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Car: 1985 Monte Carlo SS
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73:1
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I just signed up and thought I would introduce myself and car. I own a 1985 Monte Carlo SS, and just recently sold my blue '84 SS this past summer (also had a parts car SS for a short time). There are several pics of the '85 below, including the custom functional T/A shaker hood that I finished up with paint this summer. I installed a Goodwrench 350 about 4-5 years ago after the original L69 spun a bearing. I have also hand sanded and polished a set of '86-88 wheels for it and painted them a dark charcoal grey. Other than that it is mostly stock with 200-4R trans, and 3.73 peg leg
For more info on this car and my old '84 SS, check out my webpage if interested
I like to take a bunch of pics down by the lake at the end of the season... here's a bunch from last fall... pics are large - fair warning to the dial up guys
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0552a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0549a.JPG
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http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0555a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0556a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0557a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0564a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0565a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0566a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0572a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0573a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0588a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0586a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0595a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0596a.JPG
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http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0594a.JPG
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http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0589a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0590a.JPG
Underhood shots:
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/111.jpg
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/121.jpg
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/13.JPG
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/14.JPG
For more info on this car and my old '84 SS, check out my webpage if interested
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I like to take a bunch of pics down by the lake at the end of the season... here's a bunch from last fall... pics are large - fair warning to the dial up guys
![](http://www.gbodyforum.com/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0552a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0549a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0554a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0555a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0556a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0557a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0564a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0565a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0566a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0572a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0573a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0588a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0586a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0595a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0596a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0592a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0594a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0598a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0597a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0589a.JPG
http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/Members/85_SS/images/100_0590a.JPG
Underhood shots:
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/111.jpg
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/121.jpg
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/13.JPG
http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/85_SS/images/14.JPG
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L EFI LTR setup
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Nice car
I got a monte too.(1985) also the IROC . I like the 6.6l scoup on it for sure . Looks very bad ***, might do it to mine aswell .
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also , are them 5.7 L badges correct? It came with a 350 ? Never knew they did
Sweet car regardless
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also , are them 5.7 L badges correct? It came with a 350 ? Never knew they did
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Car: 1985 Monte Carlo SS
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73:1
Thanks - your Monte looks very clean as well ![Smilie](https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I finished up the shaker a couple summers ago and finally got the hood painted last summer. The decals are custom. All 83-88 SS's came with the L69 305, but I swapped in a crate 350 5 years ago or so.
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I finished up the shaker a couple summers ago and finally got the hood painted last summer. The decals are custom. All 83-88 SS's came with the L69 305, but I swapped in a crate 350 5 years ago or so.
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Car: '87 FIREGOOSE!!!!
I have an old Car Craft mag where a guy put a shaker hood on an '85ish Monty SS too. It does make the car look mean, definetly compliments the car. Not every car could get away with it, yours does nicely.
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Car: 1985 Monte Carlo SS
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73:1
Originally Posted by Buddy
I have an old Car Craft mag where a guy put a shaker hood on an '85ish Monty SS too. It does make the car look mean, definetly compliments the car. Not every car could get away with it, yours does nicely.
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Car: 1985 Monte Carlo SS
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I have NO idea how to scan. I'll talk to a buddy and see what I can do for you though, give me time.![Smilie](https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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