MONTE CARLO Should I save it

[Michael Watts]

Its a 1980 Monte Carlo Its a one year only.From what I read the are a gutless engine combination. I would look for a GN and or a "T" type .And there is a choice of building your own.

 

[ck80]

Its a 1980 Monte Carlo Its a one year only.From what I read the are a gutless engine combination. I would look for a GN and or a "T" type .And there is a choice of building your own.

Well, they made em both in 80 and 81, so I guess it's one-year-only for each body style at least. Neither was a powerhouse, that is correct. It's been a while but the 81s miģhtve ditched the black box in favor of ecm control.

 

[Dayzedandkonfuzed]

Dressed up as a monte....


He wants too much money.

 

[Gonzo1970]

What

only if it’s a 390 powered bird

Not a whole lot of money in those T-Birds... Oddly enough...

Ive come across 390 powered early-mis 60's for less than $4k... barn finds... all originals, rust free... complete.

I had come across so many, I did contemplate getting one if I couldn't find the GP I wanted, but...

I think they would be pretty cool decked out as a street rod. Then again, coming from a guy who thinks the 74-78 Hatchback Mustangs would be fun with a 302 and a 4 speed.... 🙂


-Gonz

 

[Gonzo1970]

T-Bird Example:

429 in this one... $3900

1969 Ford Thunderbird 4-dr Landau Rare Lilac Frost Color

Complete, solid project car primarily needs paint and body work finished. No, it's not real pretty right now but would be very attractive and different from the ordinary colors when finished....

carbondale.craigslist.org

'64 Landau.. 390. Driver. Pretty nice. $7700

1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe

1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau, original 390, Auto, AC, Original Paint and Interior, Solid, Straight, Vinyl Top is very, very nice, Always garage kept and non smoker driven. Not driven winters. Nice...

carbondale.craigslist.org

See what I mean? Just isn't money there for them.

-Gonz

 

[Turbo Zach]

That thing is cool only because I have one. They are different, but not awesome. 80 is a better engine than 81+,but both suck. 80- no computer control. Timing retard box is below the dash. 81+ computer controlled carb and retard box is on the fan sroud. 81 Monte is a rare bird. 80 not so much. If any one had questions? I can get you an answer.

Mine.