81 Malibu Project

[visualillusions]

always back and forth on the plans; restore or do the whole bag it out and keep the patina thing

 

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Little update. Got the majority of the rear put together. 3.73s, Yukon LSD, 28 spline Moser axles seals and bearings. All UMI control arms and bracing. Summit racing rear disc conversion. Made a mistake w the sway bar, hangs way to low because of the lower control arm mount relocation... so I have that for sale

 

[85GPLef41]

nice Malibu! I want one so BAD!! can't wait for the outcome..

 

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Got my wheels! Mickey Thompson SC-5. A little too close for comfort on the rear to the frame rail.. looks like I'll need a 1/4" thicker adapter. Going to get the front buttoned up tonight to check clearances. Get the tires mounted up and hopefully have a rolling chassis over the weekend! What do you guys think? Personally I'm really excited about my choice, but then again, it is my build

 

[liquidh8]

I dig the wheels.

 

[Longroof79]

I dig the wheels.

I second that...😀

 

[Judge Mills]

Nice build so far!

 

[Longroof79]

Nice work...I like what you've done so far. Keep up the good work!

 

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Added these tonight

 

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A Little update.

Had the tires mounted up and ran the brake lines. I think I need to take the rear frame back under the knife... the tires are a little too close for comfort to the frame notch. I can barely fit fingers in between. I did get to roll it outside and drool over it while we had some nice weather this past weekend here in Michigan.