1976 Chevrolet Monza Coupe

1976 Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe

· Red, White and Blue Bi-Centennial theme

· Power steering and brakes

· Tilt steering column

· Full Center Console

· Electric rear de-frost

· Factory original V8 car

· Turbo 350 Auto Transmission

· Posi-traction rear end

· 64,000 miles

I have owned H-Body Chevrolets since the 1970s. This Monza is my final car. I have owned it since 2016. I have done all the work myself with AC Delco or other high-quality parts. I have gotten the car mechanically sorted. The next owner can drive it as-is or repaint it to get it to the next level.

ENGINE:

· Original numbers matching 305 V8 (5 Liter) Engine were removed.

· While out I installed a new stock cam, new stock oil pump, new valve lifters, new roller rockers, and new pushrods.

· Heads were sent to a machine shop and are all new and decked.

· Engine has low miles and did not need rings or any work done on the crankshaft.

· New timing gears.

· New rear main seal.

· All new gaskets.

· Painted Chevy blue.

· New motor mounts.

· New water pump.

· New plugs, cap, rotor, wires and distributor.

· New HEI ignition module.

· Stock springs in the HEI and adjustable vacuum advance can.

· Burns no oil and has no smoke of any kind out the tailpipes.

TRANSMSISSION:

· Original Turbo-Hydro 350 transmission.

· New mount.

· Replaced the torque converter seal when the engine was out.

· No leaks.

· Shifter linkage is perfect.

DRIVESHAFT:

· Balanced the driveshaft, new bearings and seals installed.

ENGINE BAY:

· Engine was removed, and engine bay was restored and repainted in factory white color.

WHEEL LUGS:

· Common 5-lug 1982 Chevrolet S10 conversion at front and S10 rear axles.

· All new parts used.

· All AC/Delco or Strange.

SUSPENSION:

· Front suspension completely removed, cleaned and restored.

· New bushings, tie rods and ball joints, then professionally aligned.

· Steering wheel is correct and car tracks perfectly.

· Thick front sway bar with new bushings.

· New wheel bearings and seals.

· 4 new gas shocks.

· Rear suspension all taken apart.

· New shocks.

· All bushings are in excellent shape due to the car’s low mileage.

· Thick rear sway bar.

· New wheel bearings and seals.

· Trunk and gas tank have been undercoated.

STEERING:

· Power steering pump is perfect. On center feel is great.

REAR END:

· 7.5” Monza factory Posi-traction unit.

· New Eaton Posi-traction unit professionally installed.

· 2.26 gears.

· New Strange S10 style axles.

· Proper oil and additive.

· No leaks.

· No noise at all.

· Built for highway cruising.

· This is not a burn-out king.

· Though you can easily change out the gears if you want to.

FUEL SYSTEM:

· New 600 CFM Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor with all smog hoses properly attached.

· Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold.

· Gas tank was removed and cleaned, it is perfect inside.

· In-tank fuel pump replaced.

· Secondary electric fuel pump mounted in engine bay as a back up with switch inside the cabin. I use it to prime the carburetor if the car has been sitting for long time.

AIR CLEANER:

· I custom built a dual snout air cleaner to look like it is a factory GM 4-barrel air cleaner unit with cold air intake from the sides of the engine bay.

· The Thermactor valves work on both snouts to help the car warm up quickly. Looks totally factory. This took a lot of work to get it to fit under the hood and function correctly.

· It has a ½” phenolic riser gasket to keep the carburetor from overheating.

· The car restarts well when it is hot.

SMOG EQUIPMENT:

· All present, intact and connected, including cat converter.

EXHAUST:

· Stock Monza manifolds and crossover pipe at the transmission. Then to a single high-flow catalytic converter. Then to a small resonator. Then up over the axle to a Camaro 1 in, 2 out stock muffler with two exhaust tips run to each side of the rear bumper.

· Breathes well and is factory stock sounding.

· All professionally installed.

ELECTRICAL:

· New AC Delco battery.

· New original battery cables.

· New Alternator.

· New belt.

BODY:

· Has rare aluminum taillight panel.

· Extra wheel well chrome.

· Extra lower belt line chrome.

· No rust on the cowl, door bottoms, wheel wells or frame.

· No rust at the battery box!!!

· The quarter panels are fine, though the passenger side needs a little smoothing over when the car gets painted.

SUNROOF:

· Car came from the factory with the very rare Skytrends sliding sunroof. The plastic had all deteriorated and was useless. I replaced the Skytrends roof with a period correct sunroof from a Monza.

· I installed the sunroof with RV type sealant so it can easily be removed to paint the car.

· The inner rubber has not been installed with glue yet as you will need access to the screws that hold down the sunroof.

· The gasket is 99% fine and will RTV well into place and seal well when the time comes.

PAINT:

· There is still some factory paint on the car.

· Some areas were repainted a long time ago in the factory color.

· I repainted the roof (not perfectly) when I replaced the sunroof.

· The next owner should either drive it like it is or blow it apart and repaint.

INTERIOR:

· Factory bucket seat / full console car with GT Gauges.

· Dash pad is perfect.

· Console is awesome though has some minor imperfections.

· Seats are in great condition.

· New red carpeting.

· Zero rust in the floor plans.

· Headliner is perfect and fits perfectly to the sunroof.

· Heater works great.

· Rear defrost works perfectly.

DASH:

· Has the GT instruments.

· Tach, water temp and Amp gauges.

· I added an oil pressure gauge in the place of the original clock in the dash.

· Looks factory.

· The factory clock is included.

TRUNK:

· No issue at all.

· The spare tire matches the other rims and tires.

· Has the jack and handle.

WHEELS/TIRES:

· 1970s Chevrolet Camaro/Nova Rally 14”x6” wheels.

· BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires.

· 225/60 R 14 front and spare.

· 235/60 R 14 rear.

· Very low miles on tires with warranties from Discount Tire.

· Wheels are painted body color.

· New trim rings, center caps and lug nuts.

· Balanced with weights on the back of the rims.

BRAKES:

· 100% new.

· Front discs, calipers, pads and hoses.

· New rear drums, shoes, wheel cylinders and hoses.

· New wheel bearings at all four corners.

· Stops straight and true.

COOLING SYSTEM:

· Radiator sent to shop, cleaned and tested.

· Original Monza V8 Radiator.

· New hoses and fan belts.

· New radiator cap.

· Overflow tank works perfectly.

· New water pump and thermostat.

· Always keeps its temperature.

GLASS:

· All original.

· Non-tinted.

SOUND:

· Bluetooth receiver hidden in the glove box.

· Two rear speakers and two front speakers mounted ahead of the center console.

· Original in dash AM/FM radio is not connected.

TITLE:

· Clear title in my name.

· Registered in WA State.

· Located in La Conner, Washington, one hour north of Seattle.

· In secure dry garage.

HISTORY:

· I believe I am the 3rd owner.

· One female owner most of its life in Vancouver BC Canada.

· Then one owner for two years in Mount Vernon, WA.

· Then me since 2016.

· Won the People’s Choice award at the 2019 La Conner Antique Car & Boat Show.

Recently I drove the car 550+ miles over 3 days to eastern Washington with temps up to 100 degrees over mountain passes. No issues at all. Burned no oil. Never gets hot. Great freeway car.

POSITIVES:

· You can get all parts for this car anywhere inexpensively.

· It is a better car than the hatchbacks as it used more metal and has a lot less plastic on the front and rear ends.

· Real chrome bumpers.

· Can be driven anywhere reliably.

· 20 MPG on the freeway.

· I use ethanol-free gas.

· Can be used as a daily driver and can be driven reliably.

NEGATIVES:

· Left blinker does not cancel. Needs the part that goes under the steering wheel. Easy fix. $20.

· S10 front suspension reduces the turning circle a little. Front tires rub the plastic wheel well liners on full lock. Can cut out a small section to stop this easily.

· Sunroof gasket is installed, but it will need to be sealed to not leak. I have the car in a dry barn and only drive it when sunny.

· It looks great from 10 feet. It needs a little body work and then paint to be perfect. It is an easy car to blow apart and paint.

COMES WITH:

· A small block aluminum Corvette Intake manifold and a period correct Rochester 4-barrell carburetor that was never used.

· Along with six boxes of spare parts and manuals.

I am happy to answer any questions, take any pics/videos and can arrange any inspections. Located one hour north of Seattle, WA. Can assist with your shipper. The car is in a secure dry barn. I have clear title in my name.

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