LS1 + T56 & 1979 Monte Carlo Project
04-25-2010, 01:18 PM
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Wow, love the dedication to the build. I may have ADHD or something because if I can't do it in a few months I'm not doing it. I'm getting real close to starting my project, but I won't even begin until I've paid for everything. This way I know it won't have to sit around for years waiting to get done. Love your choice of car and I'm looking forward to seeing more pics.
I'm curious though. Were you planning on repairing this yourself or what was your plan for the hole in the frame?
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I'm curious though. Were you planning on repairing this yourself or what was your plan for the hole in the frame?
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07-31-2010, 04:10 PM
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thx! well I'll sandblast the whole frame and then will see. But I think I'll repair all that by cutting and welding some sheet metal in there.
back to work again. today I started scratching all that underbody protection stuff off they put on here in Germany. It helps against rust in winter with all that salt and stuff on streets..
I love it
took me the whole day to do that sh*t omg and still not finished with that sh*tty underbody protection cr*p. friggin hard chewy stuff! anyways hopefully I can bring the frame next week to the sandblaster where I'll blast that thing..
back to work again. today I started scratching all that underbody protection stuff off they put on here in Germany. It helps against rust in winter with all that salt and stuff on streets..
I love it
took me the whole day to do that sh*t omg and still not finished with that sh*tty underbody protection cr*p. friggin hard chewy stuff! anyways hopefully I can bring the frame next week to the sandblaster where I'll blast that thing..
08-08-2010, 08:54 AM
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so yesterday I scraped off the rest of the undercoating stuff and found some ugly stuff:
One of the pre owners did some "repairs" and covered with bondo and undercoating. well I think I have to replace that section.
Already found a good site for replacements:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/conradlozier/
Fortunately the rest of the frame is good and only needs to be boxed and some rewelding of the factory welds.
Anyways I'll sandblast the frame this week, finally! Next weekend I'll test fit my rear wheels (18x9.5 with 295/35) and will see how much work need to do on notching rear frame section.
One of the pre owners did some "repairs" and covered with bondo and undercoating. well I think I have to replace that section.
Already found a good site for replacements:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/conradlozier/
Fortunately the rest of the frame is good and only needs to be boxed and some rewelding of the factory welds.
Anyways I'll sandblast the frame this week, finally! Next weekend I'll test fit my rear wheels (18x9.5 with 295/35) and will see how much work need to do on notching rear frame section.
08-13-2010, 07:51 AM
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Yikes. those factory welds look scary. I am hoping the "regular welder" called in that day the frame was built. Keep up the good work
08-14-2010, 05:32 AM
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thx guys! 
I just received this pic from my buddy last night
he said already reweld almost all factory weld on underside of frame, welded control arm brackets in and boxed the sides
man he's fast - I just wanted to be there when he starts because I need to learn how to weld
http://www.gsi-interiorss.com/item/s...-pe/lid=983837
I just received this pic from my buddy last night
he said already reweld almost all factory weld on underside of frame, welded control arm brackets in and boxed the sides
man he's fast - I just wanted to be there when he starts because I need to learn how to weld
http://www.gsi-interiorss.com/item/s...-pe/lid=983837
08-14-2010, 06:09 PM
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new pics of today, my buddy at work!
almost there!
Now at the moment I'm thinking about to galvanize/zincing the frame so it'll be 100% forever rustfree...
almost there!
Now at the moment I'm thinking about to galvanize/zincing the frame so it'll be 100% forever rustfree...
08-19-2010, 10:40 PM
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thx
this is what I'll use for suspension so far:
TNT Raceshop control arm & frame braces
I also got UMI Performance lower tubular a-arms & SC&C Stage 2 Kit uppers with Howe taller balljoints
UMI swaybar kit, UMI rear lowers & adjustable upper arms
UMI control arm / frame braces (but I have black colored), OPGI 2" lowering springs front & rear
bilsteins, energy suspension body bushings and new body bolts
Will get the SC&C's front frame brace soon:
this is what I'll use for suspension so far:
TNT Raceshop control arm & frame braces
I also got UMI Performance lower tubular a-arms & SC&C Stage 2 Kit uppers with Howe taller balljoints
UMI swaybar kit, UMI rear lowers & adjustable upper arms
UMI control arm / frame braces (but I have black colored), OPGI 2" lowering springs front & rear
bilsteins, energy suspension body bushings and new body bolts
Will get the SC&C's front frame brace soon:
08-25-2010, 11:21 AM
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Guys I need some help!
I want to carb the 1998 LS1 engine with the T56 transmission in my Monte. With a carb/intake + MSD 6010 box and its wiring I still need this for my t56 swap into the Monte?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=360119483663
I want to carb the 1998 LS1 engine with the T56 transmission in my Monte. With a carb/intake + MSD 6010 box and its wiring I still need this for my t56 swap into the Monte?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=360119483663
08-25-2010, 12:19 PM
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Man you have a lot of dedication, I'm like the guy above. If it can not be completed in a few months I will sell it and do something different. I'm not big into Monte Carlos but when this car is complete I think it will be SICK looking.
The Transmission was dropped off to your shipper 30 minutes ago. Keep up the good work!!!
The Transmission was dropped off to your shipper 30 minutes ago. Keep up the good work!!!
08-29-2010, 06:19 AM
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got some little work done yesterday. had fit in the GSI Interiors t56 clutch pedal to the stock automatic pedals and cut the large stock brake pedal
test fit!
test fit!
09-04-2010, 03:13 PM
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few pics of today. only wanted to see how the tire/rim will look like. too bad my wheel guy wasn't at home to mount the tire onto the rim..
..and I'm still been busy removing all that old undercoating of the body. omg I hate it!
..and I'm still been busy removing all that old undercoating of the body. omg I hate it!
09-04-2010, 04:19 PM
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yeah I know! but it's not my fault - didn't do that! there was a big dent in there from the pre-owner and my friends pulled the dent out and came out pretty good! then they covered bondo on there when I wasn't there. next day I came to the garage and this is what I got.