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10-01-2009 #1
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78 MALIBU build
Well I was thinking it was time to represent the G body side of things, so here is my latest build, a 78 Malibu. As you may have noticed from my tag I used to have a 79 Malibu but sold it a few years ago. This one was started over winter in a one car garage. I stripped it right down and did some floor repair and replaced the body mounts, all the suspension, all the lines... The drive train consist of a 95 lt1 4l60e combo with a Street&Performance wiring harness and MSD billet optidrive. The brakes are C5 on Blazer spindles front and rear with matching booster/master and KORE3 stainless lines. The wheels are 17"EAGLE ALLOY 212. I am now in the process of exhaust and finishing the interior.
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10-02-2009 #2
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This car brings back so many pleasant memories. My Dad had a light creme-colored '79 Malibu 4-door with a creme-colored interior. I wished that he had been able to keep it. Unfortunately, that car got involved in a mishap my sophomore year in high school. I wished that he had been able to keep it!
10-02-2009 #3
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I love how clean the firewall is. Alot better than just bolting up a block-off plate.
Jose (Joe)
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1978 Malibu Stock
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10-02-2009 #4
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That firewall sure looks good. It looks like you welded the end of the "shelf" to the end that stays there after the A/C box is removed - I would like to know what you did do to support it along the length of the "shelf"? Did you weld that also? or use the bolts off the supports for the wide stainless trim ?
10-02-2009 #5
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Too bad those factory rims/hubcaps won't clear the C5 brake stuff....that would be a real sleeper to pounce on the unsuspecting....LOL
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
10-02-2009 #6
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BTW, if you don't mind throw in a few returns behind each of those pic so that it doesn't stretch the screen out so far...just a suggestion.
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
10-02-2009 #7
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On second look I see that you welded it across the cowl. And looks like you'll be using a straight cowl to hood weater strip seal. Very nicely done.
10-02-2009 #8
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Cool ride G body brother!
Scot
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10-02-2009 #9
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Thanks for the comps guys, ya the pics got screwy, need to address that if future posts. As for the firewall shelf I welded it across then welded a lip to give it a factory look, then cut holes in it to aid in venting engine heat.
firewall pic
interior almost complete
10-02-2009 #10
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Looks great so far, I like what you did with the firewall too! Very nice!
Steve Ragusa - North Jersey
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Former Build - 1988 Monte Carlo SS - ZZ4-cammed TPI 355, F-body serpentine conversion, World-Class 5-speed, Eibachs/Bilsteins, Howe tall LBJs, 34mm hollow front swaybar, 3/4" straight rear bar, 17" Coys C55s, 12" front discs, and more. Sold on 2/28/11.
10-02-2009 #11
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Nice build, are you keeping the paint? I like the color scheme.
Stephen
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Looks sick! Great attention to detail!
81 Malibu- work in progress.
350 sbc, T56, 8.5" Auburn posi 3.42, 4wdb, GW suspension
and now with unknown seats.
10-02-2009 #13
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I like these cars. Can't wait to see what you do to it
Traven
10-03-2009 #14
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Looks really nice, glad to see someone else working on a Malibu. Been slow lately working on my '80.
Tom Furst
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10-03-2009 #15
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The color will stay, not the best paint job but good for now. Taking my time on this one, gotta balance between the toy's and family. I installed the headers and rad today, would like to get it running before the snow flies and take it around the block.
10-15-2009 #16
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78 build update
got some work done over the long weekend.
power steering reservoir mounted
trans cooler mounted, gotta flair up some lines
and the Camaro fans all mounted
10-31-2009 #17
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Very nice progress and build. The G-bodies are underrepresented here, IMO.
JimDon't take a knife to a gunfight.
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nice work...
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very nice!
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nice! I had one of those, '80 I think, w/ a 3 speed stick and junkyard 350. slow as dirt but looked real good!
Keith C.
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