Abandoned for 17 years- 1980 Chevy Monza - Will it run??

In this video, I embark on a journey to revive a 1980 Chevrolet Monza that's been sitting idle for 17 years. The car has been abandoned and neglected for over a decade, but I am determined to bring it back to life. Join me as I uncover the challenges and triumphs of restoring this classic vehicle and see if it will run again after all these years. This is a must-watch for any car enthusiast or anyone who loves a good restoration project

[@larrytate5605]

wow,...thanx for sharing.

[@DieseledDragon]

no problem, be sure to subscribe and check out my other builds

[@sbf_fox2434]

I used to have a 78 Monza 2+2 I swapped a 1971 Impala 350 into and an 80 Monza Town Coupe I swapped a 72 Monte Carlo 350 into. Your video brings back memories of both. I put an Edelbrock TM1 intake on my 78 Monza and it had factory exhaust manifolds like yours does. It had overheating problems with that thin 2 row radiator. Surprised your cooled with a thin radiator. I noticed your alternator moved when you turned the belts by hand. Mine had the factory AC alt bracket that mounted the alt in the center top near the water pump. The 71 350 I had in the 78 Monza cracked because the block froze. Like you I drained the water pump, but there is still water in the block you have to pull the block drain plugs to get all of it out. I used the unique v8 Monza parts from the first Monza project to build my 80 Town Coupe. This time I used the 1 1/2" Hooker headers and had a stock 2 row rad re-cored and used a pusher electric fan. This 350 had a Performer intake and a Comp Cams 268H high energy camshaft. It ran 105 mph in the quarter and got into the high 13s on 175/80R13 snow tires.

[@DieseledDragon]

Glad to bring back memories! I dont recall having overheating issues with this one, i did have the new radiator i in it, if memory recalls correctly it was a vette radiator, not sure what year. Biggest thing i remember is that it leaked about 2 quarts of oil a day going to and from work lol. I have big plans for this one, going to have that original frame from the 67 vette that needs a home after i move the body over to that Rothspeed frame. and i got a couple 454 blocks laying around.

[@paulweigle6872]

Love the 1975-1980 H-body gms

[@stevevanpatten1372]

The Monza Towne Coupe's Rule !!!!!! And theit a BigTime Sleeper ❤ I have a Big Block Monza Towne Coupe. ❤

[@DieseledDragon]

Nice, you don’t see many monzas and the ones you do aren’t likely to be a coupe. I do have a 454 sitting around waiting to get dropped in this one

[@Vektorion]

Thinking about buying a 1974 October 2+2 Monza V8 with 64k km for about 5k euro

[@DieseledDragon]

wow they go for alot more over there than they would here. The one in this video is sentimental to me, but if it wasnt, and was just a random car i saw on marketplace I wouldnt give more than $500

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

Chevy Monza was a lemon! 🍋

[@jackperry9369]

Best car around goof ball

[@stevemitchell9848]

But......they can have a v8...

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

I turn 19 in 1980. 😁

[@kennithchapman9689]

I would give my right arm for that lil CHEVY. Good score.👍 Cool car...... Can you say LS swap 😮

[@DieseledDragon]

LS swap would be perfect for this car, but as of now, I'm planning on going a direction I wanted to do with it when I was 17.

[@youngaiety5326]

Do you still have this vehicle and will you sell it I’ve been looking for one and would like to know cuz you have the exact model and I love this vehicle

[@DieseledDragon]

this is one of two vehicles that have great sentimental value to me, and would never sell

[@youngaiety5326]

@@DieseledDragon ok sounds good

[@youngaiety5326]

@@DieseledDragonok but please make more videos of the Monza no one makes any videos for that type and I’d love to watch

[@DieseledDragon]

Ill definitely have more with the monza, but it may be a while, be sure to subscribe so you get notifications when new videos are posted. Main delay in videos right now is due to waiting on my shop to get built, the foundation is down, but could be another 4 weeks until the shop is up, then electrical and insulation. Monza is on the list to get done, but there are other cars ahead of it on the list

[@urntwrthyZ]

If that is a "very sentimental car" to you, I'd hate to see what one you didn't give a rat's ass about looks like.

[@DieseledDragon]

Funny way to say that you have no vision

[@user-cn4ih4ro2u]

I guess it’s GM and Ford cars that you could put together because Toyota last forever

[@DieseledDragon]

these arent gas saving commuters