BUILD THREAD '79 Monte Carlo body-off restoration NL

[O. D. Showtime]

Monte looks like a pretty solid starting point! Will be watching for updates!

 

[TURNA]

Apparently we now have to go half way across the world to get a decent condition rust free GBody now.

 

[fleming442]

Yeah, but what'd he pay for it?

 

[rednas]

Monte looks like a pretty solid starting point! Will be watching for updates!

thanks!

Apparently we now have to go half way across the world to get a decent condition rust free GBody now.

Appearantly 🙂 This one's from Switserland where they don't use salt on the roads and I think it has been stored indoor for most of its life.

Yeah, but what'd he pay for it?

Less than $4000, it was a steal compared to the prices here but it was at a BMW car dealership that really wanted it out of their showroom 😉
not sure what they cost on your end though.

 

[fleming442]

Surprisingly, about the same. Now, I'm really jealous!!!

 

[sportriderOK]

Very nice start! I use you r technique when doing a project as well, and assembly goes so much faster.

For my B-pillar trim, I bought a gray set off another member, and dyed them light blue with the paint Dixie offers. I used several coats, since it's in an area that is easy to scratch. Check the sponsor's area for their information.

 

[rednas]

Very nice start! I use you r technique when doing a project as well, and assembly goes so much faster.

For my B-pillar trim, I bought a gray set off another member, and dyed them light blue with the paint Dixie offers. I used several coats, since it's in an area that is easy to scratch. Check the sponsor's area for their information.

Thanks, wil check it out. The paint is not the problem (we sell plenty 😛) it's more the parts. Been looking for these covers for quite a while..

 

[Injectedcutty]

messed around with the monte some more today

Tore out the front seats and a lot of trim

I am in desperate need of a pair of these in blue:

Anyone know an address that will ship to Europe? Or another way to replace/rebuild these?

last question of the day 🙂 What is this thing called?

It sits in the B pillar activating the seatbelt when the door is closed.

I believe those are called seatbelt actuators, and yep they break. I have good condition units for both sides, but not sure what it would cost to ship to Europe.

 

[rednas]

I believe those are called seatbelt actuators, and yep they break. I have good condition units for both sides, but not sure what it would cost to ship to Europe.

Thanks, what would you want for those?

 

[rednas]

Been working on the monte for a bit. The backseat is now completely gone

Almost no rust still 🙂

The backseat is in need of some TLC, mainly just dirty and a big tear on the seam on the bottom of the backrest. The frame has a lot of (superficial) rust.
Will take some pictures before delivering it to the upholster.