1972 Monaco Wagon...getting it roadworthy.

[MonacoBlue]

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Oh! It was an 8-track player! Not a CB...

 

[polara71]

I just noticed your carpet looks to be the same color as mine. I call it 'dirty gold'. I am getting color swatches sent to my house from an aftermarket carpet shop: www.stockinteriors.com

That carpet is black with what looks to be some fading / discoloring issues

 

[MonacoBlue]

That carpet is black with what looks to be some fading / discoloring issues

Yeah, you are right. I just noticed the black carpet on the floor in other pics.

 

[MonacoBlue]

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Back seat is nice, it got hot in there. Front seat is really starting to open up. Have to find a local place for a repair.

Dave

Heartbreaking damage to the wood grain. I think the thing to do maybe to find a fabricator of vinyl wood grain prints. Maybe
www.metrorestyling.com would have some suggestions.

 

[MonacoBlue]

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Repro dash pads $895. More money than I can bring myself to part with, for right now, anyway, for something aesthetic that won't make it run any better.

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

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What are you confused about Dave....that is the brace for the factory cassette recorder.

Dave

 

[polara71]

Yeah, I know. I wasn't understanding the questions in line with the photos. After I had gone back a read the post a few time it was more clear.....

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

The carpet on my door panels should be black....they are just faded. Has anyone had any luck dying carpet?

Dave

 

[kmccabe56]

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Isn't that a factory cassette deck? That pinned plug is for the deck itself to run the signal up to the radio & speakers. The jack on the right side of the unit is for the microphone.

 

[polara71]

Isn't that a factory cassette deck? That pinned plug is for the deck itself to run the signal up to the radio & speakers. The jack on the right side of the unit is for the microphone.

Yes it is

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

The carpet on my door panels should be black....they are just faded. Has anyone had any luck dying carpet?

Dave

Hell Yeah, And it comez in little red 'n white boxez with the word "Ritz" in bold letterz printed on 'um. And yes rubber glovez and ah sponge paint brush are required for application. Jer

 

[MonacoBlue]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rit-Blac...54526&wl11=online&wl12=11078317&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[Mr C]

Thank you for saving a special wagon (they're all special now). It will be great!

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

I think the Rit may be off the market now, but I will look for another product.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[saforwardlook]

I think the Rit may be off the market now, but I will look for another product.

Thanks,
Dave

I have found that vinyl spray actually works very well on my carpets, at least the black ones. The spray cans even mention that as one of the applications. Even lightly sun bleached carpets look like new again.

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

Went to a Mopar Show on Saturday and got a couple of small parts for the Monaco...winning lol
Nice thing about this car it is soo original but someone still managed to strip out a marker hole. My fix is just to add a bit of scrap wire in the hole and then screw in. Doesn't have to be overly tight. Micky Mouse I know...what do you guys do?

Dave

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

Got a couple of armrests, both of course are for the passenger side but much better now.

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

I have found that vinyl spray actually works very well on my carpets, at least the black ones. The spray cans even mention that as one of the applications. Even lightly sun bleached carpets look like new again.

Is that a spray dye you have been using? If so what brand?
Thanks,
Dave

 

[saforwardlook]

Is that a spray dye you have been using? If so what brand?
Thanks,
Dave

I use SEM - it seems to be the best, longest lasting for me. A backup is the Rustoleum brand usually available at Pep Boys if you have one in your area. I just needed black last time for my carpet, and it worked great too.

 

[MonacoBlue]

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Nice thing about this car it is soo original but someone still managed to strip out a marker hole. My fix is just to add a bit of scrap wire in the hole and then screw in. Doesn't have to be overly tight. Micky Mouse I know...what do you guys do?

Dave

Whatever works. Maybe put a small piece of wood behind it held in place with your fingers another piece on the front and gently tap with a small hobby hammer to flatten the metal around the hole, if you can do it without damaging it further. Depends on how 'wallered out' it is, I suppose.