Project Grocery Getter...1983 Chevy Malibu Wagon!

[BulldawgMusclecars]

This vehicle belongs to my customer, Tom, and is currently powered by a TPI 350/700R4 combo. When it comes to the shop in May, it will be getting a new LS 376/480 crate engine and a new crate 4 speed auto, complete with the GM controllers. BRP Musclerods is supplying the mounts and long tube 1 7/8 headers. Thanks to Jeff Tate at Days Chevrolet here in Acworth for the great deal on the GM parts. I'm planning to post the full install here, along with all the parts used so anyone can duplicate this. Tomorrow, I'll post a few pics of the new engine and the GM controllers. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!

[Eggy44]

YES!!! A g-body wagon with an LS motor, can't wait to see some updates!

[srh3trinity]

Looks like you are starting with a pretty nice looking ride. Keep us posted.

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Looks like you are starting with a pretty nice looking ride. Keep us posted.

I have only seen a few pics, but it looks like a very nice car. I have always liked the G-bodies, and there's just something cool about these wagons. Most project cars we get, I enjoy the building process the most, but this one...I can't wait to drive!

[malibuplotter]

Neat car, can't wait to watch this one come together.

[CruizinKev]

good looking g-body project! can't wait to see more!

[Tony_SS]

Subscribed - If no one wants my wagon, I'd love to have a record of an LSx transplant to replicate. Please take lots of pics and document parts!

[The Stickman]

I love the G-body wagons. Hell I love wagons.

[BulldawgMusclecars]

The Malibu will be hitting the shop either this week or next (depending on some paint touchups being made), but we got the LS3 376/480, and the GM controllers for both the engine and transmission (GMPP 19244043, the Supermatic 4L70E). The trans should be here any day now, and we'll have the BRP Musclerods swap kit and Heddman/Musclerods coated 1 7/8 full length headers in the next couple of days, along with the Kwiq Performance accessory drive.

[twosaturns]

those G body wagons are cool, but I wish somone would figure a way to make the rear door windows functional! one of the worst cost cutting measures GM ever made.
some of these wagons came from the factory w/ a V8 and a 4 speed, cool stuff!

[tommycomfort]

Wagons are just cool, and LS powered G-bodies are that much cooler!
Subscribed!

[BulldawgMusclecars]

I'm glad to see the interest in this car; I'm very excited about it personally. I get to work on all kinds of cool projects every day, but this one is special. Not only is it a really nice car, the owner is a really nice guy (something I can't always say). I always strive to be sure that my customer is happy with anything we do, but this one is going to take some extra effort from our whole crew. I don't want to get into his personal situation, but suffice to say we have pushed this build to our highest priority, to ensure that its completed to our high standards in a short period of time.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Phil Brewer, and Nick and Jeff and the crew at BRP/Musclerods for all their help and support in making this project possible.

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Ok, I know you guys like pics, so here are the ones we have so far:

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Transmission Controller:



Engine controller







Pedal assembly

[tommycomfort]

Just like Christmas day! Except that it's for a customer...

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Every day is like Christmas around here...just ask our UPS driver!

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Here are a few of the old engine...a TPI 350.

[RobertGP]

Good to see another G-Body, nice project!

[ModedCB2]

any larger pics of the old TPI set up? looks like the customer had a pretty cool set up already... the LS3 is going to be bonkers.

Love the odd-ball builds!

Rob

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Sorry, thats all I have so far, and the car isn't here yet. Should be here sometime next week, along with a lot of parts that are on order. Yes, the TPI setup looks nice, but the customer says he was having some issues with it. How serious, I don't know. Not sure what his plans are for the old setup, but if it becomes available I'll post it here first.