83 Mexican Montecarlo Restoration

[oldtinsmith]

Had an 87' Monte LS new from the factory with the 14-inch checker board wheels (only available in 14-inch we were told)!
I remember in the mid 70's (maybe Hot Rod magazine), people were taking the 3-speed Saginaw OD transmissions and installing the over drive into Saginaw 4-speeds. I'll try to find the year, month, and page number of the magazine the article was in.

Doug

 

[oldtinsmith]

Tha transmission article is in Hot Rod magazine, April 1975, page 30. The article is titled 4+0=8. An approximate Saginaw overdrive final drive ratio (just copied one) direct: 3.73:1, overdrive: 2.61:1. FYI.

Doug

 

[84cutlassjuggalo]

it's nice to see some one saving a gbody especially when it looks to be in really rough shape at the start. i think most people would have sent it to the crusher. i'm glad you saved it. it looks real nice A1 job

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Wow! JeFe te ponistes las pilas Compa in this build!!!!

I miss mexico, My Cuegros have a big house like the one in your pics , and i miss going over there, but ur doing a real good job! keep showing us pics.. :lol:



VIVA MEXICO!!!!

 

[laman1982]

que bien jale se avento compa ! le salio bien chido el monte carlo !

 

[84cutlass383]

the car looks great!!! im glad u saved another g-body.

 

[dave1978]

Nice job. Looks like the stuff we get too deal with in Pennsylvania with all the salty roads in the winter.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

holla compa???? n e updates?

 

[rlsllc]

Good Job Man!!!

 

[lildudefl]

Definitely a great build with lots of work. i like hos the classic look was maintained...hope to see more on the interior 8)