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CRCRFT78 · #11 03-13-2009, 01:50 PM

Time for my fix I need an update, lol.

deuce_454 · #12 03-14-2009, 03:08 AM

just found this thread... awesome, now i need more updates

G/A-body · #13 10-02-2009, 10:51 PM

After trying many methods to remove the undercoating I found using a heat gun and a gasket scraper removed the heavy parts of it. The larger area I was able to get down to metal with a 4.5 inch bristle disc. Once I got the majority of it off I sent it off to be blasted. The blaster used glass to get it down to bare metal. The blaster was great to work with and wanted to be sure I was happy with the results. Brought it home and got it into epoxy primer. Have a few things to do with the body before I send it out to get line-x on the underside.

**waynieZ** · #14 10-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Nice project it looks good . Your blaster did a nice job.

G/A-body · #15 10-16-2009, 11:54 AM

Picked up a new G-body last night. I think the El Camino budget took a hit over this.

CRCRFT78 · #16 10-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Nice MCSS. So what are your plans for it because you know we can never just leave our cars alone? Any progress pics of the Elco? What's that in the grass behind the Monte, a future project?

G/A-body · #17 10-16-2009, 02:55 PM

It is very clean so for now it will stay close to the way it is. My first brand new car was a white 84 SS Monte Carlo, so this brings back good memories. I would love to go with the Watts Link and the same suspension and brake parts that are on the El Camino. My son has threatened me if I canibalize the El Camino he will get even. The body in the back is a first generation Monte Carlo project that got put on the back burner then sold. Some day I hope to build a nice 1st gen Monte Carlo.

G/A-body · #18 11-20-2009, 11:30 PM

Had Line-x spray the underside of the El Camino. It think it looks real nice. The guys at Line-x in Auburn, WA were great to work with.

Unfortunately we have had a lot of rain and my friends trailer left some deep ruts in my lawn. I'll take care of it in the spring.

70rs · #19 11-20-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by G/A-body

Had Line-x spray the underside of the El Camino. It think it looks real nice. The guys at Line-x in Auburn, WA were great to work with.

Unfortunately we have had a lot of rain and my friends trailer left some deep ruts in my lawn. I'll take care of it in the spring.

I am also in Washington. And you'e right we have had a ton of rain recently.
Where about are you located?

The new Monte looks pretty nice. What are the plans for it?

G/A-body · #20 11-20-2009, 11:54 PM

I am in Spanaway/Frederickson. Some day I want to do a full suspension and LSx upgrade in much the same fashion as the El Camino. $$$ are running low for projects right now.