I bought something big and beautiful

"RTeeJay" (ryanjohnston13) 07/16/2015 at 20:16 • Filed to: Monte Carlo, Of Happenings, Oppo Cars, Muscle Cars

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A 72 Chevy Monte Carlo! Really strong 350 small block, with power discs in the front and power steering. I am beyond excited.

I can’t wait to get plates on her and drive into the sunset.

Jedidiah > RTeeJay 07/16/2015 at 20:28

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Radical. GM’s big luxo-muscle mid-sizers like the Monte Carlo, Grand Prix SJ, and the Cutlass Supreme are some of my favorite cars from that era.

Comfy, more spacious, and not to mention they come with a hell of a lot more standard equipment than other cars from back then.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > RTeeJay 07/16/2015 at 20:32

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Just sayin’...

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Jedidiah 07/16/2015 at 20:33

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Especially those Cutlass Supremes... Though they were still smaller than the MC and GP.

El Rivinado > RTeeJay 07/16/2015 at 20:36

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I’ve kind of been growing a soft spot for Monte Carlo’s this vintage, in particular because of my granddad. My dad told me the first car my Grandfather ever bought brand new was a 1975 Monte Carlo, his never had power windows because he said “it’s just one more thing to go wrong”. I always thought these cars where similar to the Impala, in that it was a big move for Chevy and it paid off in the long run, getting a reasonably stylish car with Cadillac options at non-Cadillac prices was really a very smart move. I kind of wish we got more of those kind of cars in a lot of ways.

Jedidiah > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 07/16/2015 at 20:38

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Skylarks had sideskirts too.

The monte carlo pulls it off better because it’s longer, it looks funny on the shorter wheel base Skylark with the sweepspear.

Jedidiah > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 07/16/2015 at 20:41

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They’re about an inch or two longer than a regular Cutlass S or F85. Not really noticeable when they are parked side by side unless you measure it.

However, It’s noticeable in my cramped garage. They Supreme nearly touches wall to wall while the Cutlass S I used for parts doesn’t.

Mark - Sixpots None The Richer > RTeeJay 07/16/2015 at 20:50

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I am beyond jealous...

;-)

Enjoy it!

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > RTeeJay 07/16/2015 at 22:27

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Holy shit. So much yes. Congratulations!