Hi my name is Colby, I’m not really new to owning a GBODY. Just new to the forum as a member.
I’m 28, I own a 1979 Monte Carlo. Light blue metallic with medium light blue interior. The car had a original boat anchor (267) with a th350, now with a larger boat anchor 305 (had to get what I could afford in high school). I’ve owned the car since I was a sophomore in high school. Graduated in 2011 and drove it to college back and fourth. The car has been in my family since new (actually a demo model). The Monte Carlo was built in Arlington Texas, not to far from where I live. I am in the process of rebuilding the car to original with modern upgrades. Mostly trying to keep it stock. I have installed factory power windows and door locks to a bare basic car. As well as gauges. Next... power mirrors to remove the manual windows that wear out after closing the door a few times. In the process of installing the power mirror motors so to my factory original sport mirrors. I have taken this car apart in my sleep, I have rebuilt the quadrajet on my own, swapped a motor in high school (planning on a 383 stroker someday). Repaired the wiring harness, that a family friend chopped up before I took ownership. I have been keeping track of the repairs and list of items done. Plus I have been doing all work myself because a repair shop told me, “the repairs would cost more than the car is worth.” After only trying to get a quote for a floor pan. Way to lose money and customers that way....
I’m 28, I own a 1979 Monte Carlo. Light blue metallic with medium light blue interior. The car had a original boat anchor (267) with a th350, now with a larger boat anchor 305 (had to get what I could afford in high school). I’ve owned the car since I was a sophomore in high school. Graduated in 2011 and drove it to college back and fourth. The car has been in my family since new (actually a demo model). The Monte Carlo was built in Arlington Texas, not to far from where I live. I am in the process of rebuilding the car to original with modern upgrades. Mostly trying to keep it stock. I have installed factory power windows and door locks to a bare basic car. As well as gauges. Next... power mirrors to remove the manual windows that wear out after closing the door a few times. In the process of installing the power mirror motors so to my factory original sport mirrors. I have taken this car apart in my sleep, I have rebuilt the quadrajet on my own, swapped a motor in high school (planning on a 383 stroker someday). Repaired the wiring harness, that a family friend chopped up before I took ownership. I have been keeping track of the repairs and list of items done. Plus I have been doing all work myself because a repair shop told me, “the repairs would cost more than the car is worth.” After only trying to get a quote for a floor pan. Way to lose money and customers that way....