I'm looking for a full brake line set for my monte carlo 79 and found that stainless steel kit:
"Dixie Monte Carlo Depot 78-80 Full Brake Line Set (7pcs)"
But since I'm overseas I can't buy that oversized package to get them shipped..
Anyways now it looks like I have to make it on my own...
I also want to bolt on C5 calipers with 13" C5 rotors on front. these pics/spindles are mine :D
I also got C5 rear calipers laying and looking to get a rear conversion kit with functional e-brake.
I'm still searching for them C5 conversion brackets. Already sent a few PM/emails to Ed...
I also thought about the 18/20 combo. now I really think I want to get 18x8 fronts and 20x10 rears. but I think I'll get the Coys C5 because the 20x10 version got a deeper lip than the Boss 338.
here some other G-Bodys with the 18/20 combo:
I really like this (you can see the deep lip...
no that pic of that black monte is also a photoshop. Its my rendering of my project what it should look like in the end. I always thought they look like 18" in there but now I think they're 20".
I just googled around and found this:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3129772/1978-chevrolet-monte-carlo
"American Racing Thrust M, 20x10 rear and 20x8.5 front"
so I photoshoped one of his pics (lowered the car):
so now I really think the wheels in pic 1 & 2 are 20"
came across the attached pictures some time ago and really like the look. I remember I found the pics on CL the car was for sale there. I know the pics are very blurry... however I'm not sure who's car it is and I'm trying to determine the rim / wheel size. looks like 20"? any thoughts or...
oh okay thx! found some classic looking rims - kinda like yours on the monte.
Eagle 225. They also come in 18x10 5bs.
new photoshop again ;)
oh well winter sucks - I need to work on the car again instead looking for thousand kinds of wheels LOL
hey guys,
i'm looking for 78-80 monte carlos with 275/60-15 tires on 15x8 wheels.
i'm thinking but want to see how it'll look like.
post pics with info of your setup!
thanks!!
-Kev
i'm new to these things, i looked at my steering column and wondered how to remove the old shifter on the column. my 79 monte carlo had a 305 with automatic transmission. any write-ups with pics? thanks!
Hey guys,
still looking for options for my project. I'll swap a LS1 and T56 in my 79 Monte and now I'm looking for rear end options.
You know I'm in Germany, so I need a good reliable address/shop that got those rear ends for sale.
What do you guys suggest? 8.5" or a Ford 9"?
My car will be a...
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