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Injectors, Rockers, Boost Gauge

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:17:55 +0000

42.5lb ford ev6 injectors 190 shipped OBO

NIB Boost/Vac Gauge $45 shipped OBO

1.6 Yella Terra Rockers 1k miles $340 shipped OBO
also willing to trade for 1.9 yella terra rockers

Time To...?

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:26:01 +0000

"It's different now" __ Conway Twitty __ 'Goodbye Time'

Irony rocks.

I've recently learned that, in ~1 year, I'll lose the year-round garage storage (heated in winters) that I've appreciated the last 10+ years. The couple that owns the house, building & property is moving to SC. I will not have the funds needed to buy the place, though I would LOVE to live there. So, since other similar storage options in the area are more expensive, unemployment continues & medical bills are still due ... it's probably time to sell my MCs.

Yep, life is still good. It's just frustrating to watch things for which I've worked hard disappear due to no fault of my own. At least I can still drive & write! Hardly seems fair, but life isn't fair. Things'll work out; they always do...correct?

ROUTE 66-BASED STORY:
http://whenthegoingisgood.com/category/route66/

Motor Gnomes:
http://www.motorgnomes.com/category/staff/cort-s/

C&G:
http://www.cheersandgears.com/page/index.html/_/articles/editorials/stop-re-naming-my-car-r487

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong" __ Rascal Flatts __ 'I'm Moving On'

Pics! 05/12/12 Jump Start Cruise'n'party

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:24:06 +0000

"The silence is louder than thunder" __ Crystal Gayle __ 'Sound Of Goodbye'

The ROADS'n'WHEELS JUMP START CRUISE NIGHT & OHS PARTY is history.

Original announcements:
http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=whatsgoingon&action=display&thread=6
(and)
http://mymonte.com/discussion/topic/30838-05122012-jump-start-cruise-night-party/

I drove my 1979 Caprice Classic; unemployment (& medical bills, ironically!) kept my MCs from the event.

VEHICLES:
Ford (2)
Buick (1)
Mercury (1)
Honda (1)
Cadillac (1)
Ch#$r%*et (4), including a 1990 Caprice Classic 9C1

ALL PICS:
https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RoadsNWheelsJumpStartCruiseNightOHSParty05122012

HIGHLIGHTS:

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
* roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ *
"Here comes the last time" __ Rascal Flatts __ 'Here Comes Goodbye'

Possible Road Trip To Oh To Assist

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:39:40 +0000

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As of now, I'll drive to Versailles OH in 2 weeks (Tuesday, 05/15/2012 - Friday, 05/18/2012) to help Mike at Mike's Montes get more pictures on the website & re-write some of the descriptions (which I've already started). It'll get me out of the house a bit & give me an albeit brief road trip.

Not sure yet what routes I will take to & from, but I will most-likely leave Elgin IL before or right after lunch on Tuesday, returning home late Friday evening. If you want me to stop between here & there, or if you're in the Versailles OH area & want to meet up Wednesday or Thursday evening, please let me know....

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *
"On the upside of a downward spiral" __ Train __ 'Drive By'

I'm So Good At Corrupting My Nephew...

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:06:20 +0000

*grins devilishly*

...I have a second opportunity! Yep, my nephew will have his first sibling in a few months. Wonder if his sibling will be into cars, too...?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my role as uncle & am looking forward to being an uncle again. My "corrupting skills", originally developed for friends' kids, have sharpened with my nephew these last 3+ years. Still don't know why kids like me so much....

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *
"A special kind of sunshine in a smile" __ Oak Ridge Boys __ 'Thank God For Kids'

Cheap Tb Heat Shield

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:42:26 +0000

I was bored and going thru my parts bin when i came up with this.

I had the Radiator fan heat shield left over from when it had to come off for the header install and had my L67 TB laying around and saw the bolt hole for the support bracket that most do not use anyway... with one simple bend i was able to mount the radiator heat shield to the TB. Yes I know people are going to say heat shields don't do much at all for performance. But, it can help lower the temp of the TB due to the header cross over and may save or lengthen the life of the MAF sensor. either way its basically a free mod. most run the radiator fans without these heat shields when having headers anyway and don't have any fan issues. ok on to the pics.

Questions About Memory Saver Tool

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:37:50 +0000

I bought a Matco memory saver that uses a 9v battery and plugs into the accy outlet on my 06 monte. I had to disconnect both battery cables to clean the terminals. After I was done all the radio presets were gone and the compass was uncalibrated but all the stored info like trip and average speeds and fuel economy were there. So I don't know if it worked or not. Any advice?

36 'n' Done!

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:36:03 +0000

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Hard to believe I've finished my 36 sessions of Cardiac Rehab for my 11/11/2011 open heart surgery; last session was 04/13/2012. I plan to return to the facility via their monthly fee, but I have to find a new job first. Wouldn't mind some other dreams/goals coming true, either...just sayin'.

Some people have likened CR to watching paint dry, but not for me. It made me a bit more "lean'n'mean". More importantly, it was fun, thanks to the nursing staff & fellow rehabbers.

Picture taken at the CR facility, 04/13/2012:

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *
"Only you can do what must be done" __ John Parr __ 'St Elmo's Fire'

Ok.. Who In The Hell On Mymonte Is This?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:38:30 +0000

http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/02/10/man-loves-his-car-has-sexual-relationship-vehicle

Crazy Tool I Need

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:20:26 +0000

Wtf is that?
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/16/who-needs-to-lift-a-car-when-you-can-tilt-it/

Networking & Brainstorming

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:06:45 +0000

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I'm posting the possibility of a new networking/brainstorming group to numerous boards/groups; the more diverse the experiences represented, the more likely the ideas exchanged will be beneficial to multiple people. I see this as a way to share info about employment, health issues, automotive interests, etc. You do NOT have to live in Chicagoland to be a member & participate!

Possible initial meeting dates...

...Sunday, 04/22/2012 (afternoon)

...Tuesday, 04/24/2012 (evening)

...Saturday, 04/28/2012 (morning)

Possible initial meeting locations...

...Elgin IL's Colonial Cafe ("meeting room" area)

...Elgin IL's Gail Borden Library (meeting room)

Who is IN?!

I've been networking & sending resumes as much as possible, but nothing so far. My background is mostly customer service, including a Help Desk job working with Advance Ship Notices through EDI. The last job wasn't exactly what the title indicated. I've been researching non-profits, but those are struggling.... I'd love to get into marketing in some capacity, radio, writing, event creation/hosting (done a number of gatherings in the Chicago area, though I'm told that doesn't count as "professional" experience), etc.

I'm not panicking...yet. I've kept busy by going through stuff in my room, lots of Nephew Time, attending workshops/presentations, finishing my 36 sessions of Cardiac Rehab (definite PLUS), etc.

"Watch your thoughts because they become your words."
"Watch your words because they become your actions."
"Watch your actions because they become your habits."
"Watch your habits because they become your character."
"Watch your character because it becomes your reputation."
"Watch your reputation because it becomes your legacy."
"Your legacy is how you will be remembered."

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
* roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ *
"It's hard to keep moving when your plans are a bust" __ The Road Crew __ 'Dust'

New Take On Woodgrain For 5Th Gens

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:03:31 +0000

this was an older idea i had for the door trim. i used a combination of drills, saws and files to make a rounded cutout in the woodgrain. i may have sacrificed a locating pin or clip to do it. then i took a piece of carbon fiber about an 1/8 inch thick that used to be part of the hood of a honda civic and trimmed it just larger than the hole. once i had the orientation of the fiber correct, i hotglued it from the inside after prepping and painting the trim a generic silver metallic color. i did the dash trim the same color after removing the monte emblem and then reattached it after for a clean job. the carbon fiber was a bit thick for this app but a vinyl sticker version over thin metal might work as well. i also put a carbon fiber panel behind the center consoler cd storage area after unscrewing the stock rear section of it.

Hid Lights For 5Th Gen

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:48:07 +0000

a friend of mine had broken headlamp assemblies from a lexus suv. this is how i used the components to make an oem quality coversion

the igniters were relatively thin and flat and a few square inches with plastic covers and a ground and positive wire and then the braided wire to the bulb.

turning over the monte headlamps reveals a flat area on the bottom where a steel or aluminum plate can be cut and screwed to the plastic headlamp brackets. i painted mine to prevent corrosion
i then screwed the igniters to the plate and used silicone for the covers leaving two small notches for the wiring.

i removed the stock low beam bulb and a metal adapater plate that screws to the housing. a small notch in the houding using a flat file made the hid bulb a perfect secure fit.i forget exactly how it is secured becuase this was years ago but it used only retainers that were already on the monte lamp. i then used common spade terminals and plugged the igniter wires into the monte harness and wrapped it for protection. i routed the bulb harness inside the headlamp bracket to keep it secure too.

in the car the electronics are not at all visible as they sit on the bottom of the lamp which is on top of the bumper reinforcment. no modifications had to be done to the electrical system and this can easily be undone. it all depends on what you have to work with but it looks great in the daytime and especially at nighttime when the hid makes that little him and brightens up slowly.

Dog Dish Hubcaps For 5Th Gens

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:21:57 +0000

ive put this info out before but it has been a long time.��The late 90s and early 2000s malibus had a 15 or 16 inch alloy wheel with a removable center cap. the cap has a metallic look even though it is plastic and has integral hub cap covers like the 15 inch lumina/monte carlo full hub caps.��if you simply put these on in place of the caps, they sit in the center of the factory steel wheel perfectly and are secured by the lug covers.��there is no better or easier way to have the look of a cop car wheel becuase the old caprices and impalas are either the wrong lug or simply dont fit.

sorry i am having trouble getting the image to upload.

1995 Ls Monte Carlo In Se New Jersey

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:05:27 +0000

ive upgraded to the 06ss and will be saying goodbye to my dependable 95ls. it is out for sale on the street. 139k on the car which is blue with grey buckets. less than 100k on the drivetrain. set of alloy wheels and set of steels with custom police style center caps. (not really custom, came off a malibu alloy wheel and fit perfectly!).

good title and inspection. runs and drives well. needs a compressor due to freon leak. also has its share of dents and dings but is all one color

has a decent system with a detachable face pioneer, usb/ipod hookup into the glove box, 2 pioneer 12s in a nice handbuilt box with plexiglass bowtie facing interior and bass activated strobes inside box.
it also had a bunch of little mechanical stuff done to bring it up to par.

has real hid lights using oem lexus components and the rare cutlass factory strut brace.

im asking 2750 on the car's for sale signs but will entertain any reasonable offer especially for a mymonte member! the car is in egg harbor city to be more specific.

Trans Fluid

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:15:54 +0000

Ok here`s one....what`s the best fluid to use in our trannys? Mine is a 60e with 144k on it and is doing just fine...thks for the input...

Seafoam My Sons 92 Regal With 180K On It

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:19:09 +0000

Yep.. that's me swearing on camera. .

Enjoy the smoke show.

City Rivalries

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:27:03 +0000

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Spring is a great time to be a sports fan, with NCAA March Madness, the start of baseball season, near the end of the basketball & hockey seasons, soccer season, etc. Watching the Cincinnati/Ohio State NCAA game & anticipating the upcoming Kentucky/Louisville match, I thought about rivalries between cities, particularly those of all the different Chicago sports teams. What other cities/teams have rivalries?

CHICAGO vs DETROIT
Bears ... Lions
White Sox ... Tigers
Bulls ... Pistons
Blackhawks ... Red Wings

CHICAGO vs ST LOUIS
Cubs ... Cardinals
Blackhawks ... Blues

CHICAGO vs GREEN BAY
Bears ... Packers

CHICAGO vs MILWAUKEE
Cubs ... Brewers
Bulls ... Bucs
Wolves ... Admirals

CHICAGO vs INDIANAPOLIS
Bulls ... Pacers
Bears ... Colts

CHICAGO vs CLEVELAND
White Sox ... Indians
Bulls ... Cavaliers

CHICAGO vs NEW YORK
Cubs ... Mets
White Sox ... Yankees
Bulls ... Knicks

CHICAGO vs LOS ANGELES
Cubs ... Dodgers
Bulls ... Lakers
Bulls ... Clippers
Blackhawks ... Kings

CHICAGO vs BOSTON/NEW ENGLAND
White Sox ... Red Sox
Bears ... Patriots

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
* rNwJumpStartCruzNite | 5:30-10:30p; SAT, 05/12/12 | BeefVilla, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL *
"He believes the world went straight to hell when Brooklyn lost the Dodgers" __ Mike Reid & Ronnie Milsap __ 'Old Folks'

Opinions About An 06 Ss

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:37:36 +0000

ive had my 95 ls for years now and just came across an 06 black and silver ss for sale buy the first owner close to where i used to live. it has the v8 of course,51k, leather, side air bags, the larger wheels,and the moonroof. the car is clean overall with the exception of a dent on the trunk lid. the woman who owns it claims to have treated it well and has maintenance records. the window sticker asked 13,500 obo but she is considering around 12k. i found a similar car on a dealer lot for 17 asking and nada clean retail is the same. it seems very reasonable if it all checks out. i plan to drive and inspect it this week and want to know if anyone has an opinion on the price or anything to look out for.

Blink Ss?

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:57:29 +0000

I don't know if you're still around but your old Monte is being used on Ebay. I'm pretty sure it was his unless my memory is getting the best of me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-01-CHEVY-LUMINA-95-99-MONTE-CARLO-AMBER-SIDE-MARKER-LIGHT-PAIR-/190641152256?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1997%7CModel%3AMonte+Carlo&hash=item2c63192100&vxp=mtr