Monty purchased his 1946 Ford Woodie in 1977. The exterior color was Marlboro Maroon.  It was in presentable condition and running. It had the original 239 flathead motor and 3 on the tree transmission.

In 1979 he took the car to his body shop, M&S Body Shop, in West Los Angeles to be restored. There began a frame off restoration that would take 10+\- years to complete since he could only work on it in his spare time.

The restoration included stripping the frame, boxing the original frame and painting it. The upgrades included a stainless steel Kugel Mustang II front end with disc brakes.  A 9” Ford rear end with 290 gears, leaf springs and rear disc brakes were installed.  The engine was originally a 454 cubic inch Chevy big block taken out to 468 cubic inches with an aluminum high rise manifold and a single, 650 CFM four barrel carburetor, aluminum heads and powder coated headers.

The exterior wood was completely restored, and the body, fenders and Steelie wheels were all painted Porsche Red.  The wheels have wide white walls, beauty rings, and ‘dog’ dish wheel covers.  The top is tan colored Hartz leather.  The interior has tan leather front and rear seats, wood slat ceiling, Bitchin’ Products dash, VDO gauges, AM/FM/CD radio and new glass.

It’s a “bitchin’ “ ride.

(Story was told to Bill Greene by Monty)