My Malibu rebuild.

[procircuit]

I started rebuilding my 81 Malibu.I originally put it together when I was 15.. And 11 years later and after years of sitting outside here it goes, getting work done on weekends when I'm not on call..this is my first frame up and im pretty bare bones for tools and equipment.(and knowledge lol)
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So thats everything!! i started about 2 months ago.. plus or minus a few days, and the last set of pics were yesterday when i had a half of a day to start smoothing out the firewall...

im hoping i get some more time this week to tidy that up, as well i need to remake the tubs i had a friend help me out with that...( the only part anyone helped with) and i dont like how they fit.. at all, so i picked up another comp engineering tub kit.. time for a little redo


Nik

[brownz]

VERY nice build you have! keep up the work and the updates

[carguykeith]

Looks great! What kind of trans are you planning on? Also I couldn't tell from the pics, you did weld the axle tubes right?

[procircuit]

Looks great! What kind of trans are you planning on? Also I couldn't tell from the pics, you did weld the axle tubes right?

Thanks! Car is setup for a 700r4, I have one mildly built, but looking at a Hughes or Tci version to replace..
And yes the tubes were fully welded just before I cleaned up for paint.

Plans are for an LS5.3 and tko 600 tailed up with a moser 12.. Next year when I can save up

[NOT A TA]

2 months! Man your moving right along! Looks good.

[procircuit]

My new prop valve came in today, Im going to try and make up my brake hard lines this week if I get a chance

[dug]

I thought I read this poster didn't have many tools or much knowledge?

Thats a god damn lie. You're doing an awesome job in my opinion. Keep it up. I'm amazed that this has only been 2 months for you as well, thats nuts.

[procircuit]

I thought I read this poster didn't have many tools or much knowledge?

Thats a god damn lie. You're doing an awesome job in my opinion. Keep it up. I'm amazed that this has only been 2 months for you as well, thats nuts.

thanks eh!... wish i had more time to work on it, id be out in my shop every night if there was a way:bananna2:

[fonz3482]

Awesome build, but isnt anyone wondering about that sweet truck in the back ground??? I would like some pics and info about that sweet rig too!!

[procircuit]

Awesome build, but isnt anyone wondering about that sweet truck in the back ground??? I would like some pics and info about that sweet rig too!!

Just a 1991 toyota 4x4. solid axle front.. on 20" beadlocks with 40" tires.. 4 linked rear suspension, i cut the frame off at the back of the cab and made my own tube rear section.. first time bending tube and with a manual bender haha
oh and its 4 cyl... with a final gear reduction of 223:1....first t-case is 4.7 gear set.. followed by a 2nd at 2.23.. and 5:29's in the diffs.. all locked up.. with an air actuated rear driveshaft disconnect for front wheel drive in those tight turn spots. with removable bed sides so i can still drive to trail if i want.

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command centre haha.. with individual rear brakes to work with the driveline disconnect
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it took about 3 months to remake.. it started like..
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[Trans]

Are you going with the el camino front end?

[procircuit]

Are you going with the el camino front end?
Im going to be going with the same front end pictured in the 1st pic.. blacked out, and bumper sectioned and tucked powder coated satin black as well..

is the el camino front end more desirable? more appealing? do post a pic if you have one, id like to see :)

[Trans]

Im going to be going with the same front end pictured in the 1st pic.. blacked out, and bumper sectioned and tucked powder coated satin black as well..

is the el camino front end more desirable? more appealing? do post a pic if you have one, id like to see :)


If youre sticking with a light color and chrome rims then yes you need an el camino front end,direct bolt on check it out.

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[procircuit]

[QUOTE=Trans;943250]If youre sticking with a light color and chrome rims then yes you need an el camino front end,direct bolt on check it out.
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Plan was satin black.. everything else blacked out with a touch of brushed aluminum here and there to tie in with the rest of the chassis and motor accents..

thanks for the pic! opens my eyes to that idea, never really noticed the elcamino front end before... definetly considering that now..

Nik

[Trans]

its a cheap mod,defenitely looks better than the malibu

[fonz3482]

Awesome truck!! and awesome malibu!! Nothing like having a fast on road toy, and a great off road toy too. You are a pretty talented person, and do great work! I will be following this build closely, as some day soon I hope to start my monte build!

[procircuit]

Awesome truck!! and awesome malibu!! Nothing like having a fast on road toy, and a great off road toy too. You are a pretty talented person, and do great work! I will be following this build closely, as some day soon I hope to start my monte build!

thanks eh!..


i started making up some hard lines last night.. i was a little un-sure on the whole setup and i never really got a complete answer from anyone... SO my plan is to run the stock (but new) distribution block/brake light switch.. followed by a baer proportioning valve on the rear line right before the in-line hand hydraulic brake.. and then back to the T on the diff.

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[twosaturns]

If youre sticking with a light color and chrome rims then yes you need an el camino front end,direct bolt on check it out.


meh. the later nose (came stock on malibus, not just el caminos) looks too much like a caprice IMO. the earlier single lights look better, but to each their own. I always preferred the single headlights to the quads.

anyway, I love this build! I had a '78 malibu for a little while in the early '90's (w/ a 3 speed stick!) but didn't have the money at the time to finish it.

[Johnny Blaze]

Awsome Build! My first car I drove to school was a slammed monochromatic white 1980 malibu!

Great metal work going on there too, great job!

[procircuit]

Awsome Build! My first car I drove to school was a slammed monochromatic white 1980 malibu!

Great metal work going on there too, great job!

thanks man!.... my malibu was a pretty cool car when i quickly thru it together for high school!

[daveybtv]

nice build alot of the same stuff i have planed

[procircuit]

So in the last few weeks i have done squat to the Malibu, That life thing sure gets in the way. I had an accumulated day this past weekend to tinker a bit, i wasn't content with the way the tubs fit, so I started fresh...


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It sure can be a pain getting that Pittsburgh seam dollied up without an extra set a hands.
Maybe get the seat mounts and fuel cell mounts started is week..

[mone]

I have a 81 Malibu myself that's been sitting in garage for 10 years I need to get it going ill be in touch with u

[HotRod47]

I always loved these Malibu's. Looking forward to following your progress.

[Tony_SS]

great work.

[procircuit]

Thanks everyone! Ill get my butt in gear and get back to work.. Want to get this project finished up, I have a 28 model A lined up next :)

[CRCRFT78]

I think you should stick with the 81 front end. You don't see them to often because everyone either has the 78/9 or the 83 quad headlight setup. Clean lines and just a nice grille/headlight bezel setup.

[Six_Shooter]

I agree the original front end is MUCH nicer than the Elky front end.

[procircuit]

Ya thats what im thinking as well.. ive been looking at them more and more and i like my original front end better... plus the the grill and bezel set i have is minty, with a smooth sectioned and inset bumper i think it'll looks slick.
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thanks for all the input!

[LS6 Tommy]

thanks eh!..


i started making up some hard lines last night.. i was a little un-sure on the whole setup and i never really got a complete answer from anyone... SO my plan is to run the stock (but new) distribution block/brake light switch.. followed by a baer proportioning valve on the rear line right before the in-line hand hydraulic brake.. and then back to the T on the diff.

You shouldn't use a disc/drum combo valve for 4 wheel discs. The metering & proportioning setup for rear drums will cause excessive rear lockup with rear discs. Master Power Brakes sells a bolt in combo valve that is set up for 4 wheel discs.

Tommy

[procircuit]

thanks tommy..

Ive again changed my plan, ive ordered a master cylinder from an 82 camaro with the rear disc option, and ill use only a wilwood prop valve with brake light switch after that..

[LS6 Tommy]

Good deal! That's a better setup as you can usually build a high performance 4 wheel disc brake system that works just fine without any metering. The Wilwood valve doesn't provide any metering function. At least not the one I'm thinking of.

Tommy

[procircuit]

had some time to get the seats mounted I made some 1x1 bases for sliders,tabs for easy in an out and plated the floor for support...

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More to come

[fonz3482]

Any updates on the build?? Love our work, I wanna see some more!

[mone]

What are the sizes on the wheels?

[Tig]

Awesome build, car looks great.
Any updates?

[silvermonte]

What seats are those? Im in the market for seats for my s10 and i like what you have.

[procircuit]

Been busy on the build, intimidating posting progress up here, so many unbelievable builds and work being done.

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Did some work on the cut out area then sealed and primed..cleaned up a replacement piece tacked in, cleaned up and primed for meow.

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Bit of progress, installed a pan to countersink the cell.. Started on removable b-pillar bar.
Made a mount plate for shifter and tacked into a comfy spot.

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And cleaned up until another couple free days, slowly but surely..

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mounted handbrake, finished a few supports from trunk hinges to tubs.. and finish welded everything else left.. spent half a day cleaning up every spot where work was done to look purdy..

Decided to cut out fender lip for some more clearance.. cut and tacked it back together as i went.... can stuff a 14'' wide tire tucked now... weeee

seam sealed the whole underbody.. which was messy as hell, i dropped a huge blob in my beard and spent a half an hour with acetone getting it out ( didnt pass out tho!) win...

next day i cleaned up the rest of the underbody and scuffed up...then masked off for some underbody rubber rock guard..

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trimmed and lots of rooooom.
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[procircuit]

all prepped and cleaned, my make shift poly spray booth
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all minty fresh now.
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spent so much time prepping everything and cleaning up metal, pics barely do it justice

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[procircuit]

What seats are those? Im in the market for seats for my s10 and i like what you have.

performanceworld.com seats..

[craigs73]

wow....... i like this malibu great work your doing

[procircuit]

Had some time

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Stealth lol
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Few more bars to add. At least it's another check on the list.

[procircuit]

Been awhile since I've updated on here.. Have to admit its pretty intimidating with all the first class builds going on!

Anyways here's where I'm at

Sooo I sealed and primed all the inside area, Rubber lined floor pan and trunk area... Oh and cage painted..
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[procircuit]

Finished a bit more this weekend. Started out by shortening the obscenely long factory bumpers a few inches, tucked them in tight..
- installed trans last week.RMVB 700r4, upgraded internals and added a 2200 stall converter..( thanks geard customs! )
- went thru and tightened all suspension
- finished up 95% of the brake lines, installed master,booster and pedal assembly. just handbrake to go.
- starter/distributor/fans with shroud/trans cooler/stage 8 header hardware.
- fuel cell,prelim filter and pump mounted.. Going to get fittings to plumb it all tomorrow.
-installed heater setup, started to layout painless kit..
-locks mirrors and other misc as well.

More to come this week.

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Added some chassis supports..
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Now some wiring fun.

[Tig]

Blacked out is bad ass, looks killer.

[daveybtv]

Love it man, a lot of nice work going on here..

[350SS]

bad ass malibu build, keep up the good work.

[796spdbu]

Nice Bu! What are the specs on the wheels? Looks Killer in black!

[instro84]

Thats a cool lookin malibu right there

[montessaj]

Doooode.....sick.

[procircuit]

Nice Bu! What are the specs on the wheels? Looks Killer in black!



Thanks Alot everyone, its been a fun Project and i cant wait to have it on the road.. shooting for finish by Sept.


Wheels are Budnik Gassers.. 17x10 rear 4.5"bs 17x8 front 5"bs..... ( i may be out on the backspace but i think im close)

[procircuit]

Finished running all my wires thruout the body.. Dash wiring finished. dash, gauges and column installed..

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Ran all the tail section wiring, finished the rear light harness as well as battery connections, fuel pump and sending unit wires..

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Some more fuel line plumbing, finished up polishing and painting the tail lights. And tucked all the wires in neatly in the trunk.

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Ran all the wires under hood, just a few more connections to make.. Finished the heater hoses and bulkhead fittings, installed steering shaft with column.

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[procircuit]

Wiring sure does eat up alot of time

[67speedfreak]

Nice looking build ! Very clean !

[procircuit]

Nice looking build ! Very clean !

Thanks eh!

[montessaj]

What did you use to coat the floors and the bottom of the car?

[procircuit]

What did you use to coat the floors and the bottom of the car?

pro-form paintable rubberized undercoat.. after seam sealing an priming

[procircuit]

This last weekend i finished up all the engine bay wiring... ran all the 1/2 aluminum fuel line and the main power from battery... made my junction point in the 1/4 brake line on the drivers side for the hydraulic hand brake.. tidied up a bunch of other loose ends and spent a good 3/4 of a day cleaning the shop, wire mess everywhere.

i only took a few pics but ill get some more tonight.

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this is after all the wiring was finished... still looks nice and clean!.. i ran the alternator wires up from the bottom and kept everything else tucked away as best i could.
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and the battery in place, made a nice aluminum flat bar backing plate for the mount underneath..

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[bs46488]

Wow, this is amazing work!

So Google maps says in current traffic your only 21 hours and 3 mins away. So let's say lunch time tomorrow and I'll drop my car off for you to finish.

[procircuit]

Wow, this is amazing work!

So Google maps says in current traffic your only 21 hours and 3 mins away. So let's say lunch time tomorrow and I'll drop my car off for you to finish.

lol,

thank you! just a bit of a drive eh!

[procircuit]

Decided to have bumpers painted to match car.. Inner fenders in..new steering pump.. and car is 100% wired and ready for Interior next weekend..

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[procircuit]

Made a couple lines after work, frame hard line is 1/2 aluminum..

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[CRCRFT78]

Nice looking Malibu. Who did you use for the steering shaft and l Iinkage.

[procircuit]

Nice looking Malibu. Who did you use for the steering shaft and l Iinkage.

thank you!.. i used flaming river products all the way from the steering wheel to the quick ratio steering box.. the steering shaft/linkage is a flaming river ez-fit shaft kit.

[COPO-RAT]

Man that thing is BEAUTIFUL! I dig it. Very nice work. Man that's nice! Shew!

[SRD art]

I've been having cabin fever not having time to work on my car, and looking at your photos reminds me what I did to mind and has eased my nerves a bit. Very cool stuff you've done, and the matte black looks great. Engine looks great too.

I noticed when you boxed your frame you didn't have holes for the center body mounts. I made a separate plate with a hole for mine that I welded in between the two solid plates. What did you end up doing with that? Check out post 258 here- Pumkinator frame (https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?80582-Pumkinator-A-G-Body-G-Machine-grocery-getter/page13&highlight=pumkinator)

I blocked off my firewall too and need to come up with a custom and compact heater system. What is that one you're using?

Keep updates coming!

[instro84]

Nice lookin malibu.

[procircuit]

I've been having cabin fever not having time to work on my car, and looking at your photos reminds me what I did to mind and has eased my nerves a bit. Very cool stuff you've done, and the matte black looks great. Engine looks great too.

I noticed when you boxed your frame you didn't have holes for the center body mounts. I made a separate plate with a hole for mine that I welded in between the two solid plates. What did you end up doing with that? Check out post 258 here- Pumkinator frame (https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?80582-Pumkinator-A-G-Body-G-Machine-grocery-getter/page13&highlight=pumkinator)

I blocked off my firewall too and need to come up with a custom and compact heater system. What is that one you're using?

Keep updates coming!

Thanks!! initially when i boxed in the rails i safety wired the bottom energy suspension bushing in place i didn't take any pics of that i guess.. it kept it in place and easy to line up after paint when i assembled with the body.

The heater is just a flexalite mojave system with one of there dual outlet plenums, used some heater ducting and made an outlet for defrost and a floor level.

[procircuit]

Man that thing is BEAUTIFUL! I dig it. Very nice work. Man that's nice! Shew!


Nice lookin malibu.

Thanks!! its been fun re-doing the first car i had.. still remember the first day i rolled in to school with her! lol

[SRD art]

Thanks for the info!!

[procircuit]

Grill and bezels painted, everything complete up front.. Rear seat reworked and notched to fit around cage and tubs.. Carpet in place to settle and the rear half of the car finished as well.. Headliner install tomorrow, then I need to get some windows in to finish interior..

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[SRD art]

Mmmmmm, lookin good!

[SSLance]

Car is looking great...amazing the progress you have made since just last fall.

I noticed in your early pictures there wasn't the lift in your shop that is in there now. Pretty nice having that extra pair of really strong hands to help you along with your projects isn't it?

[dug]

what pulley setup and alternator do you have? Car looks great.

[procircuit]

Mmmmmm, lookin good!

thanks eh!, we will have to chat.. i'd love to get a rendering of the malibu to hang on my wall.


Car is looking great...amazing the progress you have made since just last fall.

I noticed in your early pictures there wasn't the lift in your shop that is in there now. Pretty nice having that extra pair of really strong hands to help you along with your projects isn't it?

thank you!, been going at it hard every weekend i get the chance! g/f is just over 8 months pregnant and due on the 30th!.. my goal is to have the car on the road by then! wish me luck

I own an overhead door company and i made a deal to install a door for a fellow in trade for the hoist.. its been amazing to say the least.




what pulley setup and alternator do you have? Car looks great.

alternator is a factory unit 2 wire plug and the main output, i pulled apart blasted the cases and painted.. and march pulleys except for P/S which is a jones pump and pulley

[procircuit]

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windows all in, huge motivation booster.

[SRD art]

thanks eh!, we will have to chat.. i'd love to get a rendering of the malibu to hang on my wall.

Just shoot me a pm when you're ready. :)

Hmm, windows in, drive time soon...

It'll be nice to see another G-body hit the track, only a small handful seem to be out there.

[procircuit]

Finished off the majority of the Interior, sent rear seat out for upholstery last week..carpets fit, headliner,rear package tray and speakers...Rest of dash pieces installed, made up a radio plate with some billet push switches and a dial for heater..shifter, handbrake.. Any other little things I came across..

Started out a rainy day
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[procircuit]

Assembled door guts put the glass in and the panels on.. Installed all the side and window trim as well as seals tonight....Just a few little things to go.

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Blacked out trim FTW.[cheers]

[SSLance]

Neat and tidy.... Very nice.

[aps63]

Huge fan of all the satin black. Great job.

[SRD art]

Lookin really good! Nice and smooth...

[carguykeith]

Looks great, love the interior!

[procircuit]

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[procircuit]

Sooo made a little catch can.. Bled brakes.. Picked up the finished rear seat and reassembled interior and installed seats/belts.. Happy happy happy

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[SSLance]

Awesome job!! Looks and sounds great!

[dropped72ss]

Very nice! Looks stealth

[CruizinKev]

man I LOVE IT!!!! :twothumbs :drool:

[ReggD79406]

Inspiration for me to get my butt in gear!! Sick build bro!!

btw- How many hours did you invest in the bumpers?

[procircuit]

Inspiration for me to get my butt in gear!! Sick build bro!!

btw- How many hours did you invest in the bumpers?

thanks i appreciate it!.. i had both bumpers done and ready for paint in an afternoon, 4-5 hours...

[Tony_SS]

Holy shoot...nice work.

[procircuit]

Was a nice night for a cruise..

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[CruizinKev]

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[procircuit]

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Hahah i need to get that for my little one! Ive been spending much more time with him then out in the shop, and our fall season has hit really hard with non stop rain everyday. Looks like the malibus getting covered and stored till next year unless a freak sunny day comes in the next week or so.!!! https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/papananamous/media/null_zps228b4014.jpg.html)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/papananamous/media/null_zps2e48010f.jpg.html)

My New Long term project.. big plans with this one.

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[monteboy84]

Love the Malibu, excellent work! Congrats on the little guy too :git:

[splatt]

Congrats on the little one and the Malibu too. I looked but didn't see what did you use for the satin black?

[instro84]

Were did you ge those door panels?

[procircuit]

Congrats on the little one and the Malibu too. I looked but didn't see what did you use for the satin black?

Thanks man! semi-gloss black with flattening agent, and clear coated.


Were did you ge those door panels?

1 piece abs panels from dixie monte carlo depot.

[SRD art]

Being a good Dad outweighs anything we can do in the garage, congrats. He your first? How old, he looks almost brand new.

My oldest is 15 now and will be driving very soon. Already have a Nova project for him. He's in basic automotive this year in school and is learning a lot, he's soaking it all up. Almost scares me that he's as into cars as much as I was when I was his age. Lol! When he was 12 and 13 there was a big conflict between us parents and him. Now that's all sorted out and he and I spend a lot of time together discussing cars and such. As much as I encourage him to chase what ever he wants to do in life it's nice that we have this bond centered around our hobby of hot rodding. Hope it works out for you that way too!

[procircuit]

Being a good Dad outweighs anything we can do in the garage, congrats. He your first? How old, he looks almost brand new.

My oldest is 15 now and will be driving very soon. Already have a Nova project for him. He's in basic automotive this year in school and is learning a lot, he's soaking it all up. Almost scares me that he's as into cars as much as I was when I was his age. Lol! When he was 12 and 13 there was a big conflict between us parents and him. Now that's all sorted out and he and I spend a lot of time together discussing cars and such. As much as I encourage him to chase what ever he wants to do in life it's nice that we have this bond centered around our hobby of hot rodding. Hope it works out for you that way too!

thanks!!

Yes my first little boy, im 27 and he is just a 5 weeks :) i managed to finish the malibu on a thursday night around 8pm.. he was born friday at about 7 am!!!.. talk about cutting it close.

sounds like you have a great relationship with your son now. hopefully he will be in to some of the same things, if not no biggie.. ill adapt :) can't wait to come up with an idea for his first car.. it'll be an all out build for sure.

[driveit]

Awesome build. Can't wait to get my 82 on the road.

[zdeckich]

Your Malibu looks great!!