Working on the wagon..

[Longroof79]

Thanks for sharing the pics, Ed.
The car looks sweet. I like the look of the S10 wheels with the center sections painted body color.
Does he plan to lower the car any? I know he replaced all of the front end components, etc...or is he satisfied with the way the car sits? I suppose the springs still need to settle.

Looks like he added a 3rd brake light in the tailgate and an El Camino airdam up front. Is he also running a class 2 hitch?

 

[Hunter Urban]

I love the wagon!!

 

[Longroof79]

I love the wagon!!

Hey, thanks man, I appreciate it.
Could you post some pics of yours and tell us what you're up to on it.

 

[Hunter Urban]

Well, mine is a 78 Malibu Wagon with the 305 2 Barrel. Hopefully a 350 soon. Bags in the back. Pretty standard. Gnx suspension mixed w/ some Hotchkis suspension. Autocrossed it a couple times at 15. Hopefully I can keep the G Body name alive!
WORK IN PROGRESS
If there is anything anyone would like to know, Pm me!
https://gbodyforum.com/media/albums/hunters-wagon.79/

 

[Longroof79]

Looks like a cool ride, Hunter.
Welcome to our group. It's nice to see another new wagon guy join us.
Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[Longroof79]

Well, I finally got around to doing the long awaited Blazer brake swap. Man...what a difference. My only regret is that I haven't done it sooner. It's been on the "to-do" list. I also added the Russell braided steel hoses.
I also replaced the power brake booster. I did that before the spindle/ brake swap.

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Looks good Jack...that should help a bunch in the stopping department!

 

[Texas82GP]

Jack, how dramatic is the difference in performance seat-of-the-pants wise? Looks awesome. Nice work.

 

[Longroof79]

Looks good Jack...that should help a bunch in the stopping department!

Kevin,
I think it will be a dramatic difference. I've only driven it around my neighborhood. I'm trying to gradually break in the new pads...no sudden braking or panic stops.

 

[Longroof79]

Jack, how dramatic is the difference in performance seat-of-the-pants wise? Looks awesome. Nice work.

Jared,
It's really kinda hard to tell at this point. The pedal feel is nice and firm, kind of like a new car.
So far it has nice positive stopping power. I haven't driven it fast, only about 35 mph thru the neighborhood, nor have I done any hard braking. So far I like what I feel.