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Nov 23, 2008 | 04:04 PM

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83 monte build up thread

Last night, we put the body on the chassis for a test fit. We needed to see if we need to go with full or mini tubs. mini tubs it is. The tires fit perfect.

Nov 23, 2008 | 04:42 PM

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Thats gonna be a sweet ride whens its finished.. keep us posted on the build!! I would love to see the finished product

Nov 23, 2008 | 07:20 PM

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What size rims/backspace are those on the back? What size tires? Looks good btw!

Nov 23, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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15"x8" w/ 3.5" backspacing
315/60/15

Thanks!

Nov 23, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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Is the rear narrowed? I just brought home an 87 Regal, I'm trying to figure out what size rims and what backspace I can get away with. Thanks

Nov 23, 2008 | 08:43 PM

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Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Nov 24, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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Is the rear narrowed? I just brought home an 87 Regal, I'm trying to figure out what size rims and what backspace I can get away with. Thanks

The frame is narrowed 3 1/2" on each side, Ford 9" rear narrowed 2 1/2" on each side....but with lower control arm brackets brought in 3 1/2" from stock position.

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Nov 24, 2008 | 08:21 PM

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That does look sweet!

Jun 28, 2009 | 08:51 PM

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progress!
http://www.montecarloss.com/communit...682#Post698682
also on maliburacing and newengland-motorsports

Jun 28, 2009 | 10:54 PM

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just read your build. you have a lotof great ideas. will prob apply them to my own when i cross that path. i notched my frame and i was able to fit a 295 65 15 tire perfect under my el camino. if i had the time to do it over again i would go the route you did

Jul 5, 2009 | 08:23 PM

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thanks
and notching is fine, but for the amount of work just for that..might as well go all out. good luck!

Jul 5, 2009 | 08:42 PM

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me likey

Jul 5, 2009 | 08:59 PM

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awesome

Jul 6, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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Way cool , I always liked those cars . Looks good so far .

Jul 7, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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thanks for the comments!

Jul 16, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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We put the body on the frame and sat the roll cage in for a test fit, and to finish the anti-roll bar. Everything fits and works as planned.

Aug 25, 2009 | 09:51 PM

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The frame is in paint now. I chose Graphite Gray from the '09 Dodge Sprinter van. I figured this color would look nice against a bright red.

Back from sand-blasting

Epoxy Primer

Filling welds and other improfections

(other motor mount holes are welded in..not just filled with body filler)

After filling, we did another few coats of epoxy, then K36 Primer

Aug 25, 2009 | 09:51 PM

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Then on top of that after wet sanding, we did a seal coat..epoxy, catalyst, and reducer.
Then the final color. The pictures look lighter than it really is.