Gbody Resto [Archive] - Carolina Horsepower

MonteC

09-18-2010, 09:27 PM

Cleaned up the motor today, i think i tapped out 50 bolt holes. God damn dirt dobbers. Shot some ATF in the cylinders and the motor spun over effortlessly. Cleaned up the exhaust side of the heads. Installed new plug wires, plugs, serp belt, a/c belt, oil filter. Installed the new oil pan, windage tray, pick up tube, and dipstick. Got the BRP mounts installed.

Also did an oil change on the teg. Forgot to update the post with what i actually did.

Matts94Z28

09-18-2010, 11:07 PM

Oh snap. When are we going to lay it in the car?

MonteC

09-19-2010, 10:24 AM

baby steps matt, baby steps.

Matts94Z28

09-19-2010, 11:32 AM

Just dont walk backwards this time!

MonteC

10-03-2010, 03:53 PM

Transmission is built.

I started spraying the car down with hornet killer so i dont get stung pushing the car on the lift. Im planning on dropping the engine and trans in this upcoming weekend, if the week goes ok.

MonteC

10-16-2010, 10:19 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/DSC04196.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/DSC04197.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/DSC04204.jpg

brewerz28

10-16-2010, 10:37 PM

should have picked up that ls6 intake sitting in my garage before you did that..but looks like you'll have plenty of room to work on it..lol

MonteC

10-16-2010, 10:51 PM

should have picked up that ls6 intake sitting in my garage before you did that..but looks like you'll have plenty of room to work on it..lol

I dont know where the fuck you live. Youve moved at least 4 times since ive know you.

BTW youre going to owe Mike AND me a steak dinner at this rate.

1 Slow Z

10-16-2010, 11:45 PM

BTW youre going to owe Mike AND me a steak dinner at this rate.

That's what I'm talking about!

brewerz28

10-17-2010, 01:05 AM

yeah...mike can tell you my work schedule..it sucks.

MonteC

10-17-2010, 09:52 AM

yeah...mike can tell you my work schedule..it sucks.

Mines pretty shitty as well.

1998ta__1991rs

10-17-2010, 11:20 AM

its gonna be a bitch getting those headers on with the plug wires on, lol

Sean

10-17-2010, 12:16 PM

Looks good sitting in there. But I would have painted that engine bay first.

MonteC

10-17-2010, 12:32 PM

its gonna be a bitch getting those headers on with the plug wires on, lol

dammit!

MonteC

10-17-2010, 12:33 PM

Looks good sitting in there. But I would have painted that engine bay first.

Didnt want to.

Matts94Z28

10-17-2010, 02:47 PM

Looks good sitting in there. But I would have painted that engine bay first.

Ratrod style. :bigthumb:

MonteC

10-17-2010, 06:36 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/IMG_0180.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/IMG_0187.jpg

Matts94Z28

10-17-2010, 07:01 PM

Did you do the the DEI mod?

MonteC

10-17-2010, 08:03 PM

Did you do the the DEI mod?

Not yet. Its in the works.

LXtasy

10-17-2010, 09:05 PM

is that a 1st gen blazer wheel on the passenger front side?

Matts94Z28

10-17-2010, 09:11 PM

What converter did you end up going with?

MonteC

10-17-2010, 09:52 PM

is that a 1st gen blazer wheel on the passenger front side?

Nope. Dont know what its off of. Those wheels i borrowed from you are on taras car. I found two wheels in the back of the t type i stripped. I have to put different studs in the wheel spacer on that side before i can mount the last zr1.

MonteC

10-17-2010, 09:52 PM

What converter did you end up going with?

The one i couldnt get rid of. 3600 stall, guessing its an Atlantic coast converter.

MonteC

10-23-2010, 11:46 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/IMG_0188.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/IMG_0189.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/IMG_0192.jpg

Even though no one showed up, i was able to get all of the body bushings in. Really wasnt as bad as i was thinking. Using a lift and a couple screw jacks and the job was cake.

brewerz28

10-24-2010, 09:13 AM

MonteC

10-24-2010, 11:43 AM

sorry bud..i would have helped..on day number 13 out of 15..but i get one day off tomorrow. then back at it for 9 out of 10 days. lol 12 hr shifts suck. i might bring the intake to you tomorrow. Did Zac call you? About the thing and thing and swapping things and buying things.

No worries, the job was cake. Didnt need an extra hand. Yeah i talked to zac, i havent called him back yet, i dont have the bracket he needs.

MonteC

11-04-2010, 10:54 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/November2010001.jpg

The first package has arrived...

MonteC

11-05-2010, 08:12 PM

2nd package
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/IMG_0180-1.jpg

Illusions

11-06-2010, 10:02 AM

Thought this was a budget build? Must be a nice sizable budget...lol Looks good Rob!

MonteC

11-06-2010, 10:28 AM

Thought this was a budget build? Must be a nice sizable budget...lol Looks good Rob!

Never said it was a budget build. I just didnt want to spend a shit ton of money on the motor.

I want to update this car as much as possible, tubular suspension, better disk brakes, poly bushings, better a/c, ect.

I do plan on taking the car to the track but im not looking to be the fastest.

I hope the weather holds out so i can get these newly acquired parts installed.

LXtasy

11-06-2010, 11:35 AM

Since you have to replace the old worn out pieces might as well upgrade. Looking good so far. What lower control arms are those? and by the pictures it appears you can still retain stock springs?

Matts94Z28

11-06-2010, 11:59 AM

Looks nice! When are the triple gold daytons and hydros going on?

MonteC

11-06-2010, 01:30 PM

Since you have to replace the old worn out pieces might as well upgrade. Looking good so far. What lower control arms are those? and by the pictures it appears you can still retain stock springs?

UMI. Yep you can retain stock springs or you have the option of a coil over.

MonteC

11-06-2010, 01:30 PM

Looks nice! When are the triple gold daytons and hydros going on?

soon...

Matts94Z28

11-06-2010, 04:23 PM

Oh snap.

What brand are the suspension parts? They look nice.

MonteC

11-06-2010, 07:15 PM

Umi

Illusions

11-07-2010, 10:32 AM

Never said it was a budget build. I just didnt want to spend a shit ton of money on the motor.

I want to update this car as much as possible, tubular suspension, better disk brakes, poly bushings, better a/c, ect.

I do plan on taking the car to the track but im not looking to be the fastest.

I hope the weather holds out so i can get these newly acquired parts installed.

:cheers I was just giving you a hard time. People here are getting so sensitive lately. :poke:

MonteC

11-07-2010, 11:07 AM

:cheers I was just giving you a hard time. People here are getting so sensitive lately. :poke:

nah, i wasnt getting sensitive hal. Just letting you know where i stand on this project.

MonteC

01-03-2011, 01:52 PM

Ordered some 10 dollar bolts that have been holding me up. Well that and my mangina cant take the cold weather.

94zson

02-06-2011, 08:28 AM

get out there and finish your car man!!!

MonteC

02-06-2011, 05:47 PM

Finished up the drum brake to ls1 disc brake conversion on my 8.5" 10 bolt.

Here are the calipers and brackets after a quick bead blasting.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011001.jpg

Mounted
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011004.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011007.jpg

Almost ready to go, just need control arm bushings installed.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011003.jpg

New brake lines
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011009.jpg

dkbmxer002

02-06-2011, 06:13 PM

i purposely only read the first page. i assume by now you have a 427 ci lsx block with some 245cc heads, a giant cam and billet parts?

LXtasy

02-06-2011, 06:18 PM

i purposely only read the first page. i assume by now you have a 427 ci lsx block with some 245cc heads, a giant cam and billet parts?

He bought the 454lsx block off of barret Jackson.

MonteC

02-06-2011, 11:42 PM

Go big or go home.

Slow_Esuvee

02-07-2011, 12:03 AM

MonteC

02-15-2011, 12:04 AM

wish I seen this thread before ... I had wheel hop put metco adj uppers an sold lower aluminum control arms an now it dead hooks. You goin with 28 inch rear tires right ? looks like it should go ... you got alot of clearance from the intake to the hood at the back ?

metco is made in sc

Im not putting down a ton of power with a stock ls1. I think this UMI stuff will fit what im doing. I was thinking of going with 26" tires, im only running a 3.42 ring and pinion. Ive got clearance all day long back there.

MonteC

02-27-2011, 10:09 PM

Out with the old junk.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011010c.jpg

New brake lines.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011005-1.jpg

Upper control arms
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011009c.jpg

LS1 disk brakes
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011008c.jpg

All installed
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011006c.jpg

CLOSE but i should be ok
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011007c.jpg

Dont mind the missing/shitty lug nuts they are only temporary
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/February2011014c.jpg

Still need to figure out the ebrake cables. I also need to cut and reflare the brake lines to match to the new lines. Then load the suspension and tighten down all of the control arms.

Mike

02-28-2011, 06:59 AM

Looking good.

MonteC

02-28-2011, 11:28 PM

Thanks Mike.

Matts94Z28

02-28-2011, 11:59 PM

Heavy frikin car.

MonteC

03-01-2011, 12:06 AM

I aired up the tires before we pushed it back off. Two had less than 5lbs in them... lol.

toybreaker

03-02-2011, 01:58 PM

looks a lot better than when you were troubleshooting my SD!

Keep it up. You need to be driving that thing!

MonteC

03-02-2011, 03:07 PM

looks a lot better than when you were troubleshooting my SD!

Keep it up. You need to be driving that thing!

SHIT! That was you? I knew you looked familiar but I just couldnt place you. My mind is fried.

LadyInRed

03-02-2011, 03:21 PM

SHIT! That was you? I knew you looked familiar but I just couldnt place you. My mind is fried.

Tellin' you, it's all the parts cleaner fumes.

ElecTech

03-02-2011, 03:40 PM

Tellin' you, it's all the parts cleaner fumes.

Nah, I was stupid before I started painting cars and using solvents. I haven't gotten any worse. Unless people are just being nice.

toybreaker

03-02-2011, 04:33 PM

Yep it was me....

toybreaker

03-13-2011, 09:09 PM

Did I see your SS monte driving around in my neighborhood today?

MonteC

03-13-2011, 10:05 PM

Did I see your SS monte driving around in my neighborhood today?

:hysterical:

MonteC

03-14-2011, 10:35 PM

Another weekend gone by, another little chunk taken out. A problem though...

The UMI upper control arms dont clear my wheels, not sure why. Im going to install the slip on rotors but I really dont see that making much difference.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011015.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011013.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011014.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011012.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011017.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011019.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/March2011018.jpg

Matts94Z28

03-14-2011, 11:06 PM

Awesome. Now it doesn't look like its launching all the time!

Mike

03-14-2011, 11:30 PM

New Parts Galore.

Do they not have rack and pinion for those yet? I always hated my steering box. They always developed slop prematurely.

MonteC

03-15-2011, 07:37 AM

New Parts Galore.

Do they not have rack and pinion for those yet? I always hated my steering box. They always developed slop prematurely.

Maybe they do. I didnt want to switch over.

toybreaker

03-16-2011, 10:13 AM

:hysterical:

There was a white monte with the stock(ish) vette 5 spoke wheels rolling through. At a distance looked a lot like yours....

toybreaker

03-16-2011, 10:18 AM

Wonder who will be driving there car first? you or me???? About ready to drop my 347 in.

Had a head bolt pull the threads out of the block, Fixed it with an EZ-LOK insert.
Had an intake manifold bolt break off as I was putting the final torque on it...
Machined a drill guide and drilled it out without pulling the intake.
Now I just need to mate the trans up and drop it in......

Once that is done I have a laundry list of "little" projects before it is cruise worthy.

MonteC

03-16-2011, 10:38 AM

There was a white monte with the stock(ish) vette 5 spoke wheels rolling through. At a distance looked a lot like yours....

Nope, not mine. Mine hasnt moved under its own power in over 6 years. And my car had no front suspension this past weekend. Thats why I thought it was so funny that you saw my car out and about. :bigthumb:

LadyInRed

03-16-2011, 01:31 PM

There was a white monte with the stock(ish) vette 5 spoke wheels rolling through. At a distance looked a lot like yours....

Been seeing that one a lot lately.

MonteC

05-15-2011, 05:19 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/May2011002.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/May2011003.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/May2011004.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/May2011005.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/May2011006.jpg

I got Selepak'd out of my old rear brakes. So i upgraded the rotors and painted the new calipers and brackets this time.

Got the headers installed.

Harry

05-15-2011, 08:05 PM

:bigthumb:Looking good.

ShawnBoyMoody

05-15-2011, 08:30 PM

Looks good Rob.:bigthumb:

Sean

05-15-2011, 08:38 PM

What rotors are those?

MonteC

05-15-2011, 09:12 PM

Powerstop I believe. Jeff at HHP has a killer price on them.

Matts94Z28

05-15-2011, 09:27 PM

Oh shoont.

csikx

05-15-2011, 10:51 PM

Nice...

Did you use to hang with the guys from scfyb?

Matts94Z28

05-15-2011, 10:52 PM

Rob was the MAN of SCFYB. Ring leader and all.

csikx

05-15-2011, 10:57 PM

Cool, then I remember this car. Damn, the good ol' days. Before all the shit happened with Neal and chicken.

MonteC

05-16-2011, 06:34 AM

Back in my high school days.

toybreaker

06-04-2011, 03:32 PM

Anything new happening with the monte? Or is it too hot now?

MonteC

06-04-2011, 04:10 PM

LOL it is hot. Im a little stuck at the moment. I need to measure for the wheels but im not sure how to support the car to get a correct measurement. I need the new wheels so I can finish installing the front brakes.

bwelch

06-04-2011, 04:38 PM

take a measurement from all four fenders to the ground. Jack the rear up high enough to get the back wheels off and put it on jack stands then measure the fender to the ground . Take the difference and put shims(pieces of wood) under the front tire until the front is raised the same amount as the back. I did this method before and it worked for me.

toybreaker

06-06-2011, 03:45 PM

I am moving to guam so Getting the barbie car ready to sell is more imporatant than the mustang or BMW at the moment. I just have to drop the engine in and hook up all the plumbing. then it is an incomplete driver.... too bad a new top and paint for the Miata are trumping 2 days of work on the mustang.

ForceFed4g63

06-01-2013, 04:46 PM

Bump

MonteC

06-01-2013, 06:10 PM

Waiting for my Vette emblems to come in....

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/20130601_173942_zps9a3b39cc.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/spectraredz/media/20130601_173942_zps9a3b39cc.jpg.html)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/20130601_175824_zps356cc09d.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/spectraredz/media/20130601_175824_zps356cc09d.jpg.html)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/20130601_175836_zpsb8465200.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/spectraredz/media/20130601_175836_zpsb8465200.jpg.html)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/spectraredz/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/20130531_180152_zps657b5568.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/spectraredz/media/Monte%20Carlo%20SS/20130531_180152_zps657b5568.jpg.html)

Matts94Z28

06-01-2013, 06:12 PM

Nice! When does it go lower?

MonteC

06-01-2013, 06:13 PM

Lets get it to at least move under its own power!

Matts94Z28

06-01-2013, 06:17 PM

No.

Rob M

11-02-2013, 10:36 AM

Rob, Car looks Awesome! Love the wheels...kinda look like a polished alum Cragar S/S... Its `nice to see a LS powered G-body in the area

Carlrx7

11-02-2013, 09:13 PM