new guy with 72'monte.

[427monte]

hey,i have a 72'monte that i'am building into a budget protouring car.i'am building a 427 sbc stroker with 15 degree heads.i also have a tko 5 speed trans.it just upgrade the 12 bolt rear with new axles and 3:42 gears.

[flash]

Welcome and show us some more pics ,looks like a fun project .Tell us more about your plans for it and a little about yourself .We are like a small extended family here and growing steadily .

[sg5492]

Welcome!! I bet that 427 SBC runs great!!

[427monte]

i need to get more pic's of it.i'am trying to get a 71'monte from a friend. it has all new sheet metal on it.but it is just a shell.the frame is sandblasted and painted.my plan is to put all my parts on it.i want the interior to look stock,besides it well be stick shift.i want autometer style gauge's in the dash.not sure on paint color.i have a 400 sbc block.that i plan to stroke to 427 with all forged parts.i might get a pair of procomp 15 degree heads.it well have a solid roller cam.i have a tko 5 speed trans for it.i already put new axles in the 12 bolt rear end with a heavy duty cover.i like to work on cars for a living.i'am just a car crazy person.been around muscle cars all my life.

[shadowgray396]

Welcome to the site.

[427monte]

thanks.you guys have some good info.

[earthquake68]

Welcome aboard!

It sounds like you have a plan. Keep us up to date with it!

[427monte]

i well,thanks

[427monte]

here is pic's of the 71'monte that i'am getting.

[earthquake68]

Wow, the sheet metal on that one looks really nice!

[427monte]

it is all gm nos sheet metal.the floors,trunk floor and quaters are new sheet metal.doors a solid also.