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Post by bigrepp on Mar 25, 2009 21:10:24 GMT -5
well after alot of deep thought ive decided to sell my monte... for those of you here who know me know that i love my car and to give her up is not an easy desicion... anyway up for sale is a 1980 monte carlo.. it has a 229 v6 and a th350 tranny. im going to include the head unit that i put in and leave the amp wiring also.. she runs and drives just fine.. if you have any questions ask me and ill try to be as truthfull as possible.. thanks for the great run guys... but all good things have to come to an end... id like to get 4k out of her but i am willing to be flexible.     |
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Post by twomanymontes on Mar 26, 2009 20:40:27 GMT -5
Dude! so sorry you decided to sell her, Wish I could grab it, but Moneys tight here too. Godo luck with the sale!
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Post by x on Mar 29, 2009 22:55:29 GMT -5
As I told ya, Mike ... sure would LOVE to have your '80 MC ... but, right now ... I don't know  . Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...MidW Event = 04/04/09WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = www.chevyasylum.com/cort"Goodbye, easier said than done" ... Clint Black and Wynonna (Black and Wy Tour, 1993) ... 'A Bad Goodbye' |
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Post by bigrepp on Mar 31, 2009 16:32:37 GMT -5
lowering the price to 3000 + whatever fees are associated with the buy....
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Post by 85t5mcss on Apr 1, 2009 14:14:49 GMT -5
Hate to see her go. Wish I could help u out, but in the same boat as everyone else.
Either way u r still part of the family here, so please stop by. If I run into a little money I will be calling but since tax return is spoken for already........
As nice as it is, if it was a Carmine 78 with buckets I would be all over it. Best of luck to u.
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Post by bigrepp on Apr 3, 2009 13:42:04 GMT -5
yeah i dont plan on going anywhere...... i almost wish someone could buy it and just put in storage so i could but it ack from them once i get a job and get back on track...
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Post by 85t5mcss on Apr 4, 2009 17:50:55 GMT -5
I understand that. Thats why mine has been sitting for almost 2 years. Seems like money always goes somewhere else. Its not plated or insured right now. Just covered up in the garage. Best of luck and hope it works out for u.
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Post by bigrepp on Apr 30, 2009 15:38:28 GMT -5
well after a nice talk with my faincee.. mainly her yelling at me..... were going to be keeping my monte..... now i just need to figure out where to get mone so i can fix her up and have her running so i can drive her again...
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Post by rebelx on Apr 30, 2009 21:50:30 GMT -5
maybe its time to find a part time job to get a lil extra money each month? im gonna get one myself just so i have a lil cushion built up incase something happens. or to use towards my monte, lol.
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Post by 85t5mcss on May 1, 2009 18:11:04 GMT -5
Mike, I am glad to hear it. Since its paid for, it doesn't need to be a primary driver. Only problem is continuing insurance. I don't think homeowners covers that even if its in a garage. Good luck to you and hope it all works out.
What all does the Monte need anyways?
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Post by twomanymontes on May 1, 2009 20:32:55 GMT -5
Glad you changed your Mind Mike!
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Post by bigrepp on May 7, 2009 12:56:47 GMT -5
Mike, I am glad to hear it. Since its paid for, it doesn't need to be a primary driver. Only problem is continuing insurance. I don't think homeowners covers that even if its in a garage. Good luck to you and hope it all works out. What all does the Monte need anyways? well i realized that im missing a brake caliper pin/bolt... and the engine needs to either be replaced or rebuilt in the near future.... im thinking about replacing the 3.8 with a 4.3.... just need the money... my fiancee is picking up a full time job untill she starts fall classes so that should be a decent ammount of money coming in.... i mean even where i live its hard to find a part time job let alone a full time job.. |
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Post by 85t5mcss on May 7, 2009 19:45:02 GMT -5
R u talking about the "bolt" that threads into the spindle and holds the caliper in place, also providing the slide?
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Post by twomanymontes on May 9, 2009 20:15:28 GMT -5
Mike the 4.3L is a good choice to swap in. Everything you would need to do the swap, like motor mounts, power steering hoses, etc, Are readily available for the 86-88 LS models.
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Post by 85t5mcss on May 10, 2009 19:38:08 GMT -5
Lots (most) accessory parts are the same as the SBC as well. But, V8 may be cheaper and can get respectable fuel mileage with those gears u already have. Actually, alot of what u have will work since the 229 is atill a 90^ V6 like the 4.3L and the SBC's.
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Post by x on May 23, 2009 0:54:01 GMT -5
were going to be keeping my monte..... Simply awesome news!  Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = www.chevyasylum.com/cort"My heart would always be behind the wheel" ... Ronnie Milsap ... 'Prisoner Of The Highway' |
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Post by bigrepp on May 2, 2010 9:07:56 GMT -5
well if you guys havnt heard i tried to fix her up and get her inspected only to be told its not going to happen.... so unless someone here is going to risk their job and send me some stickers im selling her.... $1500 as a titled parts car cuz i cant find a frame nor do i ave the money to have a custom one fabbed...
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Post by twomanymontes on May 3, 2010 18:56:57 GMT -5
Sorry Buddy, i don't think a NYS inspection sticker would fly on a PA car.
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Post by keim on May 3, 2010 21:37:22 GMT -5
Try selling it to someone from a less restrictive state. I live in Idaho. My vehicle inspection consisted of the DMV staff walking out to my car, saying "Yep, its an old Monte Carlo. Lights work?" and checking the VIN.
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Post by twomanymontes on May 5, 2010 18:56:17 GMT -5
Thats a good point, But most of the states around here, they check everything
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Post by montegirl79 on May 5, 2010 19:08:39 GMT -5
Have you considered antique registration to get around the state inspection? I know it restricts when you are allowed to drive but at least you'd still be able to keep it?
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Post by keim on May 6, 2010 10:58:04 GMT -5
Have you considered antique registration to get around the state inspection? I know it restricts when you are allowed to drive but at least you'd still be able to keep it? I've not heard of this. How does it restrict when you drive? |
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Post by keim on May 6, 2010 11:00:53 GMT -5
Thats a good point, But most of the states around here, they check everything I'm sure that is true. But my point is that if you advertise on, say, ebay a person from one of those less restrictive states may go for the car. Then they can hassle with picking it up. Might be more hassle than it is worth. Depends on how much more the car goes for. I hate to see a fairly good Monte get parted out. |
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Post by montegirl79 on May 6, 2010 11:45:19 GMT -5
Have you considered antique registration to get around the state inspection? I know it restricts when you are allowed to drive but at least you'd still be able to keep it? I've not heard of this. How does it restrict when you drive? It all depends on the state but usually it's some sort of rule about not being able to drive the car for commuting.. so only for repairs, car shows, cruising, etc.. sometimes they limit the mileage you can drive per year or how far from home you can drive it. seems like that stuff is almost impossible to enforce and/or no one cares much to enforce it. I registered a car as antique because let's face it, with virtually no floor pan left (and no brakes), it's not gonna pass state inspection lol. $50 one time registration which lasts for as long as i own the car here in Virginia. no state inspections. i just had to sign a form certifying that the vehicle is safe enough to be operated on the highway. i don't drive it so it doesn't matter if it's safe lol... at the time it was at risk for being towed because i had no inspection sticker so this seemed like the best solution. |
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Post by keim on May 6, 2010 16:24:28 GMT -5
I've not heard of this. How does it restrict when you drive? It all depends on the state but usually it's some sort of rule about not being able to drive the car for commuting.. so only for repairs, car shows, cruising, etc.. sometimes they limit the mileage you can drive per year or how far from home you can drive it. seems like that stuff is almost impossible to enforce and/or no one cares much to enforce it. I registered a car as antique because let's face it, with virtually no floor pan left (and no brakes), it's not gonna pass state inspection lol. $50 one time registration which lasts for as long as i own the car here in Virginia. no state inspections. i just had to sign a form certifying that the vehicle is safe enough to be operated on the highway. i don't drive it so it doesn't matter if it's safe lol... at the time it was at risk for being towed because i had no inspection sticker so this seemed like the best solution. Interesting, thanks. I don't think we have anything like that in Idaho. |
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