i had some time a while back. and while searching through numerous junk yards, searching for g-body bracing. i came across a 80's cadillac. i decided to buy all the under hood braces (6) and see if any would work on the monte. so i sat for a good couple hours postioning, and thinking, jotting notes and what not. i finally came up with a idea. it seemed, and was fairly simple. i painted them a while back, and stored them for a while. well i took them out, and did all the final fits, and here is what i got...
overall shot
close pass side
close driver side
close top/middle
shows driver height fitment
shows pass height fitment
yes i am aware there is a broom stick holding my hood up before anyone asks. now by the pics can anyone think of any disadvantages (besides not being able to remove the air cleaner in 5 seconds) i dont see any yet. but time will tell. o ya, i took the braces off, all 4 pictured. and drove the car a bit. i put them back on, and all i have to say is wow. it handles like crazy. no body at all. the tires feel like they are folding under when i turn sharp, cause the body is hardly moving, so the tires are talking the force, which is what i wanted. once i get a GP brace, and more back seat bracing, it should be pretty d### tight. well after i get rid of my 70 sidewall tires, and lower it also.
overall shot
close pass side
close driver side
close top/middle
shows driver height fitment
shows pass height fitment
yes i am aware there is a broom stick holding my hood up before anyone asks. now by the pics can anyone think of any disadvantages (besides not being able to remove the air cleaner in 5 seconds) i dont see any yet. but time will tell. o ya, i took the braces off, all 4 pictured. and drove the car a bit. i put them back on, and all i have to say is wow. it handles like crazy. no body at all. the tires feel like they are folding under when i turn sharp, cause the body is hardly moving, so the tires are talking the force, which is what i wanted. once i get a GP brace, and more back seat bracing, it should be pretty d### tight. well after i get rid of my 70 sidewall tires, and lower it also.