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1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Base Coupe 2-door 5.0l on 2040-cars

US $13,900.00
Year:1986 Mileage:79458 Color: of the car is gorgeous
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Low Rider

Rareopportunity to own a clean example of a piece of Americana. I could not get theblack Monte Carlo in the movie Training Day out of my head when I saw itand promised myself if that if I ever found one similar that I would own it;this is that car. I would consider it the brother of the car in the movie. Itis of the same body period and has the same period low rider cool, but has onemajor difference; high end stainless steel lined air bag suspension. This givesthe car a smooth ride and no jerk movement as it goes from the ground and backdown again.

Training Day scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y69JxuGlje4

Some highlights are:

·        Carpainted less than 4 years ago

·        Rebuiltmotor

·        Transmissionfreshened

·        Stockalternator replaced with 280 AMP unit; draws normal use even with allaccessories

·        Smalleralternator pulley so no issues even at idle

·        3Chrome Viair 480 compressors: 2 chrome 5 gallon tanks

·        Hard-linedwith stainless 1/2 inch tubing from the compressors to a custom manifold

·        Nickelplated Asco fast valves

·        Hiddenpressure switch and check valves

·        2Mounted liquid filled gauges- set at 200 PSI

·        FBSSfour switch 1/2 inch setup

·        FrontBags: Slam Bags

·        RearBags: Firestone; which provided an extra 1 inch drop

·        ACSystem gone through; all duct work replaced.

·        FourKicker 6x9 speakers in rear deck lid

·        Two3 1/2" Kicker speakers up front

·        Kicker4 channel amplifier & Kicker 2 channel amplifier

·        TwoKicker 10" subwoofers

·        Wheelsare 14x7 OG's with matching painted nipples and hub

·        Chips/emblemsare a custom chrome plated 3D Chevy Bowtie design

·        Tiresare Fisk Classics

The motor was completely rebuilt fromtop to bottom and transmission freshened up. Starts on a dime, smooth idle, nomisses and shifts well. Clean under the hood; even the hood courtesy lamp workswhen raised. Replaced stock alternator with a 280 amp unit to handle allelectrical accessories; audio system, Viair compressors, A/C and all standardamp draws from normal use. Alternator also has smaller pulley so there are noissues even when car is idling.

Exterior of the car is gorgeous. It waspainted and factory pinstriped about 3 years ago. I get questions about thecolor wondering if it's custom. It is a factory Chevrolet color that is correctfor the year. All trim pieces are present and in nice shape. The headliner hasno sags or rips. The dome light and dash dimmer switch work. The cruise controlworks as it should. Rear defrost switch was recently replaced. Pictures do nojustice to this car.

Car was professionally bagged and the setupworks very well. This is not a kit that was just slammed in the car. Allcomponents chosen to seamlessly integrate with all the custom fabricatedone-off pieces you see in the photos. It is a FBSS four switch 1/2 inch setup.The 3 toggles between the switches on the plate control the compressorsindividually. You can turn them on and off during a cycle. Air ride system moved fast after everything was together. Sound dampeners were installed on thesystem exhaust to slow it down and so the dumps wouldn't be too loud. It stillmoves fast but just right. It cut the PSSSSSSS noise way down. 3 chrome Viair480's fill 2 chrome Viair 5 gallon tanks in about 1 1/2 minutes. I have hadmany air ride systems and would consider this fast. Hard-lined with stainless1/2 inch tubing from the compressors to a custom manifold. Pressure switch andcheck valves are hidden for a cleaner look. Two liquid-filled gauges aremounted and pressure switch is set at 200 psi. From the tanks to nickel-platedAsco fast valves. Slam bags on the front and Firestone bags in the rear. TheFirestones gave me a 1" extra drop. The compressors are mounted on acustom rack that was painted the same color as the car and 3D'ed with chromeplated accents on the bottom and both sides.

Audio consist of 4 Kicker 6x9's acrossthe back hidden under a custom made rear deck. 3rd brake light was modified andreplaced to keep that factory look. Two 3 1/2" Kickers are mounted upfront in the factory speaker location. A Kicker 4 channel amp push them. Highsand mids sound great. 2 Kicker 10" subs are in the trunk and being pushedby a Kicker 2 channel amp. Highs and mids are crisp and detailed. The wheelsare 14x7 OG's with matching painted nipples and hub. The chips/emblems are acustom chrome plated 3D Chevy Bowtie design. Tires are Fisk Classics. The setis almost new.

There has been upwards of $15,000 worth of parts, labor, accessories, and customizations put into this ride. Mustsee in person to appreciate the time and work.  Serious prospects feel free to reach me at 713.444.4088-Charles.

I reserve the right to end auction early as vehicle is for sale locally.

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