Popular Post 41chevy Posted November 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2014 Sold all to the same person in South Carolina. My 1 of 5 1977 El Dorado convertible, 15,000 miles, original down to air in tires. 1974 El Camino semi custom, 454 4 speed. My 1970 Monte Carlo I put this car on the Pape Chevy showroom floor in 1969, bought it from the original owner in 1979, repainted it and added stripes and Camaro Z-28 wheels in 1981. 454 4 speed with ps, pb, pw, tilt am/fm/cb and ac 48900 original miles. That is the one I'll miss the most. Carrier is scheduled to be here by 10 a.m. Just did the bank transfer this afternoon.2 cars left to go. Paul 8 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Wow nice cars! I'd miss the Monte Carlo the most too, that's one fine looking ride! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-266859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's one fine fleet.Ditto on the Monte Carlo. I've always like the souped up versions of the larger cars more than the Camaros, Mustangs, etc.Did you modify the front end on the El Camino? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-266862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted November 15, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yes with 78 T Bird Quad light bezels (wider the GM ones to balance the grill) cut into 1975 Chevelle housings. Shaved the hood spear, made a stainless tube grill and made brackets to replace the crash bumper energy absorbers to tuck the bumper in closer where it belongs. Painted it Corvette Bright White and Ford Dark Spruce Green. Did the mods in 1979 or 80.The Monte is an "OH Crap" car.With the factory rated 390 h.p., 4 speed and 2:97 gears. Wide open on the turnpike from 3rd to fourth you can hear Angels starting to sing. 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-266884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Wow....you surely are cleaning out the garage! Neat stuff.I do work for a fellow with an original 454 Monte. My friend back halfed it a couple years ago and he put a 800hp blown 496 BBC in it. We questioned why he could cut up an original 454 car. He said "cause he wants to". He's had it forever and wanted to pro street it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-267070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Wow....you surely are cleaning out the garage! Neat stuff.I do work for a fellow with an original 454 Monte. My friend back halfed it a couple years ago and he put a 800hp blown 496 BBC in it. We questioned why he could cut up an original 454 car. He said "cause he wants to". He's had it forever and wanted to pro street it.My '51 Victoria (may be sold too) was a 99 point restored car when I bought it.I rolled it into my shop and made a 50's custom out of it. Nosed and decked it, solenoid door kits, custom grill. Did the interior in Black diamond tuck Naugahyde. Lowered it 4 inches,did the normal speed equipment on the Flattie. Duals and Cherry Bombs. Painted it Black Cherry Pearl and full Moons. When the question came up why I did it. The answer was simple, "It's mine, so why not". My Hurst Chrysler is getting a Mopar Performance 528 c.i. Max Wedge III 650 h.p. engine and a Mopar Performance 4 speed OD auto with a Currie 9" 3:23. Why because it's mine! Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-267090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 wow i had a 49,,years ago i also nosed decked shave lowered ,,had a 324 olds in it,56 olds spinners car was tits,,,sold it in hollywood around 1990,,,,also was moving...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-267094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yes with 78 T Bird Quad light bezels (wider the GM ones to balance the grill) cut into 1975 Chevelle housings. Shaved the hood spear, made a stainless tube grill and made brackets to replace the crash bumper energy absorbers to tuck the bumper in closer where it belongs. Painted it Corvette Bright White and Ford Dark Spruce Green. Did the mods in 1979 or 80.The Monte is an "OH Crap" car.With the factory rated 390 h.p., 4 speed and 2:97 gears. Wide open on the turnpike from 3rd to fourth you can hear Angels starting to sing.Dammit, I thought you put a '77 front clip on it. I wouldn't have noticed the extra width of the bezels if you hadn't mentioned it, but after a second look I think you did a better job than Chevy did with the '77. The front bumper looks good from the side view. Almost Laguna-esque (Laguna-ish?). Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-267101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Dammit, I thought you put a '77 front clip on it. I wouldn't have noticed the extra width of the bezels if you hadn't mentioned it, but after a second look I think you did a better job than Chevy did with the '77. The front bumper looks good from the side view. Almost Laguna-esque (Laguna-ish?).I actually wanted a Laguna nose, even hard to find 1979. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37747-these-go-tomorrow/#findComment-267102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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