Another 72 Monaco back on the road

[Mr C]

Love the vent shades! Takes me back. Did the parts car have a gas door?

Looking good! I really hope you re-do the woodgrain. One of the things that really stands out on the 72/ 73s.

 

[BLIMP]

Love the vent shades! Takes me back. Did the parts car have a gas door?

Thanks, yeah I was very happy to see those vent shades, I think they look great too...and yes I swapped on this fuel filler door from the parts wagon! Edit...maybe I didn't swap them...closer inspection appears to show they are two different doors (I don't have access to my parts wagon to verify). I've swapped so many parts I get things mixed up, maybe the original door was loose in the back when I bought it ha!

 

[BLIMP]

Could you possibly post more pics of the coolant overflow bottle setup, in the original car and as installed now? Did it fit right in? How does it compare to a ‘73? Part number would be great too.

Here's a few pics of the coolant overflow bottle that was in the back of the wagon with the other loose parts. Wasn't able to find a part # on it, and I have no idea what a stock one looks like or where it's mounted. The only place I figured it might go is where these 2 holes are drilled in the radiator support. If you look closely, there seems to be factory paint on the holes, they don't appear to be drilled after the car left the factory? Anyone with any knowledge please chime in.

 

[MonacoBlue]

The 440 looks fantastic. Would be great to hear a video of it running!

 

[BLIMP]

The 440 looks fantastic. Would be great to hear a video of it running!

Thanks Scott, I'm in the process of getting something posted to YouTube...
Got a few more things installed, a new master cylinder and starter.

 

[BLIMP]

Here you go @MonacoBlue

 

[65sporty]

Sounds ok for $300

 

[MonacoBlue]

Here you go @MonacoBlue

Sounds great, Paul. Is it hard to find the kick down and correct linkages for a 440 4bbl? I am so glad you went to VA and got that car!!!

 

[MonacoBlue]

Thanks Scott, I'm in the process of getting something posted to YouTube...
Got a few more things installed, a new master cylinder and starter.View attachment 498107 View attachment 498108 View attachment 498109 View attachment 498110 View attachment 498116 View attachment 498117 View attachment 498118

I like the copper look on the brake master cylinder. Did you paint that? It looks good. It's unique.

 

[BLIMP]

Is it hard to find the kick down and correct linkages for a 440 4bbl?

Thanks Scott, I just used the linkages from the other green parts wagon since it was also a big block.

I like the copper look on the brake master cylinder.

Yes it was a new bare master cylinder so I protected it with some copper colored spray paint, I like it too!

 

[BLIMP]

Been working on the brakes. Replaced the front rubber lines and rebuilt the calipers. The rear hardware looks good. Nice to wrench on a vehicle from a state that doesn't use road salt, as the lines came loose with a little heat and are still ok.

 

[lemondana]

Very neat project there! Doesn't look like your kickdown will function very well with the way you have it in the upper picture. It needs some fine tuning. Good luck with the wagon!

 

[BLIMP]

Very neat project there! Doesn't look like your kickdown will function very well with the way you have it in the upper picture. It needs some fine tuning. Good luck with the wagon!

Thank you very much for the heads up! @Xenon actually told me the same thing last time he was giving me a hand, I'll make sure to get it correct. Thanks again, I appreciate it!

 

[bigmoparjeff]

I hate to be Debbie Downer, but these shoes are on backwards.

The primary is towards the rear and secondary up front. Should be the other way around.

Otherwise, Great job saving this one and bringing it back to life!


Jeff

 

[BLIMP]

I hate to be Debbie Downer, but these shoes are on backwards.

Oh heck you're right, much appreciated!

Great job saving this one and bringing it back to life!

Thanks Jeff, been having lots of fun bringing it back around. Only had a little time yesterday, but was able to toss a couple new Monroes on it.

 

[Mr C]

Here's a few pics of the coolant overflow bottle that was in the back of the wagon with the other loose parts. Wasn't able to find a part # on it, and I have no idea what a stock one looks like or where it's mounted. The only place I figured it might go is where these 2 holes are drilled in the radiator support. If you look closely, there seems to be factory paint on the holes, they don't appear to be drilled after the car left the factory? Anyone with any knowledge please chime in.View attachment 496868 View attachment 496866 View attachment 496869 View attachment 496867

Sorry I'm late to reply to this...but on Mopars, normally the overflow is bolted on the engine side of the rad support next to the rad on the passenger side.

 

[Blish]

I'm gonna be watchung this thread, I love the sleek look of the Monaco wagons. Nothing compares in looks its definitely a unique style.

 

[BLIMP]

normally the overflow is bolted on the engine side of the rad support next to the rad on the passenger side.

Thanks for that info! Just a bit ago in the "Newport being parted" thread I was able to see what the bottle looks like and where it's mounted.

Edit...my wagon is optioned for the bottle but these AC lines are routed in the way.

 

[bigmoparjeff]

They moved the A/C drier to the front of the rad support in 1973 when the overflow bottle became standard. 1972 used a different bottle that mounted on the driver side of the radiator.

The 1972 set-up is much harder to find since it was only used on cars equipped with heavy duty cooling systems such as police and trailer towing.

Jeff

 

[BLIMP]

Other than the engine/trans, a crucial piece missing from this wagon when purchased was the fuel tank. There was a bit of custom bracing in the fenderwell, I'm guessing in the past that someone had rigged up some sort of a custom fuel cell. As most people know, wagon fuel tanks are specific and difficult to find. Luckily all the associated hardware for the tank was laying in the cargo area. This summer I was able to purchase one from @tfrogh that was for sale in this thread
SOLD - 1972 Wagon Gas Tank plus a few odds and ends
A couple days ago I was able to get it installed along with a new sending unit.