My God this is a dream build. I was just GIVEN a mint 1896 regal with a 307 v8 from a old couple I do landscaping for. They signed the title over and said thank you for helping us. It's been garage kept and has 36k original miles. Runs perfect and has cold ac. Car is amazing factory but it's sooooo slow! Hopefully one day I can afford to do a ls swap and some decent wheels and tires. Everything is so expensive now days just to live it's hard for me to justify spending the money when I have a child to take care of right now. Beautiful work yall doing. I'm enjoying the channel
Wow! You weren't kidding about going in a more serious direction with the channel. This is like 2 orders of magnitude better quality! Camera work, transitions, music, and audio levels are on point! If you keep up the work, it's gonna blow up!
My 1986 Buick Regal Limited had a 307 V8 with 140 hp. Overall it was a great car for a long trip. It was comfortable, got decent mpg, had a huge trunk, and a decent sound system. It only cost $13,900.00 new. It really lacked power and had a lot of minor issues.
A body was 1978-80. Even Wikipedia mislabeled it as 78-81 but if you look at the 81 cutlass it's the same as all of the 80s cutlasses aside from 1980. I owned an 81. For sure g body. G Bodies are 3 inches longer than A bodies.
Nice work on the frame and the photograph. I have two questions did you coat inside of the boxed portion and was there a cost savings my not buying a new rolling chassis.
Yup GM used the A and the G body with the same chassis and underpinnings they did that for cutting manufacturing cost noticed that the pontiac grand prix door shares the same doors with the Monte Carlo and the Oldsmobile cutlass supreme door is the same as the Buick regal love those cars
They actually made G Bodies from 81 to 87, cars titled as 1988s were 1987s that sold in 88. Nary a G Body was manufactured in the year of nineteen hundred and eighty eight.
Can you elaborate on the frame stiffing? Did you weld over all that paint you put on the frame? Did you get any distortion that made the body mounts not line up? Any tips you can give about your welding process? Did that frame kit add sufficient stiffness? Are you using solid metal body mounts? What kind of paint was the silver you put on and then the black? Why brush it on (looks ugly brushed) and not spray? What UMI components did you use? Did you use an UMI rear frame brace? Did you use a brace for the front frame fork? You did not put any details in the description and your website does not elaborate on this build.
Hey, great video love the intro. I happen to own a 85 monte CL and want to know, what the thing that are holding the front shock top part in place under the hood I want to change them out for new one... 0:46 I use KYB shocks front and back also only has a sweet old original 305.
First off, SICK build man. I *LOVE* G body montes! Second, id love to know what song that was in the background starting at 3:50. I would like to use it in one of my pressure washing time lapse videos for my site!
Ypu did you go with a 4l80e transmission..did you put straight cut gears in it...if your under 1500hp you could be faster with a 4l60e..that 4l80e takes a lot more power just to turn it..and its heavier
This engine complete is 12,000 dollars transmission with torque converter another 3500 dollars with everything used over 20,000 that 9 inch rearend is not cheap or the a-arms and suspension components 25,000-26,000 dollars with everything not counting labor figure to paint the car nice 7500-8000 dollars re do interior another 3000 dollars so he will have over 35,000 into it and everyone will want to buy it for 15,000 dollars because some people just don't get it or have any idea how much money and time was spent to get it this nice or have a clue
I have a LS2 in a 1984 monte carlo ss and the upper radiator hose is from a 2007 corvette and it fits better than the upper radiator hose that it came with on the original 305 smallblock
My God this is a dream build. I was just GIVEN a mint 1896 regal with a 307 v8 from a old couple I do landscaping for. They signed the title over and said thank you for helping us. It's been garage kept and has 36k original miles. Runs perfect and has cold ac. Car is amazing factory but it's sooooo slow! Hopefully one day I can afford to do a ls swap and some decent wheels and tires. Everything is so expensive now days just to live it's hard for me to justify spending the money when I have a child to take care of right now. Beautiful work yall doing. I'm enjoying the channel
Very nice. You should consider notching the rear frame rails to make clearance for wider rear wheels/tires.
Wow! You weren't kidding about going in a more serious direction with the channel. This is like 2 orders of magnitude better quality! Camera work, transitions, music, and audio levels are on point! If you keep up the work, it's gonna blow up!
My 1986 Buick Regal Limited had a 307 V8 with 140 hp. Overall it was a great car for a long trip. It was comfortable, got decent mpg, had a huge trunk, and a decent sound system. It only cost $13,900.00 new. It really lacked power and had a lot of minor issues.
The g body chassis truly dates back to 78 although it was marketed as the A body it was basically the same chassis.
A body for the first year only
A body was 1978-80. Even Wikipedia mislabeled it as 78-81 but if you look at the 81 cutlass it's the same as all of the 80s cutlasses aside from 1980. I owned an 81. For sure g body. G Bodies are 3 inches longer than A bodies.
Nice work on the frame and the photograph.
I have two questions did you coat inside of the boxed portion and was there a cost savings my not buying a new rolling chassis.
Yup GM used the A and the G body with the same chassis and underpinnings they did that for cutting manufacturing cost noticed that the pontiac grand prix door shares the same doors with the Monte Carlo and the Oldsmobile cutlass supreme door is the same as the Buick regal love those cars
Nice build, dream car for sure..
They actually made G Bodies from 81 to 87, cars titled as 1988s were 1987s that sold in 88. Nary a G Body was manufactured in the year of nineteen hundred and eighty eight.
Lot of man hours on the frame but the results are going to be worth it. Great job Keep up the great work
What kind of headers are those and where did u buy them
Can you elaborate on the frame stiffing? Did you weld over all that paint you put on the frame? Did you get any distortion that made the body mounts not line up? Any tips you can give about your welding process? Did that frame kit add sufficient stiffness? Are you using solid metal body mounts? What kind of paint was the silver you put on and then the black? Why brush it on (looks ugly brushed) and not spray? What UMI components did you use? Did you use an UMI rear frame brace? Did you use a brace for the front frame fork? You did not put any details in the description and your website does not elaborate on this build.
Amen to this build!! and the start of the video!!. I'm glad they didn't powder coat the frame, brush strokes in the paint for life!!!
You know your stuff bro!! I been binge watching ya videos 😂😂😂 I like how you be describing what you’re doing and the parts. New subscriber!!!🔥🔥🔥
What happen to part two bone on guys uou did such a good job we wanna see the finished ✅ project
The G Body Shuffle
Did the 4L80 require any modifications to the floor or firewall?
Definitely enjoyed the video, please keep it coming. I have an 84 SS that I want to eventually frame off.
Keep them videos coming!!! We miss them! LOL
What headers did y’all use
i used the hellwig frame kit on mine too its great
I luv it what Belt size did you go with
Now it’s time for you to have a caprice on the channel !!!
Fantastic job!! I know its a bit unorthodox but u maybe thouht abt puttin a watts linkage underneather her?i see room is limited underneath too..
Hey, great video love the intro. I happen to own a 85 monte CL and want to know, what the thing that are holding the front shock top part in place under the hood I want to change them out for new one... 0:46 I use KYB shocks front and back also only has a sweet old original 305.
literally everything i want to do with my 84 cutlass supreme
i didnt realise how weak the frame is i always figured it was solid af
Nice setup what size long tubeheader 👍
very nice work.. i am sure you are proud
First off, SICK build man. I *LOVE* G body montes! Second, id love to know what song that was in the background starting at 3:50. I would like to use it in one of my pressure washing time lapse videos for my site!
Lower control bolts must face the same direction.
I am subscribed with notifications anxiously awaiting the next vid
We are putting it on the dyno next week so once tuned up I'll have the video up in no time.
Very nice great job
How much tunnel massaging was necessary for the 4L80-E to fit? I would prefer to go with that transmission if it doesn't require too much butchering.
Ypu did you go with a 4l80e transmission..did you put straight cut gears in it...if your under 1500hp you could be faster with a 4l60e..that 4l80e takes a lot more power just to turn it..and its heavier
Where is this shop at???
Awesome video!!! 🔥🔥
Part 2?
How much would a build run ?
What alternator power steering pump and bracket are you using?
Is the rear end just the basic 9" G-Body rear end from quick performance with the gears?
Yes with the 4 Link and Viking Coilover upgrade. I believe it has 4.30 gears also
@@337speed nice!
First year for the G-Body was actually 1978
What products were used for the coating? How does it stand up to powdercoating?
I HAVE A 78 MONTE CARLO WITH A NEW LS3. WHAT AM I LOOKING AT TO REBUILD LIKE THAT
Which fuel tank you guys use?
Great video
Y'all build the motor and transmission as well?????
Engine came already assembled, Forged 6.0L and Built 80E
I have a 85 regal that i would like to have built like that, wat would be the cost, please respond. 🙏
I have a 78 cutlass in horrible shape. How much would you charge me?
Prefer the 81 front end pazz on the ss front .
Holly long tube headers?
How much would a build like this normally cost?
$20k plus before paint and body. It’s going to be badass when it’s done, big wheels or drag pack it’s going to move out 💨
What stage cam? And how much did you bore the engine?
Cool video
Good stuff.
I have a 1985 how much does something like this cost
What’s the build cost ?
This engine complete is 12,000 dollars transmission with torque converter another 3500 dollars with everything used over 20,000 that 9 inch rearend is not cheap or the a-arms and suspension components 25,000-26,000 dollars with everything not counting labor figure to paint the car nice 7500-8000 dollars re do interior another 3000 dollars so he will have over 35,000 into it and everyone will want to buy it for 15,000 dollars because some people just don't get it or have any idea how much money and time was spent to get it this nice or have a clue
Can you build me one like that. With a supercharger.
I have a 81 monte how much would it cost to get mines rebuild
What oil Pan did you use
Holley
Howd yall reinforce rhe frame?
“The only fast G-bodies are the ones with ls” 😂😂😂
Lol yeah but put a gen 2 hemi in there b a true contender
So how long does a build like this take
What headers are those?
what products were used to coat the frame?
Carbomastic 615 epoxy-mastic primer with a enamel topcoat.
How much would a job like this cost someone?
How much something like cost
Come get mine....what was the cost...???? Links
We’re you located?
I have a 86 Monte Carlo I was look to do a off the frame restoration where are you located
211 Old Farm Rd. Broussard, Louisiana 70518
Mad Hatter Garage
@@337speed it’s so far I wish I could get it there
Could I buy the front suspension parts from you guys I like that setup
Yep just text what you’re looking for to 337-346-3444
How can I get in contact with u guys. I’m building my mc and I need work dne just like this.
Text us or call at 337-346-3444, we can get your project setup.
Where u guys located
Broussard, LA Mad Hatter Garage
What water pump and upper radiator hose was used on this car
It’s a holly system I don’t recall the upper hose
I have a LS2 in a 1984 monte carlo ss and the upper radiator hose is from a 2007 corvette and it fits better than the upper radiator hose that it came with on the original 305 smallblock
all that work and didnt frame notch and minitub? i'm sure it will look cool doing burnouts. like they say, spinin' aint winnin'
🔥🏆💪
U from Louisiana
Yessir! Lafayette LA
@@337speed ok wats your shop called out there
Mad Hatter Garage, that’s where we build and have fun
78-88 *
imagine if they installed a part wrong 🙉
The 305 and 307ci motors are junk 😂😂😂😂
Did you guys cut the body fit the 4l80?
What paint did you use for frame
Where are y’all located
211 Old Farm Rd. Broussard Louisiana