G-body Roll Call

[Gbodyolds]

Currently have
86 Monte Carlo SS
86 Cutlass 442

Had
1986 Cutlass 442
1987 Cutlass
1988 Cutlass
1986 Grand prix
1985 Grand Prix

currently working on a deal for
1986 Monte Carlo SS (parts car)
1987 Monte Carlo SS

[83hurstguy]

'83 Hurst here

Slowly getting the pro-touring treatment and an Olds 403...



It will be getting these billet wheels... and of course lowered ;)

[TPIBuick]

Also late to the roll-call. 1980 Buick Regal Limited that has been in the family from day one. Started as a 3.8L 2bbl V6, now has a L98 TPI 350 (EFI intact) with a 200R4 overdrive trans. Modified GN Buick exhaust system. Boxed lower control arms, boxed upper and lower rear trailing arms. 3:42 gears with an Auburn limited slip. 1989 Iroc front springs and quick ratio steering box. F41 front and rear sway bars, and frame reinforcements. 16X8 GN Wheels with 225 50 16 Fuzions.

Looking to do the GW UCAs with the 12" B body spindles and 1LE rotor, and installed the 1989 rear Iroc disk brakes.
Wanted to keep the car looking grand-ma like, although the exhaust kind of gives it away, to keep with the sleeper look.

[Tony_SS]

Luke, those Olds billet wheels are sick!

[Z- man]

HI 78 Malibu coming along nicely Slow but nicely

[frankenstang]

You G body guys need an aftermarket frame? I was talking to Jeff Schwartz about the G body craze and a void to fill. if you look at www.gmachinechassis.com you can see what I'm talking about.

[motorheadmike]

You G body guys need an aftermarket frame? I was talking to Jeff Schwartz about the G body craze and a void to fill. if you look at www.gmachinechassis.com you can see what I'm talking about.

Only if it got rid of the 4-link and went to a Watts-link or something that allows the solid axle to articulate more. That is just for starters...

[shortrack]

hey....QUESTION FOR ALL YOU G BODY GUYS......my buddy has an 80 Grand Prix thats hes had for like 15 yrs.......nice paint.....nice 350.....has really kept it up.....the other day he noticed the trailer hitch was a little c ockeyed .....upon further inspection found the drivers side of the frame had cracked on the downside of the loop over the rear wheel.......Ive heard this is fairly common but can it be fixed??.......my friend is bummed out over this to say the least.........doug

[Bill Howell]

hey....QUESTION FOR ALL YOU G BODY GUYS......my buddy has an 80 Grand Prix thats hes had for like 15 yrs.......nice paint.....nice 350.....has really kept it up.....the other day he noticed the trailer hitch was a little c ockeyed .....upon further inspection found the drivers side of the frame had cracked on the downside of the loop over the rear wheel.......Ive heard this is fairly common but can it be fixed??.......my friend is bummed out over this to say the least.........doug

It depends on the damage and how much frame metal is left. Usually the frame has been rotting for some time by the time you see the cockeyed bumper. I simple replaced the whole frame on my malibu when I got it with a good one. They are cheap enough and probably an easier fix than repairing the old one. Plus you can box the new one before you install it and notch it also if you want to. I pretty much jacked my car up, removed the frontend, and then unbolted the old frame. Rolled the new one (with all new frontend parts, engine, tranny, rearend, etc) back under the body. What a difference to the "same" car.

On a sad note, my malibu now has a new home and zip code guys, just could not keep em all.

[CRCRFT78]

my malibu now has a new home

So where did the Malibu end up?

[Bill Howell]

Byron, Georgia

[frankenstang]

Let me correct my first post. When I say we I mean my boss (Jeff). We use a triangulated 4 link like the existing design. The links are tubular steel with teflon-lined spherical rod ends. QA1 coilovers are standard and there's a Air-ride option. This is of course for our existing A body and 1st gen camaro and mustang applications. Call Jeff at the shop if you would like more clarification. www.schwartzperformance.com I think we can convince him to build one if there is enough interest.

[tb8125]

here mine with test fit..... she will be sent off for frame notching next week.... autofab here in md they are going to handle that for me

[el-camino]

g-body europe division

[Tony_SS]

Sorry to hear Bill.... does the new owner have any new plans with it? Like maybe wanting to get rid of those AFX spindles?

[mone]

Man I live in Ga also...I would have loved to have that car.

[nastynavy]

I just found this thread. I have an 87 Turbo Regal and had a 78 Malibu wagon that had a 355/200r4 in it that got totaled about 4 months ago. My dad and brother both have 87 Turbo Regal Limited as well.

[SickSpeedMonte]

'85 Monte SS

[Memphis]

^Your car definitely lives up to your screen name. Great cars guys I love g-bodies . I hope to get into some sort of G-body in the near future and the cars in this thread are plenty enough inspiration

[John S]

WOW, I must really be lagging, how did I miss this thread?
Anyway, heres mine;
Original owner, 1986 Monte Carlo SS
427SBC, T56
SC&C G5 front suspension, Alston coilovers