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V8 Monza 2+2 Project Page

This is what it is . . . a nearly 40 year old car, well-used and moderately abused, POS almost muscle car.  I found it on Craig's list in Salem, Oregon on 4/3/2008.  The car fired right up and I drove the back roads home.  Man did it bring back memories from high school daze!  But my old Starfire didn't have a V8 so when I stomped on it and opened up all four barrels, it felt like driving the old GTO.

Whereas the Buick is about comfort, the V8 Monza is about power. No power steering. No A/C.  Since there are so many things wrong with it to make it a safe and reliable vehicle, I stashed it in the shop for a "some day" project.

Only 39,215 of the 2+2s were made in 1977 so they are quite rare.

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Information Sites, Clubs, Other Monza Owners:

• http://forums.h-body.org/ (I am "R07Addict")
• Todd's 1977 Monza
• Jason's "Monzster"
• Jonny's 1975
• 1979 Monza Restoration

Parts Links:

• Chevy 350 V-8 Specs
• Race Transmissions and Engines
• J. C. Whitney - Monza Parts
• Monza Spyder Decals
• Mirage Stripes
• Monza Roll Cage
• http://h-body.org/library/hbodyfaq/index.html
• http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/monza.html
• http://catalog.osborn-reproduction.com/index.php?categoryID=144&show_all=yes
• Old Dobi Catalog
  DOBI - 320 Thor Place - Brea Ca. 92821-4197 - Phone: (714) 529-1977
• 1977 J. C. Penney Catalog Scans - Bitchin' Outfits

Docs (most in PDF):

• December 1976 - Motor Trend
• January 1977 - Road and Test Magazine
• Sales Brochure
• Build a Mirage Book

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