Frequently Asked Questions & Dispelling Myths1970-1972 Monte Carlo |
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[Q]: Didn't all Monte Carlos come with
gauges? [A]: No. RPO U14, Special instrumentation was an option on any Monte Carlo. The 1970-1972 Monte Carlo used the same instrument cluster as an SS-optioned Malibu with three large round gauge pods consisting of a fuel gauge, speedometer, and (unlike the Malibu) a standard clock. Where the Malibu got a black, grained surface the Monte Carlo has a faux burl wood cover.  Typical 1970-1972 standard Monte Carlo dash layout with standard clock and burl wood overlay.  Monte Carlo dash with U14 Special Instrumentation option. . [Q]: What is a Monte Carlo SS?? [A]: The Monte Carlo had its own SS option in 1970 and 1971. The 1970 and 1971 Monte Carlo SS was available under RPO Z20; 3,823 were sold in 1970 but sales dropped to just 1,919 in 1971 and was only sold with the RPO LS5 454 engine, the same engine found in the RPO Z15 SS454 Malibu. The 1970 option came with the 360hp LS5 engine, automatic level control, G70x15 white stripe tires 15x7 wheels, and F41 suspension. Exterior SS454 badging is found on the lower front fenders but no "SS" emblem for the grille like the SS-optioned Malibu. The 1971 Monte Carlo SS did include a Monte Carlo SS emblem on the right side of the rear panel. The interior had no special emblems and the engine was void of the special chrome plated pieces found on the SS454 Malibu. [Q]: What, no 1972 Monte Carlo SS? [A]: No. Sales were down so much in 1971 the Monte Carlo SS option was dropped in favor of a new, "Custom" option under RPO Z03 Oddly enough, there are no sales figures for the Z03 option on the 1972 Monte Carlo. Any engine could be ordered with the Monte Carlo Custom like the SS-optioned Malibu in 1971 and 1972. The Monte Carlo Custom was more of a convenience and appearance option. The only outward indication of the Monte Carlo Custom is the "Custom" emblem on the sail panel. [Q]: Is the Monte Carlo a Chevelle or not? [A]: This is always a spirited discussion topic. Most Malibu series Chevelle owners will say no; most Monte Carlo owners will say no. Although the Monte Carlo has completely different sheet metal, the drive train and chassis share many components. Monte Carlos were built, AND SEQUENCED, along with other Chevelle series at the plants they were built at.  Note Monte Carlos on the same assembly line as Malibus. Moreover, Monte Carlos shared the same Fisher Body series designation ("13") as other Chevelles and, apparently, Chevrolet considered the Monte Carlo to be a Chevelle. 1 - Monte Carlos were built along side other Chevelles where applicable and were sequenced with other Chevelles. 2 - Driveline and many options were the same between the two. 3 - Often the 'argument' is made that the bodies are different; well, Concours station wagon bodies and El Camino bodies are different from Malibu sport coupes - does that exclude Concous station wagons and El Caminos from being Chevelles? 4 - The 1970-1972 Monte Carlo shares the same wheelbase as the Chevelle sedan (116.0-inches). Concours station wagons and El Caminos also have a 116.0-inch wheelbase as opposed to the Chevelle/Malibu sport coupe and Malibu convertible at 112.0-inches.   |
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