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    1981 Malibu Build

    Thanks man! Its a custom bent cage by Midwest Chassis. He bent the cage, and notched it, we just welded it in. He will be offering a g body kit in the future for our cars. He used my chassis to bend his kit from. Will be a halo instead of the continuous a pillar bars like mine, but other...
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    1981 Malibu Build

    had my buddy come over and TIG weld up the noticeable joints in the cage. Then got it all painted. Also got my ARB installed.
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    1981 Malibu Build

    no sir. its got a long long ways left to go. And a bit of cash to spend still.
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    1981 Malibu Build

    And last but not least, my little buddy loves it!!
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    1981 Malibu Build

    well, its been a while since I updated this. Car is back on its wheels, and just went in for a custom bent cage last weekend. I still have to finish welding everything off, but pretty happy with it!!! I will have to refinish the firewall now that I decided to go with bay bars, but such is...
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    What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

    modified the rear seat frame to fit around my mini tubs, then just starred at it for a while :) Happy to have it back on the ground, been a long time coming. And the kids are happy, so its a go!
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    81 malibu ohio build

    yeah buddy!! Looks great! I remember all the body work, what a pain in the backside!! Cant wait to see this baby finished. You make some darn nice cars!!! Good to see you over here on the g body side brother!!!
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Voodeuce, yes indeed sir!! The nova has been gone for some time now. I'm very surprised you remembered me! You have a g body as well or just browsing?? I should cone visit the site again, I enjoyed it there!!
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Alright, finally doing a bit more work on this baby!! Got the frame put back under the car for the FINAL time!! And started to bolt some parts back on the ol' girl. Tonight I started to fit the rear seat frame around the mini tubs, and hope to finish that tomorrow. Then Ill get the lower...
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    New user from Iowa

    Welcome man!! What part of Iowa? In in Cedar Rapids.
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    What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

    Did this about a week or so ago, but finished my mini tub, and started painting the frame. Got the frame 100% painted this past weekend.
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    Transporter the series on TNT: thoughts?!

    I have watched the first two episodes. And will continue to watch the series to see how it unfolds. I love the movies, so figure Ill give the show a fair shot.
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Full factory interior, rear seat included. Got her finished up today. Everything welded in, trimmed, and seam sealed. Also got it sprayed. And even started on painting the frame.
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Alright, got both of the tubs cut, fitted and welded in. Still have to do some fitting on the lower portion of the passenger side tub, and a little more welding there, then seam seal it. Drivers side is done. Hoping to get back out in the shop Sunday and finish up the tubs and get the trunk...
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    Hello from IA

    welcome man from another Iowan.
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Because the factory inner frame rail needs to remain where its at, in the factory location. "stock suspension" I am thinking of adding a tube bent to the same shape as the wheel arch, to the inside of the skin.
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Alright got the max notch all finished up today, everything ground flush and the frame capped where I cut it. Also tossed the stock rear under there to get an idea of the clearance. The 9 inch is narrowed 1 inch per side, so it looks like it will work awesome!!
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Alright, got quite a bit more work done on the car here the last week or so. I got the rear end finished up, bearings ends welded on, and housing painted. Also got some more bracing installed and started cutting on the max notch. I got both sides cut, just need some grinder work now and a...
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    1981 Malibu Build

    Got quite a bit of work done today. Started on bracing the frame for the max frame notch. I have two diagonal bars to add still, and a few in the front section, then get to cutting! I also got the final welding done on the brackets for the rear, and plan to go pick up the fixture from a buddy...
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    Replacement front spindles?

    I have a set of stockers off an 81 Malibu, in great shape that I would be willing to trade for a set of 2" drop spindles.

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