1980 Malibu Classic Sedan

[Sidewayz_97]

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 way down and I was losing gas out the side where the thing is...

 

[Pontiac455]

Good stuff buddy, I was hoping I was wrong. She looks good. I love those 4 doors.

 

[Sidewayz_97]

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 again. Not bad for a 17 year old high school kid working with a McDonald's budget.

 

[Sidewayz_97]

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. Going to look and possibly get them tomorrow after school. Also, If you guys have any ideas on what i could do for the car, feel free to give your input.

 

[ssn696]

Cheap improvement in handling - keep an eye peeled for a set of S-10 15x7 rims and when you need new tires, upgrade to 235-60-15. Getting harder to find, but will be an improvement over the stock 14s, with minimal speedo error. Better choice, is to look for a set of 16x8 S10 rims. Bolts on with no offset problems, and ironically, the tires are now easier to find - use Camaro 245-50-16. Slightly smaller diameter, but close. When you need calipers and wheel cylinders, shoot me a message - I have brandy news that I won't be using. I can offer some Malibu hubcaps for your 14s.

 

[Sidewayz_97]

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.