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Well, despite the recommendation to not put the glide in, I put it in anyways, and holy crap, that was the best thing I could'v done to the car. It did require a bit of fab work but it's in and I'll try to get pics up. But now my speedometer doesn't work. I tried to stick the speedo gear from...

It's an aluminum one, but the motor I have is quite powerful I must say. It ain't a drag car by any stretch but even with the weak transmission (which 3rd went out on me yesterday) the thing really moves. But I'm only getting 9-10 mpg right now so that's another issue which I think is related to...

Thanks for the response. I'd love to get a 350 turbo, but with my McSalary, funds are quite limited. I got the 'glide out of an old Chevelle and kept everything with it and I found the torque converter for it this morning. But will I have any issues regarding the shift linkage other than the...

Hey guys, I have 1980 Malibu sedan with the original metric transmission. The trans is on its last leg with 3rd and reverse almost not even going into gear, so that means it's time to put another in. I have a 2 speed powerglide in my shed and I need something to stick in my car for the time...

I ended up not getting the hubcaps like I wanted, but where I'm friends with my school's custodian, he gave me a set of center caps that came off a Camaro that complement the rallys I have on the car now. I'm loving how the car looks with these but I'm always keeping my eyes open for some 15's.

So now that I got the car insured and made sure it is mechanically sound, I figured now's the time to start doing a few things appearance wise to the car. I've already got a few little things here and there, but right now, I'm looking at a set of wire-spoke hubcaps that came off a Cadillac...

Thanks, man. So the car is now running and driving. The new 350 really seems to suit the car. When I pulled out and started driving, it's crazy how little I have to put the pedal down compared to the v6 and even the 305. So now once I get the insurance put back on it, she'll be my daily driver...

Wow, nice ride man! I really admire all the work and detail you put into your ride.

I checked all the numbers off. It's a 4 bolt main from a 1972 Chevy pickup, but I took care of the intake situation right after I got off today. The ol girl is finally running as of an hour ago. I'll have to mess with the EGR thing on the side of the intake as the carburetor wouldn't go all the...

So yesterday I went out with every intention of hearing it run, but as always you run into a few problems. The gas line wasn't long enough, before I got this motor I ran an electric fuel pump and mounted it right on the fender well so i didn't need much gas line, but now with the mechanical...

So, it's been a while but I finally found some time to swap the 350 in. Just a few pics of progress. Will post some more soon.

Unfortunately, it doesn't. Not even the tilt wheel. For a Malibu Classic, it is pretty base and featureless, though I may end up converting it over to power.

Figured I'd post a few more photos of the car and of the new motor that's gonna be going in...

I finally got a 350 to go in the 'bu. 4 bolt main block with a double roller timing chain. The guy I bought it from said he just pulled it and that it was a daily driver and that it didn't smoke or use any oil. Since I don't have much money or time, I'm just gonna take his word on it and hope...

Another update... I went to my local junk yard earlier and got some tail lights off a 1986 Pontiac Bonneville. Figured I'd stick them on when I get off work

Well just a little update on the 'bu. I'm not sure if I mentioned the fact that she has a couple worn cam lobes and worn out lifters... But anyways, I have had it parked for a while now as the thing now doesn't have enough power to pull a greasy string from a cat's butt, but I decided to start...

So, today I found a set of taillights out of an old Bonneville. Sorta look like the 81+ Malibu ones. I'm debating on whether or not to use them. What do you guys think?

When I get a little extra money I'll hit you up on the lockup kit. With a 2.42 rear, I think the 700r4 would be my choice at this point. Finding the right speedometer gears is gonna be the fun part of this lol. With stock 195/75/14 tires, I think I'd need a 19 teeth drive gear and a 34 teeth...

Thanks! It's funny that you mention the 700r4 as getting an overdrive transmission was gonna be the next thing I do after I get my new cam and lifters. Though I've been having some trouble deciding whether to get the 200 or the 700. I know where I can get a 700r4 for practically nothing, but it...

Hey guys, new user here. Just found this forum and since I own a G-Body, I figured I could post a little about my car. A little background: This is my first and only car (for right now), found her in some guy's driveway for $900. This is my daily driver/project car. I've been in the process of...