MALIBU Soon to be '78 Malibu owner

[Austin schlacter]

Hey guys I am going to be trying to acquire a 1978 Malibu coupe in excellent shape. It is a factory 305ci car and I dont know much about these cars so I will be on here to see what I can learn, I also own a 77 Nova but I think it will be sold for the Malibu. Love them both but dont got enough for both!

I will be looking for info on factory gear ratios and what to look for, Will eventually 6.0 ls swap it

Photos attached, (Running boards might stay on to keep the sleeper status) haha

Dad always told me... "Being fast is better than looking fast"

 

[1evilregal]

nice lookin bu, although I think the torque thrust wheels and cowl hood kinda kill the "sleeper" look.

and what is it with the running boards???? we've been seeing alot of those pop up lately on them, mostly from north of the border...

welcome to the family btw, lots of great and knowledgeable people in here!

 

[Austin schlacter]

Yea sort of kills the sleeper look, I have been looking into the RPO codes and going to look at the car this weekend and see. I am hoping for the 8.5 ring gear, my novas 7.5 blew up after foot brake launch on the street. And that is only roughly 370hp. The 6.0 will be reaching 500hp. Anything I should look for in these cars? I know about the rear frame rails already.

Edit: funny you mention the running boards are usually saw north. Thats where this car is Saskatchewan Canada haha

 

[Streetbu]

Wow, black interior in nice shape. Overall nice car but damn those running boards! Yuck!

 

[Austin schlacter]

Yeah they will be removed, Car is owned by a older lady and husband who really took care of the car. I am keeping it as is except for a floor shifter and engine swap and mods, body and interior will remain the same, maybe aftermarket gauges is as far as I will go, No drilling!!

 

[85442/86buick]

Welcome ,

Car looks great , ok minus the running boards .............it's a prairies thing .

as far as a sleeper look ....the hood , the wheels but what really let's the cat out of the bag....the fuzzy dice

 

[Austin schlacter]

They will be staying if the owner doesnt want them back (fuzzy dice) haha . I will daily it on nice days for a year, It will go into hiding and come out pi**ed off

Running boards will be coming off, Give them free to some lucky guy at a swap meet

 

[BuickOldsPontiac]

I dunno, I am kinda diggin' the running boards!

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Welcome from Regina! That's a good looking Malibu!

Where in Sask are you?

 

[Longroof79]

Welcome aboard, Austin.
That is a sweet looking Malibu....but again, those running boards just don't cut the muster.