wiw '79 Monza spyder

[1967coronet]

I have a somewhat rusty '63 convertible with a redone motor (not turbo). Runs very nice, still has the generator. Let me know if you need anything.

Thanks Lefty.

 

[f8-4life]

Good reply's thanks.
Sent the owner an offer of 2k. He says it runs good.
I think I am safe in that price range.
We will see how it goes.

 

[oldbee]

About the only thing easy on the 8’s was changing the air filter, sorry, I had to work on them also at dealership.

 

[Cranky]

How many miles are on that car? Can't remember the last time I saw one on the road. There weren't too many cars of the late 70's/early 80's that I liked but GM was at the bottom of the list. About the only things from the late 70's that I thought were decent for the money were pickups. Ended up owning 4 79 Dodge trucks over the years starting around 82. The Monza body style did catch my eye....until looking one over closely. A lot of people including me didn't think too highly of ChryCo during that time but GM wasn't any better....and may have been worse.

 

[f8-4life]

Not sure on the miles. I agree trucks were the high point in the late 70's and also vans.
This car is interesting to me being a factory v8 4 speed and its an oddball now, as they did not survive in ohio long I assume most were beat to death sometime during the 80's and 90's.
Not on the same level as a mopar but could be a cool budget car that still retains a certain "cool" factor simply by having the only one around.

 

[Cojohnso1]

I had a 76 Monza. Replaced 265 with 350. It was squirrelly as hell. And rattled apart. One of my few Chevy ventures. I also went thru a Pontiac phase. Starting with '66 GTO. But once caught the Mopar bug? Never looked back. Someday I may write my experiences. The pros and cons of Mopar vs GM. Don't have alot of experience with Ford. But I truly believe the Muscle car era was the best of times in US car manufacturing history. And all do deserve respect. If a (let's say) 69 Ford Boss 302 limped in not feeling well? I would learn Ford right quick!

 

[YY1]

I've had a small sampling of some of the "best" from both of the other camps.

buick 350
My mom had a buick 3.8 (in a pontiac!)
mom had a pontiac 389
olds 425
ford 351c
mom had a ford 5.0

I'd not trade a 318 for any of them!

(OK, the 425 was kinda fun)

 

[SteveSS]

There was one RoadKill episode where they bought a car like that one then hooked up a bunch of leaf blowers to try to make it a turbo.