Dave's '87 Monte Carlo SS

[DNut]

Took the Monte to an autocross session in late September. (Not so subtle with the lettering, I know! )



Had a great time, although now I have a stalling issue to diagnose:

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/showthread.php/38560-Stalling-issue-at-autocross

One of the guys working the course mentioned that it seemed to happen when turning left. Thinking that I may need to rename the car "Zoolander"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_EacLppMW0

The car didn't feel as out of control as I thought it would, but I also wasn't able to really get on it as I was always mindful of the chance of it stalling out while at speed.

Definitely need to get on installing the new upper and lower control arms, along with the tall ball joints and LS1 brakes.


Ordered a new Spectre GN tank and a new fuel filter to see if this helps.

While looking at tanks, I saw this note on Gbodyparts:

http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=46_21_49&products_id=726&osCsid=67788d7bc5cb152e542331bd2e785e43

"The steel baffles are welded in to replace the plastic units from GM. They can break free & starve your pump by blocking the pick up."


Given that I'm currently running an OEM tank with the plastic bowl, I wonder if I'm running into this problem when cornering?

[DNut]

To cap it all off, here's a few shots from a few weeks ago:







Alright, think I'm all caught up! Just need to get my act together and finish my front suspension install...

[Scott Liggett]

So when you were lying in the road 100 yards from the car, did another car come along and the driver look at you like you are off your meds?

[DNut]

So when you were lying in the road 100 yards from the car, did another car come along and the driver look at you like you are off your meds?

It's a surprisingly secluded road.

[SuperBuickGuy]

So when you were lying in the road 100 yards from the car, did another car come along and the driver look at you like you are off your meds?

You say that like you have first-hand experience with that

[Scott Liggett]

You say that like you have first-hand experience with that

Much experience. The problem we have around here is.the totally brain dead drivers who cant put two and two together.

[Brian Lohnes]

It is funny, Dave's Monte is a really nice car. The interior and all. I am surprised he doesn't slip a bag over his head when we go farting around in ol' Buford. Dave's Monte is a neat piece and he's got a great plan and parts pile for it. I am really thankful for his help with Buford and all the great photos he shoots for BS.

Brian

[SuperBuickGuy]

It is funny, Dave's Monte is a really nice car. The interior and all. I am surprised he doesn't slip a bag over his head when we go farting around in ol' Buford. Dave's Monte is a neat piece and he's got a great plan and parts pile for it. I am really thankful for his help with Buford and all the great photos he shoots for BS.

Brian

so that pretty much makes him the teacher's pet, nice

[SuperBuickGuy]

Much experience. The problem we have around here is.the totally brain dead drivers who cant put two and two together.

I'd be more afraid of the brain dead ones that would run you over because they were too busy texting

[Scott Liggett]

I like the ones who think I'm dead in the street. Like I jumped out of the car still moving and dropped dead in the street with a camera in my hand. The total look of confusion when I get up and get out their way. Maybe if I was taking pics of a really nice car instead of my of pile of crap they would catch on sooner.

[DNut]

It is funny, Dave's Monte is a really nice car. The interior and all. I am surprised he doesn't slip a bag over his head when we go farting around in ol' Buford. Dave's Monte is a neat piece and he's got a great plan and parts pile for it. I am really thankful for his help with Buford and all the great photos he shoots for BS.

Brian

You been drinking again?

[Beagle]

Dave, Nice MC. I actually looked for one a couple of days ago, have a 350 that needs a home.

I like the ones who think I'm dead in the street. Like I jumped out of the car still moving and dropped dead in the street with a camera in my hand. The total look of confusion when I get up and get out their way. Maybe if I was taking pics of a really nice car instead of my of pile of crap they would catch on sooner.

Scott, you can't talk to a girl like that. She will leave you stranded somewhere. I'd buy something for her before she gets pissed off and breaks something expensive.

[Scott Liggett]

Dave, Nice MC. I actually looked for one a couple of days ago, have a 350 that needs a home.



Scott, you can't talk to a girl like that. She will leave you stranded somewhere. I'd buy something for her before she gets pissed off and breaks something expensive.

She is waiting on me to install a pair of nice, shiny turbos with pretty plumbing.

Now, lets get back to Da Nutter's car.


Dave, Brian hasnt been drinking but he is buttering you up for a big favor soon. Watch your back.

[DNut]

Picked up a new frame last night with the help of Lohnes and a pallet truck.

It's in mint shape. All of the body mount holes are perfect and it's already been painted!

Supposedly it was in Jack Cotton's possession for awhile, which is a neat story.


Here's a few pics of the frame.

Looks like a few of the rear mounts were repaired, but they're all in mint shape.
















Planning on boxing the areas in red below and getting creative with some frame braces.

[Scott Liggett]

I think I missed something. Why the new frame?