Our 79 Monte Carlo- Pro Touring Project
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It's time to get these updates rolling again.
As racing season approaches the stress to get cars in tip-top shape kicks in. Our first upgrade of many on the Green Machine is the steering column. The tilt steering just needed to go. We ordered a Flaming River direct bolt in steering column, non-tilt. The column includes the ignition as well as turn signals and other needed accessories. It even has the horn.
While we are working on the Monte we tried two things. We tried a set of Weld wheels off our Lemans to see if we liked them. We also wanted to see what our new G-Body 2" lowering springs looked like. I think the stance is pretty killer.
As racing season approaches the stress to get cars in tip-top shape kicks in. Our first upgrade of many on the Green Machine is the steering column. The tilt steering just needed to go. We ordered a Flaming River direct bolt in steering column, non-tilt. The column includes the ignition as well as turn signals and other needed accessories. It even has the horn.
While we are working on the Monte we tried two things. We tried a set of Weld wheels off our Lemans to see if we liked them. We also wanted to see what our new G-Body 2" lowering springs looked like. I think the stance is pretty killer.
What size wheel/tire combo is that? Looks killer with that stance. Always did love that body style MC.
Ryan, as I've just completed your stage 11 kit on my 78 Monte, I'd like to upgrade to this as well... Mine is a 4 speed manual, you know if they sell these WITH tilt as direct bolt in? Sending you guys pics of frame with kit on it, Monday. Looks great! Thanks
It is factory style lock column and we haven't looked at the key yet. On our TKO 600 we have the neutral start safety switch wired in.
We really don't know all the technical details yet. Our friend at Flaming River took care of it and sent it. We told him we wanted bulletproof.
ramey
We really don't know all the technical details yet. Our friend at Flaming River took care of it and sent it. We told him we wanted bulletproof.
ramey
The reason I am asking is that if it is a factory lock as soon as you turn the key back to shut the engine off the steering will lock if you don't have a key release lever. If you are moving and shut off the engine the wheel is locked without the key release lever.
Duh, I just remember your would know that since you had the stock column before. And upon closer inspection there is something under the key that looks like something you'd install something into so it most likely does have the release lever..
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