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V8 Rumble
02-23-2010, 07:12 PM
Hello pro-touring members,

My name is Joseph and would like to say this is a great site! I was reffered by sebtarta on here.

I currently have an 80 and 81 malibu. The 80 I picked up a copule of mnthe ago with 58k miles. The car is in excellent condition with the exception of the rear frame rails. I will most likely be using the the chassis from the malibu since it is solid.

I currently drive an subaru wrx sti as my daily. I want ot build my malibu to exceed the sti's handling capabilities and from what I have seen it will be very possible.

I just bought new UMI rear control arm and f & r sways. I will be upgrading the a-arm bushing in the mean time until I get tubulars. The body mount will also be upgraded.

I also have a first gen sbc with ~420hp mated to a th350. This is a motor I built with my Dad a few years unfortunantely we never got the chance to start it together so this car is in honor of my Dad. I still have to find a rear posi unit.

Here are some pics of the car. They are not the best but something for now.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/PIC_0016-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/PIC_0017-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/PIC_0022-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/PIC_0023-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/PIC_0026-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/PIC_0028-1.jpg
sunkistcamaro
02-23-2010, 07:55 PM
Welcome to the site!
You have a good car to build on. Cant wait to see the progress.
Are you getting snow tonight?
V8 Rumble
02-23-2010, 07:59 PM
Thank you.

We have been getting a snow/rain mix today and were getting the same tomorrow. I can't wait for the weather to clear up so I can start installing stuff.
sunkistcamaro
02-23-2010, 08:26 PM
You must be in central CT?
Im in Portland.
CruizinKev
02-23-2010, 09:17 PM
welcome aboard! :twothumbs
V8 Rumble
02-24-2010, 02:26 AM
You must be in central CT?
Im in Portland.

I'm in Brookfield sw CT. About 45 minutes from central CT.
lvrpool32
02-24-2010, 04:16 AM
Welcome...I'm in Norwalk, Ct...looking forward to the 12" of snow we could be getting Friday!!
ProBell
02-24-2010, 09:59 AM
Welcome. This is a grate site. Hope to see you at some local shows. I am form Torrington CT. Randy
1971CHEVELLE
02-24-2010, 10:52 AM
Welcome to the site
V8 Rumble
02-24-2010, 11:05 AM
Thank You all for the warm welcome. I look forward to meeting you at the local events.

Seems to be a few local to me. Maybe we can setup a ct pro-touring meet.
sebtarta
02-24-2010, 12:03 PM
HA and think that that malibu belonged to me for about a week. LOL

(I was the loan shark at that time)

Joe was the one who convinced me in getting a V8, so I did a 72 Nova.