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  1. CruizinKev

    Stainless steel brake lines?

    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...
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    Flynbye Front C5 conversion bracket question

    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...
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    guess wheel size? pic inside (79 monte with boss 338)

    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...
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    18x10 with 5.5 backspace?

    what do u guys think? Will 18x10 with 5.5 BS fit on a 79 monte?
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    Pic request: 78-80 Monte Carlo with 275/60-15 or similar

    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
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    LS1 T56 swap - how to pull out old column shifter?

    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!
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    LS1 + T56 = Not the 7.5 rear end? So 8.5 or 9"?

    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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    LS1 + T56 = shortening driveshaft?

    Will swap a LS1 and T56 into my 79 monte carlo. I read on few forums I need to shorten my driveshaft. How much I need to cut??
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    Ls1 + T56 swap in 79 Monte: Motor mounts and crossmember?

    Hey guys, at the moment I'm planning parts lists and so. I'll get a 1998 LS1 with a T56 for my Monte Carlo 79. Which motor mounts and crossmember I should get? I don't want to use the a/c. I'm a noob when it comes into these things and I don't know much about stuff like that. Thanks, -Kevin...
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    Ls1 + T56 swap in my 79 Monte. Wiring harness? Which one?

    Hey guys, at the moment I'm planning parts lists and so. I'll get a 1998 LS1 with stock ECU and a T56 for my Monte Carlo 79. Which wiring harness I should get? I'm a noob when it comes into these things and I don't know much about stuff like that. I looked on ebay and found this...
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    BRP Hotrods LS swap kits - any experience?

    Hi guys, I'm thinking about a LS1 with T56 swap into my 1979 Monte Carlo. Anybody bought that BRP Hotrods swap kit? What do you think? Fitment issues?
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    1979 305 carb to TPI swap? How to?

    Hey there, I want to know how to swap my stock 1979 monte carlo carb 305 motor to a TPI. Want to upgrade the motor with a lunati voodoo cam, headers and x-pipe exhaust. I need the full intakes but don't know about the wiring harness and other parts I need.... I'm in Germany so not possible...
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    18x8.5 and 18x9.5 on a 79 Monte Carlo?

    I'm looking for some nice wheels for my 79 monte carlo project. Found the BOSS 338 rims: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350267290208 Will these fit on my 1979 Monte Carlo? 18 x 8 Front wheels Offset: +2mm, Backspace: 4 1/2" 18 x 9.5" Rear wheels Offset...
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    Wrecked LS1 T56 Z28 - what do you think? Look..!

    There's a guy here selling a wrecked 2002 camaro Z28 LS1 with T56. I'm thinking of a engine/transmission swap for my 1979 Monte Carlo. What do you think of it? I'm kinda afraid if the engine is okay? Afraid it took a direct hit on the crank pulley or so..
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    Manual Trans in my 1979 Monte Carlo? Help/ideas..

    First, this is my car: http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79776 ....so, I'm thinking about a manual transmission. I'm kinda new to these things and don't know much about what is possible and what not. I'm also in Germany, so it's kinda hard to find parts. So I need...
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    7.5 Ford with 3.73 gears and t-lok in 1979 monte carlo?

    Just want to know what my options are. My current daily driver is a 1998 Mustang V6. I just bought a while back new Ford Racing 3.73 gears + matching T-Lok. I still got these parts laying here - still not in. So I searched around here and other forums and it seems its possible to get the 7.5...
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    I have Baer PBR calipers (for 13" front) - need other parts?

    I'm still looking for the rest of parts to use the BAER track PBR calipers on the monte carlo. What rotors does it use (besides the Baer rotors)? I just searched a bit and saw it saying 13" corvette rotors.. is that true? My calipers btw (will be repainted anyways ;) ):