Monte Carlo & Lumina Since the 1970s, the Monte Carlo has been an icon of American stock car racing. A 4-door version, the Lumina, was produced in the late 90's.
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CruizinKev's 1979 Monte Carlo Full Resto LS1 T56 Project

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Old May 16, 2012 | 2:54 PM
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2012-04-14

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Old May 16, 2012 | 2:55 PM
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2012-04-21

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got the hubs on, steering link, adapter brackets. grinded the stock C5 caliper abutment brackets little bit and painted black. wire brushed and cleaned front frame braces - i'll weld another tube/brace to them like the sc&c frame brace:

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2012-05-02

did some more painting parts and stuff. frame's finally back on all 4 - rolling chassis at least also got some braided fuel lines in

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Old May 16, 2012 | 2:57 PM
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2012-05-05

got more work done to the 59 dashboard. now it kinda fits like a glove

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2012-05-12

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...okay thats it so far! will keep you posted!!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Long time project. Looks like it will be bad a*s. I have some friends into g-bodies. Defiantly keep us posted on the build. Very cool.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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thx man!

yesterday I grabbed all parts together that will be blasted..

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found my old chilton's that I never used

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because I'm still waiting for other parts I did some more interior sound deadening..

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Old May 19, 2012 | 1:41 PM
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today I got some more work done with the sound deadening. also got the quater windows out. in few weeks I'll start with the body work

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and got a sweet deal on barely used (almost new) procar scat rally seats! can't wait to get them!

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Old May 26, 2012 | 1:03 PM
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call it done. interior sound deadening 2.2mm aluminum butyl

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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 8:57 AM
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yesterday I started with bending some cunifer brake lines

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tested my flaring tool and guess I bought cheap stuff or my skills just s*cks

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and finally I ordered my set of wheels

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Showwheels Streeter 20x8.5 20x10 custom black and polished lips. as soon the wheels arrive I finally can start with all body work
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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got some work done today and test fitted my seats. i love em! just need to fab some brackets..



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