My 79 monte build

[Carlola]

Frequent guest recent member,
Bought this 79 monte AKA "lola" little over 2 years ago

The day i brought er home, November 07

And so it begins!!!!!

69 chevelle 12 bolt shortened to stock g-body width and brackets, 3.42 posi with custom dutchman axles

 

[papabearxl]

Re: My 79

WOW! and welcome!

 

[upandaway84]

Re: My 79

Welcome and very nice. Any goals planned yet with the finished product? Or are you still working on it?

 

[Carlola]

Re: My 79

Thanks, Car will be a sunday and road trip cruiser but still able to get up and go.

I have a 355 that was originally built for drag racing (400-420hp guesstimate), i have been collecting all the parts to "street it down" smaller cam, street avenger carb ect, hoping to sit around 350hp. Plan is 700r4, should have frame boxed by end of the month. Gonna make some custom wood trim for the interior including bezels, dash inserts and a hidden cigar humidor. 60/40 bench with black leather on dark red inserts. Paint will be tri-stage candy brandywine over black diamond base with plenty of clear.

 

[JBreu]

Re: My 79

Sweet.Frame looks great and I love the 12 bolt...My 1st G-Body was a '79 Monte Carlo...BTW, Welcome to GBF!!! 8)

 

[455rocket]

Re: My 79

Great job!! Have you considered using the G-Force crossmember? It's so much stronger and made for duals.

 

[Carlola]

Re: My 79

Much obliged everyone,
Yes i have a custom 4 speed crossmember made for duals and has an attached safety loop. Just waiting for time to box the frame and lenghten the mount position on drivers side

 

[viera]

Re: My 79

thats a sweet looking frame. im in for more pics

 

[Carlola]

Re: My 79

Priming suspension parts, Front is almost all stock except for Spohn steering rebuild kit and poly bushings all round

My 80 T-top factory turbo (original drivetrain was taken atleast 2 owners ago) organ doner. Drivetrain pulled, rest of car sold... wasnt a fan of T-top look, very handy but not as "sleek" IMO

 

[breeaad]

Re: My 79

Hidden cigar humidor?? That has got to be one of the most unique ideas I have heard recently!! Love it!!! Where do you plan on placing it, or would that kill the whole "hidden" idea??