Shambles Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Besides being a Corvette enthusiast, I've also been partial to Monte Carlos. I've owned a '73, a '74 454, a 94 Z34, and a 2002 SS. This is the only Monte Carlo model I remember building many years ago. Not my best paint job but looked pretty good from a few feet away. Edited May 22, 2019 by Shambles delete a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Not a kit you see being done often anymore. The interior picture looks as if the hood in the background that you added stripes to the hood ? Like you I'm a Monte Carlo fan and previous owner. I had a super clean 1 owner '72 and a new '86 SS that I sold in 2001. Both provided perfect service with only standard maintenance and both saw 100k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I think the photo with the hood stripes is a Mustang or something... Check the C pillars on right of photo. Nice interior on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Your correct, that is a Mustang. I'm surprised that I didn't notice that until after you pointed it out. I guess I was just looking at the colors. The Dash should have tipped me of also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, randyc said: I think the photo with the hood stripes is a Mustang or something... Check the C pillars on right of photo. Nice interior on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I have two MCs - the notchback in burgundy and the aero coupe in silver. And several parts kits for some reason. I built one in red at some point as well - why did Chevy never offer that car in bright red??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Yall are correct, I mistakenly put a photo of a mustang interior. I'll delete that one and see if I can find a shot of the Monte interior. Edited May 22, 2019 by Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 4 hours ago, randyc said: I have two MCs - the notchback in burgundy and the aero coupe in silver. And several parts kits for some reason. I built one in red at some point as well - why did Chevy never offer that car in bright red??? The first year model MCSS's were White with Blue interiors. Late in the model year and into '75 they added a Mt. Blue or White. For '76 they added a Dark Maroon and Black and I think the Blue went away or I don't recall seeing one. They added the Aero rear Window to make it legal for NASCAR and those were a hard sell at the time. They trunk opening was almost nonexistent and the fit and finish around the rear conversion left a bit to be desired. I agree that a good bright Red might have helped sell a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early iron Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) - 1983 - White or Blue exterior with blue graphics, two tone white and blue bench seat interior with woodgrain accents. Steel rally wheels with trim rings. - 1984 - White or Blue exterior with blue graphics, solid blue interior, bench or buckets available with woodgrain accents. I seems they went half way with these years to guage interest, since most interior parts were not specific to the SS. - 1985 - White, Silver, Burgandy and Black exteriors, red or burgandy multi toned stripes based on the color, with Burgandy or Gray interiors, black brushed interior accents with red striping, bench, 60/40 or bucket seats. - 1986 - White, Silver, Burgandy and Black exteriors, red or burgandy multi toned stripes based on the color, with Burgandy or Gray interiors, black brushed interior accents with red striping, bench, 60/40 or bucket seats. Aluminum 5 spoke wheels replaced the steels, third brake light was bolted in and and T-tops became available. - 1987 - White, Silver, Burgandy and Black exteriors, red, gray or gold multi toned stripes with purchaser's choice, with Burgandy, Gray or Tan plush interiors, Aerocoupe is added. - 1988 - Same as 1987, however, the brochure listed Gold as an additional color, but was never produced. My previous Montes: '71, '72, '74, '80, '85 SS, Silver with Gray (my first new car), 2002 SS, Silver with Black. I guess I've had a Monte sickness. Edited May 22, 2019 by early iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) Yeah, I caught the Monte bug in my early 30s. I guess my favorite was the 1974 "Monster Monte" with the factory 454, gauge package and swivel buckets. I kept the original finned wheels but put some Z28 rims painted black on it and added a couple of 454 emblems. Wish I'da hung on to that car! _hoto_3.04f55419378049ec76d2217e9c7d3632 Edited June 26, 2019 by Shambles resize photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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