I'm new to the site, but not new to these cars. I had a 78 Malibu 2-door a few years ago in highschool, and about two weeks ago I got this wagon off a co-worker. Its a 1979 with a 1981 front clip, GM 260hp crate motor, and TH350 trans. Body is in pretty good shape, except for the "new" sheetmetal on the front clip.
My co-worker had installed a .510 lift cam in it, and a gear drive. I had to undo a bit of his work, including putting the stock cam back in.
Here is it when I first got it;
Here it is, without the IROC rims, and new stock springs (last owner cut the originals) I borrowed the wheels/tires off my 49 Chevy until I can get some rally's for this.
WOOOO Roof Rack is back!
And here is the motor after I fixed a lot of stuff;
Dual electric fans.
It needs a 3 core rad, as the car gets really hot when cruising or going up hill. It also needs different exhaust. I want to ditch the headers because they rub the frame, brake lines, and oil filter (!!!). I'm planning on putting a stock Monte SS exhaust on it, but with the tailpipes out behind the rear wheels.
My co-worker had installed a .510 lift cam in it, and a gear drive. I had to undo a bit of his work, including putting the stock cam back in.
Here is it when I first got it;
Here it is, without the IROC rims, and new stock springs (last owner cut the originals) I borrowed the wheels/tires off my 49 Chevy until I can get some rally's for this.
WOOOO Roof Rack is back!
And here is the motor after I fixed a lot of stuff;
Dual electric fans.
It needs a 3 core rad, as the car gets really hot when cruising or going up hill. It also needs different exhaust. I want to ditch the headers because they rub the frame, brake lines, and oil filter (!!!). I'm planning on putting a stock Monte SS exhaust on it, but with the tailpipes out behind the rear wheels.
