September 25, 201115 yr comment_158517 Hi fellas , after 23 years my engine showed some slight signals of being worn out. I didn`t give a second thought : I had it rebuilt. New pistons and rings , the chankshaft was grinded , new clutch , new oil pump etc. Apart from the engine , I`ve made some changes :LED`s on dashboard icons ;New tinting on the windows ; Alarm system with door locking by remote control; Trunk opened by alarm`s remote control ;Presence sensor ;GPS with digital TV , bluetooth , etc. ;Rear-view camera ;[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01641.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01632.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01626.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01607.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01611.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01525.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01599.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01601.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01597.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01602.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01636.jpg Report
September 26, 201115 yr Author comment_158520 Very nice any further future plans? 8)Thank you !, well I`been thinking about installing an AC before the summer comes cos` it gets boiling-hot here from december on !!! Report
September 26, 201115 yr comment_158531 Seams weird talking about it being boilind hot in December! That's the month we usually get a load of snow! lolLooking great, an engine re-build is on my list of to-do's for one of my other cars (Nova) Report
September 26, 201115 yr Author comment_158536 Seams weird talking about it being boilind hot in December! That's the month we usually get a load of snow! lolLooking great, an engine re-build is on my list of to-do's for one of my other cars (Nova) You see how big our world is ?! Last December and January we went through 45º C in Rio de Janeiro. The Sun was just scorching !! . Sometimes, I wish we had some snow here ... Report
September 26, 201115 yr comment_158540 You see how big our world is ?! Last December and January we went through 45º C in Rio de Janeiro. The Sun was just scorching !! . Sometimes, I wish we had some snow here ...Last December/January, we had around -10º C and some nights, it was ever colder Car is looking great! Report
May 30, 201214 yr Author comment_172650 Some news : I`ve bought a new set of rims from a vectra got rid of those hubcaps, a new sound system with a booster, I`ve installed power steering(from another Monza) and xenon in the fog lights. I was rather lucky to find a man who gave up restoring his monza from ground zero after finding out that his car had been stolen many years ago and therefore, wouldn`t be able to be officially approved. Too sad but at least it became a part donor. I also got the AC compressor so that I didn`t have to modify the sheaves and the belt. Thus it made it easier for me to conclude the next step : my AC system .[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/pictureview5q.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/2012-05-27_13-39-17_79.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/OHGQ3SCAIYOSN1CATSDMAYCAMNY2A3CAGR9SUBCA32INWYCA51CONDCASYX78OCAEJFQ62CABNL34ACA0STTZUCAHC1SA2CAON38PXCAUKCW58CADFXWA3CABD950ZCAGQX81DCA5V08.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/2012-05-27_17-34-55_615.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/dscf1008kr.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/dscf1292re.jpg[img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/dscf1293a.jpg Report
May 30, 201214 yr comment_172656 Car is looking good,some nice cars there also, bet you dont have the rust problems we have over here with our winters and salt put on the roads. Report
May 31, 201214 yr Author comment_172676 I`m afraid you`re mistaken buddie . We do have rust around here due to excessive humidity and salt along the seacoast. I disassembled many parts of its body and applied grease in the inner areas. It`s very toiling but it`s worth doing it after all. Sorry for my awkward English. Cheers ! Report
May 31, 201214 yr comment_172680 I`m afraid you`re mistaken buddie . We do have rust around here due to excessive humidity and salt along the seacoast. I disassembled many parts of its body and applied grease in the inner areas. It`s very toiling but it`s worth doing it after all. Sorry for my awkward English. Cheers !Yes but you get to wear shorts alot more then we do!! Report
May 31, 201214 yr Author comment_172691 Yes but you get to wear shorts alot more then we do!!This is true !! Report
May 31, 201214 yr Author comment_172692 Nice progress there and great pics Thank you !! It`s a pity they were taken by my cellphone which is not a very good one ... Report
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