This is going to be quite the thread... I have 3 beautiful Chevy's that I would like to share with you. One of which, was just JUST purchased today.

My name is Mike, I'm a moderator over on the MonteCarloForum. Live out near Philly, PA. I'm a Graphic Designer and I work at a software company.

I have owned a couple W-Bodies, right now I drive a 2000 Monte Carlo SS and a 1998 Camaro. My Fiancee owns a 2007 Impala LT thanks to me. Nothing really important about her car, I just keep it working and she hasn't let me modify it yet.

Let's get to my cars. First up, my baby, owned since mile 0, currently has 183,000 miles on it. It's a Black 2000 Monte Carlo SS. This was the first car I actually modified, all my previous cars were basically just kept routine maintenance on.

Engine/Drivetrain: CAI, ZZP Stage 1 HVTB, ZZP HV3 Insert, ZZP ER Rockers, 180° Thermo, ZZP 304 SS Powerlog, ZZP 2.5" 304 SS Downpipe, GMPP Full Cat-Back Exhaust, custom tuned.

Suspension: Not much here, just front and rear STBs. Need to fix up some rusting out frame rails and radiator core support before I get crazy.

Wheels: I have 2 sets of rims, the ugly stockers that came with the car for winter, and in the summer I have 18" Polished Aluminum Eagle 077s.

Exterior: Painted bottom trim (silver with red), 2006 Stand-up Spoiler, IPCW Black Bermuda LED Tails, Tinted reverse lights, 3rd brake light overlay, Roof rails, Weathertech In-Channel rain guards, SLP Grille, debadged Trunk Lid, Silver Monte Carlo scripts on quarter panels.

Interior: Black and Red wheelskin, LED light swaps, Red Bowtie Headrests, Super clean black leather interior.

Future Plans with this car are currently on hold. During my last inspection, I was informed of very bad rusting going on with the car. I need to do my restoration a little early. Need to start locating body shops and getting real estimates on what I need to repair. I was going to be putting a ZZP Z3 Turbo on this year, but that is currently on hold

Few Pics:










Now for the Camaro

I bought this car last year because I wanted to get proficient with a manual for daily driving. Also I was ready to start working on the Monte and needed a second car for when I took it off the road. I found this beauty on eBay, no reserve, and snatched it up for $3200 bucks. Rare color, 5 speed, manual windows/locks, T-Tops. It was honestly everything I wanted in an F-Body.

I figured I couldn't go wrong with another L36 powered car, since the Monte has been crazy reliable for me. I also found out that the Bright Purple Metallic color was only available in 97 and 98, and in 98 only 380 cars TOTAL got this color. So I am sure I won't run into many with a car that looks quite like mine.

Have not done much to this car, as my money goes to the Monte. I have just been fixing it up as I go along. My only real modifications are a CAI and a Hurst Short-Throw shifter. Already has an aftermarket exhaust but it is so loud and obnoxious. I kind of hate it, but it's not broken so it's not worth putting money at it.

Here's a couple shots of the 98 Camaro:







And I literally just got the confirmation phone call from my Dad, we are the proud owners of a 68 Camaro SS!!!!!!!

Here's the information from the seller:

Exterior

· Burgundy exterior
· SS grille and front fender emblems and SS gas cap
· 350 front fender emblems
· Steel 2 inch cowl induction hood
· Front air dam and rear spoiler
· 14 inch front and 15 inch rear American Racing Torq Thrust II aluminum wheels
· Like new tires 215/70R14 on the front and 255/60R15 on the back

Interior

· Black interior
· Front bucket seats
· Factory in-dash 120 mph speedometer and fuel gauges
· Factory center console with horseshoe shifter
· Aftermarket water temperature, oil pressure and voltmeter gauges
· Grant GT steering wheel
· AM/FM/cassette player with Kicker speakers

Driveline

· 350ci Small Block Chevy engine
· Turbo 350 automatic transmission
· GM 10-bolt POSI rear axle and housing

Additional Options

· HEI ignition
· Power front disc and rear drum brakes
· Power steering
· Chrome air cleaner and valve covers
· Edelbrock 1406 single feed carburetor with electric choke
· Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake
· Headers with dual exhaust complete with tailpipes
· Aluminum radiator

We also picked up a complete 2nd set of tires, AND got a spare.

And some pictures!

 

Welcome to the forum Mike, good to have you here with us. Some nice cars you got.

 

Welcome to the forum mike. Nice pics

 

Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum Mike. Congrats on the 68.

 

Welcome good to have you here. Those are some nice cars!

 

welcome nice 68

 

Thank you, I have a lot to learn about these older cars

 

Welcome to the forums! Those are some nice, clean cars you've got!

 

Welcome. That Monte doesn't happen to be the Dale Earnhardt edition is it? My cousin owns one with the same paint, but has Dales autograph near the rocker panels and somewhere on the back if I remember it correctly. I couldn't tell with yours.

Edit: His says "Intimidator" on it.