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[71_340]

I joined here a few weeks ago. I just bought a 1987 Monte Carlo SS with a new GM crate engine and a whole lot of other goodies. I have to pick it up and waiting for the weather here in the Mid West to break.

Prior to this car I owned several MOPARs, a Fairlane, Nova, Chevelle and another MC SS. I been working on cars professionally for over 40 years and like to think that I know my way around them. But, like they say, there is always more to learn and I am sure I can contribute as well.

The attached photos are of the car I bought put were taken by the guy I bought it from. He put a lot of time, pride and money into it. He is another real car guy.

 

[71_340]

Forgot, I got a kick out of the "n00b" under my username. Although I am n00b to this forum I have been a member (still am on some) of different forums for probably 20 years. I do know my way around them as far as posting, searching and most importantly, proper etiquette is concerned.

 

[ed1948]

Welcome to this great site... We were all n00bs at one time.

Beauty of an SS you have there! We never get bored of seeing pics.

 

[clean8485]

Welcome to the site. That's a nice looking Monte that you've picked up. Looking forward to seeing some more photos of it, once you have it in your possession.

 

[Longroof79]

Welcome aboard!
Looks like you found a nice, clean, well loved Monte. Thanks for sharing the pics.
I'm sure you're anxious to get it home.

 

[71_340]

I can't wait to get it and I am looking at the travel forecast everyday as I have a 700 mile roundtrip and I don't feel like towing a trailer on slippery roads.

Sometimes it is difficult to buy a car sight unseen but there were a lot of indicators to me that it will be a good one. The seller had the car for almost 5 years and the paint is that old, he put the new engine in, the Dakota gages and a lot of other things. he also took the car on 2 hot Rod power tours and many car shows. Besides that he answered a myriad of questions in writing and send me detailed photos of every area I asked. The car wasn't cheap by any means but I wanted something I don't have to work on for 6 month before I can use it. There are a few things I have to address or want to add:

1. Get the paint flaw fixed in the attached photo.
2. The driver seat needs a new foam pad (looks compressed/worn on the outer bolster.
3. Get the windows tinted.
4. Probably have the SS stripe/decal kit put on when I get the paint flaw fixed.

In the future (like next winter) I might install a B&M Quicksilver shifter since there is a console plate available for a nice. integrated installation. I might go Holley Sniper EFI, first I will see how she acts with the quick Fuel carburetor. I installed the Sniper EFI on my 69 Chevelle and really liked it (except for the noisy in-tank pump).

 

[jakes87SS]

thats a dang clean car you have there, welcome from ohio

 

[blk7gxn]

Welcome! Beautiful SS!

 

[motorheadmike]

I like b00bs!

 

[CaliWagon83]

I like b00bs!