I just found out my

by 1973 454 MONTE Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:43 pm

original matching #'s 454 and 400 tranny was stolen ...............

BTW-anyone want to buy a 73 87,000 mile monte carlo,it has every option but power/moonroof.But now cruises with a 454 and 350 trans.I will let it go to a good home .I just don't see myself being interested in it anymore. Neutral

SORRY BUT THE CORVETTE ALUMINUM WHELLS "DO NOT" COME WITH THE CAR

by 74MonteCarlo Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:55 pm

I still have the steering wheel pad from your car! Your car will always live on! Very Happy

Sue lives on as well...there are 2 parts in my MC from my 74 Chevelle AKA Sue.

by BlackChevelleSS Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:36 pm

stolen?

by novaderrik Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:50 pm

the motor was stolen? but it still rides with a 454 and TH350?
i'm confused..
are you not interested because you just figured out that the motor and trans have been replaced in the 36 years since the car was built?

by 1973 454 MONTE Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:18 pm

OK,I will start from the begining.
I bought this 73 monte in 2002 with the original 454/400 with 76,000 miles.
I just found out my 64883212

I had the motor and trans refreshed.But it was too fast and I did not want to destroy the matching #s drivetrain.So I pulled motor and trans and put in a 454 with 350 trans.The original motor and trans has been put away in what I thought was a safe place.

So right now I feel like an A$$ and need to find something different,cause I just don't think my heart is in my baby anymore.Time for someone else to enjoy it.

It had p/windows,p/locks,tilt,air (needs installed again)cruise,swivel seats with console,landau option vinyl roof.I added p/trunk release,and factory tach and gauges.

SO yes what was stolen was a brand new 468 and 400 trans

by The Dude Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:09 am

Monte, my heart goes out to you for the stolen engine & trans. You probably have the only Monte Carlo I've ever enjoyed looking at, a real beauty. Are you so sure you want to part ways with it? Sure it isn't worth as much without the drivetrain, but it's still the same car. I'm sure you will miss it when you do sell it & end up searching for another one. I looked for nearly ten years trying to find my 76 again. It still doesn't have the same options, but it's as close as I'll get. If it was an original 73 454 car, I think I would have been looking for another ten years before one popped up. Think hard about the good times with your car before you commit to selling it man. Things will eventually work out. Good luck & keep us posted.

by yogreasygramma Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:15 am

Chris, this makes me sick to my stomach. I feel really bad for you, bro!!! I kind of know the feeling since my first Monte, a 73 S with electric sunroof was stolen from my driveway back in July 1994. I still have the memories, title and a few photos, but the pain still lingers.

Please, please don't sell your Monte and get out of the hobby. Please just step back for a while but don't sell your Monte. I know you're heart-broken but selling your baby is not the right solution. Also, we will miss you tremendously if you were to leave the forums because of this.

by Roadcaptain S3 Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:25 pm

Bummer. At least keep the car 'til you get over the anger from the theft.
You may feel differently in a couple of weeks, and it will suck if you've already sold the car.
That monte has a lot of stuff that would be hard to find in another one.
And your motor and tranny MAY turn up somehow, you never know.

by ant7377 Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:23 pm

C'mon Chris,It sucks the big one it got stolen but you still have the car.
Its your car who cares if the #'s dont match.Down the road find another
454 but you still got one now in there and you can always get a th400 too.

by 1973 454 MONTE Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:18 pm

ant7377 wrote:C'mon Chris,It sucks the big one it got stolen but you still have the car.
Its your car who cares if the #'s dont match.Down the road find another
454 but you still got one now in there and you can always get a th400 too.

can i sneek in your garage and borrow yours Very Happy

by knightfan26917 Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:22 pm

Yikes, Chris. Sorry about the theft, but reconsider selling your MC. It is an awesome car....

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by ant7377 Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:17 am

1973 454 MONTE wrote:
ant7377 wrote:C'mon Chris,It sucks the big one it got stolen but you still have the car.
Its your car who cares if the #'s dont match.Down the road find another
454 but you still got one now in there and you can always get a th400 too.

can i sneek in your garage and borrow yours

Yeah sure come on over Laughing

I'll keep my eyes open for you.

by 1973 454 MONTE Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:54 am

ant7377 wrote:
1973 454 MONTE wrote:
ant7377 wrote:C'mon Chris,It sucks the big one it got stolen but you still have the car.
Its your car who cares if the #'s dont match.Down the road find another
454 but you still got one now in there and you can always get a th400 too.

can i sneek in your garage and borrow yours

Yeah sure come on over I'll keep my eyes open for you.

I really like yours Wink

by 1973 454 MONTE Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:07 am

On a serious note,I do have a 73 chevelle 454 motor that i am going to send to the shop and make sure it is good to go. I will put that in with the posi this winter if i deside to keep her.

I have wanted a 86-88 SS monte for awhile.But I want one with grey interior and no t-tops.I would paint it plum crazy purple and drive the $h!t out of it.At the moment I also have an 86 caprice that needs a motor.

My mind tells me that its time to sell to make time for other projects,but my heart tells me to keep it.

by ant7377 Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:55 am

Just keep it. You arent gonna be happy if you get rid of it.
Go get a small block for that Caprice from the jyard out of a rusty Suburban
and you will be good to go.

by novaderrik Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:07 pm

better yet- get a 454 out of a rusty Suburban for that Caprice..

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