1970 Monte Carlo assembly line photos

[RPOLS3]

Notice the blackout on exhaust tips, appears entire axle assembly painted black too?

Really cool photos, thanks for sharing.

[Mr70]

Black as the ace of spades.Sharpest looking car I ever did see.

[Nasblu]

Originally Posted by Mr70

Black as the ace of spades.Sharpest looking car I ever did see.

Tuxedo black w black vinyl top with black guts or Shadow Grey with black vinyl top with black guts are my favorite 70 Monte combos. These cars are so undervalued in my opinion. Along with 69-72 Pontiac Grand Prix and 63-65 Buick Riverias.

[Mr70]

He installed Fender skirts too.He didn't like em as they covered up too much redline.
He soon removed them.

[Tidmack]

Just gave the Astro blue car another look and that sure looks like a small block under the hood. That would certainly blow a hole in my understanding about big blocks only receiving resonators...

[Mr70]

Both big & small blocks received resonators.
The Monte Carlo was marketed as a Luxury car,so the exhaust had to be quiet.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by StealthBird

I'm not sure what the guide plates (if that's what those are) actually do during the hood installation step? Anyone know?

I've never seen anything like that before. I suspect they guide the hood into place, but also hold it open in position while driving the attaching bolts. That way you can release the hoist and let it go back to pick up the next job.

K

[flyingn]

how about the guy under the orange one with a cigarette hanging out out his mouth?

[StealthBird]

I just found this b&w shot in my files. Those shelving units must have been enormously strong to hold 6 complete engines at one time, but imagine the load that must be on those bottom units that are supporting 6 engines, stacked 5 high?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by StealthBird

I just found this b&w shot in my files. Those shelving units must have been enormously strong to hold 6 complete engines at one time, but imagine the load that must be on those bottom units that are supporting 6 engines, stacked 5 high?

The only thing I would add is that they would transport those from the receiving area to the side of the motor line stacked 4 high.

The aisle ways of the plant are a buzz of activity, with those forklifts zipping around like bees. It's a wonder there weren't more collisions between forklifts and pedestrians or other forklifts. I, for one, am always especially vigilant.

Also - each rack contains the same type of engine, right down to the part number/broadcast code (one rack for "TAB", a different rack for "TAC", etc). Mixing stock within a rack is a big no-no, because if you are not paying attention it could allow a wrong engine to be placed on the line.

K