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    79 El Camino with factory vinyl top ?? Anyone ever saw one

    so I have a 79 Elcamino factory vinyl top, it's been mine for 18 years I know it is a rare option . The issue is I've had it so log it's so rusted out I want to look for a new one or possibly clone it anyone ever seen one though ? Thanks
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    Tell me more. Grand national cluster ...

    I have one nit sure if I wanna use it or sell it haven't found any online. What can u guys tell me
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    What size is my v6

    Hi I got an 84 el Camino. How do I tell which v6 it is I was told could be 2.9,3.1,3.3. Any one help ?
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    Stripped lug nuts how do I get them off?

    Hey guys I have a big issue I bought a Malibu with aluminum iroc type wheels some idiot put 3 short lug nuts on them and I can't get them off because there flush mounted in pretty deep they just want to strip off .. I have tried the special sockets they make but they don't bite we'll enough on...
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    Does any one have rear body mounts for Malibu?

    Looking for rear body mounts for a Malibu to help a friend out here any one have any decent prices ? Thanks
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    Any good tips on redoing plastic interior peices . Flaking !

    I have some rear plastic peices in a 79 Malibu that are faxed and flakin as they all do ,any good tips ?can I use bondo to skim on them before I paint or dye them?
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    need tailight harness for 86 camino

    hey guys i recently bought a el camino tailight harness off here and its the wrong one, the car is an 86 el camino and the plugs are different does any one know why? well i need onewith the correct plug
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    Ac compressor . How do you know if one works ?

    I have two used Ac confessors I want to put in my elcamino how so I tell of they work or not or at least seem like could be usable ? Any help is appreciated
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    Idiots lol or not?

    I bought a decent 79 Malibu been working on redoing . Was told it has a built 305 with a cam but ran block numbers it says its a 350.... Hmmmm. Runs good bad badly broke flexplate interior is shot body very straight one spot of surface rust under quarter window and on roof under the vinyl top .
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    Are all g body front windshield interchangeable

    I have a el camino and 79 Malibu both have cracked wind shields are they all the same? The junk yard has a cutlass regal and monte all with good windshield ..any help?
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    Gmc caballero diablo has any body actually seem one or owned

    I love the gmc caballero with the devil head graphic etc has any body seen one or owned one its hard to find pics of one that's original or restored with the graphics etc .. I seem maybe two that were just paint black no graphics I'm sure they were titled as a diablo but are they that rare?
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    Heater never shuts off ... Help

    79 Malibu when the heater is turn in off position of switched over to cold it till keys hot air in unless I bi pass the heater hoses on heater core ? It's 95 here so add the hot air on ur legs to that.lol. I fixed the vacuum. (So I thought) that controls the heater panel . Can anyone help ?
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    Is there any easy way to dye carpet ??

    I have some carpet n a carpet dash Cover I found at junk yard is there a easy way to dye it for cheap? Or a way period ?
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    Malibu trunk lock questions

    I have a 79 Malibu no trunk lock have to use a screw drive to open it ,,I was told that its the same lock as door but has a long shaft that attaches to the lock to make it open . Does any one have any insight ? The junkyard has a Monte Carlo with one I'm gonna try to get the parts I need but...
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    Are all g body bench seats jnterhangable?

    I have a 79 Malibu tan was gonna check the junkyards for a bench seat I saw a regal g body ..are all the benches interchangeable whether its 60/40 or straight bench etc ? Would a 80s caprice Buick etc work ? (Non g body ) Thanks guys any insite is helpful
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    79 Malibu loud noise need help was told its fly wheel or???

    Just bought a 79 Malibu tonight haven't had time to dig into it , but has loud noise coming from under the cAr at first glance sounds like a rod but the motor purrs when u get up close . Seller says that the flywheel has issues when u drive It the noise is gone its only at idle and when you rev...
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    Will 8.5 grand national posi direct fit my 79 Malibu ?

    I saw a posi online for sale just asking questions for fitment it's 8.5 posi from grand national with 3.42 I hear you will have to shorten drie shaft but what else is needed for it to fit ? Thanks guys. /sorry to beat a dead horse
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    78-81 Malibu back window questions

    Does any one know If any other g body's fit ? Rear back windows or 4 door read windows ... Thanks
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    Posi questions how can I tell?

    I seen a 80s Buick regal in junkyard how do I know if its a posi and if so will that one work in my 79 elcamino or Malibu ......
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    Does anyone know how to decode these???

    I am trying to find out factory paint codes and color codes for interior and body etc. does any one know how to decode the Id plates under the hood I want to know my paint color

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