Clyde, After a bit more thought, I think I have the clincher. Because the axles slipped into my 6.5 Vega rear, the Monza had to be a 6.5. The reason is that...
vegadad_REMOVE_887802...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42803
I have been giving this a lot of thought lately. My Mom was complaining of reduced braking performance in her full-size Dodge Van. Dad & I pulled the rear...
twelve_second_vega_RE...
twelve_second_vega_RE...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42804
Robert, What about the stress on the braking surface? My concern that the continual heat cycling of the braking surface would create stress fractures and ...
vegadad_REMOVE_297534...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42805
WOW! That's a hell of a drive from N.Y. to N.C. every day. I hope to get this started,but it takes $$$. I have three and know where 7 more are at. so we'll...
mitcher38_REMOVE_8855...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42806
My 80 monza with an complete drum to drum S-10 rear end keeps breaking the torque arm mounts bolts at the rear-end. The previous owner used large U-bolts to...
fastboatman_REMOVE_62...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42807
Did nt the old racers(pre disk brakes) use a brass brush or something to clear our the dust? Seems I remember seeing this on an old dirt tracker 49 ford. Jeff...
fastboatman_REMOVE_29...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42808
Maybe swapping all of your parts into a monza rear end would be better for you.Something must be binding or flexing allowing this to happen.Just an idea.Good...
billy_b_85222_REMOVE_...
billy_b_85222_REMOVE_...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42809
Dick is absolutely right, only a 3.2 and a 3.8 were ever available in the Monza et al cars. But in 1977, only 2 engines were available, the 2.3L L4 and the 5.0...
fyrftr50_REMOVE_68861...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42810
something you need to consider before scrubbing on it is the paint is very old and probably thin from the lack of any clearcoat. I would recommend giving it a...
monzarati_REMOVE_5590...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42811
I have people stop and ask questions everywhere I go now, especially car washes, gas stations, and auto parts stores. Same thing, "I used to have a Vega..." ...
vegatex_REMOVE_169738...
Jan 2, 2002 5:02 pm
42812
Probably could have got more in with the back seat forlded down! Dave [This is message #29066 by user vegatex on Yahoo! Club GM HBODY:...
vegatex_REMOVE_671747...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42813
78 Hatchback Rust free front doors $50.00 each ,Rust free Front fenders $75 pair,rear hatch with glass $25.00,front bumper $35.00,hood $25.00,4 speed...
billy_b_85222_REMOVE_...
billy_b_85222_REMOVE_...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42814
I've got pictures! I'll get them in digital format and post them on GM H-body 4 when I get home. Dave (In Germany--headed for Bombay) [This is message #29068...
vegatex_REMOVE_309694...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42815
Can someone help me figure out my codes from my trim tag? I have spent a few hours trying to figure it all out on a site that listed codes and some of my codes...
shaneduke2000_REMOVE_...
shaneduke2000_REMOVE_...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42816
Robert: Just a note about the metric lugs. If you use '78-'81 Malibu rotors, you can keep your 7/16-20 lug nuts. '78 Malibu rotors use the same outer and inner...
cosvega76_REMOVE_4380...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42817
I think we are pretty close to a answer. I guess I have to say, although I admit I always thought otherwise, that some Monza's must have come with 6.5" rears ...
CJBIAGI_REMOVE_422361...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42818
Bendix and delco/moraine both say that to up grade drum brakes you should only upgrade brake shoes to a higher metallic content brake shoe from one of the...
Phantom402_REMOVE_685...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42819
Could it be that the V-8's came with the 7.5's and the 4cyl maybe came with some left over 6.5's? I just got A 75 V-8 monza 2+2, and hope it has the 7.5 as I...
mimibuick_REMOVE_5842...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42820
Shane - I'll tell you what I can (no guarantees, some of this is sure to be questioned). A(1980),06B(June/Week 2),1(Chevrolet-Division),HR(H ...
calgary_spyder_REMOVE...
calgary_spyder_REMOVE...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42821
Does anybody know where to get the side seals and repair kits for the 4 speed manual that comes in the 75 2+2 Monza with the V-8. And is the transmission a ...
mimibuick_REMOVE_1862...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42822
I don't know what a 76mm Saginaw is but you can try some of these part #'s. 1636970 3831716 and 3844036. I replaced mine several years ago and if I remember...
CJBIAGI_REMOVE_328070...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42823
Yes it does help. Some of the info you gave i also knew. Mainly im trying to figure out if it is really a spyder or not. I got the car from a salvage yard (was...
shaneduke2000_REMOVE_...
shaneduke2000_REMOVE_...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42824
I'm considering rear disc brakes for the beast & was wondering if anyone out there has used one of the aftermarket setups? Any problems? Can the stock...
cms7880_REMOVE_399129...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42825
Anyone ever live in Oklahoma or sell a Spyder to a person in Oklahoma with a license plate reading "MONZTER" and last registered in 1986? Thanks Shane (Just...
shaneduke2000_REMOVE_...
shaneduke2000_REMOVE_...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42826
74 Vega GT for sale on ebay. One owner car with ~18000 miles. Complete stock [This is message #29080 by user astreformula on Yahoo! Club GM HBODY:...
astreformula_REMOVE_6...
astreformula_REMOVE_6...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42827
As far as 4spd's go my '75 resto pack only lists one for all engine combos, the one with the 3:11 low gear. [This is message #29081 by user glwatty on Yahoo!...
glwatty_REMOVE_416967...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42828
Both VegaTex (Dave English) and myself have upgraded to 4 wheel discs. Depending on your rear end you are using you can use either stock parts or a combination...
vega_man_larry_REMOVE...
vega_man_larry_REMOVE...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42829
ummm, that sounds downright dangerous and dumb. why not just just a hole in the backing plate? probally less dangerous and you can run a vent duct to it that...
crazy_mtb_guy_REMOVE_...
crazy_mtb_guy_REMOVE_...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42830
Robert, I remember the article you are referring to and it was done by Herb Adams on a firebird. However, he did not drill the outer circumference of the drum...
CJBIAGI_REMOVE_468031...
Jan 2, 2002 5:03 pm
42831
Mike, If you have the room GO FOR IT!!!!! Dick [This is message #29085 by user monza75tc on Yahoo! Club GM HBODY: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/gmhbody ]...
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