1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Photography Update 3 October) - Page 3

DuSpinnst · 07-22-2007, 12:52 AM

Nice, how high is your garage?

I'd like to get a lift in mine but I think it is too low.

rmodys · 07-22-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Nice, how high is your garage?

I'd like to get a lift in mine but I think it is too low.

I know that we raised it 18", I'll check it out for you tomorrow. It's really a pain in the ass and if it had a sleeker rear-end (aka: not the steep rear window) it probably wouldn't have fitted.

**Swahili** · 07-22-2007, 09:44 AM

Finally just saw this thread. Your MC is looking amazing!!! Good for you!!!

Say, if you wanna get rid of either the Camaro, the Chevelle, or the MC, let me know!

rmodys · 07-22-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Nice, how high is your garage?

I'd like to get a lift in mine but I think it is too low.

I checked today, a few inches shy of 10'.

DuSpinnst · 07-22-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rmodys

I checked today, a few inches shy of 10'.

Hmm, interesting.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 07-23-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rmodys

I checked today, a few inches shy of 10'.

That made me laugh so hard lol.

Old Dood · 07-23-2007, 06:39 AM

I think it is fantastic to see a young man follow through with his dream and goals. When I looked at the "Wreck" befor this work started I just shook my head...

Good for You rmodys...I tip my hat to you.
You are a fine young man and it is nice to see you have parents that support your decisions, goals, dreams.

rmodys · 07-27-2007, 09:16 AM

Some progress from during the week, got the dashboard, headliner, and opera windows in.

And this is what the seats look like, dunno if I've posted them here before.

And the dash only looks dirty, it's not.

knightfan26917 · 07-27-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rmodys

And the dash only looks dirty, it's not.

*raises eyebrow curiously*

You sure 'bout that? What you going to offer as proof?

he he ... just kidding with you, of course!

Lookin' good!

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Old Dood · 07-28-2007, 10:37 AM

What is the Fan for? To dry out glue? Or is it just hot outside working on the car?

It really is taking form isn't it...?

rmodys · 07-28-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Dood

What is the Fan for? To dry out glue? Or is it just hot outside working on the car?

It really is taking form isn't it...?

Just hot outside, and yeah it's finally starting to look like a car again. Sort of..

rmodys · 08-05-2007, 11:32 AM

Some stuff from today and yesterday:

Got the sail panels and rear seatbelts in. Yeah, we figured out that the wire for the courtesy lighting goes up in the headliner and not below. Whoops

Gauge cluster is (kind of) installed:

Trunk weatherstripping installed:

Got the door handles, notice the difference between new and old

Tape is the key to not scratching it, haha

AdmiralViscen · 08-05-2007, 01:48 PM

Are you combing junk yards for all of your parts, or is there someplace online I can look? I need stuff like a power window switch (not the internals, juts the chrome part), caps for the ends of the inside door pulls, center caps for the rims, and new SS decals for after I get the car painted. Help?

rmodys · 08-05-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AdmiralViscen

Are you combing junk yards for all of your parts, or is there someplace online I can look? I need stuff like a power window switch (not the internals, juts the chrome part), caps for the ends of the inside door pulls, center caps for the rims, and new SS decals for after I get the car painted. Help?

Well, the "help" section of like an Advanced Auto Parts will have the chrome part, Mike's Montes (www.mikesmontes.com) carries pretty much everything else that you could possibly need, including those window switches.

Uhh, Phoenix Graphics makes a kit for our cars too in every colour that they came with from the factory.

So the Help section for you window switches, Mike's Montes for the rest.

rmodys · 08-05-2007, 07:08 PM

Here's the motor:

Should be making 295 horsepower at around 4000 RPM and 340 ft-lb of torque at 3500 RPM.

07-22-2007, 12:52 AM	#31 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,209	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 20th) Nice, how high is your garage? I'd like to get a lift in mine but I think it is too low. __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

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Swahili GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2000 Chev Monte Carlo SS Posts: 5,170	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 20th) Finally just saw this thread. Your MC is looking amazing!!! Good for you!!! Say, if you wanna get rid of either the Camaro, the Chevelle, or the MC, let me know! __________________ 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. Black, 3800 Series II V6, 4 speed automatic - 138,900km. The Official GMI 2007-2008 NHL Season

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Old Dood 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lansing Drives: 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE Posts: 7,463	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 20th) I think it is fantastic to see a young man follow through with his dream and goals. When I looked at the "Wreck" befor this work started I just shook my head... Good for You rmodys...I tip my hat to you. You are a fine young man and it is nice to see you have parents that support your decisions, goals, dreams. __________________ 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." ~William Faulkner http://www.afterlife101.com/research2.html By the Way: There IS a Cabal

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rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,465	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 20th) Some progress from during the week, got the dashboard, headliner, and opera windows in. And this is what the seats look like, dunno if I've posted them here before. And the dash only looks dirty, it's not. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Last edited by rmodys : 07-27-2007 at 09:23 AM.

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Old Dood 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lansing Drives: 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE Posts: 7,463	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 27th) What is the Fan for? To dry out glue? Or is it just hot outside working on the car? It really is taking form isn't it...? __________________ 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." ~William Faulkner http://www.afterlife101.com/research2.html By the Way: There IS a Cabal

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08-05-2007, 11:32 AM	#42 (permalink)
rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,465	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 27th) Some stuff from today and yesterday: Got the sail panels and rear seatbelts in. Yeah, we figured out that the wire for the courtesy lighting goes up in the headliner and not below. Whoops Gauge cluster is (kind of) installed: Trunk weatherstripping installed: Got the door handles, notice the difference between new and old Tape is the key to not scratching it, haha __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

08-05-2007, 01:48 PM	#43 (permalink)
AdmiralViscen 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Posts: 7,501	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 27th) Are you combing junk yards for all of your parts, or is there someplace online I can look? I need stuff like a power window switch (not the internals, juts the chrome part), caps for the ends of the inside door pulls, center caps for the rims, and new SS decals for after I get the car painted. Help? __________________ God Bless the Blue Bullet.

08-05-2007, 07:08 PM	#45 (permalink)
rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,465	Re: 1986 Monte Carlo Progress (Updated July 27th) Here's the motor: Should be making 295 horsepower at around 4000 RPM and 340 ft-lb of torque at 3500 RPM. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

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