1979 Malibu Wagon Need Parts and Help

[vtownhog]

Hi All,

Im looking for parts for my wagon. And I also need help fixing sum stuff.

First I need a passenger side vent window. My tilt steering is loose so I need help on fixing or replacing that.

Second My temp gauge doesnt work. Thanks for looking any help would be greatly appreciated. I live in SF Bay area

 

[AndrewMrChevy]

Have you replaced the sender unit for your tempature gauge? Guess I would first look to make sure the wirre did not fall of your temp sender. As for the loose tilt steering column, you will need to disassemble the column and tighted the three bolts in the interior of the steering column. Easy but fun work. ALOHA!

 

[ElCaminoGRAN/SPORT]

Nice wagon,its lookin good on them 4s,what engine you running.I will keep a eye out for a vent window do you know if the wagon is the same as a 4doors vent window?

 

[azmalibuwagon]

Wagon vents are about an inch taller than the 4-door windows

for the steering column:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=33684&hilit=+steering

 

[vtownhog]

Thanks I will look at the sending unit first. As for the tilt steering yes I know it will be fun. Still loooking for that vent window. Thanks again for the help. Yea 4's are too big im going to go with 20inch chrome irocs. I want to be able to turn lol.

 

[Longroof79]

Thanks I will look at the sending unit first. As for the tilt steering yes I know it will be fun. Still loooking for that vent window. Thanks again for the help. Yea 4's are too big im going to go with 20inch chrome irocs. I want to be able to turn lol.

Here's a good write up for fixing your tilt column. I found it very useful. http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
I think 20" rims would be alot more practical than 24's. First off, it will look better and handle and turn better. Otherwise it's a nice looking ride. Personally, I wouldn't go any larger than an 18"...but that's me.
I saw a wagon at the junkyard, but both vents had the broken shaft syndrome.
You definitely cannot use 4-dr vents, as azmalibuwagon pointed out.
Welcome aboard!

 

[sleepycutlasscruzer]

i feel ill......

 

[Ribbedroof]

i feel ill......

Different strokes, man.

Me, personally, not my thing, lifted. Of course, I'm not really into the laying frame thing either. BUT I can appreciate that somebody has spent time/money/blood/sweat to follow THEIR passion, whether it be lifted, slammed, stock resto, caged, or whatever.

The way I look at it is at least it still exists, and isn't crusher bait.

 

[1979ratrod]

i think it looks awesome! not a fan of big wheels but if they were a little smaller and tucked it would be so nice. but nice car man. post more pics!

 

[vtownhog]

Re: 1979 Malibu Wagon Need Parts and Help

Postby sleepycutlasscruzer on Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:08 pm
i feel ill......


Glad u like it. lol