CruizinKev's 1979 Monte Carlo Full Resto LS1 T56 Project

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better rust than plastic LOL 59 bel air dash vs. 79 monte carlo dash



and finally my t56 came in:

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finally we finished welding the frame:








sweet snow! yikes!!

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got the camaro hydraulic clutch cylinder in. looks like came from stock ;)





got the 59 bel air dash narrowed




I looked around for some nice retro gauges and came to these:



If I'll get this I'll get a KPH instead MPH speedo custom made by classicinstruments.


I received the frame back in my working place and started painting with POR15.



frame's underside painted with POR15 rust preventive

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pics of bolting parts on










it's so nice bolting new nice parts on a nice repainted frame ;)

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I sprayed the insides of the frame with some rust protector. its a kind of grease / spray lubricate that keeps away rust and water. I put the rear back together just to see if all parts fit. I'll replace the stock rear end with a 8.5" grand national or better with a ford 9".




SPC front arms and Howe tall lower balljoints





can't wait to get this in the frame ;)



my barn



motor mounts waiting for work

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I was kinda bored and "test fitted" one of the 295/35-18 tires.. wow I hear mini tub and wide fenders LOL





I wanted to see how the tranny looks "in place" ;)



and here I cut the knuckles for 13" C5 brakes ;)




still have to wait for some more parts so I got all the interior & wiring out and test fitted the 59 bel air dash. still need a few more cuts & welds but you got the idea ;)

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Spohn steering and suspension stuff



C5 calipers & brackets




2012-03-03



2012-03-10

wire brushed the interior and painted it with some rust preventive paint

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2012-03-24

I took off headliner and the old cardboard insulation




new carpet LOL




bye bye cardboard



lots of wire brushing, scuff and sanding and finally coated with rust preventive paint



time for some new butyl & aluminum insulation to the whole interior

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2012-03-31

cleaned and painted some parts

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jeep cherokee steering shaft vs. g-body



blazer spindles, new hubs and kore3 c5 caliper brackets