79 malibu

[scoti]

Either way it’s a good swap.

100% agree vs a smog headed era 267/305/350.

 

[85ss/85gn]

LS based stuff in vans was started '02 I think.

02 van was still L31 but with a 411 pcm. 03 was first year for LS motor

 

[Tuffregal83]

So since the Malibu project car is with my buddy he said how about some Chevy rally wheels I said ok. Next question before buying a set will 15x8 workin the rear does anyone know the backspacing on the stock wheels. Was there different form years and models that ran these wheels.
I do know that there is a company who makes look a likes.

 

[bracketchev1221]

So since the Malibu project car is with my buddy he said how about some Chevy rally wheels I said ok. Next question before buying a set will 15x8 workin the rear does anyone know the backspacing on the stock wheels. Was there different form years and models that ran these wheels.
I do know that there is a company who makes look a likes.

I have 15x8’s on mine with a 255/60 tire. I got the aftermarket ones at 4.5” backspace. I used a 7/32” spacer to give a little more room. I think factory wheels are 4” backspace. It’s like they need a 4.25” backspace to be right

 

[scoti]

4.00 - 4.25bs works good for 15x8" wheels. A 255/60 would be my choice for rubber.

 

[CopperNick]

That floor pan shot of the driver's side looks surface rough but as noted could be just surface acne. Sand the crap off and seriously lay on a good coat of rust killer and go from there. Frames are miserable to delouse when the body is still mounted but a frame off is a serious project and time consuming. You get a great result when done but they can also cause project burnout.



Nick

 

[79 USA 1]

Factory Corvette 15 x 8 rally's on my SS Monte Carlo are 4.00 back space. I had them on my 86 El Camino for a short time with a 245-60 BF Goodrich tire.