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HickRocket1258 · 03-28-2009, 09:14 AM

I picked up a 1998 Monte Carlo from my uncle for free a week and a half ago. Didn't run but I needed something a little bigger for myself compared to my mustang which I barely fit in. We took the motor apart and what we found out is most common problem is the intake manifold gaskets. Anyways here is a pic I have from my phone when I went to go pick it up. And within the first mile of driving with the trailer I got pulled over because the running lights weren't working on the trailer. Luckily only got a warning. The cop was a really nice guy.

one8turbo · 03-28-2009, 11:30 AM

id take it for free. how big are u that u dont fit in a mustang haha

boostedfury · 03-28-2009, 11:44 AM

nice now drop a big ole engine in that thing and make it sick

one8turbo · 03-28-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedfury

nice now drop a big ole engine in that thing and make it sick

preach

jjm4life · 03-28-2009, 12:46 PM

only one way to go with this.. raise it up. 30s. TST needs a bubble donk

HickRocket1258 · 03-28-2009, 06:21 PM

Haha Dante it's fwd and I'm just basically rebuilding the motor some. It's going to be my daily most likely and I think the mustang will be taken off insurance for awhile. My dad and I put it back together some today. And I'm like 6'3ish but got kind of long legs.

Nick Merrone · 03-28-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjm4life

only one way to go with this.. raise it up. 30s. TST needs a bubble donk

Thats the only way to save these cars.haha

nightblurr · 03-28-2009, 07:33 PM

cant beat free

HickRocket1258 · 03-29-2009, 05:55 PM

Got the monte carlo running and have only spent $80 worth of parts. Not getting any water in oil. Will need new tires though which will be a couple hundred.

Omar_MSP · 03-29-2009, 06:32 PM

not too shabby man, a couple hundo's on a free car is nothing. you lucky lol.

NothingBUTasian · 03-30-2009, 12:41 PM

good thing it was free!...lol

Streetracer1227 · 04-01-2009, 11:41 PM

convert that piece to RWD and put a killer SBC in it...just a thought

HickRocket1258 · 04-02-2009, 09:15 AM

That's what people have said but I already have a car that is my drag car so I'll just keep it the way it is.

JDMBullet · 04-04-2009, 06:02 PM

another free car thread damn where's my free car hookup.Bump for you

where'smyturbo? · 04-04-2009, 06:05 PM

my sister has the same car. thing is a boat.

03-28-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Picked Up A Free Monte Carlo I picked up a 1998 Monte Carlo from my uncle for free a week and a half ago. Didn't run but I needed something a little bigger for myself compared to my mustang which I barely fit in. We took the motor apart and what we found out is most common problem is the intake manifold gaskets. Anyways here is a pic I have from my phone when I went to go pick it up. And within the first mile of driving with the trailer I got pulled over because the running lights weren't working on the trailer. Luckily only got a warning. The cop was a really nice guy. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

03-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
boostedfury Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Secane, PA Member #1389 My Ride: 99 Z51 Corvette & 2003 Explorer XLT iTrader: (2)	nice now drop a big ole engine in that thing and make it sick __________________ Dante's 2005 SRT 4 New Best: 13.10 @110.84mph-11/21/09 ATCO Best Trap: 115.07 mph-11/6/09 Cecil To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-28-2009, 12:46 PM	#5
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	only one way to go with this.. raise it up. 30s. TST needs a bubble donk __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

03-28-2009, 06:21 PM	#6
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Haha Dante it's fwd and I'm just basically rebuilding the motor some. It's going to be my daily most likely and I think the mustang will be taken off insurance for awhile. My dad and I put it back together some today. And I'm like 6'3ish but got kind of long legs. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

03-29-2009, 05:55 PM	#9
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Got the monte carlo running and have only spent $80 worth of parts. Not getting any water in oil. Will need new tires though which will be a couple hundred. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

03-28-2009, 11:30 AM	#2
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	id take it for free. how big are u that u dont fit in a mustang haha

03-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#8
nightblurr Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Quakertown, pa Member #9546 My Ride: 2011 WRX iTrader: (1)	cant beat free

03-29-2009, 06:32 PM	#10
Omar_MSP Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ionno Member #2201 My Ride: MSP iTrader: (0)	not too shabby man, a couple hundo's on a free car is nothing. you lucky lol. __________________ Canon Rebel XTI I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

03-30-2009, 12:41 PM	#11
NothingBUTasian Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2008 Member #6742 My Ride: 2001 Honda Prelude iTrader: (0)	good thing it was free!...lol

04-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#12
Streetracer1227 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Old Forge, PA originally, currently in Reading, PA Member #12436 My Ride: 09 Civic Si, 81 Malibu, 03 Chevy 2500 HD iTrader: (0)	convert that piece to RWD and put a killer SBC in it...just a thought __________________ -Kevin Current vehicles: 09 Civic Si, 81 Malibu, 03 Chevy 2500 HD, 96 Formula, 01 Chevy 2500 HD, 00 Camaro, 68 Camaro To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-02-2009, 09:15 AM	#13
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	That's what people have said but I already have a car that is my drag car so I'll just keep it the way it is. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

04-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#14
JDMBullet Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2007 Member #5055 iTrader: (0)	another free car thread damn where's my free car hookup.Bump for you

04-04-2009, 06:05 PM	#15
where'smyturbo? Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA/Langhorne, PA Member #5694 My Ride: '99.5 Jetta VR6 iTrader: (1)	my sister has the same car. thing is a boat.

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