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Forum: Chevrolet 12-06-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,514
Posted By MonteMike79
348-409 is a good forum. Show-cars and cars...

348-409 is a good forum.

Show-cars and cars inc. are a couple good places to get parts from for 58-64 Chevys.

https://show-cars.com/

https://carsinc.com/
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 03-27-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 38,771
Posted By MonteMike79
Nice job on your Nova. I look forward to reading...

Nice job on your Nova. I look forward to reading your updates and seeing the photos.

What are you using for a transmission/bellhousing shield ? Just curious.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 03-27-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By MonteMike79
Look up Paul, PVS409 on 348-409 or chevytalk. I...

Look up Paul, PVS409 on 348-409 or chevytalk. I have bought a bunch of parts from him for my '62. He is also an encyclopedia for those cars if you have any questions.
Forum: Chevrolet 03-09-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 205,249
Posted By MonteMike79
Looks very nice. How is the header coating...

Looks very nice.

How is the header coating holding up ?
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 11-28-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,527
Posted By MonteMike79
4 speed shifters...

4 speed shifters https://www.gforcetransmissions.com/shifter_4speeds.asp

5 speed shifters https://www.gforcetransmissions.com/shifter_5speeds.asp

My richmond 5 speed came with the H pattern...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 09-22-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
It fits, but the 3-4 shift rod is pretty close up...

It fits, but the 3-4 shift rod is pretty close up top, maybe 1/4" of clearance, but does not hit during driving. The shifter also sits high on the tail housing, so most of it is through the floor....
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 09-12-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
Thanks guys. The exhaust is I believe a...

Thanks guys. The exhaust is I believe a flowmaster 2 1/2" kit. It was on the car when we got it.

First gear in the Richmond is 3.06. Jegs had it underpriced a couple months ago so I pulled the...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 09-12-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
Just put in a Richmond 5 spd. The car is fun to...

Just put in a Richmond 5 spd. The car is fun to drive, and cruises nice with overdrive. Had to cut a hole farther back and a little bigger, for the shifter to come through, but worth it. Other than...
Forum: Chevrolet 05-11-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 205,249
Posted By MonteMike79
Can't wait to see how they turn out. Looks like...

Can't wait to see how they turn out. Looks like they aren't very far from here.
Forum: Chevrolet 05-07-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 205,249
Posted By MonteMike79
Here is where I was looking at getting my headers...

Here is where I was looking at getting my headers done in white for my '62. I think the ball park price I got from them was under $500.

https://ccpcoatings.com/
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-01-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,311
Posted By MonteMike79
When I talked to them on the phone their delay...

When I talked to them on the phone their delay was due to them waiting on parts, or parts coming back from chrome. I ordered through summit and shipping was free. I was told my wheels should ship...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-31-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,311
Posted By MonteMike79
I have a pair of those 64 wheel vintiques. The...

I have a pair of those 64 wheel vintiques. The wheels don't sit on the hub like original wheels, but other than that they look great. You can also order them in a true reverse with any backspace you...
Forum: Chevrolet 12-30-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,143
Posted By MonteMike79
We will see. I am a younger guy (33) still into...

We will see. I am a younger guy (33) still into the more original or period correct stuff. I like some of the modern drivetrain stuff, but I don't like cutting a car up to do it. If roadster shop or...
Forum: Chevrolet 12-29-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,143
Posted By MonteMike79
I believe roadster shop sells the original...

I believe roadster shop sells the original chassis they remove from cars complete. I bought one from a guy in Cleveland that he got from Roadster shop for my '62. The car it came out of had 16k...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 11-16-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By MonteMike79
I've seen some videos of dry ice blasting, a shop...

I've seen some videos of dry ice blasting, a shop in Cleveland does it now. They use it to remove undercoating, leaving the original red oxide untouched. Maybe that would work ?
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-31-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,738
Posted By MonteMike79
Thanks for the info, I was worried how tight they...

Thanks for the info, I was worried how tight they would be based on radir's measurements. I ordered a custom reversed wheel, and am going to order a custom width rear end to fit them. Your car looks...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-30-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,738
Posted By MonteMike79
Very nice, what size wheel/tire are you running...

Very nice, what size wheel/tire are you running on the back, are those radirs ?

I have a '62 bubble I'm building to resemble an old super stock car from the early '60s. Yours has the look.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 04-11-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,183
Posted By MonteMike79
We just had my dad's master cylinder and booster...

We just had my dad's master cylinder and booster off his '61 Impala done by White Post. They did a nice job with it. Took about a month to get it back.

It's a pain to get the brakes bled on these...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-02-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,405
Posted By MonteMike79
Thanks guys, Tire sizes are : rear MH 9.0/15...

Thanks guys, Tire sizes are : rear MH 9.0/15 cheater slick, and front are 6.70-15 firestones from coker. Wheels are 15x7 wheel vintique chrome steel rear 4.25 backspace and front are 15x5 torque...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-24-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,405
Posted By MonteMike79
Not a Chevelle, but thats what I have for my Nova

Not a Chevelle, but thats what I have for my Nova
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 07-07-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,463
Posted By MonteMike79
I have the 15" on my '69 Nova, and they don't rub...

I have the 15" on my '69 Nova, and they don't rub anywhere with a 15x7 steel wheel with 4.25 back space. Car is stock height as well.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-14-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
The rear wheels are wheel vintiques chrome 64...

The rear wheels are wheel vintiques chrome 64 series steel wheel 15x7 with 4.25" back space. They aren't a true reverse. I ordered them from summit.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-27-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
They were 15x7 wheels with 215/65/15 on the front...

They were 15x7 wheels with 215/65/15 on the front and 255/60/15 on the rear.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-21-2019, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
L78racer, The exhaust is a stainless...

L78racer,

The exhaust is a stainless flowmaster kit. It was on the car when I got it. I ditched the flowmaster mufflers and put a pair of borla proxs turbo mufflers on it, they sound much better....
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-21-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,506
Posted By MonteMike79
I appreciate the comments. I was very interested...

I appreciate the comments. I was very interested in and read your post about your Nova several times over, your cars are top notch.
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