GBotM: April '16 Entries: Manual Transmissions

[ssn696]

Another 1980 Malibu. Not so shiny.

Started as a $150 castoff with a 200 V6, 3-speed manual and cinderblock print on the original hood and windshield. When I bought it, the kid handed over grandma's title from 1980.

I cut out the floor 'hump' and sold it on EBay for $75. It went through several engines and transmissions. First, a 305 with a 1988 F-body T-5. Then a 350 with a Tremec. Then a 400 SBC with a better installation of the Tremec. Still a work in progress.

Still have a long way to go. Coming soon - GN axle with a 30-spline Auburn, 3.73s and LS1 brakes.

 

[Bonnewagon]

I don't know if you guys realize this, but that first pic is GP403's car. I didn't know it was a manual trans conversion. Not only that, but the motor is an Olds 403- not the easiest thing to find a manual trans flywheel for. I mean, a super sweet stock looking Grand Prix, with a 403 4 speed. What a sleeper. I think he just used that pic as an example, but I want to nominate him for GBOTM, If that's OK?

 

[ssn696]

Did notice that. I assume it was implied that he was entered. If not, make it so!

 

[Rktpwrd]

Rktpwrd your build is hands down is a winner!! can you give info on the center console? pretty please!! Pm me if need be

Thanks very much! Pm sent on the "console".

 

[marcar1993]

I don't have the best pics of my swap I guess, but here's my lt1 t56 swap behind a 70 olds 350. Did it all myself on my back in my garage.

 

[speedkills80]

1980 Malibu Factory four speed bucket seat car. Now equipped with a 396 M-21 12 bolt.

 

[ssn696]

Beautiful survivor - nice underhood detailing. 396 looks like it was OEM!

 

[Bonnewagon]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done!

 

[clean8485]

Very nice car! It looks factory. Is that an '81 & newer instrument panel in the car? It looks like the newer I/P with the long vent panel on the passenger side of the dash.

 

[speedkills80]

Very nice car! It looks factory. Is that an '81 & newer instrument panel in the car? It looks like the newer I/P with the long vent panel on the passenger side of the dash.

Yes it is the 81-87 style trim on the pass side dash. It is an 81-87 style dash. It's also the correct one for the A/C delete.