75 Monza (rhd) rebuild

[qld monza]

it's probably time i started a project journal of my monza rebuild, the stage i'm at now is doing something different with the front bumper and valance ,old one is in very sad condition and chances of obtaining a better condition one over here is near impossible.i was looking through ebay and saw 69 camaro valance panels for $85 and thought i can do something with that so here's some photos of where i'm at what do you think.

[jon72vega]

I like the idea!

[monza75tc]

You can make just about anything work, if you really want to.

Dick

[qld monza]

so true Dick if there is a will there is a way i even have the option of using a reproduction spoiler on the front for $45 if i want these parts are made in Taiwan seem to be reasonably good quality and cheap and available localy

[monza75tc]

Yes, that looks good, driving lights would fit there real nicely, or air intakes for a dual snorkle air cleaner. My air dam is off a 320 BMW European specs, still have to finish the ends, but just about anything can be adapted. It looks good, be glad to see it finished, keep the pictures coming.

Dick

[qld monza]

got a pair of oem brand parklight assy coming in a few days to fill the holes .i was looking at your photo trying to work out what it came off wouldn't have worked that one out .looks great.ian

[monza75tc]

Here is one that is very close to what I have.

Dick

[qld monza]

here is some photos of the bumper and valance couldn't help myself had to paint it and the colour is Monza red of course

[my79monza]

Looks nice but will it allow enough airflow to prevent overheating?
merle

[qld monza]

good question Merle i would say it will affect cooling maybe i might need to add some extra air intakes behind the number plate or lourves to let more air in.will have to wait till it's all back together and drivable hopefully by our summer over here until then it's good to look at.Ian

[qld monza]

Progressing slowly been removing old paint of body with a scotchbright disc on a 7" sander/polisher and unearthing old rust repairs under bog(mud) have a look at this

[qld monza]

new section of right rear guard welded in place

[qld monza]

Here is some photos of the new cowl i made i couldn't reuse the air intakes (paper thin from rust) went searching for some donor ones picked up some at a local swap meet 3 for $5 of a 63 Ej Holden cause they looked about the right size .Had to shorten them by 4 inches .Ian

[cjbiagi]

Ian, nice job. You certainly have some good skills (and it looks like the Monza is putting them to use ) Keep the pics coming, I love them.

[qld monza]

G'day Clyde thanks mate it keeps the old gray matter working ,it also helps at work when you got a boring job going i just slip the mind into Monza mode thinking while the body is in automatic ,many a problem solved and the boring job is done before you know it. will keep you updated on progress.Ian