First Gen Monte Carlo Convertibles - The Supercar Registry

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??

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