74 Monte Carlo

Mark Yacavone · 11-19-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Yea, but talk about engine setback!

It better be set back ... with a 116 " wheelbase..
Probably a good reason why you don't see any.

Jeff Lee · 11-19-2012, 01:58 AM

Mark,
Do you think NHRA would be OK with the factory installed (optional) swivel bucket seat? Maybe a swivel Kirkey. That would be a first!

astikhossw · 11-19-2012, 10:55 AM

How about a 1978 or 79 monte carlo seems like when i was in the Navy one of the chief's came to work in monte carlo that had a v-8 small block with a factory turbo installed it was brand new at the time,the one thing i really remember about it was that it started to smoke pure white one afternoon when he was leaving.Did they put a turbo on the monte carlo that year.

k.pascoe · 11-19-2012, 11:09 AM

That was a Buick V6 turbo.

Mark Yacavone · 11-19-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Mark,
Do you think NHRA would be OK with the factory installed (optional) swivel bucket seat? Maybe a swivel Kirkey. That would be a first!

Yes... in the interest of "safety"

Tom keedle · 11-19-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It better be set back ... with a 116 " wheelbase..
Probably a good reason why you don't see any.

ummm, 64-67 chevelles were 116" along with 68-71 chevelle wagons,elcaminos,+4drs...2dr 68-72's were 112"

Mark Yacavone · 11-19-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom keedle

ummm, 64-67 chevelles were 116" along with 68-71 chevelle wagons,elcaminos,+4drs...2dr 68-72's were 112"

Nope..They were 115..same as GTO's
But they didn't have much front overhang, and big tug boats bumpers hanging off the front either.

Tom keedle · 11-20-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Nope..They were 115..same as GTO's
But they didn't have much front overhang, and big tug boats bumpers hanging off the front either.

you're right,sorta....
115 on 64-67's
68-72 4drs/wagons.elke's were 116

and i don't remember any setback on any monte carlo, just the jimmy durante noses

Greg Reimer 7376 · 11-20-2012, 10:04 AM

Way back when I worked for Mission Chevrolet in San Gabriel, Calif. around 1979-1980. We always had a few demo cars to use for customer loan cars. One of them was a 1980 Monte Carlo with a turbo 231 V-6. It was a nightmare to work on, but was rather fast. They made only a very few of them that year, and I think they were in the 1981 lineup. Probably a genius that thinks out of the box could get one to work in Stock. It seems the Buick Regal turbo V-6 came out a bit later.
A car I had for a driver for several years was a red, black interior and vinyl top 71 Monte Carlo 350 4 barrel car. It had a fan shroud that looked like a black plastic trash can with the ends cut off. The wheel base on that car was extended by moving the front frame crossmember forward several inches and extending the frame horns where the core support and front bumper bolted on.The drive shaft was the same length as a Chevelle, so the extended wheel base was only to placate the long hood and front fenders. Talk about a setback!! Always wanted to try a 402/300 horse in that thing for I or J.

Tom keedle · 11-20-2012, 10:45 PM

http://www.ehow.com/list_7406702_spe...nte-carlo.html

11-19-2012, 01:58 AM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 74 Monte Carlo Mark, Do you think NHRA would be OK with the factory installed (optional) swivel bucket seat? Maybe a swivel Kirkey. That would be a first! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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astikhossw Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: moreno valley Ca Posts: 266 Likes: 2 Liked 20 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 74 Monte Carlo How about a 1978 or 79 monte carlo seems like when i was in the Navy one of the chief's came to work in monte carlo that had a v-8 small block with a factory turbo installed it was brand new at the time,the one thing i really remember about it was that it started to smoke pure white one afternoon when he was leaving.Did they put a turbo on the monte carlo that year.

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k.pascoe Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 107 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 74 Monte Carlo That was a Buick V6 turbo.

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Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,135 Likes: 172 Liked 704 Times in 218 Posts	Re: 74 Monte Carlo Way back when I worked for Mission Chevrolet in San Gabriel, Calif. around 1979-1980. We always had a few demo cars to use for customer loan cars. One of them was a 1980 Monte Carlo with a turbo 231 V-6. It was a nightmare to work on, but was rather fast. They made only a very few of them that year, and I think they were in the 1981 lineup. Probably a genius that thinks out of the box could get one to work in Stock. It seems the Buick Regal turbo V-6 came out a bit later. A car I had for a driver for several years was a red, black interior and vinyl top 71 Monte Carlo 350 4 barrel car. It had a fan shroud that looked like a black plastic trash can with the ends cut off. The wheel base on that car was extended by moving the front frame crossmember forward several inches and extending the frame horns where the core support and front bumper bolted on.The drive shaft was the same length as a Chevelle, so the extended wheel base was only to placate the long hood and front fenders. Talk about a setback!! Always wanted to try a 402/300 horse in that thing for I or J.

11-20-2012, 10:45 PM	#10
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 74 Monte Carlo http://www.ehow.com/list_7406702_spe...nte-carlo.html __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.