The complete drivetrain was rebuilt, the 350-300hp engine was rebuilt back to stock specs. I replaced the original 350 turbo trans with a 200R4 from a '86 Monte Carlo SS, I added a few parts inside the transmission to help its performance. The original 12 bolt rearend was disassembled & rebuilt with 3.73's & a posi.
I added many options that were available on a '70 Monte Carlo, the factory options added are, vinyl top, power windows, power door locks, power trunk release, power seatback release, factory tach & gauges, AM/FM stereo & 8 track tape, tilt steering wheel, optional 3 spoke steering wheel, rear sway bar, front & rear bumper guards, rear window defroster, deluxe seatbelts, auxiliary lighting, heavy duty battery, cruise control, belt moldings, remote control mirror. The car had a/c, tinted glass, power steering, power disc brakes & fender skirts from the factory.
I chose to use PPG paint when I sprayed the new paint. The body was preped with PPG DP-90 epoxy primer, then filler primer & lots of block sanding, before the PPG basecoat/clearcoat paint was shot on it. It is the original color of Forest Green Metallic (paint code 48), the car was originally a non-vinyl top car, but I chose to add a black top to help break up the green.
The interior was also restored at this time, new carpet, seat covers, headliner & package tray were installed.
The AM/FM 8 track is installed in the dash for looks, but the sound comes from a Pioneer cassette deck installed in the glovebox, it controls the Pioneer 6 disc CD changer mounted in the trunk, along with the Pioneer amp that drives the 4-way Pioneer 6x9's.
The car rides on 15x8 vette ralleys with 255/60/R15 Hoosier tires at all 4 corners.
Special thanks to my wife Patti, for her continued support during the restoration.
*just a note to all the people who thinks my car was stolen, it was not stolen, The saying above means that my car is driven very regularlly, and the only way you will see it on a trailer is if it is stolen. Thanks for looking!
