Well, Here it is...My 78 2 Dr Malibu. My son and I were out joyriding one day (isn't that how all good finds happen?) and came across this car. After talking to the owner who was in need of cash to help out a friend, I picked her up for $475. The former owner wasn't sure if she would make the 20 mile trip to my house, but she did, with no problem, aside from a real soft brake pedal.
Here is was when I got it.
Cleaned her up a bit, and decided to look at the engine code. The VIN said it was supposed to have a L6 in it. The prior owner thought it was a 305. the engine code under the alternator said SUF
Turns out its a L69 305HO from a 84 Monte SS. I wondered why it seemed so good of a runner. I think for once I made out. I am a bit puzzled on the Holley carb, as I never worked on them. I have a friend who says they are a good carb. I personally am thinking TPI on it...
Then I started cleaning her a bit...looks better now for sure...
I have done some more work, and this is what we have now. I think the mirrors are wrong. I took the Holley off and replaced it with a quadrajet. Even that one is giving me crap, so hopefully at next months swap meet I will find something.
Found a replacement dash in the local pick n pull for 25 bucks. Also got most of the trim. I love that place!
There will be much more to come...
Shawn
Here is was when I got it.
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Cleaned her up a bit, and decided to look at the engine code. The VIN said it was supposed to have a L6 in it. The prior owner thought it was a 305. the engine code under the alternator said SUF
Turns out its a L69 305HO from a 84 Monte SS. I wondered why it seemed so good of a runner. I think for once I made out. I am a bit puzzled on the Holley carb, as I never worked on them. I have a friend who says they are a good carb. I personally am thinking TPI on it...
Then I started cleaning her a bit...looks better now for sure...
I have done some more work, and this is what we have now. I think the mirrors are wrong. I took the Holley off and replaced it with a quadrajet. Even that one is giving me crap, so hopefully at next months swap meet I will find something.
Found a replacement dash in the local pick n pull for 25 bucks. Also got most of the trim. I love that place!
There will be much more to come...
Shawn