My Malibu rebuild.

[procircuit]

I started rebuilding my 81 Malibu.I originally put it together when I was 15.. And 11 years later and after years of sitting outside here it goes, getting work done on weekends when I'm not on call..this is my first frame up and im pretty bare bones for tools and equipment.(and knowledge lol)
I'm not one for big stories so I'll let the pics do the work.
　
From start to current

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So thats everything!! i started about 2 months ago.. plus or minus a few days, and the last set of pics were yesterday when i had a half of a day to start smoothing out the firewall...

im hoping i get some more time this week to tidy that up, as well i need to remake the tubs i had a friend help me out with that...( the only part anyone helped with) and i dont like how they fit.. at all, so i picked up another comp engineering tub kit.. time for a little redo


Nik

[brownz]

VERY nice build you have! keep up the work and the updates

[carguykeith]

Looks great! What kind of trans are you planning on? Also I couldn't tell from the pics, you did weld the axle tubes right?

[procircuit]

Looks great! What kind of trans are you planning on? Also I couldn't tell from the pics, you did weld the axle tubes right?

Thanks! Car is setup for a 700r4, I have one mildly built, but looking at a Hughes or Tci version to replace..
And yes the tubes were fully welded just before I cleaned up for paint.

Plans are for an LS5.3 and tko 600 tailed up with a moser 12.. Next year when I can save up

[NOT A TA]

2 months! Man your moving right along! Looks good.

[dug]

I thought I read this poster didn't have many tools or much knowledge?

Thats a god damn lie. You're doing an awesome job in my opinion. Keep it up. I'm amazed that this has only been 2 months for you as well, thats nuts.

[procircuit]

I thought I read this poster didn't have many tools or much knowledge?

Thats a god damn lie. You're doing an awesome job in my opinion. Keep it up. I'm amazed that this has only been 2 months for you as well, thats nuts.

thanks eh!... wish i had more time to work on it, id be out in my shop every night if there was a way

[procircuit]

My new prop valve came in today, Im going to try and make up my brake hard lines this week if I get a chance

[fonz3482]

Awesome build, but isnt anyone wondering about that sweet truck in the back ground??? I would like some pics and info about that sweet rig too!!

[procircuit]

Awesome build, but isnt anyone wondering about that sweet truck in the back ground??? I would like some pics and info about that sweet rig too!!

Just a 1991 toyota 4x4. solid axle front.. on 20" beadlocks with 40" tires.. 4 linked rear suspension, i cut the frame off at the back of the cab and made my own tube rear section.. first time bending tube and with a manual bender haha
oh and its 4 cyl... with a final gear reduction of 223:1....first t-case is 4.7 gear set.. followed by a 2nd at 2.23.. and 5:29's in the diffs.. all locked up.. with an air actuated rear driveshaft disconnect for front wheel drive in those tight turn spots. with removable bed sides so i can still drive to trail if i want.



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command centre haha.. with individual rear brakes to work with the driveline disconnect



it took about 3 months to remake.. it started like..

[Trans]

Are you going with the el camino front end?

[procircuit]

Are you going with the el camino front end?

Im going to be going with the same front end pictured in the 1st pic.. blacked out, and bumper sectioned and tucked powder coated satin black as well..

is the el camino front end more desirable? more appealing? do post a pic if you have one, id like to see

[Trans]

Im going to be going with the same front end pictured in the 1st pic.. blacked out, and bumper sectioned and tucked powder coated satin black as well..

is the el camino front end more desirable? more appealing? do post a pic if you have one, id like to see

If youre sticking with a light color and chrome rims then yes you need an el camino front end,direct bolt on check it out.

[procircuit]

[QUOTE=Trans;943250]If youre sticking with a light color and chrome rims then yes you need an el camino front end,direct bolt on check it out.
[QUOTE]

Plan was satin black.. everything else blacked out with a touch of brushed aluminum here and there to tie in with the rest of the chassis and motor accents..

thanks for the pic! opens my eyes to that idea, never really noticed the elcamino front end before... definetly considering that now..

Nik

[twosaturns]

If youre sticking with a light color and chrome rims then yes you need an el camino front end,direct bolt on check it out.

meh. the later nose (came stock on malibus, not just el caminos) looks too much like a caprice IMO. the earlier single lights look better, but to each their own. I always preferred the single headlights to the quads.

anyway, I love this build! I had a '78 malibu for a little while in the early '90's (w/ a 3 speed stick!) but didn't have the money at the time to finish it.

[Trans]

its a cheap mod,defenitely looks better than the malibu