audio suns in a box that tuck REALLY nicely up against the back of the rear seat in the trunk. I think I FINALLY need to address the trunk carpeting. Since I posted last on this, many of you have posted showing your...

Just started reading through the instructions tonight. I'm wanting to know if somebody has a simple layout of the wiring (Numbers/colors) of the wiring connector that would normally plug into the printed circuit? That way I know which wires are for turn signals, instrument lights, gas gauge...

Hello, Looking for advice. I am looking to clean up the wiring mess under my dash. I have purchased a Painless Auxiliary Fuse Block P/N 70107. Where is best mounting location for an Auxiliary Fuse Block? If you have installed one, advice is appreciated. Thanks, Russ

Hello, Back in 2015 I ordered a DM94017 kit (78-88 14-Point Body Bushing Hardware (w/ radiator support)) from Dixie Restoration for my 1979 Monte Carlo. Got it all installed. I was under the car 2 weeks ago. I noticed I was missing the #3 bolt and the whatever goes on the underside. This...

Last week I was scrolling down Facebook and saw somebody mention these guys. They have an LED headlight that, according to them, looks like stock. I like that idea as the aftermarket ones I've seen look too "modern" for my 3rd Gen Monte. I've been trying to find information online as to how...

Does anybody have pictures/advice/parts they used to hide spark plug wires behind the heads and under the headers? I was going to try some billet plug wire organizers, but a buddy mentioned running them under and out of the way for a nice clean look. The block is an older 350. Just wondering...

Many moons ago I removed any and all parts to the factory A/C in my Monte. As I get older, I regret some of that. But, as we know, $$$ can remedy that. I saw back a couple years ago that a Buick guy from Arizona has adapted a Vintage Air kit that hides everything under the dash outside of the...

Hello, Many years ago, my car started out as a 231 (3.8L) V6. It is currently a 383 Stroker. The INITIAL V8 swap was way back in 1992 so I don't remember all the details. What I mean is that I don't remember if we kept the original power steering pump and bracket or if we grabbed one from the...

Hello. I'm going to replace a Holley 750 Double pumper with a vacuum secondary carb and wanted some advice on size/model. Here is some info on the car/engine: 1. 405 HP at the crank 2. Intake Manifold is a Dual Plane (Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap). 3. Heads: PRO FILER 195CC ALUMINUM HEADS...

Howdy all! I currently have a Summit Racing® Mini High-Torque Starters SUM-G1660A. It is a "clockable" starter with the solenoid pointed "Down." While it has been a good starter, it is becoming more and more susceptible to moisture. Every Spring when I get the car out, I power wash the...

I've seen quite a bit of chatter on the forum on these, but was wondering if anybody has pictures of a 78-79 Monte with these: LED Black Sealed Beam Projector Headlight or Green Halo Black Chrome Sealed Beam Headlight Conversion Good? Bad? Ugly of these? How much modification? How...

Hello, I'm looking for a power steering mount for my 1979 Monte Carlo. It has Hooker Super Comp headers. The power steering pump is the factory unit in the factory location. Without the cast iron exhaust manifolds, I lose the mounting point for the power steering adjustment. I Was just...

Hello all! Getting ready to do a few improvements to the 383 over the winter. I did a baseline set of Dyno pulls so I can compare next Spring. While at the Dyno, the owner and his father both mentioned that they would swap out my 8.8mm MSD wires for Moroso Blue Max wires. Has anybody done a...

Anybody ordered from niftyinterior.com? I was shopping for a Edelbrock RPM Air Gap for my small block Chevy. I found one here: http://www.niftyinterior.com/157_page_651805.htm Just wondering if anybody else had ordered from them and if they had good luck? Thanks, Russ

Howdy all! After 20 years, it is time to do a refresh on my 383. It is burning some oil and the new valve seals didn’t fix it. While I’m at it, I figured some upgrades were in order. I had planned on picking a Camshaft and then build the motor around that. After discussing it with Comp...

Looking to replace all 4 "Door Bumpers" as only 1 made it back from the body shop after the paint job. Here is a picture of the remaining part in question: I called the local GM dealership to see about a PN. He showed this: 20376243. However, he didn't have a picture. Before I have him...

Hello, Spent a good bit of yesterday and today researching what I need to do to replace the body bushings after I noticed that the bolt on #6 passenger side had rusted completely through. See this link: Body Bushings I have found LOTS of good threads here, including these...

Howdy all! According to my friend/GM mechanic, I have the beginnings of the CAM going out on my 1983 (Non SS) Monte Carlo. My original plan was to get some more upgrades done on my '79 and then focus on the '83. I REALLY didn't want to sink a bunch of money into this factory stock 305...

Howdy! I am in need of some info on my SUM-G1660 starter. I need to purchase a solenoid for it. I have been in contact with Summit, but they no longer offer this unit and apparently have no idea about any replacement parts. The best they could offer was that it "MIGHT" be a TCI 351125 solenoid...

Howdy all! I have a 1979 Monte Carlo that I have done several suspension upgrades to over the past several years. The one thing somebody mentioned was upgrading the steering box to a high ratio one from a 1985-1988 Monte Carlo SS. I've also read that there is a chance that my car already has...