Recent content by MadMax87

I'm in Monroe, about 40 minutes south of Madison. Power tour is a possibility, definitely want it ready for automotion in Mid-May. Also doing a local charity cruise May 31st.

For the money, it's not bad, if you do the proper prep as you said. At least around here anyways. They advertise paint jobs for $300-$500 or more depending on what you want.

Got the engine a little more presentable, still waiting on interior parts and some warm weather. Wheels came the other day as well!

Still tinkering around when I can, an unheated garage and -45 below today make for slow work. Because this car was a frame of about 10 years ago, I won't be digging into it that far. I finished gutting the interior and I'm now trying to make sense of the wiring nightmare that was behind the...

So pardon my idiocy, but I want to be 100% sure here. I have read the entire thread numerous times and have a good idea what I can fit. I have a 79 Malibu, suspension is stock. I am thinking 15x8 rear 15x7 front both with 4" backspacing. Can I fit a 275/60/15 rear tire? Some say yes with room to...

79 Malibu in progress. Tint and wheels will make a huge difference.

Alex41, how much room do you have before rubbing rear frame rails? Loving the look you have, but if possible I would like to avoid rolling the fenders. Would a 15x8 with 5" backspace fit with the same tire you think?

Just curious how the Sofseals were working for you, looking at buying a set myself. Still pretty stiff after a few months?

Might be a dumb question, but is it necessary to remove the dash to put a cap on it? If so, I may just look for a replacement dash.

A few pictures

Spent a week or so assessing what needs to be done to the car to get it ready for spring, and I've gotten a decent start. Interior has been gutted, everything but the dash basically. Ran wiring for the rear speakers and amplifier. The rear deck was cut out when I bought it so I mocked up a new...

So I just joined up, but I have already started working on my car quite a bit. Over the winter I will be redoing the interior, front suspension, weather stripping all around, and many other small projects to get it ready for spring. This is my first attempt at doing most the work being done, so...

Hey y'all, first time Gbody owner here. I bought myself a 1979 Malibu a few weeks ago and I'm currently in the process of getting it roadworthy. I'm hoping I can have it ready to go by April at the latest so I can bring it to automotion in the Dells mid-May. This is also my first project vehicle...