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I installed a 86' Monte SS complete dash into my 78' Monte. I had a parts car so I did the dash and entire wiring harness. Everything bolted right up. I swapped the entire interior as I wasn't a fan of the bright red interior mine came with. Everything was fairly simple. I did have to move...

Yes, I used a Dremel. The boot I bought came with a lower mounting ring which made the cut out easy.

I took out a 200r4 and installed a Tremec tko 600, rated at 600 lbs torque. I love it and drive the car more now than ever. I went with a hydraulic throw out bearing so there was no linkages to deal with. The new brake pedal and clutch pedal assemblies are available for the hydraulic set-up...

Here is my 78'. I know it's not everyone style. If Chevy made a 78' SS, I think it would be similar to this. Started life as a Landau, as evident by the side moulding. Exterior: Removed 1/2 vinyl top, painted original black, added SS stripes, added 15' Rally wheels Interior: Complete 86"...

I finished installing a TKO 600 into my 78' Monte Carlo about a month ago. Let me start with the car was a turbo 350, with dead gears in the rear. I installed a built 200r4 and a 7.5 rear with 3.73's, was more of what I wanted, but still left me feeling I was missing out on some of the fun and...

I just installed a 5 speed tremec tko600 into my 78' Monte. I had a 200r4 in there before so it was the 153 tooth flexplate as well. My new bell housing and flex plate is indeed 163. I have headers as well so you need a starter if you go the larger flywheel / bell housing route. I used a...

I have a 78' monte, and am scrapping both my spindles. One side is a 78', one side is a 79'. I can check but if my memory is correct I have a 78' on my drivers side. Where are you located? Not looking for cash. Both side have almost new rotors, seals, pads, calipers and rotors (maybe 500...

Not sure, just using the nomenclature provided in the above response from 81cutlass and the driveshaft link provided.

Thanks to those who helped. Went to advanced auto last night and bought a 3RL joint to confirm size. Indeed it is a 3RL. Not that I'm using the junk "driveworks" joint, but simply as a gage. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the info. Several things make this tough. When I bought the used rear it did not come with the straps or bolts. So when I measure the yolk I have to measure the outer most half of the bearing cap bore. I didn't have my calipers to get a great measurement (I have them now and will...

Ok, just about done installing a Tremec TKO 600 into my 78' Monte Carlo. As part of this install, I upgraded my rear to a 8.5. The 8.5 rear was a one leg, 373. I put in a Eaton carrier. All good. Rear was supposed to be from a 86' cutlass 442. Seems to make sense. Final step is to give...

I have read the posts regarding putting in the larger s-10 manual brake wheel cyls for their bigger bore. Too cheap to go disk for the amount the car is driven. This can be confusing so I apologize up front. Ok, car is a 78" Monte. In the process of installing a 8.5 rear from a 86 olds 442...

I am a bit anal on some of the parts I use, due to many years of experience. That being the case, the part numbers are all Timken, but the numbers cross reference across most brands. The part numbers are for the 28 spline axles, and are for the 8.5" rear. Not sure if the numbers interchange...

Ok got them. Thanks

Axle bearings, have pinion

Looking for some help. I am having a hard time finding the part number for Timken bearings and seals for a 86' 442 rear, both axle bearings. (8.5") I do not need the repair bearing / seal. I don't want junk bearing part numbers, please, Timken or equivalent. It seems most part catalogs are...

I'll give it a shot. Thanks guys.

Looking for maybe someone with similar experience. In the early 90's i had a 78' Monte, Car had a very loud "squeak" from the upper dash or windshield area. I could never find the issue, however, i had to replace a cracked windshield and it solved the noise. Wrecked the car....Today, I also...

Too bad your so far away, dumping my 200r4 shortly. Its a nice transmission, shifts SUPER hard.

Welcome to you. New member here myself. I'm just down the road in Hershey Pa. I've got a 78' MC. All but done. Anyway, take a look at Craigslist for Harrisburg. Someone is selling a 80 Malibu 4 speed car in Elizabethtown. Looks like most of the work is done.