85_SS’s 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD) Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R Swap Page 4 - Oldsmobile Page Page 5 - Miscellaneous Page 6 - 1987 SS Parts car Page 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacement Page 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion   World Class T5 5-speed Conversion Parts include: -Borg Warner T5 (1352-212) 2.75 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.74 -John Bzdel clutch pedal w/ modified stock brake pedal -93-97 F-body hydraulic assembly -Hurst Competition Plus shifter (modified for g-body) -TH350 crossmember (modified mount pad) -3" shortening of stock crossmember (49.5" cut length) -Centerforce clutch assembly Great links: http://www.shiftn6.com/6gearg.html http://www.garage-scene.com/t5-into-ag-body/ http://musclecarsonly.com/ http://www.spnkzss.com/tremec.htm http://www.darklair.com/manual_monte.html http://www.bowtiepower.com/T5conversionP2.html http://www.montecarloss.com/ls1montecarloss/index.html Standard trans dimensions: http://www.drivetrain.com/gmt56inst.html Auto trans dimensions: http://www.tciauto.com/Products/GM/gm_2004r.asp  Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion World Class T5 5-speed Conversion Parts include: -Borg Warner T5 (1352-212) 2.75 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.74 -John Bzdel clutch pedal w/ modified stock brake pedal -93-97 F-body hydraulic assembly -Hurst Competition Plus shifter (modified for g-body) -TH350 crossmember (modified mount pad) -3" shortening of stock crossmember (49.5" cut length) -Centerforce clutch assemblyGreat links: http://www.shiftn6.com/6gearg.html http://www.garage-scene.com/t5-into-ag-body/ http://musclecarsonly.com/ http://www.spnkzss.com/tremec.htm http://www.darklair.com/manual_monte.html http://www.bowtiepower.com/T5conversionP2.html http://www.montecarloss.com/ls1montecarloss/index.html Standard trans dimensions: http://www.drivetrain.com/gmt56inst.html Auto trans dimensions: http://www.tciauto.com/Products/GM/gm_2004r.asp Up in the air:

Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD) Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R Swap Page 4 - Oldsmobile Page Page 5 - Miscellaneous Page 6 - 1987 SS Parts car Page 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacement Page 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion 1985 Monte Carlo SS Rear Frame Rail Replacement _________________________________________________________ All work and parts supplied by Conrad Lozier in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada - site linked below _________________________________________________________ Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion1985 Monte Carlo SS Rear Frame Rail Replacement_________________________________________________________ All work and parts supplied by Conrad Lozier in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada - site linked below _________________________________________________________Rear frame rail repair on my '85 SS:DS inner trunk seperation

Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed ConversionMicellaneousMy old set of Z28 wheels:

Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed ConversionOldsmobile Page

Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion1985 Monte Carlo SS

Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD) Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R Swap Page 4 - Oldsmobile Page Page 5 - Miscellaneous Page 6 - 1987 SS Parts car Page 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacement Page 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion 1984 Monte Carlo SS Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion1984 Monte Carlo SSOriginal pic from the autotrader

Page 1 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS Page 2 - 1984 Monte Carlo SS (SOLD)Page 3 - 1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R SwapPage 4 - Oldsmobile PagePage 5 - MiscellaneousPage 6 - 1987 SS Parts carPage 7 - 1985 SS rear frame rail replacementPage 8 - 1985 SS World Class T5 5-speed Conversion1985 Monte Carlo SS 350/200-4R Swap Here are some pics of the engine swap in my '85 SS. The stock L69 305HO spun a bearing with approx. 130,000km (81K mi) on it and was replaced with a Goodwrench 350. I also opted to replace the TH350 trans (installed by a previous owner) with a 200-4R at the same time. Original 305 after alot of cleaning: Out with the 305/TH350: Cleaned/painted frame and firewall: Goodwrench 350 fresh out of the crate: Mock up pic - ready to drop in: Goodwrench 350/200-4R: Here are some pics of the dual snorkel setup I fabricated using two factory breathers. This setup is now in the '84 and I have made another for the '85 as I reinstalled the A/C on it. This original setup wasn't compatable with the compressor in the way. Pics of the new setup can be seen below. Engine bay with custom symetrical A/C compatable dual snorkel air breather:     Here are some pics of the engine swap in my '85 SS. The stock L69 305HO spun a bearing with approx. 130,000km (81K mi) on it and was replaced with a Goodwrench 350. I also opted to replace the TH350 trans (installed by a previous owner) with a 200-4R at the same time.Original 305 after alot of cleaning:

These pics are my parents' 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham after being painted (summer 2001). A rear spoiler has been added since the pics were taken and can be seen below. Notice the 1970 Rallye 350 in the background - it was out of the garage (needs resto) during the motor swap in my SS. More pics of it's current condition can be seen below. Hopefully a resto is in the not-to-distant future.

So far I have had the rear frame rails, driver's side floor and window frame patched. Body work includes replacement rocker panels and some work on the PS rear quarter. Other minor work was needed for a safety, but the car has been running well thus far. Several other small repairs have come up typical for a car that sat for several years including a new alternator, water pump, belts/hoses, rad, brakes/rotors, door pins, reapirs to fuel/trans lines, etc. 210,000km and runs like a top :)For sale pics:

_____________________________Modifications/repairs include:_____________________________Current Mods: -World Class T5 5-speed c/w JohnB clutch pedal, 93-97 F-body hydraulics -Hurst Competition Plus shifter (modified for g-body) -Goodwrench 350 crate motor -Additional bracing: under rad support, rear bumper, rear seat, fender to rad support and rad x-braces -36mm F-body front sway bar -Refinished 86-88 SS wheels -Dual snorkel air breather -Polished 3" stainless steel tailpipes w/dynomax superturbos -Mark VIII fan-TES shorty headers -MSD coil -Custom T/A shaker hood with functional flap kit -3" front drop, 1.5" rear drop -New aftermarket rear frame rails -245/60/15 BFG Radial T/A's -H4 Headlight upgrade -serpentine belt conversion _______________________________Future plans: -8.5" 3.42 Grand National limited slip rear differential (in hand)-1993 M29 T56 (in hand) -head & cam upgrade -True dual stainless steel exhaust -paint