Monte LS pic request

[TheRestoGuy]

Hi all, I'm sort of new ( super lurker).

I'm trying to make a decision on my 83 Monte LS. Keep the rocker chrome or delete it all (grind nubs down, plastic fill / patch rear bumper). I'm trying to see if anyone else has done this or if I'm just super crazy for wanting to try this. I can't picture it so does anyone have pictures of an LS without rocker chrome painted... maybe in a silver or charcoal? Thanks!

Alex

 

[TURNA]

Dont grind them down cut them off with a set of these.

They work great and do not pull, warp or flex the panel.

Squeeze gently and twist while you cut them off. ( thanks Clutch!)

 

[TheRestoGuy]

Thanks for the tip TURNA! I wouldn't have thought of that.

Still looking for pictures though if available.

Alex

 

[TURNA]

This is an 88 had the molding on the center of door

No bondo just clipped and primed.

Hard to see though

 

[565bbchevy]

I think the Monte LS looks so much sportier doing what TURNA did by removing all of that chrome.

 

[TheRestoGuy]

I think the Monte LS looks so much sportier doing what TURNA did by removing all of that chrome.

I think so too.. I'm not a huge fan of an abundance of chrome on 80's looking cars. It just seems misplaced to me, especially on something built to be sporty. I think I'm going to clip this thing.. now I either have to find an old style SS bumper cover or fill the 8 holes on mine, as well as weld up the door holes for the rocker trim.

Alex

 

[Clutch]

I thought there's an issue with the bumpers not being flush to the fenders and quarters Turna?

 

[pagrunt]

That would the '86 up "Euro" LS, the '81-'86 base cars bumper covers are flush with the fenders & quarters. Just need to fill in the trim holes on the covers & weld close the ones on the doors. The rear side markers would need the SS bezel trim, the fronts would be needing something made for them.

 

[Clutch]

That would the '86 up "Euro" LS, the '81-'86 base cars bumper covers are flush with the fenders & quarters. Just need to fill in the trim holes on the covers & weld close the ones on the doors. The rear side markers would need the SS bezel trim, the fronts would be needing something made for them.

I get lost in the Monte Carlo year to year and option package changes even when I was selling used parts lol I know my olds tho

 

[565bbchevy]

I think so too.. I'm not a huge fan of an abundance of chrome on 80's looking cars. It just seems misplaced to me, especially on something built to be sporty. I think I'm going to clip this thing.. now I either have to find an old style SS bumper cover or fill the 8 holes on mine, as well as weld up the door holes for the rocker trim.Alex

My 83' Monte came with the CL option so it had a lot of chrome and a half vinyl top, as you can see I removed the chrome and the vinyl top and did a couple other modifications while I was at it.😉