Thank you Eric, Philippe, Chris, Oliver and Tom.
Thanks Nigel. It tested my patience at times but glad I stuck with it.
Thanks Robert and yeah it's fortunate at least the Rally wheels from the Chevelle (and Nova) kits are available I'd be happy if they would reissue it even though I have a few more of these kits in my stash. From looking at my old brochures it appears only the full vinyl topped Monte Carlos from this era had brightwork around the rear windows.
Thanks Gareth. I liked Metallic Orange especially since it wasn't available each and every year on these cars.
Thanks Peter and I agree with improving the headlight posts which is something I may attempt on my next build. The other issue I noticed with the headlights is that the lenses are flush and not recessed into the chrome bezels. That would require figuring out a way to scratch build the lenses which would create a more accurate looking front end.
Thanks Eric and the two cars I remember seeing the most in the late '70's were these Monte Carlos and '76-'77 Cutllass Supremes.
Thank you Terry.
Thank you Dan.