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That dash is going to look slick in there.:thumbsup: New parts sweet. Nice progress on the frame too.

thx :)

sweet snow! yikes!!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...7/Foto0580.jpg

today wanted to bring my frame back home but unfortunately the truck had problems. hopefully next weekend the frame will be back in there.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...7/Foto0581.jpg
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got the camaro hydraulic clutch cylinder in. looks like came from stock ;)

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not much progress because freezing cold in the barn. but got the 59 bel air dash narrowed today

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...4/Foto0587.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...4/Foto0589.jpg

How much work are you going to have near the front window to make it fit?

I alread cut about 2.5" off each end of the dash. Looks like I need to cut 3" off the whole back (matching the curve of the window). I already made a cardboard template of the stock dash and put on the 59 dash.

Now, few days ago I found this sweet malibu:

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0181_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0180_large.jpg

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2121575/1

I really like the wheels on the car and so I did this photoshop:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...teCarlo/1b.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4015_large.jpg

I really like that "retro-look" with the 15" Rally wheels and I think they also would fit my "retro-theme" on the monte (with my 1959 Impala dashboard & steering wheel and everything)...

what do you guys think?

you know here in germany everybody own/drives new european cars. almost no american cars. all car enthusiasts put big wheels on there. I thought would be cool to bring the oldschool back on streets with the 15" rally wheels ;)

That last pic looks great. 15's still work, they just aren't trendy enough for some & ultimately limit you on tire choice & brake size.

thx :)

I just looked around for some nice retro gauges and came to this:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...uments_com.jpg

If I'll get this I'll get a KPH instead MPH speedo custom made by classicinstruments.

and well, I found some classic hot rodding looking rims - Eagle Alloy 225. They come in 18x8 (fronts) and 18x10 (rear).

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now finally back working on the monte carlo again. last week I received the frame back and started painting with POR15. I'll coat it with few coats of POR15 "Rust Preventive Paint" and finish it with POR15 "Chassis Coat Black".

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...9/IMAG0052.jpg

frame's underside painted with POR15 rust preventive

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...6/IMAG0082.jpg
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Looks great! I like it with the first set of wheels you bought. Makes that body style look better.

X2 frame looks great.

thx guys!

some more POR15 painting last saturday

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...3/IMAG0094.jpg

yesterday I sprayed the inside of the frame with some rust protector. its a kind of grease / spray lubricate that keeps away rust and water. I put the rear back together just to see if all parts fit. I'll replace the stock rear end with a 8.5" grand national or better with a ford 9".

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1/IMAG0200.jpg
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SPC front arms and Howe tall lower balljoints

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1/IMAG0201.jpg

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still looking to get some nice wheels again

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1/IMAG0216.jpg

can't wait to get this in the frame :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1/IMAG0217.jpg

my barn

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1/IMAG0214.jpg

and maybe next week I'll get the LS1 engine :thumbsup:

looking good. you must be a skinny fella to be working in that barn. :P

lol thanks man! :thumbsup:

not too much work done today. here some pics:

motor mounts waiting for work

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...8/IMAG0218.jpg
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I was kinda bored and "test fitted" one of the 295/35-18 tires.. wow I hear mini tub and wide fenders LOL

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so I wanted to see how the tranny looks "in place" :)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...4/IMAG0300.jpg

and here I cut the knuckles for 13" C5 brakes :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...4/IMAG0298.jpg
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You're coming along nicely with the car. Keep up the good work.

thx man! :thumbsup:

still have to wait for some more parts so today I got all the interior & wiring out and test fitted the 59 bel air dash. still need a few more cuts & welds but you got the idea ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1/IMAG0310.jpg
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Thats going to look good in there.

thx Wayne! :)

no progress at this time - just received few little parts from Spohn

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/IMAG0612.jpg

just received moar parts today! corvette c5 calipers

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/IMAG0651.jpg

Nice brakes they should be great on the Monty.

thx wayne! :thumbsup:

I'd say receiving parts is progress...lol

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...erbrackets.jpg

Just found Your build thread over here CruizinKev! :unibrow:
A couple more pics than You have in Your thread in germany. As stated there: Nice project! Looking forward to Your next posts! :thumbsup:

thanks man! this year will be hard work! i want the monte carlo as my marriage car in 2013 :thumbsup:

last week I turned some wrenches again :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...3/IMAG0135.jpg

and today I wire brushed the interior and painted it with some rust preventive paint :cool:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMAG0139.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMAG0141.jpg

It looks good it's in real nice shape.

I see no damage on the floor! :thumbsup: Like the idea with the dash. Do You go with stock instruments or change to digital?

thx guys! :D

I'll get these from ClassicInstruments :thumbsup:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...uments_com.jpg

yesterday I took off headliner and the old cardboard insulation

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...4/IMAG0164.jpg
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new carpet LOL

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bye bye cardboard

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lots of wire brushing, scuff and sanding and finally coated with rust preventive paint

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...4/IMAG0171.jpg

I'll add some new butyl & aluminum insulation to the whole interior soon

Looks good! Like the carpet idea! :lol:

Fun job on that interior roof, huh Kev? I'm about half way through myself. I'd rather be turning wrenches...:uhhuh:

thanks guys! :thumbsup:

@Knaller if you like it I'll sell that carpet for little $$ :D

@Ron oh yeah loved it! lol always wondering why GM never sprayed primer on their stuff - lots of bare blank metal everywhere and well, rusted.. :willy:

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Originally Posted by "Swoosh" (Post 403678)

thanks guys! :thumbsup:

@Knaller if you like it I'll sell that carpet for little $$ :D

I don't think it will fit the Nova, but for the truck..... :_paranoid
Do You have a livestock trailer too? :rofl:

just found out ChevyTalk has posted my project on their facebook-site! :D

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...lkFacebook.jpg

Nice work on the headliner. And the new spindles are a lot better than the cut ones...