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10-05-2014 #1
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1978 Malibu Build
This is my Dad's G body build he is working on. We are open to any suggestions or whatever you want to say. It is still a work in progress at the moment.
1978 Chevy Malibu
6.0 Motor
L92 Heads
TSP Cam
T56 Trans
Full ridetech Level 2 Coilover, upper and lower control arm kit
Iroc Z front sway bar
19x9 and 20x12 Boze wheels
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10-06-2014 #2
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I'm liking the G-body build. I really like the rear frame rail relocation for tubbing! Keep us posted, please.
Doug
10-06-2014 #3
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Nice looking set up. I like that color you choice too.
10-06-2014 #4
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Lots of nice frame modification work on this build...NICE!!
Lance
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10-06-2014 #5
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Love how the exhaust exits!
10-06-2014 #6
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Beautiful car, it looks amazing.
Lookin forward to your updates.
10-20-2014 #7
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Project Update
Here is a little update on the Malibu project. Here is the custom tank that was drawn up by my dad and fabricated by a local sheet metal shop.
12-03-2014 #8
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Update #2
Here is some pictures of the latest progress on the g body build. Body, fenders and front clip are installed. Any opinions, thoughts or suggestions are much appreciated!.
12-03-2014 #9
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That's a pretty sweet looking Malibu. Love the color choice.
03-03-2015 #10
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Latest Update
The latest update on the he Pro Touring Malibu build. Everything is pretty much complete. My dad has some loose ends to get finished and tune the motor. Turned out nice.
03-03-2015 #11
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Wow, awesome update! That thing looks sweet
03-03-2015 #12
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I love the car, color and the cleanliness/simplicity of the engine bay
"The reason to moderate is not having to quit"- Jim Harrison
03-03-2015 #13
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Great looking ride! Course I'm partial to g bodies, especially 78 Malibu's
03-03-2015 #14
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Very cool!! Had a 79 Malibu Landau when I was 17(in 1988). Great stance and color!
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Project Thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/113334-Project-JUNK-the-ultimate-budget-project!!-1979-Camaro
03-04-2015 #15
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Looks great! I'm interested in more shots of the interior if you have any...mainly the rear seat area and roll bar.
Lance
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03-04-2015 #16
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Aside from it not being mine...I don't have a problem with it
03-04-2015 #17
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Looking good!
You going to get that hood painted body color?2005 LeMans Blue Corvette w/ T56 & Z51 & C6Z06 Brakes, Build Thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?64496
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03-04-2015 #18
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Car looks great! I've always been a big fan of Malibus. In high school (mid-90s) I almost bout a certain '79 3-4 times but the stars never aligned. Instead I drove an '83 Cutlass and was going to paint it a very similar color to that one.
03-04-2015 #19
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Please more info on the frame! That's beautiful. Very nice craftsmanship.
What does your dad do? Seems like a talented guy especially if hes hotrodding with CAD software. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the positive feedback!
SSLance, I'll get some pics of the inside, roll bar and seat. I've just worked on the seat earlier this week, getting ready to have it covered soon, I hope.
Bonecrusher, I am going to paint it to match, I might put a gray partial wrap on the hood and trunk later. Looking forward to putting miles on it now.
Hopefully get some more pics pretty soon
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