First Gen Monte Carlo Convertibles

**SS427** · #1 11-07-2022, 01:28 PM

A friend of mine built this SS454 convertible in the mid 80's grafting all the Monte panels onto a GM a body convertible and reworking the quarter panels, recovering the rear seat and side panels with Monte Carlo upholstery. It sported a real LS6 engine and Turbo 400 and have a steel working cowl hood. Pretty neat car for its time.

Formula455SD · #2 11-07-2022, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SS427

A friend of mine built this SS454 convertible in the mid 80's grafting all the Monte panels onto a GM a body convertible and reworking the quarter panels, recovering the rear seat and side panels with Monte Carlo upholstery. It sported a real LS6 engine and Turbo 400 and have a steel working cowl hood. Pretty neat car for its time.

Did he extend the wheelbase on the A-body donor car or shorten the Monte Carlo's front clip??

**SS427** · #3 11-07-2022, 05:33 PM

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Did he extend the wheelbase on the A-body donor car or shorten the Monte Carlo's front clip??

I do not recall exactly how he did it but I know he used a convertible frame and the Monte front frame section. There were no body modifications from stock other than the hood and quarters being modified.

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