GBOTM Congrats Norman! May '18

[tc1959]

Nice car.

 

[kmoto]

Very nice!! And I love the flags also.

 

[ssn696]

Swoops in for the win! Nice!!!

 

[Chris P. Bacon]

WOW ! ! Great color combo. Congrats Norman ! !

 

[Bonnewagon]

Awesome! It looks like it has never been driven. As if!

 

[Norman]

Thanks all, I humbly accept. I have always had a passion for the Gbody platform (Malibu 1979 - 1981) For many years I searched for an acceptable car in need of little restoration meaning minimum rust. A few years ago in Baltimore at Crazy Rays there sat a rust free 1979 Malibu with minimal body damage, I inquired and literaly begged for the car to be sold with a salvage title but the answer was no. The search went on but prices rose quickly as the cars became more desirable. Last year I saw this Malibu in PA and inquired about it, the pictures were of low quality but I drove 4 hours to check it out knowing PA cars are subjected to salty winters. Arriving at a mom and pop car used car lot located on a busy secondary road the car took my breath away. The car was being sold on consignment and after a little haggling I purchased the car and picked it up the same weekend. The car is one owner all original with minimal surface rust on the under carriage. It has 62K on the clock and a clean car fax. Its truly a time capsule as stated. The car was rust proofed evident by the orange plugs where holes were drilled into the rockers. I have seen these cars being sold in good condition for 10 - 11K, the car was purchased for $4500.00. I intend to keep it original looking and have since bagged it with Ride Tech products. The V6 engine runs well, trans shifts firm and the AC (converted) blows cold. Sadly my other projects are now being neglected. "Big Ups" to the Gbody Forum and all the members for their kind comments and a Shout Out to "Timo" (supplied Blazer brake parts, front rear sway bars, etc...) and others who have advised me. Thank you all again for the selection.

Respectfully
Norman

 

[MALIBU'D OUT]

That car is Beautiful Norm. I have a 1981 Malibu did I have been restoring for the past year and that is my Malibu goal, thanks for sharing in Norm

 

[old80cs]

Beautiful car, , congrats on the win!

 

[Longroof79]

Your decision to keep it stock in appearance with mechanical upgrades is a good one. They're only original once...
Great score overall.

 

[vanrah]

Congratulations Norman! Evey time I see the picture it thrusts me back in time. Retaining stock appearance seems like a very good idea?? I thought my original paint was good (?) but a few here out shine mine for sure. Enjoy your month in the sun. Ole' Bob.
Ps: If & when mine sells stay tuned as I may have some OE parts that you may need or want.