It’s been a while since I’ve updated my build thread, and it’s been closed up now. New baby, new job and all that life stuff slowed things down for a bit.
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The project has begun to ramp back up again though. Recently I completely rebuilt the heater box.
The guy doing the steel work on the body has been sending me some pics and it’s starting to get me excited. All rust repair is pretty much complete and he’s now neck deep in the mini tubs. Notice the entire package tray cut out.
He’s worked with/for some of the big name shops in northern Illinois and now has his own little shop. So far, the quality of work is awesome and I’m glad I picked him. Once the steel work is complete, the tub will be off for e-coat.
I’ll need to have the motor trans situation figured out here shortly too, I want those planted on the frame before setting the body back on it.
BUILD THREAD - Project Over The Top - Malibu T-Top Conversion
I've always had a soft spot for the Malibus, and growing up in the 80s, thought t-tops were the coolest thing someone could have on a car. Our neighbor had a t-top cutlass, and I was always a little jealous our 'Bu didn't even have that option. Fast forwarding some years, I started building my...
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The project has begun to ramp back up again though. Recently I completely rebuilt the heater box.
The guy doing the steel work on the body has been sending me some pics and it’s starting to get me excited. All rust repair is pretty much complete and he’s now neck deep in the mini tubs. Notice the entire package tray cut out.
He’s worked with/for some of the big name shops in northern Illinois and now has his own little shop. So far, the quality of work is awesome and I’m glad I picked him. Once the steel work is complete, the tub will be off for e-coat.
I’ll need to have the motor trans situation figured out here shortly too, I want those planted on the frame before setting the body back on it.
