70 Monte -Clean w/ Protecto Plate

**69LM1** · #1 02-15-2005, 08:12 AM

Nope. Just a regular turn signal. Were these 350's actually 300hp cars? With a 2 barrell? This is a clean low mile car. I just got a 73 z-28, so the monte's a goner!
Rich

**Bill Pritchard** · #2 02-15-2005, 05:32 PM

Rich,

300hp 350 had a 4 barrel QJet, not a 2 barrel. Check the stamped code on the block to find out the true identity of the engine.

I can tell you a thing or two about 73 Z28's if you have any questions.

**olredalert** · #3 02-15-2005, 07:22 PM

-------I believe that the two-barrel 350 was rated 255BHP, but it might have been 250..........Bill S

**MosportGreen66** · #4 02-16-2005, 12:44 AM

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-------I believe that the two-barrel 350 was rated 255BHP, but it might have been 250..........Bill S

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In 1970 the L-65 was rated at 250 hp, 1969 was 255

**Kurt S** · #5 02-16-2005, 02:44 AM

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In 1970 the L-65 was rated at 250 hp, 1969 was 255

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Nope. In 69, the L65 was 250 hp. The LM1 was 255.

**69LM1** · #6 02-16-2005, 06:10 AM

OK,
The engine code/Suffix looks like
V0319CRE, which is according to www.chevy-camaro.com
is a 350/300 horse car, but it also shows a 4 barrel application for that code.
Here is what is unusual, it is a 2 barrel air cleaner, and I am sure that it had a 350/300hp sticker on it? I guess the only rational explanation is that the intake was changed sometime in the past?

Where were the build sheets in Monte Carlo's (if they are regularly found?)

Rich

**DaveC68** · #7 02-16-2005, 06:41 AM

I've found them in the springs under the front bucket seat as well as behind the seat back "shell" of the bucket seat.
(I know your's is a bench, maybe in the springs under the bench seat too)
But I've almost always found them in the springs of the bottom half of the rear seat.

**69LM1** · #8 02-16-2005, 06:47 AM

No VIN on the pad and it is to dark to get under the car and look by the oil filter tonight (to make sure that it is a matching numbers engine). The intake has a casting number of 8288752, but I do not know where to look for the date code. I have attached a pic of the intake/carb.

Rich

**MosportGreen66** · #9 02-16-2005, 08:09 AM

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In 1970 the L-65 was rated at 250 hp, 1969 was 255

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Nope. In 69, the L65 was 250 hp. The LM1 was 255.

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What he said! (Thanks!

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**69LM1** · #10 02-15-2005, 09:39 PM

The tag was kind of ratty on the cover. I'll have to look again later as well as check the engine codes. I bought the monte as a cruiser while I was restoring the gold 69 LM1, just something to play with in the mean time. Then I came across the 73Z, for a few dollars more. It is not a numbers matching car, but for the price I figured I can always get my money back. The auction number is: 4527239905
The interior is ugly, and it needs a few things, but overall not to bad. I know the rear spoiler is incorrect for 73, but I really like the short spoilers better than the large ones anyway.

Rich

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