1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Schenk 5 Speed in Silver on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@swedenoble6083]

305 low compression boat anchor no hate 5 speed sweet 383 stroker will pucker you some viking fun Did same conversion same year and colors ss el camino Great ride once we added the bull 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@romans828.]

I have always loved those Monte Carlo SS from the 80's. I learned something new today on the 5-speed conversion! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robs Big Tent Revival, Happy to read "I have always loved those Monte Carlo SS from the 80's." :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@googleusergp]

Yup, 1986 model year with the VIN for the win: 1G1 for US made Chevrolet, GZ for Monte Carlo, 37 for two door coupe, notchback special, G for 5.0L (305 CID) V8 with four barrel, RPO code "L69", High Output, X is a check digit, then G for the 1986 model year, R for Arlington, TX assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The "MW9" on the RPO decal indicates that this left the GMAD Arlington with the THM200-4R four speed automatic overdrive transmission. ARL Consulting Group (a marine consultant) occupied the Schenk property at 380 Terrace Ave where the dealership once stood. A Volvo dealer was also there for a time as well. Ed Quay was and still is in Pottstown, PA at 701 West High Street. We got the SPID, glad you did: A90 for remote trunk release, ARL for Arlington, TX assembly, A01 for tinted glass all windows, A31 for power windows, AU3 for power door locks, CD4 for delay wiper system, C49 for rear window defogger, there is no C60 so this car was not factory equipped with air conditioning, D80 for rear spoiler, GT4 for 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, G80 for positraction rear end, L69 for the 5.0L (305 CID) V8 with four barrel, High Output, aka VIN code "G" engine, 12 for Silver exterior paint, all of the 82 codes refer to Gray interior trim, seat belts and other trim related items, among other codes. I would not have skipped air conditioning on this one. That's the "CHMSL", (Center High Mount Stop Lamp), not a backup light. It was required with all cars sold in the US for the 1986 model year onward. Some mid-late 1985 models had it too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Google User GP, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

My favorite Monte and the ultra rare 5 speed makes it even better! What a joy it is to see one of these and to meet Mr. Madden, too! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read the favorite Monte Carlo just get even better :-) You're welcome.

[@thomasfesta3406]

Wow! That's really cool Lou. I was in High School in 1986, and my Dad picked up a 1985 Monte Carlo SS. They are great cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gmpny3945]

Thank you for reviewing this unique car. It looks like it just rolled out of the factory. I am the original owner of a 1986 MC SS which I've kept in original stock condition. I bought it as a daily driver back then but now it's a fun weekend car. Thanks again for another great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi GMP NY, Happy to read this car with you :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. You're welcome. Lou

[@R.J.1]

Never knew a dealer made a manual of these cars. The Aero Coupes were really special, but this is something else.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RJ, I never knew it either. Happy to share this car and story with you :-) Lou

[@R.J.1]

@@loucostabile You bring really nice stories to the masses. Thank you.

[@Fevebblefester]

Once again I learn something new. Beautiful car, if only it was a 350. But even so I bet it is a fun car to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you learned something from this video :-) I'm learning all the time from the Caretakers and I find that to be so much fun. I agree, this would be a fun car to drive, Lou

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Just when I think I know everything, I learn something new from 'My Car Story'!! How come I never hear of this before? Too busy raising a 1 year old at the time I guess. This should have been an RPO from the factory, not a special order. I always thought it was a shame that the later G-Body Monte's and 442's weren't available with stick. About 20 years ago I saw a '77 Pontiac Can Am with a 4-speed and console from a '73 Grand Am at Atco Raceway (RIP). Looked factory stock and was so cool. This car reminds me of that. You know how to pick the cool cars Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), I didn't know about this one either, however when I heard about it I'm happy to be able to share the story with you, Lou

[@justinsanders2705]

What a beautiful Monte Carlo! Definitely one of my top five favorite cars. I never knew about these manual cars. Awesome 👍💪

[@loucostabile]

Hi Justin, Happy to read this one is in the Top 5 :-) I didn't know about them either, however when I found out about the story, and was happy to be able to share it with you, Lou

[@thechampion9525]

In Mexico they made them with the 350 motor manual transmission too but just in 1984 I believe they made the SS only that year only 👍

[@stevenreeves8821]

​@@thechampion9525 wasn't the 454 a one year only monte carlo ss with a manual made in Mexico

[@thechampion9525]

@@stevenreeves8821 i don't think so it was the 350 I watched a Mexican video about this car

[@stevenreeves8821]

@@thechampion9525 okay

[@steveguti6452]

Thanking God in everything will get you through anything praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all 🙏

[@loucostabile]

AMEN!

[@johncornell3665]

Always loved these cars, end of an era for the rear wheel drive cars. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read "Always loved these cars" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As always thank you Lou for posting another excellent video! What a sharp looking '86 Monte Carlo SS and while looking at it makes me wish I still owned my old '84 Monte Carlo SS!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackFlemingFan, My pleasure sharing with you. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bruceh92]

This is a sharp looking Monte Carlo and the 5 speed shifter really makes it special. GM should have made this a standard option. I think the bench seat is a great idea too. Thanks Lou, this one's special and I appreciate this feature.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) The 5 Speed would have been a nice option. You're welcome, Lou

[@Cats_Are_Scary]

Wow, what a beautiful and special car! I love it! Thanks for the great videos Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read "I love it!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS LOU , PHILIP FOR SHARING …A SPECIAL CAR 👍😎💚💚💚😊

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-)

[@plymouthduster225]

Beautiful car Lou. Never seen one with a manual transmission before. I had a buddy in high school that had a white 87 SS. It was a nice car. The Night we graduated from High School a guy ran a red light and hit him in the passenger side just behind the door. It was still drivable. The impact busted the back glass out. Last I know of it's still in his dad's barn.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of car. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car in High School. Hope he gets it fixed and back on the road. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@steveguti6452]

In all things give thanks for this is the will of God praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all

[@loucostabile]

God bless you too.

[@JeffKing310]

What a unique Monte Carlo! Love the diversity of the vehicles (and occasional train sets ) on the channel. This Monte is very nice- very cool. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate the diversity of the vehicles :-) Always a treat to read your comments. You're welcome. Thank you for your support, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Love the Monte's from the mid-80's. I've never heard of Schenk 5 speed.! Always learn something here! I would never have thought it would have a bench seat...just something that adds to its charm. However, it looks as though the seats are separate. I always thought a bench seat was one whole seat that when you moved one side, the other moved too. This looks as if it was two pieces. I better look up the definition of a bench seat. This car is beautiful and looks brand new! Anyone would be proud to own it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, My pleasure learning and sharing with you. Thanks for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou

[@TTA1451]

45/55 Split Bench

[@brianmoore6306]

@@TTA1451 Thanks, I thought so. So is this considered a bench seat?

[@TTA1451]

Technically the option is: AM6: seat, frnt split, 3 pass, ctr arm rest

[@brianmoore6306]

@@TTA1451 Thanks TTA1451, I appreciate the info. Enjoy the day!

[@leroycaudill96]

Never was a big fan of the 80's cars but the one I did like was the SS Monte Carlo beautiful car Lou thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read this is a favorite of the 80's cars for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@That_Dude420]

GREAT CAR I never knew they existed and I've been a car guy my entire life.Wow I love learning something new I'm 53 yr I've owned built many just cant believe this car has avoided me this long a truly rare find .It's very possible I had forgotten about this model but what a beauty 💯✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi That Dude, Happy to read "GREAT CAR" :-) I'm learning all the time, and I find that to be so much fun learning about the cars, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

WOW! How cool would it have been to order one of these new. Very cool. Heck, I thought my friend's 79 Malibu Wagon with a factory four speed was an oddity, but this takes it. Thank you for sharing as always. Take care Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Glad to read this one is "Very cool". My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@delbertlayman3693]

I owned 3 of these cars.......had no idea a 5 speed existed..........not a race but my favorite cars ive ever owned so so fun to drive.......wish i still had one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Delbert, Happy to read you've had 3 of them. Three times as much fun! My pleasure sharing this story of the 5 Speed Monte Carlo SS with you, Lou

[@danfusilli7969]

Great feature. This vehicle takes me back to my sophmore year of high-school when the Monte Carlo SS, Buick T Type, and the Grand National were dominating the the muscle car industry. along with the 5.0 Mustangs... Great memories. Thanks Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of sophomore year in High School and the cars of that year :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@stevenbelue5496]

Wow, just wow! Just when you think you know it all, there's more. Thanks for sharing this and to the owner for keeping it original. Be nice if GM had this option, maybe coupled with the GNX engine.

[@loucostabile]

"Wow, just wow!" NICE! "Just when you think you know it all, there's more." You're right. "Be nice if GM had this option, maybe coupled with the GNX engine." I like the way you think.

[@DWH072]

Wasn’t expecting a 3rd pedal on this one Lou. Great work as always 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this 3rd pedal car with you :-)

[@gmoney1061]

WOW!! I didn’t know a 5 speed ‘80s Monte Carlo SS EXISTED!! AWESOME!! 😎🔥🤟🏾😆

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "WOW!!" & "AWESOME!!" from you :-)

[@jameswerner8700]

Yes, but was never from the factory that way.

[@heyrod59]

The fact that there's not an actual number of cars produced this way makes it a rare car indeed.....

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing you appreciate the rarity of this car.

[@roberteshaw9520]

Hey Lou.I like the 5 speed with the bench seat.This car has a cool story to go along with the great styling and the special nose is another special feature.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what "special feature" you notice, Lou

[@brianjensen7985]

WOW. A 5 speed with bench seats. That is cool.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "That's is cool" :-)

[@DanielLopez-me9mh]

Very nice rare 5 speed monte ss it harkens back to the manual A and G bodies offered in the late 70s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Monte Carlo! Beautiful exhaust note 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

[@mcarlkv53]

love this car love that color

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@ryanhowell4492]

This car is a legend

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@elwrencho101]

Lou unbelievable to find a SS Monte Carlo with GM authorized modifications. I owned an 87 and loved it so much. Unfortunately my ride had been stolen here in So Cal. Those cars were well built. Love the 5 speed👍👍

[@loucostabile]

el wrencho Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 87 :-) Sad to read the end result :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@normmelanson9345]

Hi Lou This Monte Carlo SS is quite a find never seen one with a five speed and I seen lot's of car show. VERY NICE

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norm, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@R.J.1]

Back to the 50's in MN should be your next destination come summer.

[@R.J.1]

Possibly the greatest car show in America. You'd not only have the time of you're life while meeting great folks, you'd have more content for your channel you'd know what to do with.

[@loucostabile]

I've heard that's a great car show, do you happen to know the Show Promotor?

[@Rick1959]

Beautiful video Lou!! If I'd known such a thing was possible at the time, I'd of bought one in a Chevrolet Heartbeat ♥

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to read you enjoy this video and car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@СтасМарк-щ8и]

wonderful sound

[@loucostabile]

...just the way we like it :-)

[@agostinodibella9939]

Nice car Lou! It reminds me of the ‘85 silver Monte SS I once had.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Agostino, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

I was inches away from buying a 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe in Black off of the showroom floor of William Pape Chevrolet in Huntington NY where I started working in 1976... I remember it was just a shade over $7265.00 on the sticker... Sorry I went home to think about it because when I came back to buy it ... GONE... You snooze ...You lose... Great and Rare Monte Carlo SS here Lou ! Thanks to you and the owner for posting ! Rudy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@kingofthanorth]

Must be a typo my Arrocoupe was $17,901 And my regular SS was $14,500

[@stevegordon5243]

I had a '79 Monte Carlo I loved. Always wanted an 80's style but never was able to get one and didn't know any of them came with a 5-speed!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@acatal2464]

That 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Shenk is very beautiful design car and it's very interesting when it made to use 5 speed stick shift!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ACatal2, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this design :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@danv8717]

A great color for those cars!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the color on this car :-)

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, that Monte Carlo that you featured is a great looking car.👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@AndrewJacobson-cq2om]

Nice ride i miss these G bodies grew up with these!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars you grew up with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jacobtonge5386]

A very rare Monte indeed.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-)

[@DanEBoyd]

Never knew about these. Cool!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Cool" :-) I didn't know about them either, and happy to share this car with you.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's a stick that's amazing first time seeing that

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, First time I've seen it too :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, Lou & all: interestingly, good idea for Monte Carlo,etc.(* exp . Small, Light engine, Balanced Car , Manuel)…..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read you found this video interesting, and a good idea too, Lou

[@thebionicbassplayer]

Nice Monte Carlo SS, in excellent condition. It's about as rare as the time I saw what I believe was a white 84, unsuspectingly cruising down the street and all of a sudden when another car zoomed by it, police lights and a siren came on and it chased the speeder down in seconds. First and only time I saw a Monte Carlo SS police interceptor!

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, the Monte Carlo SS Police Interceptor...NICE!

[@MBailey1977]

Not sure what year they stopped but you could get a stick in the El Camino. Saw a 79 at a super Chevy show. Monte and El Camino pretty much same interior as I own a 87.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MBailey1977, Happy to read you have a fun car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@SoFloMan]

Gotta say bucket seats with a T56 6 speed swap looks super clean also. Mine also has a 416 stroker with a 6 speed

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2chevEv, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wilfal90]

Lou Happy new year, God bless!! You should interview him again about the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 black he has!!!

[@loucostabile]

William, Happy New Year. Blessing received. God bless you too. Hmmm, hope in the future we see those cars too. Thanks for the tip, Lou

[@danlove4270]

Worked in Chevy Sales for 3 months back in the summer of 1986...Everyday we'd get customers asking if we had any MCSS' for sale. We never had one to sell

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of car sales from the Summer of 1986 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Slowgroovin]

Drove a Monte SS years ago with the 305 automatic. Didn't have much power but was a nice car. These would've been stoplight terrors with the 350 Tuned Port engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sir Scoopsalot, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@williamdixon1992]

My friend has an 80 MonteCarlo as a daily driver. My other friend has a light blue one as a daily driver.They are still common around here in Oregon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@williamdixon1992]

@@loucostabile They are great looking cars! Especially the rare one you are showing. Very nice!

[@R.J.1]

First gen big bodies in the 70s were best. 78 and up G bodies all kinda blend together. The Pontiacs were actually the prettiest.

[@dannydobbs669]

I bought a new 86 SS and I always wondered why they didn’t put a tune port 350 and a 4 speed like the IROC Camaro most beautiful car ever made in my book it’s right up there with my 1969 RS Camaro very nice car ✌🏻from Ga.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny, Sounds like you have / had some fun cars :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Very nice! Interesting, did not know about this. My '85 is black with T-tops and limo black window tint. A bit of trivia: Every Monte Carlo SS VIN number begins with 1G1GZ... .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to share knowledge with you. I didn't know about this either. Lou

[@Gas_n_Gears]

@@loucostabile If the owner ever swaps the engine for an LS, it would be a good idea to get a 9" Ford rear end. That's my plan anyway 😉. If you use the LS to its full potential, the stock rear will shatter. I don't see the owner flogging that car much though, it's just too rare. Maybe I can clone mine to the Shenk? Shenk tribute car ... No, that's better suited to the plain jane Monte. More trivia? There were no red MCSSs built.

[@googleusergp]

Plus, every one has an eight VIN code digit of "G" for the RPO code "L69" 5.0L (305 CID) high output V8 with four barrel.

[@googleusergp]

Not correct prior to 1985. 1983 and 1984 Monte Carlo SS models would have "1G1AZ" because the "A" meant manual seat belts. GM changed their VIN nomenclature a bit in 1985 on certain models.

[@Gas_n_Gears]

@@googleusergp You're right about that. So '85 and up SSs have the 1G1GZ....... VIN number. LS Luxury Sport and base models won't.

[@georgewilkinson1068]

I wish I could've got a hold of one.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chrissnodgrass2705]

I love that car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love that car" :-)

[@chrissnodgrass2705]

@@loucostabile thanks so much

[@clevlandblock]

I had a new 83 Z-28 with the 305 HO and a 5 speed manual. The motor was fairly spunky but that T-5 (or whatever it was), was a fragile, disposable trans that Chevy put on the streets for the public to test.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jamescorvett]

If Im not mistaken some 87 monte carlo's came stamped with the clutch pedal mounts on the firewall. did some convertions myself in the early 90s on a few monte's. a lot funner to drive than the automotics thats for sure!

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@iq6840]

You can LS swap anything, but these kinda rare cars are what tickle me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi IQ, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rays7437]

Back when GM still wanted to make cool cars and believed the customer should be able to have the options they want... Nice, nice car. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray S, Happy to read you appreciate this "nice car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rodneyunderwood6236]

Gm is far from that today unfortunately

[@Petemack6]

Super cool, but the thing I want to know is how is the clutch activated, 1978 - 1981 Malibu and monte Carlos with a manual transmission used mechanical rods to activate the clutch, a 1986 Camaro would have used a hydraulic clutch. If my memory is correct a 1983 Camaro with a 5 speed would have had a bellhouseing set up for a mechanical linkage, so maybe G.M. used a variety of parts from different years for this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Petemack6, Happy to read "Super cool" :-) Hmmm, not sure how the clutch is activated. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

Nice dash....

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@MarkRodriguez-rf1rw]

Beautiful ❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@guerrerodrea]

What a beauty 😍 I'm in love 🩶

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@СергійШамін]

Цікаве авто!Чудово! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to share this "Interesting car" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@konradbenz7110]

silvery moon dream 💕 💕 💕

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@SSFormula-iz7wc]

I had a couple of 87's years ago. The 5 speed and Tuned Port should have been factory options in my opinion.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 96SS&94 Formula, I like your opinion. Lou

[@johnmcmullen456]

Should have also offered this conversion for the 442, Grand Prix, & Grand National

[@robertwoodward4525]

My friend had a 1980s regal v8 with a factory 4 speed. I never seen anther one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Sounds like your Friend has a rare car with a Factory 4 Speed. NICE! Lou

[@markshaver3138]

Didnt know Mark Hammill "Luke Skywalker" was a Monte Carlo SS fan...😂😂

[@loucostabile]

May the 5 Speed be with you!

[@markshaver3138]

@@loucostabile Thanks bro!!

[@fullmoonwhite1]

Need the ac 😂 but I’ll take it and add it on later too 🥵 to be playing games I wanna make it to my destination alive! 😅

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@towcars5550]

I own a 87 Monte Carlo ss ls swap 5.3 fully restored all the interior was redone black and gray aka GR8WHITE

[@loucostabile]

Hi TOW CARS, Happy to read you have a fun car too, Lou

[@longhairscorpio3976]

Had a guy that lived down the block from me had a 86 or 87 monte w/ a 5 speed so... they are out there so......

[@loucostabile]

Hi longhair Scorpio, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Guy that lived down the block's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@chuckb9867]

❤❤ Super cool car. But I don't think that's a stock 305. I'm sure it's real fun to ride into this day.❤❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck B, Happy to share this "Super cool car" with you :-) Lou

[@delbertlayman3693]

Ive had 3 off these.......and from factory.....no not your normal 305........they was great

[@googleusergp]

The Monte Carlo SS had the RPO code "L69" High Output 305 in it, VIN code "G". Standard Monte Carlo models typically had the RPO code "LG4" VIN code "H" engine.

[@chuckb9867]

@@googleusergp It didn't sound like it to me. Thank you for the info

[@googleusergp]

@@chuckb9867 Might have had the exhaust changed over the years, who knows.

[@carllavell8673]

👍💯😎💯👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@calvincooley1074]

I have a buddy with a 84 with a 5spd

[@loucostabile]

Hi Calvin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kingnillvwell381]

5 Speed yes Ac is a must 5.0 no 5.7 yes , thanks

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome King nill V well. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jameswerner8700]

I saw one for sale in Harrisonville, Mo several years ago but it got stolen at the dealership.😠😠

[@loucostabile]

Yikes!

[@CaliRob281]

sucks to hear they had factory 350 4-speed cars, US gettin the short end!!

[@loucostabile]

HI Robert, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@DOCTRJ]

👍💯🎸♥️

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@timshanemelton]

It is not a 305cid with cross fire injection

[@loucostabile]

...so what do you think it is?

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

WOW big bro Lou. Whoosh....whoosh.....go my floppy sneakers and you catch those boys like a cross of Bruce Lee and Robin Yount, big brother lo🤣🤪! I am left completely knocked out, my tubesocked stocking feet 'n calves twitching as I think about chicks 😉😜. This absolutely gorgeously curvaceous Monte Carlo takes me right back to my JV baseball years, as a blue collar All-American 15 year old boy in Rockland County, NY! I knew of some older guys who had these, Lou. But never with a 5 speed and bench seat! Since I was always more of a smaller guy/mascot and 100% JV baseball⚾, I would most definitely be made to sit in that center seat, likely knocked out from being too hyper and girl crazy, my mullet haired head ping ponging to a big brother's shoulder on either side LMAO 🤣😂. That's JV Johnny, Lou! But Phillip's restoration of this SS is stunning. She still looks beautiful and badass today, no doubt! That sculpting along the sides, little spoiler on the tail and integrated aero bumpers-awesome! Nostalgia done right, man. Thanks for featuring this silver Monte Carlo, big bro Lou! JV Johnny ⚾⚾

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, Happy this car is a KO :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of some of the older guys you remember cars. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@danam0228]

I drove several of the factory built Monte Carlo SSs (not this version) when brand new while working at a Chevy dealership and every single one of them was terrible. Everyone in the repair shop referred to them as Super Sh!t5. Was unfortunate given how cool they looked, how potentially good they could have been, how good the other versions of the Monte Carlo were in terms of quality

[@loucostabile]

Hi danam0228, Thanks for sharing your 1st hand experience. Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@antinioacosta2710]

😮but like i said, its was not GM build. But its cool

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is "cool" :-)

[@rbrauto1]

LOOK NO A/C WOW THAT'S RARE

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you notice.

[@ryandelara4132]

Nice monte but it didn't come from the FACTORY with the 5 speed. It's an aftermarket swap so really it's not that "rare" as I'm sure many were manual swapped aftermarket. The ONLY monte ss that came from the FACTORY with a manual trans is the '84 that were only available for one year and only in mexico which also had an LM1 350 V8 hooked up to a 4 speed manual.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ryan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@steveperuski5547]

To bad they.came with a 305, the stick would of been a lot better, my buddy had one with an automatic and it was actually quite a mutt and it only had 20,000 miles on it, but on the plus it did have a posi rear end

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@steveperuski5547]

@@loucostabile will do

[@steveguti6452]

Jesus Christ died for our Sins according to the scriptures and that he was Buried and that he rose again the third day praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all 🙏🙌🙏

[@loucostabile]

God bless you too.

[@jimmyhamm6041]

The Montes were GM and so was tge Buick grand national why could you not have opted for the 3.8 V-6 with the turbo .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmy, That could have happened, but GM just kept the Turbo V6 in the Buick as I remember.

[@ugottaliketube]

Sad they did not put a 350 in these cars or at least the option ... and it should have come with a cowl hood

[@loucostabile]

I like the ideas you have if you were designing this car.

[@e4300]

These cars had the weakest engine. You would not believe how weak it was. Incredible

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou