Author: Maindrian Pace

Before my Monaco is permanently Bluesmobiled, I’d like to document what it started out as. So I’ve spent some time on the interwebs trying to find the various codes on the fender tag; not as easy a job as it should be by now. I think I’ve got most of t…

I’m ready to install cooler lines in my ’74 Monaco with a 440/727, and I have none. Looks like Inline Tube makes them for the earlier C bodies, would they fit with a tweak or two?

Have the manifold, that’s a start. Thanks, MJS

I just installed the column shift linkage, and I am missing the swivel that connects the column rod to the bell crank. These appear to be the same across the lines. Does anybody have an extra?

In preparing to bolt the 727 to the 440, I found that I’m missing one of the six bolts that hold the flexplate to the crank. Looked everywhere, pretty specific bolt and I’m stuck until I find one. Anyone have one in the Phoenix AZ/east valley area?

Has anyone ever mixed the two? My A/C is a little low, still cold but in the 50s at the vent, not as cold as it should be. I have a few cans of R12, but I don’t want to waste a whole can if it only needs a couple of ounces, so I wonder if a small amoun…

All of my ball joints were in great shape, no replacement necessary. But the boots on the uppers were trashed, so they needed to be replaced. After exhaustive searches both online and at three local stores, I came to the conclusion that nobody makes af…