1978 MALIBU "PROJECT TUMMY TUCK"

[78mali350]

As for aftermarket grills for the 78' I have an OPG grill and not impressed with fitment compared to the original. Still looks great but basically there are larger gaps in the bottom corners of the grill between the other pieces of chrome on the car. I wouldn't buy one again but that's just my experience with them. Just didn't impress me compared to the original. However that all being said it's still on my car because it looks much better than my original did as far as the finish is concerned.

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-El-Camino-Malibu-Grille-78-/350471443966?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5199b9d5fe

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1978-1979-G ... 3f121a0ee6

i swear, i looked for a good hour on ebay..lmao

lmao...
here ya go BRo
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info. ... ts_id=1235

Perfect!!!! thank big bro!

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

your grill doesnt look like its in too bad of shape, you should see if it will be cheaper to have it vacuum chromed like they were factory. I always wanted to check but im too broke for chrome right now
i found this place which is local
http://www.mmmetalizing.com/index.html

I will ck into it...but i think it will probley cost the same as a new one..$79 bucks..good looking out brotha.. :wink:

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

your grill doesnt look like its in too bad of shape, you should see if it will be cheaper to have it vacuum chromed like they were factory. I always wanted to check but im too broke for chrome right now
i found this place which is local
http://www.mmmetalizing.com/index.html

i wud def look into that saint especially if ur grill and bezels are not cracked

lol pics do wonders...its cracked..right in the middle like if the person that had it bumped into a front cars bumper..and cracked like 6 of the inserts...if i touch them or move them they will fall off.. 🙁 ..new one it is...lol

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

MEL:

nice!!! hit me up if u do...i need it...everything on this mally looks stock and its in bad condition...thanks :wink:

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

As for aftermarket grills for the 78' I have an OPG grill and not impressed with fitment compared to the original. Still looks great but basically there are larger gaps in the bottom corners of the grill between the other pieces of chrome on the car. I wouldn't buy one again but that's just my experience with them. Just didn't impress me compared to the original. However that all being said it's still on my car because it looks much better than my original did as far as the finish is concerned.

thanks for the great info...i think all the aftermarket grilles are like that...my el camino one had the same problem..didnt line up...but looked ok..

 

[Dave V]

ithink the steering shafts are the same not sure only one way to tell....try it

 

[LSCustoms]

ithink the steering shafts are the same not sure only one way to tell....try it

I thought so, but duh! you have a point!

Saint come get yo sh*t! If it doesnt fit, Imma be a Indian giver (I got good hair), and will take it back and figure out which one to get for you!

 

[melman109]

ithink the steering shafts are the same not sure only one way to tell....try it

I thought so, but duh! you have a point!

Saint come get yo sh*t! If it doesnt fit, Imma be a Indian giver (I got good hair), and will take it back and figure out which one to get for you!

Hahahahaha

If I'm not mistaken the 78 Malibu/el camino is the only year that came with a splined column shaft. Once you pull your factory one off we will be able to see exactly what u need

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

ithink the steering shafts are the same not sure only one way to tell....try it

I thought so, but duh! you have a point!

Saint come get yo sh*t! If it doesnt fit, Imma be a Indian giver (I got good hair), and will take it back and figure out which one to get for you!

HAHAHAHAHA..ok ok...Sunday after pomona i will shoot out ur way ...lol indian giver...hahaha