Nice job on the bumpers. They look so much better chopped and tucked.
I guess you retained your bumper fillers...I removed mine.
I guess you retained your bumper fillers...I removed mine.
1981 Malibu project
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Yes have thought about how to do this for years. Having a nephew that owns a machine shop does not hurt.
Fillers are in place but under front grill and tail lights. Only had to trim end fillers. Bumpers still mount up the same way. After drilling a hole at either end of the shocks i was able to make them slide in and out to the depth i liked. Will weld them in place once the bumpers get back from the chrome shop.
270-669-2897. On the measurements to cut bumpers it will probably be a little different for each car and person doing it to get what they like. If you look close at rear bumper it has been cut twice at both ends and the front bumper was done the same way. Neither where cut in the middle. This allows them to be mounted with the stock hardware. Some grinding was needed to make final fit at the ends where they wrap around filler.
Welcome to the "G" world Rodney; I missed you in introductions. You've done what I had wanted to do for 30 years! I Finley took the easy way out & did fiberglass covers. But if I had your metal working skills I would of went the same route you have taken years ago. Now that I have the fiberglass covers I'm glad that it worked out as it did. Because they are many pounds lighter. The down side is I've given up some crash protection. Anyway we all want to see your finished project. Take care, Ole' Bob.
Not sure about skill, chroming will tell the tell. Take it by your gbody name you are a master mechanic. Want to put a 200 4r or a 700r4 trans. Want would you recommend? Thanks!
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Those titles ('master mechanic', 'g body guru', etc.) are based on number of posts on this forum. However, if you read enough posts from Ol' Bob (vanrah), you will see that he clearly understands how to make one of these cars go fast.
If it were me, I'd go with a 200R4. Better gearing. One from a Monte SS, GN, or a 442 would be preferred for the 'performance' tuning stock with those.
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