monte carlo

  1. TrafficKing

    No power to taillight fuse

    Hello all, I usually can figure most things out in life but this has me stumped and no lie electrical isn't my thing. I have just bought a 87 MC SS and after towing it home and installing a new battery she fired up, the starter missed two times before it caught, so I've already purchased a new...
  2. Luis Rocha

    Greetings from Ecuador.

    Hi everybody, I am new to the forum, I am writting back from Ecuador, south America, I have just bought a 1979 monte carlo t-top in a very bad shape and I want to rebuild it.
  3. S

    Another 78 monte question about front lower A-arm bushings

    When installing an A-arm the front bushing fits snug in the bracket but the rear bushing has about a 1/4 gap in it. Basically,Is it supposed to have a gap in it and supported by the front or is there supposed to be spacers in the back bushing?
  4. S

    78 Monte Carlo F-41 suspension question.....

    Hi everyone!! Just made this account. So nice to see that there is so many other people out there with the passion to rebuild these cars. Let me give you all some background about what we have going on. So my dad and I have been buying, selling, rebuilding corvettes for what seems like a...
  5. A

    Engine mount advice 1986 monte carlo LS

    So I've went ahead and bought my brand new performance chevy 350 from GM Performance, http://www.gmperformancemotor.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GMP&Product_Code=19355658&yotpo_token=c37b8fbff594b255a350f5cd29b012e497145406&utm_source=yotpo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=map and...
  6. B

    Monte Carlo aerocoupe manual swap

    hi everyone, looking to do a manual swap on my car, and found this kit. http://americanpowertrain.com/i-8521593-1978-83-a-body-and-g-body-malibu-monte-carlo-el-camino-regal-442-etc-5-speed-kit.html Has anyone ever used it? What else do I need in this kit other than a transmission? Thank you.
  7. B

    350 vortec swap in my monte carlo aerocoupe

    Hi everyone, I picked up my 87 aerocoupe from a friends back yard a few months ago, and put new battery belts etc on it. Long story short the engine is seized and I'm looking for a 350 4 bolt for it. I found a 350 vortec block, and was wondering if there was any difference between the regular...
  8. oldmansmonte

    2004r Fluid level

    After having done some work on my transmission earlier this spring, I checked my fluid level when hot and it seemed to be in range. Just for kicks the other day I checked it cold and it was clearly way above the top full line. I know some recommend these trannies by slightly overfilled due to...
  9. oldmansmonte

    Monte Carlo Breadbox - Switch and gauge ideas. - Complete

    So guys I have a column shift bench seat car and I want a clean way to add about three toggle switches for the car(TC lockup, fans, other) and possibly a gauge or two. I was wondering if I bought a repro breadbox for the early SS if that would be cleanly mounted to a non center console car...
  10. oldmansmonte

    So what does this thing do in the 200r4?

    So I pulled my pan in my 200r4 so I could start fixing the problems noted here: https://gbodyforum.com/threads/had-my-rear-end-rebuilt-now-its-exposed-transmission-problems.63268/ And when I pulled the pan I heard '" tink, tink". Never a good sign since I had all of the pan bolts accounted for...
  11. oxide80

    CCC Closed loop oddity and questions

    So Ive been messing with the 87 442 off and on through the winter, I had a feeling when I bought it that the car has a few electrical gremlins... Upon purchase the check Engine light was on... I didn't have my dx tools with me, but figured it was nothing major and took a gamble... Found out the...
  12. W

    1981 Monte Carlo 5 V8 Redline?

    Hi im looking to find what the actual redline is for the stock 5 liter. Ive looked what seems to be everywhere and I cant find an answer for the stock motor. I am looking to get a new carb for an 81 im looking to buy today or tomorrow and im trying to do the cubic inch x redline equation and...
  13. dotheshuffle

    Just another pro-touring Monte

    So plans change a bunch. I originally bought this car for a hundred bucks and immediately built it for the drag strip. Que the Mullets. Ran a best of 13.90 a couple years ago and decided to hang it up. You really gotta pay to play when I comes to performance, and drag racing a turd is boring. (A...
  14. oldmansmonte

    Scored some cheap bucket seats today

    Got 2 86-88 Monte SS bucket seats in pretty good condition today for $75. Pics don't quite do them justice, they are nicer in person. For that price I figure I'll just hang onto them, reupholster them at my leisure and do a bucket project in the future.
  15. N

    New member 1986 Monte Carlo

    Hello all, my name is Will. I'm a new forum member from NC. I currently have a 1986 Monte Carlo (non SS) and am in need of Chrome Rocker Panels that go on the bottom of the car, as I am missing a piece, and have a few dings in what is there. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would...
  16. S

    Third Brake Light Monte SS

    My 3rd brake light went out the other day and i was wondering if its worth replacing the bulb or replacing the entire thing. One of the only things in the car that I'm not quite sure with. I would just assume replace the bulb, but if that is more work than its worth Mikes Montes has the LED one...
  17. M

    1978-1988 GM A/G-Body Wiring Diagram for Security System

    I have a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and I just bought an Avital alarm system that I intend to install myself. I need to know what wires to splice or tap for the starter, horn, lights, door switches, electric locks, and electric trunk release. I've installed audio equipment numerous times in...
  18. The_Full

    Monte Carlo Nose swap

    I was thinking about swapping the nose from my 78 Monte with the nose from an 80 Monte. Has anyone done this before? What all needs to be changed? Would my current hood, fenders and doors be good to go with this mod or would they have to be changed as well?
  19. smokybob

    78 Monte carlo Dash options??

    Dixie makes a brand new 81 dash. My question is, will the 81 dash fit in the 78? Does anyone know if this is possible? Finding a dash is proving hard.
  20. A

    Am I crazy for wanting to buy this 83 Monte Carlo SS??

    Ok, so I've always wanted to buy an 80s muscle car (Foxbody, IROC, Monte Carlo, etc) and just build a comfy cruiser with enough power to keep me excited. Maybe like 300 whp? Now my background... I'm a 17 year old who's pretty new to the car scene but have worked on his own cars. Here's the...

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