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08-19-2004 #1
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my 1980 malibu
whats up, im new but ive been browsing the old forum for a while.
anyway, my project:
80 'bu
'96 lt1
t56
hotchkis a-arms
hotchkis drop springs
baer brakes
boxed rear control arms
it needs bodywork and paint, but it drives, and its a blast. i also have 17x7 and 18x9's on the way so i cant wait!
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08-19-2004 #2
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Hey (your name here), that's pretty sweet! The pics came through small, but it looks good so far. I really like the exhaust shot-that will be one of my bigger headaches. What Catcons did you use, and is that a crossmembers.com piece? I'll bet it is a blast to drive!
Brian D
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08-19-2004 #3
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oops, forgot to add my name in the sig(james)
that is a g-force piece, i used catco converters and a torquetech system. i actually havent driven it alot yet, motor isnt broken in, and the wheels are the wrong offset so it rubs real bad, once i get the new wheels ill be able to drive it alot more
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glad to have you here butt munch!!!
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08-19-2004 #5
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haha, hey, give us guys without a spread in phr a chance.
haha, are 18x9's really gonna fit? i cant wait anylonger for these wheels and i only oredered them 5 days ago!!!!
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08-20-2004 #6
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they fit on my junker they should fit on yours...i had plenty of room..in my wells with the 4.5 bs it will work for sure.
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ive probably measured it about a dozen times, i think im gonna go with a little lower profile tire though, maybe a 275/40 and a 245/40. too many decisions.
on a side note my dad thinks im insane for getting that wide of a wheel in back, but wants to know if he can fit it under his 65 chevelle :rolleyes5
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Welcome aboard, Love to have another G-body around.
Bill
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Welcome Buddy!
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Originally Posted by lt4malibu
Man, you're bringing back a lot of memories for me! My Dad once had a creme colored '80 Malibu 4-door with a 265 V-8. It wasn't the fastest thing around, but I wish that I had been able to keep it; it got totaled New Year's Eve of 1983.
I would have repainted it a different color, but I would have also upgraded it in the manner that you did yours!
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