George Bojaciuk Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) LOL! I was on my back porch watching a downpour and a thunderstorm. As I perused thru another modeling site, I saw that they were promoting SS Sunday!Something clicked...no, it wasn't an effect of the adult beverage, but I realized that I had an old obscure build on my shelf! I dug it out.It appears in my book and as soon as I opened the display a flood of memories came back! It was the mid eighties... I was standing in line waiting to pick up my pizza. Guy in front of me was gabbing with the dough tosser. He had just created a monster street killer Monte, by inserting a chip. I could hardly contain myself.... I didn't and blurted out, "If you really want to become intimate with your kidneys, you should have dumped in a big block...not a chip! Place fell silent. Guy gave me my pizza and said, "no charge". I always liked stuffing something big where it didn't belong!This gave me the impetus to build this... Edited June 25, 2018 by George Bojaciuk Spacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Great story and model to go with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Wasn't Motion selling big block conversion kits for the Monte Carlo back in the 80's ? Never-the-less ... Nice conversion ! I especially like the 1971 454 air cleaner decal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10camaross Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 what a blast from the past. I built my own by following your article. Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I remember that article. I think it was in SAE, but I don't remember the issue. Glad to see the car still exists! Nowadays, they only put LS motors in old cars. I talk to my younger coworkers and they don't even CONSIDER small or big blocks anymore. Shame, they were great engines and they have more raw character than the modern powerplants do. But you can't chip 'em like they do now. A by product of the computer generation, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 A beautiful build George, I love seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 A great story and a nicely done SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I remember very well that story from your book, love that monte you built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Love the build and the story. How was the pizza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bojaciuk Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Marzella's of Collegeville...it was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Can't say much that wasn't said above, but there is nothing like the rumble and vibration of an uncorked big block. Rat On, George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 very nice work , looks awesome really hit it out of the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Awesome story and awesome build. Owned an '83 SS for about 10 years before losing it in a fire. I put a 383 stroker in mine. I loved that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I remember that article and really enjoyed it. That was an inspiring build for somebody who grew up during the "custom van-and-questionable-80's-cars" era. I also have to say: getting a free pizza is quite an accomplishment, too!!! I have always liked your articles, George. Did you also do an article for SAE way back when, the subject of which was an AAR Cuda conversion from their Hemi Cuda kit? If so, I followed that playbook, turning out one of my favorite builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bojaciuk Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Thanks to all for the kind words! Bill: Yes, I did do the AAR using the MPB conversion. I still have that model, as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarsales Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The feature artical in s.a.e. That got me back into the hobby but I don’t think this was the car from the artical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Love your Monte and I really liked all your past magazine articles too. As I'm of the grey beard age group I was a big fan of Hank Borger and all his marvelous builds and the stories that with each build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hank is a member of our FAST model club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bojaciuk Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 I still do my column and auction. If you are not already on my list, PM me your email and I'll send you a bunch of past articles and auctions to review. Doesn't cost a thing! I write as my schedule permits and I go into more detail than a mag might allow. Currently my list has grown to about 200 people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Nice build? I have a1:1 ‘87 Luxury Sport which has been powered by an LS6 spec big block since new. Thanks to GM’s aversion to engineering in the 80’s, the big block conversion is almost completely a bolt in swap. Only the 4 row radiator and exhaust from the engine to the stock SS monte resonators and tailpipes had to be fabricated. All the rest came from prowling the GM parts bins. ...kind of like GM did to build the Fiero from a T1000/Chevette front suspension and the X Body front drive unit transplanted to the rear position? Viola! Here is our “new” mid engine pseudo sports car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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