This Is How You Build An LSX Street Car! G-Body Monte Carlo SS

[@NCshooter1213]

My God this is a dream build. I was just GIVEN a mint 1986 regal with a 307 v8 from a old couple I do landscaping for. They signed the title over and said thank you for helping us. It's been garage kept and has 36k original miles. Runs perfect and has cold ac. Car is amazing factory but it's sooooo slow! Hopefully one day I can afford to do a ls swap and some decent wheels and tires. Everything is so expensive now days just to live it's hard for me to justify spending the money when I have a child to take care of right now. Beautiful work yall doing. I'm enjoying the channel

[@terrylinellc5550]

You mean 1986 regal?

[@NCshooter1213]

​@terrylinellc5550 😂😂😂 yea i just edited it. Didn't realize I messed up the numbers

[@BigRedRocketScience]

Wow! You weren't kidding about going in a more serious direction with the channel. This is like 2 orders of magnitude better quality! Camera work, transitions, music, and audio levels are on point! If you keep up the work, it's gonna blow up!

[@gwilson9445]

Very nice. You should consider notching the rear frame rails to make clearance for wider rear wheels/tires.

[@SD70ACE-]

Nice build, dream car for sure..

[@PaulJersey]

My 1986 Buick Regal Limited had a 307 V8 with 140 hp. Overall it was a great car for a long trip. It was comfortable, got decent mpg, had a huge trunk, and a decent sound system. It only cost $13,900.00 new. It really lacked power and had a lot of minor issues.

[@ja5435]

The G Body Shuffle

[@adrianaroadriguez4268]

What kind of headers are those and where did u buy them

[@johndelta00]

The g body chassis truly dates back to 78 although it was marketed as the A body it was basically the same chassis.

[@charleshayes2729]

A body for the first year only

[@evanpimental]

A body was 1978-80. Even Wikipedia mislabeled it as 78-81 but if you look at the 81 cutlass it's the same as all of the 80s cutlasses aside from 1980. I owned an 81. For sure g body. G Bodies are 3 inches longer than A bodies.

[@markrichie897]

Nice work on the frame and the photograph. I have two questions did you coat inside of the boxed portion and was there a cost savings my not buying a new rolling chassis.

[@DanielLopez-me9mh]

Yup GM used the A and the G body with the same chassis and underpinnings they did that for cutting manufacturing cost noticed that the pontiac grand prix door shares the same doors with the Monte Carlo and the Oldsmobile cutlass supreme door is the same as the Buick regal love those cars

[@brown723369]

Lot of man hours on the frame but the results are going to be worth it. Great job Keep up the great work

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

Amen to this build!! and the start of the video!!. I'm glad they didn't powder coat the frame, brush strokes in the paint for life!!!

[@Hammer0117]

Did the 4L80 require any modifications to the floor or firewall?

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

You know your stuff bro!! I been binge watching ya videos 😂😂😂 I like how you be describing what you’re doing and the parts. New subscriber!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@TreDawg901]

Keep them videos coming!!! We miss them! LOL

[@evanpimental]

They actually made G Bodies from 81 to 87, cars titled as 1988s were 1987s that sold in 88. Nary a G Body was manufactured in the year of nineteen hundred and eighty eight.

[@richardeddings7259]

What headers did y’all use

[@jamesperkins3742]

Can you elaborate on the frame stiffing? Did you weld over all that paint you put on the frame? Did you get any distortion that made the body mounts not line up? Any tips you can give about your welding process? Did that frame kit add sufficient stiffness? Are you using solid metal body mounts? What kind of paint was the silver you put on and then the black? Why brush it on (looks ugly brushed) and not spray? What UMI components did you use? Did you use an UMI rear frame brace? Did you use a brace for the front frame fork? You did not put any details in the description and your website does not elaborate on this build.

[@robertpeters1497]

Hey, great video love the intro. I happen to own a 85 monte CL and want to know, what the thing that are holding the front shock top part in place under the hood I want to change them out for new one... 0:46 I use KYB shocks front and back also only has a sweet old original 305.

[@showtime2203]

I luv it what Belt size did you go with

[@kurtiscurtis8102]

What happen to part two bone on guys uou did such a good job we wanna see the finished ✅ project

[@bigsmooth590]

Definitely enjoyed the video, please keep it coming. I have an 84 SS that I want to eventually frame off.

[@calvinwilson1051]

Nice setup what size long tubeheader 👍

[@futten3230]

i used the hellwig frame kit on mine too its great

[@bryanhallman8183]

How much tunnel massaging was necessary for the 4L80-E to fit? I would prefer to go with that transmission if it doesn't require too much butchering.

[@bmanclassics4350]

Fantastic job!! I know its a bit unorthodox but u maybe thouht abt puttin a watts linkage underneather her?i see room is limited underneath too..

[@jakehuse5669]

What alternator power steering pump and bracket are you using?

[@Ch_ozz]

what rear brake set up did you use ?

[@whitefreeman5798]

very nice work.. i am sure you are proud

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

Ypu did you go with a 4l80e transmission..did you put straight cut gears in it...if your under 1500hp you could be faster with a 4l60e..that 4l80e takes a lot more power just to turn it..and its heavier

[@phreaktor]

What products were used for the coating? How does it stand up to powdercoating?

[@mr.johnson9589]

Is the rear end just the basic 9" G-Body rear end from quick performance with the gears?

[@337speed]

Yes with the 4 Link and Viking Coilover upgrade. I believe it has 4.30 gears also

[@mr.johnson9589]

@@337speed nice!

[@isaiahday7322]

How much would a build run ?

[@grandnational386]

Lower control bolts must face the same direction.

[@tlegg8745]

Which fuel tank you guys use?

[@warlord209x]

Holly long tube headers?

[@whipzpaintlyfewithjay9654]

Awesome video!!! 🔥🔥

[@completepressuresolutions8879]

First off, SICK build man. I *LOVE* G body montes! Second, id love to know what song that was in the background starting at 3:50. I would like to use it in one of my pressure washing time lapse videos for my site!

[@peteg9396]

Now it’s time for you to have a caprice on the channel !!!

[@gerardo2184]

Where is this shop at???

[@evanpimental]

Howd yall reinforce rhe frame?

[@velettaford6135]

I HAVE A 78 MONTE CARLO WITH A NEW LS3. WHAT AM I LOOKING AT TO REBUILD LIKE THAT

[@MrFrankwite1]

What headers are those?

[@pcakes1878]

i didnt realise how weak the frame is i always figured it was solid af

[@willelijah2967]

What oil Pan did you use

[@madhattergarage1613]

Holley

[@ze_german2921]

what products were used to coat the frame?

[@madhattergarage1613]

Carbomastic 615 epoxy-mastic primer with a enamel topcoat.

[@richwil5281]

What stage cam? And how much did you bore the engine?

[@bigblood9748]

I have a 78 cutlass in horrible shape. How much would you charge me?

[@kennethbrooks4755]

Very nice great job

[@maxlove7115]

I have a 85 regal that i would like to have built like that, wat would be the cost, please respond. 🙏

[@stanjones7010]

So how long does a build like this take

[@vcalv9354]

literally everything i want to do with my 84 cutlass supreme

[@davoncollier9860]

I have a 81 monte how much would it cost to get mines rebuild

[@drefrom91]

What water pump and upper radiator hose was used on this car

[@madhattergarage1613]

It’s a holly system I don’t recall the upper hose

[@gloriamaletta8667]

I have a LS2 in a 1984 monte carlo ss and the upper radiator hose is from a 2007 corvette and it fits better than the upper radiator hose that it came with on the original 305 smallblock

[@brandonmims2569]

I have a 1985 how much does something like this cost

[@yo.its.michael9425]

Part 2?

[@Cold_Blue_Steel]

I am subscribed with notifications anxiously awaiting the next vid

[@337speed]

We are putting it on the dyno next week so once tuned up I'll have the video up in no time.

[@jalencormier4237]

Y'all build the motor and transmission as well?????

[@337speed]

Engine came already assembled, Forged 6.0L and Built 80E

[@Hog501]

How much something like cost

[@KrisSpivey]

How much would a build like this normally cost?

[@337speed]

$20k plus before paint and body. It’s going to be badass when it’s done, big wheels or drag pack it’s going to move out 💨

[@johnangela24]

I have a 86 Monte Carlo I was look to do a off the frame restoration where are you located

[@337speed]

211 Old Farm Rd. Broussard, Louisiana 70518 Mad Hatter Garage

[@johnangela24]

@@337speed it’s so far I wish I could get it there

[@johnangela24]

Could I buy the front suspension parts from you guys I like that setup

[@337speed]

Yep just text what you’re looking for to 337-346-3444

[@81deaths]

Great video

[@dbanks8995]

What’s the build cost ?

[@gloriamaletta8667]

This engine complete is 12,000 dollars transmission with torque converter another 3500 dollars with everything used over 20,000 that 9 inch rearend is not cheap or the a-arms and suspension components 25,000-26,000 dollars with everything not counting labor figure to paint the car nice 7500-8000 dollars re do interior another 3000 dollars so he will have over 35,000 into it and everyone will want to buy it for 15,000 dollars because some people just don't get it or have any idea how much money and time was spent to get it this nice or have a clue

[@rogerperez7363]

Prefer the 81 front end pazz on the ss front .

[@kingkhawk]

How much would a job like this cost someone?

[@LionsTigersBears]

Can you build me one like that. With a supercharger.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Good stuff.

[@DiviPhotos]

Cool video

[@charleshayes2729]

Come get mine....what was the cost...???? Links

[@madhattergarage1613]

We’re you located?

[@sincer2582]

Where are y’all located

[@337speed]

211 Old Farm Rd. Broussard Louisiana

[@terranceredden5967]

How can I get in contact with u guys. I’m building my mc and I need work dne just like this.

[@337speed]

Text us or call at 337-346-3444, we can get your project setup.

[@carlosherrera8541]

“The only fast G-bodies are the ones with ls” 😂😂😂

[@bmanclassics4350]

Lol yeah but put a gen 2 hemi in there b a true contender

[@mason5540]

First year for the G-Body was actually 1978

[@MaxYesBoss]

🔥🏆💪

[@alee22210]

U from Louisiana

[@337speed]

Yessir! Lafayette LA

[@alee22210]

@@337speed ok wats your shop called out there

[@337speed]

Mad Hatter Garage, that’s where we build and have fun

[@tooslow4065]

all that work and didnt frame notch and minitub? i'm sure it will look cool doing burnouts. like they say, spinin' aint winnin'

[@jermaineknowles87]

78-88 *

[@Z5Z5Z5]

imagine if they installed a part wrong 🙉

[@JdmBrown-mm3rg]

The 305 and 307ci motors are junk 😂😂😂😂

[@idriveanything1701]

What paint did you use for frame

[@goovitoo]

Where u guys located

[@337speed]

Broussard, LA Mad Hatter Garage