G-body Roll Call

[toolmonte]

85 monte SS, 383 sbc t56 and disc brake
9" this winter, already added spc upper and lower arms lowering springs on all corners currie trac arms Kat Skinz leather interior (highly satisfied) jeep steering shaft. Next projects will be big brakes frame boxing and possible cage. I have a twin turbo set up on the shelf but handling and braking are a bigger priority now, the 383 moves it down the road quite well. glad to be here. Jamie

[SS PUNISHER]

Figured I'd throw a couple pics in here.....


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/20120923153751-1.jpg




https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/201209231534281-1.jpg



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/20120923153833-1.jpg

[bluthunder]

Hi,

Currently in the middle of a frame-on '87 Monte SS build. More of a resto-mod than anything else, with new 350 crate motor and pro touring suspension and brake upgrades.

Brian

[Erness]

1965 Pontiac Parisienne Wagon

[Bigbird3]

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It really isnt pro touring but im seventeen and I can dream!

[LWillmann]

@Bigbird3 - Keep up the work. My dream is over five years in the making and I can't even drive it on the street yet. You'll get there man!

I dreamed for years that I would get my cutlass, and I finally did and maybe I did it too soon, but I tore straight into it and have worked on it as I have had time and money for almost five years now. I know that it will be great when I am finished.

Yours will too.

[WikdssLt4]

1987 Monte Carlo SS Lt4/T56
Other toys:
1996 Camaro SS #1901
2012 Ram Hemi Express.

[CodexGigas]

I own an 85 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham Edition, 383 Stroker Motor(420 Horsepower, 450 Ft Pound of Torque) Stock Rear, Th350 Tranny, Eibach Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars(Front and back),Edelbrock Shocks, Trailing Arms, Anti Hop Bars, Spohn upper and lower A Arms and Stock Interior.
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Those Pictures were before I put in the Suspension upgrades, But now I'm Thinking about going with Detroit Speed or Umi.
Plus upgrading My Carburetor Motor into Fuel Injection.
I also Plan on getting bigger Wheels and wider Tires.

[KacyZ28]

Heres one of my friends we just finished redoing
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/Resampled_20120312_182123_504-1.jpg

[sghetty]

83 BUICK REGAL T-Type
82 Regal limited
78 malibu ss

[somcamaross]

Just a bit of visual G-body stimulation to get us through the winter... (520rwhp worth!)


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Cheers!!!

[GNon18s]

87' gn..6942569426

[PRO 48 Fleetline]

My 84 Cutlass Brougham i sold a few years back great car really fun.

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[Pro Touring SS]

Here showing some G-Body love!

[Jameson]

Been here for a bit, never really dropped some photos of my SS...

1988 Monte Carlo SS I bought as a roller with 95k on it.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/599102_468078739872556_1373977792_n-1.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/n20zuki/media/599102_468078739872556_1373977792_n.jpg.html)

I then cut into her and stripped all suspension and interior. Interior is all cleaned and replaced and back to stock other then a set of Dakota Digital gauges.

Drivetrain is a 5.3 w/EFI from a 02 Avalanche, T56 from 02 Camaro, Front and rear brakes from a 04 Z06, SPC Stage 2 plus, SPC lower A arms, SPC springs (see a pattern here lol) Hellwig sway bar, SC&C chassis brace, The list goes on and on.

Car currently has 75miles on the build and still needs a few bugs worked out.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/904750_624138640933231_139990725_o_zps43-1.jpg (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/n20zuki/media/904750_624138640933231_139990725_o_zps43c613b6.jpg .html)

More pics to follow

[zdeckich]

New guy here with 78 Malibu going for a pro touring setup. only had it for 5 months.

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[Bill Nye]

I have a few G-bodies. Had 9 or 10 at one time, but down to 3 or 4. I have a 1978 Olds cutlass, it came with a chevy 305 but now has BBC 468. Went 11.16 @ 120 best. Drag race car now but considering pro-tour. I have a 1985 (sleeper) Cutlass w/455 Olds and F-41 suspension parts. Everything underneath car is new but the car is a 20 footer, looks good from 20' away. I have a 1986 Cutlass, was a one owner car only driven two winters , never wrecked, never rusted. Has 143,00 mile 307, have a brand new rebuilt 403 ( .40 over = 409) ready to go in this spring. Also a 1987 grand prix frame that has already been frame notched and reinforced. Waiting for an extra $250 so I can send it to the sandblaster. It was a 69,000 mile car so not much rust. I wanted to post some pictures here but have not figured that out yet. The frame notch car will be a biggest tire I can fit car probably w/ a BBC or a BBO.

[alphaenvirmgt]

PT Garage....I just put my GN (and Camaro) in the PT Garage. Sure could use a few more in there!! Just log on and express interest! It is easy!!
Conrad

[alphaenvirmgt]

Guys and Gals,
Wanted everyone to know that Vintage Air kits and front fender extenders (was included with GNX's in 87) are now available for our g-body. I will contact the sellers and see if they will join us here. Maybe we can get a few more supporting vendors here to help Larry with the bills.

[alphaenvirmgt]

Come on all you G-body owners! You need to put your hot rod on "PT Garage"! It is easy. Log onto the site where Larry is requesting Beta Testers! Tell him you are interested and he will set you up to enter up to 3 cars!
Conrad

[83_Phantom_Regal]

not sure if this isold or new.. but 83 regal here.. limited. t tops and new 1/4 vynal 355 w headers and backed w a 350 lite valve body work done.. (shifts early) and 3.73 gears out back.. recently vandalised busted t tops kicked front fenders and spray painted..

[johnnie13]

Hi first post hope you like, still needs motor and trans. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wickedgarage/sets/72157638431946543/

[F5_]

1982 Chevrolet El Camino SS Choo Choo Customs Edition
Hi.

[AarenJones]

Hi,

I have a 1988 cutlass supreme. Right now its all original with the 307 Olds engine in it still with 406000 on it. this is my first car that I owned myself and i feel lucky that at the age of 20 i have a car I can wrench on and make it as fast as possible. I plan on making this car into a fun driver but with the capability of doing track days and autocrosses. I joined the forum to ask questions to find out what other people are doing with their G-bodies.

Glad to be on the forum look forward to hearing and seeing what other have done with their cars!

[Rat-Storm]

Hi,

1978 Malibu here. Currently a black canvas. Gutted, blasted, epoxy primer... Planning BBC or LS

[Streetbu]

Welcome! But no pics :( hahaha

[framedoctor]

1986 442, gray/silver, gray interior, '89 Vette TPI motor, 200-4R built by Extreme Automatics, lowered, Coys 17" C-67 wheels, Kilduff lightning rods coming, disassembled for paint.

[Joe87MonteSS]

87 Monte Carlo SS. Was going to do the drag race thing, but Pro Touring appeals to me more now.

[Turbo442]

My T Type. 1986, global west upper control arms, Baer 13"rotors (Corvette parts on B body spindles) , cut Hotchkiss front springs, Eibach rears, custom pro -style rear sway bar, Bilstein shocks. Hankook tires on 20x 8.5 B&G Old Skool wheels

[1987GN]

Here is my 87. CCW K57 wheels wrapped in nitto invo's. Front and rear QA1 coilovers.

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[vaughn3031]

new Here

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/Malibu202015-1.jpg

[alphaenvirmgt]

Love those CCW's!!!!!

[Chevyfanaddict]

Im new here, can I play!!!?

78 Malibu that I call the "Minty Malibu"... Not all the way pro touring yet but its a work in progress. Got some factory F41 parts on it and aftermarket front and rear sway bars, new energy suspension poly bushings all the way around. Soon to be lowered static 2" all around for now until i can afford coil overs. Plan on swaping in a built L92 headed LQ9 6.0L and a T56 soon too. Already got it sitting in the shop, just not built yet.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/4DFB7CB951994B6BB6C89C9EDD5E18E411960000-1.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/co-brat/media/4DFB7CB9-5199-4B6B-B6C8-9C9EDD5E18E4-1196-0000010F01CCB44F_zps68477ff7.jpg.html)

Oh and i just threw a brand new $12k paint job on on it last week so it will have looks that kill...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/4FDB09A58440455A8A3531E84BEDA0AC_zps6ewl-1.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/co-brat/media/4FDB09A5-8440-455A-8A35-31E84BEDA0AC_zps6ewlunjn.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/04/F434AD1FC47049988DA3393CE0EBF0CE_zpscvvz-1.jpg (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/co-brat/media/F434AD1F-C470-4998-8DA3-393CE0EBF0CE_zpscvvzy54f.jpg.html)

[alphaenvirmgt]

I have one, a Buick Grand National. check it out in "PT Garage" section...Page 5!
Conrad

[jdpolzin]

710RWHP Stage 2 GN

[twstdmc]

113350113351113352Heres my ride. Ive had it since 1998. Its a 1982 Monte with a 87 front end conversion. Its powered by a 5.3/4L60E with a MP112 blower with a Snow performance meth kit. 3.42 8.5 rear. LS1 Camaro 12 inch brakes around. PST and Energy Urethane suspension and bushings. Custom black suede interior with 4 point bar. I mostly autocross and try to do driving events. Have Long Hauled Power Tour a few times and will be out again this year for the first half of it. Glad to see everyone on here!

[CanMove]

My 1987 Buick Grand National
26K Mile car as of now!!!
Baer 4 way 13" disks 4 piston calipers.
Being installed as we speak Ride tech level II Tru Turn Coil Overs

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/IMG_3097-1.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/tmack2300/media/GN%202015/IMG_3097.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/FullSizeRender205_1-1.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/tmack2300/media/GN%202015/FullSizeRender%205_1.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/IMG_3095-1.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/tmack2300/media/GN%202015/IMG_3095.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/IMG_3094-1.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/tmack2300/media/GN%202015/IMG_3094.jpg.html)

[CanMove]

Here is my 87. CCW K57 wheels wrapped in nitto invo's. Front and rear QA1 coilovers.

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What size rims? tires?
Love the way your car sits...

[JR88SS]

88 Monte SS

[mak567]

85 and 87 GN

[killermalibu]

My current project. 1981 Malibu. Currently powered by a 454 with a TH350 trans, swapping it out for a 5.3 and 4l60e within a year or two as well as some new wheels and suspension. 120540

[Boldfacecar]

1979 Malibu ..

[archertsi]

Bumping this back to the top!
83 cutlass t-top (insanely clean) hoping to ls swap this one
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/06AD840D916A4E14B3FB4C4D52B9C181-1.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/JustBoostin/media/cutlass/06AD840D-916A-4E14-B3FB-4C4D52B9C181.jpg.html)
86 cutlass to swap some parts from (mainly interior)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/01/10509F796AF84C7E928236321F1E4601-1.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/JustBoostin/media/cutlass/10509F79-6AF8-4C7E-9282-36321F1E4601.jpg.html)

[DarthRegal]

Soon to be owner of 1984 Buick Grand National - 3.8L SMPFI Turbocharged V6 - Factory Astroroof, Lear-Siegler Leather Seats, Power Windows and Door Locks

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Planning a frame-on pro-tour restomod - Ridetech Level 2 Adjustable Coilovers - Willwood Big Brake Kit - Hotwire and Walbro Fuel Pump - 42# Injectors - '87 ECM with Turbotweak Emission and Power Chips - Modern 2DIN GPS Navi Stereo with SiriusXM, New Vintage gauge package

No intentions to dragrace but would enjoy a good trackday or autocross, will be a driver not a show car.

Target is to look somewhat like this
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[dennydotco]

Did you see the build thread for that GN? Crazy... custom frame work, 6 speed 4L80e... incredible car.

[focused313]

^^ X2 on the well said.
Some aftermarket parts I would like to see are:
- aluminum cowl hood(s) 2", 4"
- deep front inner fender tubs for big tires
- rack & pinion kit
- trunk/seat reinforcement bars
- replacement dash cluster pod, that can fit some gauges AND keep the A/C
- rear frame bolt-in crossmembers
- interior door panels / rear seat panels
- billet hood / trunk hinges
- electric window motor/harness upgrade kits

6 YEARS LATER AND WE STILL DON'T HAVE MOST OF THIS STUFF.

At the very least, G-Bodies should have some aftermarket "design" for hood/decklid hinges. Rack and pinion would be huge. TMI Interiors should add G-Bodies to their line as well.

I think plenty of people have G-Bodies, but I'm not sure how many that do own them, want to put the parts into them...with the associated cost to do it.

[86Regal]

86 Buick Regal and 86 Cutlass Supreme

[Canon_Mutant]

Well, mine is completely scattered at the moment with the entire suspension and brake swap. Here is when I was just getting started.

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On the parts front, I am thrilled to even have what we have. The reason I haven't done anything to date is quality adjustable control arms and certainly "better" anti-sway designs compared to even the factory F41, add on bracing, steering components, and much better brakes have only become available at all in recent years. Now, I won't be turning my G-body into a C5 or 6 but even thinking that is nuts. I am purely looking for the . . . holy crap, that's an Oldsmobile out there? And, just the fun of doing it all before going to the great salvage yard in the sky . . . :twothumbs

[mc84_zz4]

6 YEARS LATER AND WE STILL DON'T HAVE MOST OF THIS STUFF.

At the very least, G-Bodies should have some aftermarket "design" for hood/decklid hinges. Rack and pinion would be huge. TMI Interiors should add G-Bodies to their line as well.

I think plenty of people have G-Bodies, but I'm not sure how many that do own them, want to put the parts into them...with the associated cost to do it.

Wow, that's a flashback to 2011...
From the original post:

Some aftermarket parts I would like to see are:
- deep front inner fender tubs for big tires
- interior door panels / rear seat panels
- billet hood / trunk hinges
- electric window motor/harness upgrade kits


A few updates or alternatives to this partial list:

- replacement dash cluster pod, that can fit some gauges AND keep the A/C
Several panels available for gauges fitting into dash cluster
Also Dakota Digital has new panels with the latest features as a drop-in replacement

- aluminum cowl hood(s) 2", 4"
Still no aluminum hood, I bought a 70+ pound Goodmark 2" cowl hood to replace the stock 70+ pound stock hood.

- rack & pinion kit
still no known Rack & Pinion bolt-in solution, although several full frame replacements are available, and have it: Schwartz, Roadster Shop
A definite upgrade from the stock close-ratio units:
Performance re-valved/benchmarked Delco 670 steering box from Lee Performance, as Lee is back in business (may have delays due to finding decent cores)
Performance re-valved/benchmarked Saginaw 800 series boxes, also from Lee Performance http://scandc.com/new/node/848

- trunk/seat reinforcement bars
Make your own still is available... I used some 2" flat steel, one X in each seat 5 bolts per side, also one horizontal bar across the rear deck bolted in.
http://www.motortopia.com/files/cars/album_audiogear/4e2ecfa926b4d/138-3870_IMGJPG_Thumbnail1.jpg

- rear frame bolt-in crossmembers
1- UMI Performance has a rear shock tower brace:
http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8_404
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/03/3055a_LRG-1.jpg

2- U-Haul class2 hitch works great to tie together the loose frame ends, and add some needed structure. It evens works with the stock SS exhaust hangers, just need to swap L/R hanger brackets and reverse clamps.
Part number: 36104
www.uhaul.com (http://www.uhaul.com)
Not-as-sexy pic: http://www.motortopia.com/files/12469/album_suspensionmodsrear/53da5568e08d7/image.jpg

GNS makes brackets that bolt to the rear bumper mounts, make your own cross-bar to size..
http://www.gnsperformance.com/bodyframe-g-body




Additional frame bracing / mods:

- Front end frame braces:
You can find front-end frame braces from:
www.scandc.com
www.umiperformance.com
www.speedtechperformance.com


- Hellwig G body frame bracing
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/03/Frame20FX2020G20body-1.jpg
Available thru SC&C http://scandc.com/new/node/977
Full picture: http://scandc.com/new/system/files/imagecache/product_full/Frame%20FX%20-%20G%20body.jpg

Frame-Notch Kits (in no particular order):
- Gbodyparts Frame notch kit
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1560
- UMI also offers a Frame Notch kit:
http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_466&products_id=1068

[84TXGN]

I've seen this kit:

http://www.unisteer.com/new-products/78-88-gm-g-body-rack-pinion-kit.html

But I don't know of anyone that has it.

[87Aerocoupe]

Hello PT Friends,

Quick intro:

I have a 1987 Monte Carlo SS that I bought when I was 16yrs old back in 1993.

Recently, I removed the H.O. 305 and replaced with a BPE 383, Built 700R4, and my most recent addition is a Full RideTech Upper/Lower StrongArms, Front and Rear MuscleBar SwayBars, and of course Adjustable Coil Overs.

Today the AeroCoupe is on the alignment rack getting dialed in....

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[cutlass1979]

1979 cutlass in the house, I will be looking for info on a LS swap....

[Turbo6inKY]

6 YEARS LATER AND WE STILL DON'T HAVE MOST OF THIS STUFF.

At the very least, G-Bodies should have some aftermarket "design" for hood/decklid hinges. Rack and pinion would be huge. TMI Interiors should add G-Bodies to their line as well.

I think plenty of people have G-Bodies, but I'm not sure how many that do own them, want to put the parts into them...with the associated cost to do it.


G-Body owners are hilariously cheap as a group. And the platform is limited. There is only so far you can take it with bolt-on parts. You can easily make it wonderful on the street, but running at the pointy end with modern equipment can't be done without fabrication, and that's beyond the skill and resource limits of your typical G-Body owner right now.

[vintageracer]

G-Body owners are hilariously cheap as a group.

You most certainly are being POLITE in your description of your fellow G Body Owners!

The ONLY cheaper bunch that I know of are Foxbody Mustang owners. It takes 4 of em to raise $1,000 to buy an $800 car!

[200kss]

See my signature!

[USAZR1]

You most certainly are being POLITE in your description of your fellow G Body Owners!

The ONLY cheaper bunch that I know of are Foxbody Mustang owners. It takes 4 of em to raise $1,000 to buy an $800 car!


I don't know,Mike, the G-body El Camino guys are as cheap as they come. lol

[BMR Sales]

Here's BMR's Monte SS

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://postimages.org/)

we just came out with a rear Coilover Conversion Kit

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (https://postimages.org/)

[malibulvr]

A few pics of my junk:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/36654620422_2ccd32bbcc_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR3vCb)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/XR3vCb) by malibu_lvr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154307116@N08/), on Flickr

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/36881597692_b3e8c730fc_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Yc6Q4o)bu3 (https://flic.kr/p/Yc6Q4o) by malibu_lvr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154307116@N08/), on Flickr

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/36911039421_5014abba6e_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YeGJ4p)bu4 (https://flic.kr/p/YeGJ4p) by malibu_lvr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154307116@N08/), on Flickr

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/36655506700_d49a8aa90b_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR845Q)bu6 (https://flic.kr/p/XR845Q) by malibu_lvr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154307116@N08/), on Flickr

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/36654631662_8d679206ff_k-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XR3yXY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/XR3yXY) by malibu_lvr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154307116@N08/), on Flickr

[Ben@SpeedTech]

I see a lot of G-body guys being chea...er...thrifty and cost conscious for whatever reason, some of us just have to. Sometimes I wish though as a group we'd pull our heads out. There's no such thing as cheap performance unless generally you replace the word cheap with garbage. No matter what we build there's some cost involved and many of our G family just needs to accept that. That doesn't mean you have to either build a $60K+ car or go home, you just have to spend a little time to know where to put the money to get the results you want. Much better than jumping on FB and the first question you ask is "where can I get cheap suspension for a pro touring build?"

Because my wallet dictates it sometimes I'm pretty cheap...uh...thrifty too, but for prolly less than 15K I have over 500 n/a SBC horsepower, an incredible suspension which is all bolt-in (besides a small bracket welded in to swap to coilovers up front), brakes that stop the car well and a gnarly wide stance. Most importantly it's an absolute blast to drive and so much fun to play with the import boys at SCCA events. It's got a cool name too, but that was free. ;)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/10/4lsCQdj-1.jpg

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Hey Malibulvr- who'd you get your front air dam from and is there any chance you could measure your ground clearance below it and below the frame rail just behind the front wheel for me? Thanks!!

[malibulvr]

Hey man, I like the set up on your Malibu, looks like a great driver. I asked on the forum about your air dam, figured others might be curious too so I asked there instead of a private message. If you would, take a look at it, and let us know. Thanks!!


Sorry Ben, I’ve been a bit out of pocket here lately. Thanks for the compliments I only wish the car looked as good in person as it does in the pics, lol! Lots more to do to it. The front air dam is actually a one piece front bumper as is the rear. Mine were bought a few years back from Heads Up Composit’s, but they are no longer in business. I do believe there are several companies making a similar product. Keep in mind that these are really intended for a race only application, as it replaces the bumpers, saves a lot of weight, but has absolutely zero structural support in case of a collision or accident.

I’m working on the fuel system now thinking about swapping my 6.0L over to EFI. I’ll try to take a few measurements for you and let you know.

[malibulvr]

Little better pics.

https://flic.kr/p/XtwMzZ

https://flic.kr/p/Ysjyyj

[SRD art]

What is the name of the color is your Malibu? Sunflower yellow maybe?

[Miner_84_G_Body]

84 Monte Carlo SS

[SSLOW6.0]

I've got an LS swapped 86 Monte Carlo SS
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[Ben@SpeedTech]

Nice Monte!

[SSLOW6.0]

Nice Monte!

Thanks! It's still a work in progress.

Did a full QA1 Level 3 kit and I'm still working the bugs out.

[Malubu795]

Got a 79 Malibu wagon myself..
468bbc T56, 8.8/7.5 hybrid 275/40/17 on the corners. Love living in the country but long gravel driveways suck when it's wet..

[mystre71]

With the large influx of g-body enthusiasts to the board as of late, I've been wondering just how many g-body owners we have on pro-touring.com. Could all of the G-body owners post in this thread so we can get a rough estimate. Just year and model or a simple "hi" will suffice.

Thanks,

HI, new here, 78 malibu factory 4 speed. doing a frame off restore. Looking for what is the best suspension kit/set up to achieve the best possible handling ?
Thanks for having me here,
Joe

[Malubu795]

HI, new here, 78 malibu factory 4 speed. doing a frame off restore. Looking for what is the best suspension kit/set up to achieve the best possible handling ?
Thanks for having me here,
Joe

seams this is the top end kits
http://www.schwartzperformance.com/1978-1988-g-body-monte-carlo-chassis/

[Flying Finn]

It's been pretty quiet in this thread so i think this is perfect place for me to post first message on the board.

There's bunch of aftermarket front subframes for most of the GM classics like f bodies and so on...
Is there anything new to G-bodies lately?

I'm building my self roadcourse race car from 87 regal;

Rear end will have custom truck arm suspension kit with panhard bar and 4-way adjustable Öhlins ttx coilovers, but the front end is still an mystery that i haven't decided yet.

For the front end i already have afx spindles, umi performance race model coilover only lower arms, spc adjustable uppers and also Öhlins 4-way coilovers.

Anyways what i think is that the stock g-body front subframe is narrow as hell. What i mean by this is that the stock pivot points of the control arms are very close to center line of the frame. This is not by any means good starting point on any performance autocross/roadracing application.

One possible way to try widen the front end would be install littlebit longer lower/upper a-arms, but like i told earlier i have already purchased aftermarket units and the UMI-performance arms are designed so that i would not even be easy to modify them if i wanted so. Also the longer arms don't fix the fact that the pivot points are very close together.

My car has slightly bent passenger side front frame rail because of old accident and also it would just be fun to re-design the front end geometrics for possibly better outcome.

What brands are selling " Stock style " front subframes to the G-body chassis?

How different are the 1977 impala front frame geometrics?

https://howeracing.com/index.php/fabricated-impala-type-front-frame.html
Something like this howeracing front clip would be perfect for my personal project.

Thanks you,
Rick from Finland

[Norm Peterson]

Anyways what i think is that the stock g-body front subframe is narrow as hell. What i mean by this is that the stock pivot points of the control arms are very close to center line of the frame. This is not by any means good starting point on any performance autocross/roadracing application.
Not sure I'm following this. I've been away from the G-body for a few years now, but I thought that the lower arm was pretty much the same as the one used in the 3rd gen F-body. IIRC, it was the upper arm's inclination that was the G-body's real handicap.


Norm

[SSLance]

I have no issues with the front geometry on my G body, the front works fantastic with just a little bit of tweaking.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

I wanna see more Gbodys!

[RIF RAF]

Here's mine. 10 Events (autocross and road course) from April to September for my first year driving competitively.
Car is currently in the air while I heavily work over the frame for stiffening.
Follow along on Instagram @Asphalt_Gundam

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[Autobahn-Outlaw]

Hi,

here is my G-Body 1987 El Camino:

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[t72ss402]

From Southwest MO.

[Big Dawg]

Just picked up a bone stock 1985 Grand National this past August.....sitting in a barn or 16yrs in Beautiful Prince George BC, Canada.

[Scott3106]

1819601985 Monte Carlo SS. In pieces right now but hopefully driving it this spring.

[Turbobuick]

Just picked up a bone stock 1985 Grand National this past August.....sitting in a barn or 16yrs in Beautiful Prince George BC, Canada.

Post some pics, good luck with the hot air GN they can be a challenge. BTW my T-type is a Canadian model with Celsius digital climate control and Km for dash.

[Turbobuick]

I have been around G-bodies for a long time mostly Buicks but always had a soft spot for the Oldsmobiles.

Here is my latest project which will be back on the road this spring. I have owned it since 2005 except for a time I traded and then bought it back. I did a frame off resto-mod that I finished in 2011. It was mostly stock appearing with a built 249" stroker motor and 6768 turbo. I had a GN I was racing at the time so the car was more of a driver show car. I traded it to a friend who pretty much just stored it for me for 5 years and I bought it back in 2016. Car still sat and I started updating it in 2018 and it is almost done. It now has an off-center 3.8 Stage 2 motor with champion heads, converted fuel system to E85 with racetronix 725lph with PTFE fuel lines with 160# injectors, upgraded to ECU-GN MS3-Pro and I am now finishing up with the ride-tech/UMI/Viking/Baer brake upgrades and ditching the drag race suspension.184885184886184887184888

[qnitro]

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[aeroocoupe]

1987 aerocoupe
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[RIF RAF]

Here's mine. 10 Events (autocross and road course) from April to September for my first year driving competitively.
Car is currently in the air while I heavily work over the frame for stiffening.
Follow along on Instagram @Asphalt_Gundam

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That picture is really old (2 years)....needs an updated one
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Aero, Chassis, Cage, Wheels and Tires, Cooling, etc etc all improved since the first pic. Power and weight reduction are this winter's goals.

Youtube - Cody Smith Motorsports
Instagram - Asphalt_gundam

[Hemi8]

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