1978 MALIBU "PROJECT TUMMY TUCK"

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Nothing much today, just need to stay busy!! Finished cleaning the front caliper with wre brush, and degreased the spindles, they were dirty as hell!! Im so ready for this big brake set up!! Malibu running like a dream, added another qt of oil, levels are good and trans levels are good as well...

 

[Dave V]

saint,

nice find on them brakes....your making this one really nice and now i got a question so now that u got a 200r4 u gonna drive that bad bu out for the elco thang run?

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

saint,

nice find on them brakes....your making this one really nice and now i got a question so now that u got a 200r4 u gonna drive that bad bu out for the elco thang run?

Aghhhhh u putting me on blast!! jkjkjk... Maybe not lol, but i can tell u this, that overdrive is the sh*t!! Got on the freeway today and hit all three gears super good and i was hitting 75mph with no poblems... The ride was smooth and felt good.... Hummmmmmm maybe jusst maybe.. Lol

 

[GBoDYon4s]

TT is looking really good bruh.Keep up the good work.

 

[melman109]

Looks like you been taking them paint 101 classes that warren has been teaching lol... Those calipers and spindles look sweet... Smooth and creamy!!!

 

[Bumpin1ohmSS]

Yessir!!!!! Looking damn good bruh!!! You may have to notch or shave those spindles a lil bit so the bracket kit bolts clear. Keep it goin bruh!!

Elco Warren 8)
80z UP! We comin'

 

[Dave V]

saint,

nice find on them brakes....your making this one really nice and now i got a question so now that u got a 200r4 u gonna drive that bad bu out for the elco thang run?

Aghhhhh u putting me on blast!! jkjkjk... Maybe not lol, but i can tell u this, that overdrive is the sh*t!! Got on the freeway today and hit all three gears super good and i was hitting 75mph with no poblems... The ride was smooth and felt good.... Hummmmmmm maybe jusst maybe.. Lol

Not putting anyone on blast just trying to get more of us out there driving our cars.....

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Thanks guys, just trying to make progress, mel: watching warrens threads i get better at what i do.. Thanks to Elco Warren for that 🙂
I feel u Dave, im out there... Hitting coners again.. See u next run?

Well today i got all new wheel studs for the hubs, also got my kore3 brake kit... Im going to notch alittle of the spindle like warren mentioned to clear a bolt.. Gettin me 12.8" c5/c6 rotors next, and just have it ready, so i can have all reary to install..

 

[80ELCAMINOFLAKE]

Ok ok i couldnt wait!! Lmao hahahaha... Just a mock up, going to paint the pabs silver still, rotors, lines, brake pads and ready for the install...

 

[1979ratrod]

so nasty bro! looks wicked mint