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Topic: Monte Carlo bar problemo
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 763
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-13-2002 05:08 PM
  
I am currently installing a montecarlo bar on my '69 coupe.
One home on each side does not match up with the existing shock tower bolts.
Should I just use the shock tower hole as a guide and drill from the wheel side?
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
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fastcomet289
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: ventura ca
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-13-2002 06:02 PM
you might need to take the weight off of the front end because the chasis is flexing and not allowing it to line up.------------------
1970 mach1 351c
1965 comet 289
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 337
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-13-2002 06:25 PM
my 67 had that problem come to find out it will fit a 65-66 fine u know those fit all parts that dont really fit all ijust drilled it out------------------
Josh
67 coupe with 351c
94 Explorer
30 model A currently rustbucket
in process 67 convt with efi 5.0 and t5
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18280
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-13-2002 07:29 PM
That is pretty common. I would as suggested, lift the front end up and place the car on stands under the front sub frames. That should push the shock towers inward enough. Remember, that is the entire purpose of the Monte Carlo bar in the first place.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 472
From: Mesa, AZ...for now....
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-13-2002 08:21 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
That is pretty common. I would as suggested, lift the front end up and place the car on stands under the front sub frames. That should push the shock towers inward enough. Remember, that is the entire purpose of the Monte Carlo bar in the first place.
So, how would you push out the shock towers? I have a bar for my '70, but the towers are about 3/4-1" too close. Would I get them to spread by lifting the car? If so, where do I place the jack/jackstands to get the front to spread a little? ------------------
Gary-
1970 Mustang Deluxe SportsRoof (daily driver), 1946 Ford pickup, another 1946 Ford pickup, 1947 Ford parts truck, 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Vic
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 763
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-13-2002 08:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
That is pretty common. I would as suggested, lift the front end up and place the car on stands under the front sub frames. That should push the shock towers inward enough. Remember, that is the entire purpose of the Monte Carlo bar in the first place.
The bar goes in fine, just the lower hole is about .600 off from the shock tower hole.
I'll try the jack stand method but I don't think that will work....
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Billgear
Gearhead Posts: 180
From: Concord,CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-13-2002 09:46 PM
Mine was the same way, bar was down all the way and the bolts missed by a mile. I drilled new holes.------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5469
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-13-2002 10:46 PM
You mention shock tower bolts but call it a Monte Carlo bar. Are you talking about an export brace- which attaches to the shock towers. They really weren't made for the 69-70 but they do fit. Recently saw a 69 cv that had an export brace cut in half at the cowl, spread about 1/2" and bolted separately. Taking weight off the wheels and using a porta power should help. Josh: monte carlo bars come in 4 different applications 65/6. 67/8 etc. Using the brace and the bar together is a huge improvement and takes a lot of strain off of shock towers.
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1619
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 06-13-2002 11:02 PM
The 67/68 bar I purchased from NPD didn't fit, and I double checked the part number. The width was correct but the holes were nowhere near the bolts. Pretty much it is either drill functional holes or make a new bar, your choice.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18280
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-14-2002 02:18 AM
.600 or over 1/2 inch off is not a matter of caved in shock towers. .100 or so yes, but not that much. Drill new holes. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
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skips69
Gearhead Posts: 187
From: Catlin, IL USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-14-2002 09:19 AM
I had some difficulty installing the one piece export brace, but eventually got it on alright. My Monte-Carlo bar fit with no problems afterwards, but you have to drill holes for it regardless don't you? I was nowhere near a bolt hole for the Monte-Carlo bar on my 69'.
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-14-2002 12:17 PM
Those are no fun. When I installed my new export brace, I could not get it in to save me! I ended up getting it in but had to have the front of the ground, jacking it here, and there. It took me and a buddy a little while with that darn thing.
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