👍Thank you guys, just discovered your channel. Brought back great memories from 1983 when I had the 265 ci V8 version. I had to cut holes in the inner fender for spark plugs. Really miss that car.
Lucky you. I have never seen one for sale when I got the itch to buy a toy. Love to have a 75, smog exempt in Ca. Mild sbc AC leave the tall geatr and get some good tunes Will be my daily for this retired bastige!
That Monza is in excellent shape. I had a 76 with a 262 v8. The 305 came out in 77. The CA cars got the 350 because for some reason they had less emissions. You can change the plugs without lifting the motor, it just takes time and patience and skinned knuckles.
The 350 was the only CARB approved motor since the 262 was so new. That's the magic of CA emissions, even if it's cleaner it's not legal until CARB says so.
@@TractorWrangler01 In 1975, my father (O"H) bought the Vega[hogand], 2.3 L, 141 c.i., 4 cylinder, cast block, Al-heads. These were the Chevy 350 c.i., cast iron, small block V-8, similar with the 305, 327(&6), not the later 5.7 L, Aluminum and other 4.8, 5.0, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2, up to 7.0 L. There were Monza vehicles with the 350 c.i. there - remember seeing them and knowing about the tight fit for the engine, and spark plug removal issue. ->What Travis, and Alec mean, is the H-Body with the 350 V-8, was a California version vehicle with the CA emissions - they were available and sold at the dealers in the other states too. @Travis Black; @Alec Weinstein; ->As You recall, the CA emission requirements were advanced, more strict than the EPA standard then, with an extra charge, listed on the sticker too - not very much extra cost - but, resulted in less power. ->The GM 1974 vehicles had catalytic converters, unleaded fuel with the HEI, in advance of the 1975 requirement, most vehicles had [my friend's 1979 Accord, still used unleaded] ->did GM also have the V-8 in the , Chevrolet Monza, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Starfire, were/are the same H-frame as the Chevrolet Vega, Pontiac Astre - originally all were to have the Wankel Rotary as with Ford Pinto, etc. - the engine bay shape was designed accordingly ->thus, problematic for the V-8 - The Buick Skyhawk with 231 c.i./3.8 L V-6 fits very well, and performed well too as with the many vehicles GM decided to produce with that engine [first generation production 1961, available in Buick in 1962 model Special, originally with 197 c.i., 90 deg., odd fire timing, "Fireball", increased to 225 c.i. later 231 c.i. and less common 252 c.i. - a Buick engine design, production, based upon another GM small V-8, 215, c.i. aluminum engine - when there still were separate engine design & manufacturing from previous to the GM acquisitions, mergers - GM also produced other V-6, 60 deg, even-fire timing with Chevrolet branding, also with various smaller and larger displacements - the Buick 231 was also changed to have even-fire timing] - these have commonalities with the various GM, Chevy, Buick, Olds, Pontiac Small Block V-8 engines in bore and stroke measurements, along with flywheel, rear bolt-transmission bell housings. ->there are many easy swaps that can be accomplished ->for many reasons, including service, maintenance, functionality, operation, etc. it would be worthwhile to modify the engine compartment, frame rails, motor-engine mounts - especially if the vehicle is converting to be used for any type of racing -> then, also obviously, clearly using an more modern aluminum small block engine ->imagine any H-body with a NASCAR level 350 c.i -955bHP, N/A engine !! then if boosted with either Supercharger or Turbocharger, even just NOS or appropriate combination(s) !! ->obviously suspension, steering [rack & pinion], appropriate drive train, brakes, fuel, ignition, ECU-PCM systems ->for the more complete build. ->clearly there are many possible options, potentials, etc. -> each one with their desire, imagination, visualization, ideas, concepts, desire, purpose, function, use. ->could You imagine or developing this vehicle into the use with a Wankel Rotary 13B, 20B, 26B, with high power 600-1200 wHP or higher to 1800wHP, either RWD, AWD perhaps ? 🧐 ->actually have some many other and better options with power train, engine, fuel, etc. to develop also. 🧐😏🤓 Great to have been given the information from YOur previous channel, -thus, to see You again @Travis Black; Travis, with Your 'Mate-'other-half, Jessie' @Jessie Black;, too. Congratulations 😆 -> clearly You are a deLIGHTful couple 🤗 @Alec Weinstein ->will We be seeing You with the continuation in the process with this Monza too ? 🤔 Alex, You, clearly have good video recording skills. 😏 -> Many complements and Much Appreciation 😄 All The Best and Much Success in Your Quest, Health, Happiness and Well Being. 😊 Sincerely ☺
I remember seeing these cars back in the 1980s, my brother had a mid to late 1970s Pontiac Sunbird coupe, it had the 2.5 iron duke four cylinder motor 😊👍
I owned one of these, no need to lift engine. Maybe the 350 but the 262 basically same small block if you go underneath you can get all out. One plug needed insulator broken off to get out but not back in. So no no lift necessary. The recommended it at dealers for speed.
My best car was a 1969 Olds W-31. 350 4speed Borg. 513 rear end. It was called "The Popcorn Machine", because of the cam when it idled. A couple of articles were written up on it in the Hot Rod magazines for the Fort Lauderdale FL area. That was my baby...never should have sold it. Live and learn. Stay safe... Rico
You could have took the switch off the top of the column and started it with a piece of coat hanger. It's just a rod that slides in to push and pull the actual switch into the different positions. I like the owner/camera man. He knows what to focus on.
I've owned 2+2 a couple spiders and even a mirage...kinda different cars....all the factory engines whr all very de tuned.....favorite 2 was a 406 I built with 3800 stall and a DZ 302 4sp car
I Bought a Red 1975 Monza 2+2 with a Black Interior in 1979. It came with the a Turbo-350 automatic transmission and the 125hp V8-350 (lowest output of any V8 350 chevy) Pulled them both out, put a B&M shift kit in the transmission and changed the heads to early Z28 2.02/1.60 heads and put the stock 300 Horespower GM Camshaft from the earlier 70's Camaro SS-350. With the 2-barrel carb, it had about 275 HP. It would 'Bark' 2nd and 3rd gear. I Smoked EVERY Corvette and Porsche on the streets. For back then, it was FAST. This was in California. It easily passed SMOG. Under the hood, it looked BONE STOCK. Air Conditoning, SMOG pump, air cleaner. Talk about a fun car....
CAlifornia...loaded with ac and 75!! NO SMOG! Id be interested in buying that roughly 3-6 mos Im out in iE Those r12 systems were insanely cold. Remember being in Dads 73 Impala, driving through Little rock mid summer 112 out and heard complaints its TOO COLD! lol. Woman is a cutie by the way!! Keep updating Id like to follow long. Want that car! PS 3rd gen Camaro,,,tons of influence from this bad boy. Thank you GM
I've had a couple of these. Their is a rubber garment that you pull off and you can do your spark plugs from. Carburetor is called a duel jet. That 350 was like 99 Horsepower , the 305 and Buick v6 had more power then that 350. The rear ends were junk, 7.5 rear end, you couldn't put power to them or they would blow up. The radiator was like a stamp size, even the clutch I believe it was a 9 inch and it was cable controlled. They did make 5 Speeds in the sport model but it was behind a Buick V6 only. They just put a lot of junk into this car, it would have to be all upgraded. Even the oil pan was special for the V8 etc. I had a 75 with the 262 put in a small block Chevy 400 CI with a Holley 750 DP, started having problems because the lugs kept getting fouled, I needed a dual exhaust to make it breath, I think you could only go 2 inch exhaust because it was low to the ground etc. I got rid of it because of the up grades it needed and starting with that rear end and building something it was like around $5,000.00 you couldn't even run springs under that car, so my decision was Next! Happy New Year to everyone.
Modifying this car is definitely way less cookie cutter than any other GM platform. This being an actual H body that is California smog exempt makes it worth it though.
I bought a red 1975 5.7 stick in 1977. Low in horsepower but plenty of torque. They need a skid plate to protect the oil pan because they are very nose heavy. The car was originally designed for a Wankel Rotary engine. Body's were made and Wankel fell through because of a design flaw. That's why the high transmission tunnel. A few even came with a 400 ci engine. Most came with a 6 cylinder or a tiny v8. When you sit in it you feel like you are in a jet cockpit. Pretty tight. It had a crazy good stereo for the time. Take good care of it. It's a rare car. Too bad you ripped off the hood liner. That original hood liner made the car more valuable.
@jorgedacosta8957 if that's true, then it would have had to be a special order, but I dont think it was. I am pretty sure the 400 was a special order but not the 350.
I had a 76 with the Vegaroid motor. I crashed it before I could swap in a 350. My dad had the Olds version (Starfire) that had the 231 Buick V6/4spd - was much, much better than mine.
I had a 1975 Town Coupe with a 350. Bought it for the drivetrain and other parts to do a V8 swap in my Vega. That 350 was factory rated at 125 hp. And you can change all 8 plugs without lifting the engine. That is a myth.
I agree that in certain cases, one could change the V-8 plugs without jacking the motor or cutting holes. However, I ordered my 77 305 new, equipped Spyder without Auto, no AC & power steering and without power brakes, there was no air pump either. One of the plugs was a bit tricky, but doable, unless on has ham hands. Changed them every 25,000 miles put the car in the barn at about 105K. Last I checked it’s still there waiting to be awakened. Seeing this has reawakened my interest for next winters project.
Also invest in a lapel mic when your outside it helps tremendously or just be aware of where the mic is when your moving all around on you junkyard pics .. ole man Romeo
It's a run of the mill Rochester 2 barrel carburetor that came on everything back in the day it would be nice if it had a 4 barrel carburetor but swapping the intake and carb is not super challenging even for you guys lol
I've owned six of those moms and have one now you do not need to Jack the motor up to change the spark plug that's a myth you can do it with the right tools.
The goodwrench motor is originally from 78, so im assuming the original monza 350 is basically the same. Goodwrenches supposedly make like 190 with stock manifolds and tiny carb and like 260 with 4 barrel, aluminum intake, and headers.
The axle is too dirty to find the code, the tach doesn’t work, and the exhaust is too quiet to hear rpm lol. There’s a chance this this came with insane 2.29 gears.
Good Lord, how was it possible for GM to squeeze that 350 in the engine bay? I don't believe it, but there it is. Too bad it was only available in California, and only for '75. At least there was the 305 (still seemed too big and too tight for the Monza) to make the rest of us happy.
Their you are .. I was wondering where you were at and poof like magic .. I actually had a 75 Monza 305 Kentucky car back in 1979 /80 . So if you have any questions about the car over all feel free to ask .. I will tell ya I remember the transmission mound always stayed extra hot to the point it would burn my damn ankle and lower leg when I got lazy or too stoned haha .. Your talking John cougar Mellencamp , Tom Petty days .. unleaded engine for sure and we still had leaded gas back then so ya didn’t wanna get them confused but the gas nozzles were two different sizes however a lot of ppl would make the gas hole bigger and try an run leaded in a unleaded engine .. crazy days .. gasoline was 69 cents until the oil embargo then jumped up to $1.30 so it doubled almost over nite .. yea the last time we had a fukein inflation .. I paid $2300 for my car and it was what 3/4 yrs. Old at that time yea I’ll be 60 this yr.. anywho now that I know where ya are Travis .. Your a beast on those GM and I’ve learned a lot about drive by wire vortex and LS motors from ya .. So I’ll keep checking on ya Travis .. Ole man Romeo from Kentucky .
@@travisblack417 Your previous partner often responds to those that ask on her channel - refers to find You, and Your channel ->this is how i found, located You also. ->am glad to see You continuing Your efforts, vlogs,, posted videos and ->with Your Mate, 'other-half', wife too, Jessie ->she seems and appears to be quite deLIGHTful, special, unique, darling also. 😄 @Jessie Black; Congratulations ! 😆 All the Best and Much Success in Your Quest, Health, Happiness and Well Being - Together.😊 Sincerely ☺
I had a 77 Spyder 305. Total POS. Very nose heavy and handled terribly. Factory Firestone tires were some of the ones that Firestone had fail but they wouldn’t replace them. Gone at 13k miles. Paint was dying fast and it was burning a valve at 30k miles.
OMG...I had almost exactly the same experience...77 Spyder Silver...Firestoned Tires that failed...Electric Fan that broke the mounts, Battery died not even a year old...Upper Radiator hose Failed....Windshield Washer pump stuck on...overheated...melted the reservoir ... Engine Mount failed(They Shipped These Piles Of Crap On Their Sides In Rail Cars).....TOTAL PILE OF CRAP.....
Sometimes people forget the reason you don't see cars like these is that they were unreliable and/or rusted quickly or both. The odd one that was hidden away survives, but it still has all those potential issues. In the last 25 years or so, most vehicles are more reliable but there are still newer cars that just seem to dissappear..for good reason...sort of like evolution..
As I writing,this the thunder is rolling thruogh my town thunder and lighting nice good thank you Jesus, rain rain rain 🌧 yes yes yes , thanks God for the rain 🌧, Thanks BigAl California.
You have misstated a fact about 1975 5.7 Monza’s. You stated all 5.7’s were hatchback in 75. That’s not correct. Both the hatchback and Towne Coupe were available with the 5.7. I have both of them. Watch the UA-cam video of my Towne Coupe 5.7. The car is bone stock, unmodified, unmolested
No it's just easier if you remove the motor mount bolt and jack one side of the engine up an inch or two to get it past the steering shaft otherwise it can be done but it's just easier to do that once the plug is done drop it down slide the bolt back in and done
AND HERE IS MY T/ C That I am building 1976 MONZA ua-cam.com/video/L7VuI9Jpr6U/v-deo.html HOLY CRAP BATMAN thats why I STRIPPED ALL THAT SHIT OUT MINE WEIGHS ABOUT 2400 POUNDS NOW Mine was a V8 A/C car there is no order JUST RIP EVERYTHING OUT START OVER Who Gives a fuck if it runs its a 350 100 BILLION of them laying around
There is not a shit ton of them laying around not a one yr one state factory 350 car like that find me another one just like it anywhere I bet you can't
Well now , if you need a parts car Buick 1975 or 4 , I have one ☝️couple of Ks would get it , come get it nice California Buick / manza look a like 👍 thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏
The originality is not long gone it's still a 350 take those goofy valve covers off and who's gonna know I'm just saying it was a really nice car and ypur not gonna get it to do what you want anyway so why destroy it
Yes a 4.8 but better yet a 5.3 from a Yukon or suburban would really make it a blast to drive even in stock form going from 150 hp maybe to almost 300 is always a definite wake up lol but that car was nice and it ran decent w bad wires etc it could have been a really nice car for not much money that would have made an old guy like me really happy to have you can find the 305 ones still but never a factory 350 one w air and all that sad
I can't believe the owner let him destroy it like he does for nothing either he's not gonna get it to run but maybe 13s if that w a stock Goodwrench motor he destroyed it in the name of weight reduction sad sad sad a one yr one state car you'll never see again ever ever ever I cringed to see him rip off the under hood insulation when I got to part two omg I'm about the upgrade but he destroys it no joke just totally destroyed the car in one afternoon it was worth some money and just needed love now it will never be worth a shit
Pretty much yeah by the way it will never be able to be driven down the road and admired because of its age and rarity there are so many sunfires and Starfire's even Monza s out there that are either already junk or came w a 4 or 6 cyl motor that could have easi;y dropped a healthy 350 or even better in to go racing with idk bro it is just my shit I guess cuz I, am older and from the northeast I guess where that car would have been long gone in the 80s this is 2022 and it really was in pretty nice shape it just seems a shame to tear it all apart in the name of weight reduction when it's less than most cars already and the motor is stock you may as well take that motor out in the name of weight reduction too it's more of a boat anchor anyway than any type of performance engine it is a 4 bolt tho and would be a decent candidate although the Goodwrench motors were made in Mexico and have a lower nickel content than a production engine from gm so right out the gate it's a turd and seems ludicrous to tear it all apart when some grandpa would have loved to have it to take his grandkids for a ride on Sunday afternoon they would think it was the best race car ever you feel me bro
Yeah I'm getting that i don't feel ya vibe I already apologized and I meant it I've said my peace in done I've never hardly commented on anyone's shit before that much I can tell I hit a nerve but it's because you know I'm right to at least a point again I'm sorry bro I went way over the line on that
I had a 3.8 V6 in my 1976 Pontiac Sun Bird and it was faster then the Monza with the 305 of the 1977 year . The 3.8 V6 in my Sun Bird is the engine that was put in the Buick Grand National Turbo but my 3.8 didn’t have a turbo but man it was crazy strong and I could roast my tires in first gear and second gear and hit 3rd and chirp easily, I raced a friend that has a 289 older mustang and I beat him in a rolling start on the freeway . I miss that car . The 3.8 V6 was a 231 cid engine
Don't know where you got your info that all 75's were hatchbacks but it is incorrect. I had a 75 coupe 265 V8 auto car. And, the original owner was correct about the original engine being rebuilt. It just forgot to tell you it is in some other car, because it was sent back as a core when the goodwrench motor was installed in this one. Lol.
My first car was a 75 Monza, sadly not the V8 version. The upside is fixing it constantly helped me learn about cars.
👍Thank you guys, just discovered your channel. Brought back great memories from 1983 when I had the 265 ci V8 version. I had to cut holes in the inner fender for spark plugs. Really miss that car.
I've owned 15 V8 Monza...my 1st car was 1975
Lucky you. I have never seen one for sale when I got the itch to buy a toy.
Love to have a 75, smog exempt in Ca. Mild sbc AC leave the tall geatr and get some good tunes
Will be my daily for this retired bastige!
Best vehicle I ever owned was a 87 Silverado I bought brand new off the lot with a 350 , thanks Travis!
Glad I found your channel Travis, I was wondering where you were but congrats on the channel and I subscribed
They have unique sbc motor mounts...2 bolts from bottom side you loosen to end of threads and jack up engine for 3 of 4 drivers side spark plugs...
I wish i had people with knowledge like you guys in my area. This guy knows his stuff.
Let the lady do the presentation. ❤ but wow. You know your cars, u got that running quick.
It ain’t hard with a small block Chevy
@@travisblack417 I love those wrecking yards in sun valley too bad they closed the big one.
That Monza is in excellent shape. I had a 76 with a 262 v8. The 305 came out in 77. The CA cars got the 350 because for some reason they had less emissions. You can change the plugs without lifting the motor, it just takes time and patience and skinned knuckles.
The 350 was the only CARB approved motor since the 262 was so new. That's the magic of CA emissions, even if it's cleaner it's not legal until CARB says so.
That's not a CA car my man. I bought mine on the east coast.
@@TractorWrangler01 Swaps exist, but the only way to get an H-body with a factory 350 is a 1975 California Monza.
@@alecweinstein4990 I bought a factory 1975 5.7 monza in MD.
@@TractorWrangler01 In 1975, my father (O"H) bought the Vega[hogand], 2.3 L, 141 c.i., 4 cylinder, cast block, Al-heads.
These were the Chevy 350 c.i., cast iron, small block V-8, similar with the 305, 327(&6), not the later 5.7 L, Aluminum and other 4.8, 5.0, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2, up to 7.0 L.
There were Monza vehicles with the 350 c.i. there - remember seeing them and knowing about the tight fit for the engine, and spark plug removal issue.
->What Travis, and Alec mean, is the H-Body with the 350 V-8, was a California version vehicle with the CA emissions - they were available and sold at the dealers in the other states too.
@Travis Black; @Alec Weinstein;
->As You recall, the CA emission requirements were advanced, more strict than the EPA standard then, with an extra charge, listed on the sticker too - not very much extra cost - but, resulted in less power.
->The GM 1974 vehicles had catalytic converters, unleaded fuel with the HEI, in advance of the 1975 requirement, most vehicles had [my friend's 1979 Accord, still used unleaded]
->did GM also have the V-8 in the , Chevrolet Monza, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Starfire, were/are the same H-frame as the Chevrolet Vega, Pontiac Astre - originally all were to have the Wankel Rotary as with Ford Pinto, etc. - the engine bay shape was designed accordingly ->thus, problematic for the V-8 - The Buick Skyhawk with 231 c.i./3.8 L V-6 fits very well, and performed well too as with the many vehicles GM decided to produce with that engine [first generation production 1961, available in Buick in 1962 model Special, originally with 197 c.i., 90 deg., odd fire timing, "Fireball", increased to 225 c.i. later 231 c.i. and less common 252 c.i. - a Buick engine design, production, based upon another GM small V-8, 215, c.i. aluminum engine - when there still were separate engine design & manufacturing from previous to the GM acquisitions, mergers - GM also produced other V-6, 60 deg, even-fire timing with Chevrolet branding, also with various smaller and larger displacements - the Buick 231 was also changed to have even-fire timing] - these have commonalities with the various GM, Chevy, Buick, Olds, Pontiac Small Block V-8 engines in bore and stroke measurements, along with flywheel, rear bolt-transmission bell housings.
->there are many easy swaps that can be accomplished
->for many reasons, including service, maintenance, functionality, operation, etc. it would be worthwhile to modify the engine compartment, frame rails, motor-engine mounts - especially if the vehicle is converting to be used for any type of racing -> then, also obviously, clearly using an more modern aluminum small block engine
->imagine any H-body with a NASCAR level 350 c.i -955bHP, N/A engine !! then if boosted with either Supercharger or Turbocharger, even just NOS or appropriate combination(s) !!
->obviously suspension, steering [rack & pinion], appropriate drive train, brakes, fuel, ignition, ECU-PCM systems ->for the more complete build.
->clearly there are many possible options, potentials, etc. -> each one with their desire, imagination, visualization, ideas, concepts, desire, purpose, function, use.
->could You imagine or developing this vehicle into the use with a Wankel Rotary 13B, 20B, 26B, with high power 600-1200 wHP or higher to 1800wHP, either RWD, AWD perhaps ? 🧐
->actually have some many other and better options with power train, engine, fuel, etc. to develop also. 🧐😏🤓
Great to have been given the information from YOur previous channel, -thus, to see You again @Travis Black; Travis, with Your 'Mate-'other-half, Jessie' @Jessie Black;, too. Congratulations 😆 -> clearly You are a deLIGHTful couple 🤗
@Alec Weinstein ->will We be seeing You with the continuation in the process with this Monza too ? 🤔 Alex, You, clearly have good video recording skills. 😏
-> Many complements and Much Appreciation 😄
All The Best and Much Success in Your Quest, Health, Happiness and Well Being. 😊
Sincerely ☺
I had one. I didn’t move the motor to change the plugs. I heated a box end wrench and bent it. Slow but worked
I remember seeing these cars back in the 1980s, my brother had a mid to late 1970s Pontiac Sunbird coupe, it had the 2.5 iron duke four cylinder motor 😊👍
My first car as a 16 year old. Great to see.
I owned one of these, no need to lift engine. Maybe the 350 but the 262 basically same small block if you go underneath you can get all out. One plug needed insulator broken off to get out but not back in. So no no lift necessary. The recommended it at dealers for speed.
Nice "opel manta b" you've got there. Greetings from germany😎✌️
Glad I found your channel man. Your amazing
My best car was a 1969 Olds W-31. 350 4speed Borg. 513 rear end. It was called "The Popcorn Machine", because of the cam when it idled. A couple of articles were written up on it in the Hot Rod magazines for the Fort Lauderdale FL area. That was my baby...never should have sold it. Live and learn. Stay safe... Rico
You could have took the switch off the top of the column and started it with a piece of coat hanger. It's just a rod that slides in to push and pull the actual switch into the different positions. I like the owner/camera man. He knows what to focus on.
That is exactly what we did.
Thanks!
262 4.3 V8 and very few 5.7 in 1975
Love to see someone stick a small turbo on one of these
I've owned 2+2 a couple spiders and even a mirage...kinda different cars....all the factory engines whr all very de tuned.....favorite 2 was a 406 I built with 3800 stall and a
DZ 302 4sp car
Oh man, a zinger of a DZ302 would be great in one of these
I Bought a Red 1975 Monza 2+2 with a Black Interior in 1979. It came with the a Turbo-350 automatic transmission and the 125hp V8-350 (lowest output of any V8 350 chevy)
Pulled them both out, put a B&M shift kit in the transmission and changed the heads to early Z28 2.02/1.60 heads and put the stock 300 Horespower GM Camshaft from the earlier 70's Camaro SS-350. With the 2-barrel carb, it had about 275 HP. It would 'Bark' 2nd and 3rd gear. I Smoked EVERY Corvette and Porsche on the streets. For back then, it was FAST. This was in California. It easily passed SMOG. Under the hood, it looked BONE STOCK. Air Conditoning, SMOG pump, air cleaner. Talk about a fun car....
No Turbo 350, it was a Turbo 250, look at the shop manual.
Love my 1979 pro street monza it's badd ass man thanks for the video 📹 🙌 👌 👍 ❤
I heard that motor making all type of noises , top end for sure. About what I expected from this. My is a 1978 hatchback 2+2 V8 355/TH350.
That was my tio’s car . Glad to see it running again
CAlifornia...loaded with ac and 75!! NO SMOG!
Id be interested in buying that roughly 3-6 mos Im out in iE
Those r12 systems were insanely cold. Remember being in Dads 73 Impala, driving through Little rock mid summer 112 out and heard complaints its TOO COLD! lol.
Woman is a cutie by the way!! Keep updating Id like to follow long. Want that car!
PS 3rd gen Camaro,,,tons of influence from this bad boy. Thank you GM
I had one of these!! The Mirage with the flares it was awesome
AMC model from the toystore in the 70s (exit staaage left!)
my friend in high school in 1978 ordered the monza spider with the buick 3.8 and 4spd black and red a real head turner
Pull the steering shaft to pull the driver side plugs that and a couple extensions on the 3/8 drive ratchet and plugs are changed
I've had a couple of these. Their is a rubber garment that you pull off and you can do your spark plugs from. Carburetor is called a duel jet. That 350 was like 99 Horsepower , the 305 and Buick v6 had more power then that 350. The rear ends were junk, 7.5 rear end, you couldn't put power to them or they would blow up. The radiator was like a stamp size, even the clutch I believe it was a 9 inch and it was cable controlled. They did make 5 Speeds in the sport model but it was behind a Buick V6 only. They just put a lot of junk into this car, it would have to be all upgraded. Even the oil pan was special for the V8 etc. I had a 75 with the 262 put in a small block Chevy 400 CI with a Holley 750 DP, started having problems because the lugs kept getting fouled, I needed a dual exhaust to make it breath, I think you could only go 2 inch exhaust because it was low to the ground etc. I got rid of it because of the up grades it needed and starting with that rear end and building something it was like around $5,000.00 you couldn't even run springs under that car, so my decision was Next! Happy New Year to everyone.
Modifying this car is definitely way less cookie cutter than any other GM platform. This being an actual H body that is California smog exempt makes it worth it though.
I bought a red 1975 5.7 stick in 1977. Low in horsepower but plenty of torque. They need a skid plate to protect the oil pan because they are very nose heavy. The car was originally designed for a Wankel Rotary engine. Body's were made and Wankel fell through because of a design flaw. That's why the high transmission tunnel. A few even came with a 400 ci engine. Most came with a 6 cylinder or a tiny v8. When you sit in it you feel like you are in a jet cockpit. Pretty tight. It had a crazy good stereo for the time. Take good care of it. It's a rare car. Too bad you ripped off the hood liner. That original hood liner made the car more valuable.
Take care of it it's a rare car
A 400 really how and what yr I'd love to see one even in pics or doing a burnout even better lol
@@glennmanchester3666 That was a special order in 1975. You used to be able to find it in the Chiltons manuals too.
No such thing as a 350 factory with a five speed.
@jorgedacosta8957 if that's true, then it would have had to be a special order, but I dont think it was. I am pretty sure the 400 was a special order but not the 350.
One flaw gotta pull the engine to change plugs
I had a 77 with a 350 stock. It was animal fun to drive it was a spider. I smoked tires for blocks
They never came stock with a 350 in 77, only the 305.
Amazing!! Nice rare find.
That wired thing next to the thermostat housing is a ported vacuum switch
I had a 76 with the Vegaroid motor. I crashed it before I could swap in a 350. My dad had the Olds version (Starfire) that had the 231 Buick V6/4spd - was much, much better than mine.
That's an awesome car 👍☮️
Had a 78 spider..put a built 3.8l turbo in it with a five speed. Funnest car i ever had.
Use s10 spindles and rear axle for 5 lug wheels
It sure wasn't stock
I had a 1975 Town Coupe with a 350. Bought it for the drivetrain and other parts to do a V8 swap in my Vega. That 350 was factory rated at 125 hp. And you can change all 8 plugs without lifting the engine. That is a myth.
No, it's not. Had to remove driver side motor mount bolt. Lift the engine with a jack about two inches.
@@getgetoutout I've had 2 Monza's and 3 Vega's, all with small blocks and I've never had to remove more than the plug wires to change plugs.
Whiths TONS of tourqe.....
I agree that in certain cases, one could change the V-8 plugs without jacking the motor or cutting holes. However, I ordered my 77 305 new, equipped Spyder without Auto, no AC & power steering and without power brakes, there was no air pump either. One of the plugs was a bit tricky, but doable, unless on has ham hands. Changed them every 25,000 miles put the car in the barn at about 105K. Last I checked it’s still there waiting to be awakened. Seeing this has reawakened my interest for next winters project.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. A TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD!!!1
You know you're getting old when cars you used to own and drive are now "extremely old".
Will it run ? Psht, it’s a small block Chevy of course it will!
I can't wait to have a garage of my own
Me too
Awesome video!
i use to have a 79 sunbird with the buick 231 v6 put a good intake and a 650 carb and race v8 with it and win a lot of races with it
love the car i have a silver 75 spyder 2+2 hatch thats a small tire car
The Monster Monza lives!
Nice car
Also invest in a lapel mic when your outside it helps tremendously or just be aware of where the mic is when your moving all around on you junkyard pics .. ole man Romeo
It's a run of the mill Rochester 2 barrel carburetor that came on everything back in the day it would be nice if it had a 4 barrel carburetor but swapping the intake and carb is not super challenging even for you guys lol
Don't get rid of that license plate. It's the 1998 sequicentennial plate. I think I saw this car for sale on Facebook a while back
I've owned six of those moms and have one now you do not need to Jack the motor up to change the spark plug that's a myth you can do it with the right tools.
The original Factory 350 in those only made 125 H.P. , I wonder what that Goodwrench replacement makes?
The goodwrench motor is originally from 78, so im assuming the original monza 350 is basically the same. Goodwrenches supposedly make like 190 with stock manifolds and tiny carb and like 260 with 4 barrel, aluminum intake, and headers.
So cool!
Wow , a v8 car with 13 inch tires .wonder what the rear gear ratio is
The axle is too dirty to find the code, the tach doesn’t work, and the exhaust is too quiet to hear rpm lol. There’s a chance this this came with insane 2.29 gears.
Monzas had a nice shape and real sporty potential. Definitely rivaled the Celica
Should take it to Duct Tape drags and have Alec attempt to blow this drivetrain up.
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@@alecweinstein4990 Don't sweat it you're just attempting, a shifter bushing or ball joint will give out long before the engine
@@jasonfitch7977 With how easily the shifter slides down the gears, I'll let the trans shift itself. Aim for 2 and it'll wind up in R
The problem we ran into in the nineties is that they ran too hot with the three fifty
Great job guys and gals 🙂👍
Plural gals?
@@travisblack417 😂🤣😂🤣 Ok Thanks teacher 👍
The seller is thinking "He's going to use his girlfriend as clickbait on the thumbnail of the video he will inevitably make of this".
The car isn’t for sale, nor do I even own it. My wife is in the thumbnail because she is also in the video.
There's a motor in there somewhere
That’s one of the E-68 fuel lines
Nice!
Good Lord, how was it possible for GM to squeeze that 350 in the engine bay? I don't believe it, but there it is. Too bad it was only available in California, and only for '75. At least there was the 305 (still seemed too big and too tight for the Monza) to make the rest of us happy.
Their you are .. I was wondering where you were at and poof like magic .. I actually had a 75 Monza 305 Kentucky car back in 1979 /80 . So if you have any questions about the car over all feel free to ask .. I will tell ya I remember the transmission mound always stayed extra hot to the point it would burn my damn ankle and lower leg when I got lazy or too stoned haha .. Your talking John cougar Mellencamp , Tom Petty days .. unleaded engine for sure and we still had leaded gas back then so ya didn’t wanna get them confused but the gas nozzles were two different sizes however a lot of ppl would make the gas hole bigger and try an run leaded in a unleaded engine .. crazy days .. gasoline was 69 cents until the oil embargo then jumped up to $1.30 so it doubled almost over nite .. yea the last time we had a fukein inflation .. I paid $2300 for my car and it was what 3/4 yrs. Old at that time yea I’ll be 60 this yr.. anywho now that I know where ya are Travis .. Your a beast on those GM and I’ve learned a lot about drive by wire vortex and LS motors from ya .. So I’ll keep checking on ya Travis .. Ole man Romeo from Kentucky .
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I think it was just so quiet you couldn't hear the miss! Lol
That’s exactly what I was thinking
very odd car for sure! that fuel filter is upside down!
I test drove one that sucker would go
Unfortunately, the California emissions 350 only had about 10 more HP than the little 262 V8.
Not even close
I had a 77 Spyder 305. Total POS. Very nose heavy and handled terribly. Factory Firestone tires were some of the ones that Firestone had fail but they wouldn’t replace them. Gone at 13k miles. Paint was dying fast and it was burning a valve at 30k miles.
OMG...I had almost exactly the same experience...77 Spyder Silver...Firestoned Tires that failed...Electric Fan that broke the mounts, Battery died not even a year old...Upper Radiator hose Failed....Windshield Washer pump stuck on...overheated...melted the reservoir ... Engine Mount failed(They Shipped These Piles Of Crap On Their Sides In Rail Cars).....TOTAL PILE OF CRAP.....
Sometimes people forget the reason you don't see cars like these is that they were unreliable and/or rusted quickly or both. The odd one that was hidden away survives, but it still has all those potential issues. In the last 25 years or so, most vehicles are more reliable but there are still newer cars that just seem to dissappear..for good reason...sort of like evolution..
@@Stahodad You got that right....By the time I got rid of, it was a Rattle Trap.... Not well built at all....
What did you expect a Corvette? Lol. I think their having a sale on soup four cans for a dollar.
As I writing,this the thunder is rolling thruogh my town thunder and lighting nice good thank you Jesus, rain rain rain 🌧 yes yes yes , thanks God for the rain 🌧,
Thanks BigAl California.
Guys get that beautiful woman some real shoes before bringing her into the garage. 😮
@@outtahere321 nah son we got our safety sandals.
i have the same car its just rusted as hell
You have misstated a fact about 1975 5.7 Monza’s. You stated all 5.7’s were hatchback in 75. That’s not correct. Both the hatchback and Towne Coupe were available with the 5.7. I have both of them. Watch the UA-cam video of my Towne Coupe 5.7. The car is bone stock, unmodified, unmolested
Surley ls swap! Lol
Lol YOU may have to take the engine out to change the plugs
No it's just easier if you remove the motor mount bolt and jack one side of the engine up an inch or two to get it past the steering shaft otherwise it can be done but it's just easier to do that once the plug is done drop it down slide the bolt back in and done
@@glennmanchester3666What's more easier is their is some rubber gorments on the fenders you put your extension through.
AND HERE IS MY T/ C That I am building 1976 MONZA
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HOLY CRAP BATMAN thats why I STRIPPED ALL THAT SHIT OUT MINE WEIGHS ABOUT 2400 POUNDS NOW
Mine was a V8 A/C car there is no order JUST RIP EVERYTHING OUT START OVER Who Gives a fuck if it runs its a 350 100 BILLION of them laying around
I love you
@@travisblack417 YOU JUST WANT MY MONZA!! I Got some shit in today going full on TRACK DAY AUTOCROSS Stay tuned
There is not a shit ton of them laying around not a one yr one state factory 350 car like that find me another one just like it anywhere I bet you can't
Well now , if you need a parts car Buick 1975 or 4 , I have one ☝️couple of Ks would get it , come get it nice California Buick / manza look a like 👍 thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏
Just don't ls it, it's a rare original.
LS 100%…..even a 4.8 would do this thing justice
It's been repainted and has a Goodwrench 350. Originality is long gone
@@trentdawg2832 Not going to spoil anything, but cmon it's on this channel there's only one outcome.
The originality is not long gone it's still a 350 take those goofy valve covers off and who's gonna know I'm just saying it was a really nice car and ypur not gonna get it to do what you want anyway so why destroy it
Yes a 4.8 but better yet a 5.3 from a Yukon or suburban would really make it a blast to drive even in stock form going from 150 hp maybe to almost 300 is always a definite wake up lol but that car was nice and it ran decent w bad wires etc it could have been a really nice car for not much money that would have made an old guy like me really happy to have you can find the 305 ones still but never a factory 350 one w air and all that sad
I can't believe the owner let him destroy it like he does for nothing either he's not gonna get it to run but maybe 13s if that w a stock Goodwrench motor he destroyed it in the name of weight reduction sad sad sad a one yr one state car you'll never see again ever ever ever I cringed to see him rip off the under hood insulation when I got to part two omg I'm about the upgrade but he destroys it no joke just totally destroyed the car in one afternoon it was worth some money and just needed love now it will never be worth a shit
Destroyed?
Pretty much yeah by the way it will never be able to be driven down the road and admired because of its age and rarity there are so many sunfires and Starfire's even Monza s out there that are either already junk or came w a 4 or 6 cyl motor that could have easi;y dropped a healthy 350 or even better in to go racing with idk bro it is just my shit I guess cuz I, am older and from the northeast I guess where that car would have been long gone in the 80s this is 2022 and it really was in pretty nice shape it just seems a shame to tear it all apart in the name of weight reduction when it's less than most cars already and the motor is stock you may as well take that motor out in the name of weight reduction too it's more of a boat anchor anyway than any type of performance engine it is a 4 bolt tho and would be a decent candidate although the Goodwrench motors were made in Mexico and have a lower nickel content than a production engine from gm so right out the gate it's a turd and seems ludicrous to tear it all apart when some grandpa would have loved to have it to take his grandkids for a ride on Sunday afternoon they would think it was the best race car ever you feel me bro
I don’t feel you bro.
Yeah I'm getting that i don't feel ya vibe I already apologized and I meant it I've said my peace in done I've never hardly commented on anyone's shit before that much I can tell I hit a nerve but it's because you know I'm right to at least a point again I'm sorry bro I went way over the line on that
@@glennmanchester3666 I don’t think you’re right literally at all but that’s ok.
I had a 3.8 V6 in my 1976 Pontiac Sun Bird and it was faster then the Monza with the 305 of the 1977 year . The 3.8 V6 in my Sun Bird is the engine that was put in the Buick Grand National Turbo but my 3.8 didn’t have a turbo but man it was crazy strong and I could roast my tires in first gear and second gear and hit 3rd and chirp easily, I raced a friend that has a 289 older mustang and I beat him in a rolling start on the freeway . I miss that car . The 3.8 V6 was a 231 cid engine
Don't know where you got your info that all 75's were hatchbacks but it is incorrect. I had a 75 coupe 265 V8 auto car. And, the original owner was correct about the original engine being rebuilt. It just forgot to tell you it is in some other car, because it was sent back as a core when the goodwrench motor was installed in this one. Lol.