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Derek69SS
01-22-2005, 08:43 AM
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My '69 malibu is currently a slow, comfortable cruiser, with a stock 77 chev p/u 400sbc, TH-350, and 10-bolt 3.08 posi with 4/wheel discs.

I have a wrecked low-mile 95 caprice 9C1 donor car, that I'm swapping the LT1/4L60E from.

I'm building a whole new chassis for the malibu, so that I can keep the car driveable while I slowly save money and make progress on the mods.

So far I have a boxed frame. Next, will be front-suspension. I'm beefing up the stock LCAs and installing poly bushings. I'm using the "tall spindles" and 12" brakes from the caprice. UCAs will be "Pole Positions" adjustables with rubber bushings, and I'm hoping to be able to afford QA1s. I'm currently running a 1-1/8" sway-bar, and plan to continue using that.

Rear suspension is undecided yet. I'm thinking about the UMI stuff.

kmracer
01-22-2005, 09:01 AM
Welcome to the site. Work looks awsome so far. Keep up with the updates too.

Flynlo416
01-22-2005, 09:45 AM
Nice Ride......I love the way those 69's look. nice color Derek.

Andrew McBride
01-22-2005, 11:14 AM
what color is that exactly? That is a great looking car.

slownova
01-22-2005, 02:16 PM
what are those mirrors off of derek?

derekf
01-22-2005, 05:27 PM
Welcome to the site, Derek.. we're always glad to get more A-bodies... especially when they're that pretty already.

Ralph LoGrasso
01-22-2005, 05:55 PM
Welcome aboard, Derek. Nice car! Keep us updated on your progress.

Derek69SS
01-24-2005, 05:39 PM
Thanks for the compliments!

The color is "Dark Cloisonne Metallic", I forget the paint code, but it's a '94-96 Corvette color.

The mirrors are from a 92-99 Buick LeSabre. They fit perfectly, and only require drilling holes in the doors to mount them.

DonTalarico
03-06-2005, 07:29 PM
Admiral Blue!! Same color my '67 Camaro is going!

Martin71RS
03-07-2005, 12:15 AM
It doesn't look low budget to me at all!!

Very nice car!

Martin

MrQuick
03-07-2005, 11:58 PM
keep an eye out in the suspension forum, Dennis and I have some stuff coming out soon. I have a 71 suspension job coming soon. Lotsa great parts being made.
Very nice car BTW. Perfect start for a project...who am I kidding, that is done for me.
I've got a 68 that looks similar...just not as nice as yours. Keep us updated on your progress.