1981 Malibu Build

[ssbrewskyaz]

Me Too.

Is the color somewhere in between Shadow Grey and Cortez Silver? Not to light, not too dark. ...

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[rodneypierce]

Thanks guys!! Color is actually Platinum Silver Metallic. Its a factory Porsche color. LM7T is the paint code.

 

[rodneypierce]

Sat the body back on the frame tonight. I actually sat it down with no body bushings in there, and like how low it sets on the frame. Might end up turning my own set from some hard rubber that are lower profile.

Rear wheels get here tomorrow and tires Saturday. I also have some Afco DA coil overs on the way for the front, and some Afco DA shocks for the rear.

Plan to mock up the wheels and tires and see what all I need to trim/roll if anything, then back off the frame it comes.

 

[rodneypierce]

Got the front and rear springs pulled out today and got the frame blocked up to rough ride heights. Should be pretty close to how she sets when all said and done.

My wheels also came in for the rear. And my material for the rear control arms. I got everything cut and got one end welded on before I had to come in and get ready for work.

Anyhow, here is a couple pictures for today:

 

[Longroof79]

Man, the car is really taking shape. It's going to look killer with those wheels. Speaking of wheels, your little one is cute as a button sitting in the rim.
What springs are you planning to use?

 

[rodneypierce]

Man, the car is really taking shape. It's going to look killer with those wheels. Speaking of wheels, your little one is cute as a button sitting in the rim.
What springs are you planning to use?

Thanks Jack!! I cant wait to get him out in the shop with me and the daughter!

And I actually scored a set of Afco Double Adjustable coil overs for the front and the rear. 12" 125# spring in the rear and a 350# spring in the front.

The 275/60-15 Hoosier Drag Radials are supposed to be dropped off today. So hope to get them mounted and can get on with the mock up here soon! Plan to order front wheels next week as well.

 

[Longroof79]

Rodney,
You've made an enormous amount of progress since you've first gotten the car. I commend you on the quality workmanship as well.
Coil overs should be real nice. I assume the car is going to be for street and strip?

I remember you had your daughter wielding the wire brush helping you clean up the frame.. Cute kids. You're certainly starting them early :lol:

 

[rodneypierce]

Rodney,
You've made an enormous amount of progress since you've first gotten the car. I commend you on the quality workmanship as well.
Coil overs should be real nice. I assume the car is going to be for street and strip?

I remember you had your daughter wielding the wire brush helping you clean up the frame.. Cute kids. You're certainly starting them early :lol:

Yes sir! I take her out there every chance I get! She likes hanging out in the shop.

Also, I try my best to make things to the best of my ability. I am sort of a perfectionist if you will when it comes to certain things, and just down right anal about others. Im my own worst enemy/critic 90% of the time.

 

[rodneypierce]

Decided today to bolt the wheels on and mock them up at height. Man its going to look good!!

 

[Kansas Bu Wagon]

That's gonna look sweet. I bet that was a big boost in motivation seeing that.