My Big Block 1986 Monte Carlo SS

[guysmontess]

[grumpyvette]

Ive always liked the big block g body cars

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[Indycars]

Looks like a fun car to drive! Any plans for upgrades in the future?

[guysmontess]

Ive always liked the big block g body cars

Yeah,the factory should have made them this way
Guy

[guysmontess]

Looks like a fun car to drive! Any plans for upgrades in the future?

It is indeed a fun car to drive.I am planning on new PST Polygraphite body bushings this year,as well as some new front end goodies from Mark @ SC&C.I have one of his Street-Comp Stage 2 + kits waiting to go on.It consists of a pair of SPC adjustable upper control arms with Delrin bushings,Howe X-Tra tall upper ball joints & Howe Tall lower ball joints.And since the lower control arms have to come off for this job,I also have a set of Delrin bushings from Global West for the LCA's.Tubular LCA's would have been nice,but they werent in the budget.Heres some pictures;


I took the adjustable arms apart and put Anti-Seize on them after reading on my Monte site about the possibility of them seizing up;

Heres the lower bushings;

Guy

[guysmontess]

Heres more random pictures;










Guy

[mathd]

Nice picture.
I have one question.
Where did you get those gilmer style pulley for the waterpump and generator. Wish i could use something similar for my blower drive(i know it can be done)

[guysmontess]

I found those pulley's at Black Mountain Precision,heres a link;
http://www.blackmountainprecision.com/
Guy

[guysmontess]

Heres some pictures after I installed the new front end peices and she sits a bit lower in the front;



Guy

[Indycars]

That little bit of rake, will keep you on the ground above 180 mph!

[guysmontess]

That little bit of rake, will keep you on the ground above 180 mph!

I hope so Rick LOL
Guy

[guysmontess]

I've been getting the engine compartment cleaned for our trip to The Atlantic Nationals next weekend.Valve covers are polished,engine & frame shampooed,new upper control arms are painted,underside of the hood is cleaned,etc.;





Guy

[Indycars]

Looks like you are ready to me, time to sit back and enjoy!