New shoes for the wagon!!

[Stanr]

I purchased a 1983 Malibu wagon and want to lower it 2 inches. What were you planning to do to lower yours?

 

[gthmcty1]

I purchased a 1983 Malibu wagon and want to lower it 2 inches. What were you planning to do to lower yours?

I'm doing the research now to see which direction I want to go.

 

[Longroof79]

I purchased a 1983 Malibu wagon and want to lower it 2 inches. What were you planning to do to lower yours?

Hey man, why not introduce yourself and let us know what you're working on.
We're a friendly bunch here, so don't feel intimidated...and welcome to the forum.

 

[ssn696]

I'm doing the research now to see which direction I want to go.

I picked up a set of four '3" wagon lowering springs' and a pair of short rear Bilsteins but have not yet installed them. I would like to make this change this summer when I install the Blazer knuckles. I can take photos and show you the stance, if your plans are long-range enough.

 

[gthmcty1]

I picked up a set of four '3" wagon lowering springs' and a pair of short rear Bilsteins but have not yet installed them. I would like to make this change this summer when I install the Blazer knuckles. I can take photos and show you the stance, if your plans are long-range enough.

That sounds awesome!

 

[gthmcty1]

Just installed my top as well!!

 

[Longroof79]

Drake,
The canvas sliding roof looks great...nice job. I know of one other guy that installed one in his wagon, and have also seen it done before on a Buick wagon.
It reminds me of a few of my old VW's with sliding canvas sunroofs.

 

[gthmcty1]

Drake,
The canvas sliding roof looks great...nice job. I know of one other guy that installed one in his wagon, and have also seen it done before on a Buick wagon.
It reminds me of a few of my old VW's with sliding canvas sunroofs.

Thank you sir! Yes my neighbor has a 56 oval rag and he thought it was prtletty cool as well. The installation was pretty straightforward and pretty quick took me 3.5 hours straight.

 

[Longroof79]

That's not bad considering the amount of work it was to cut the panel out and fit in the new sunroof tracks, etc. It does look very cool. You've really made a lot of headway on the wagon....looking sharp, man.
Does it require any additional bracing?

Btw, I'd love to have an old oval window bug, sunroof or not..😉

 

[gthmcty1]

That's not bad considering the amount of work it was to cut the panel out and fit in the new sunroof tracks, etc. It does look very cool. You've really made a lot of headway on the wagon....looking sharp, man.
Btw, I'd love to have an old oval window bug, sunroof or not..😉

Thank you very much, I'm securing a 5.3/4L89e for the swap that I would like to have complete before the end of next month.