Accrdwgnguy : 1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon

[bobbycos]

another Chevy/Honda guy here, hmmmmmmmmm

my toy





83 with a fresh 350 w/ TH350 trans,headers-dual exhaust. TPI waiting to go in just need the cash for the stand-alone harness.

[PointBlank]

lovin the plates..you could make that wag scream down a track..im curious to see where you go with it..

[Accrdwgnguy]

Hey someone bumped up this thread! Good to know there are other Chevy guys on this site

It's really a great car, much simpler than the Hondas. I plan on using a TPI or TBI setup on the 350. I like the TBI setup because it can easily be disguised as a carb setup for the old school look, But TPI's are pretty slick looking as well.

It's possible the odo rolled over, but the always garaged, grandma car story seems to make sense. The frame is still very solid(these cars are known for the rear frame rails rotting out) and had very little thru rust except for the smashed up doors.

[NutBucket]

Just curious, but do you really think that car hasn't rolled over its ODO? I mean, its only 5 digits.

[mj213]

That's really funny - I saw the title of the thread and I'm thinking, "Whats the likelyhood it's the same color blue as my dad's..?"

My dad bought it brand new, first new car we got since I was born. The only thing different where you have dark blue we had the woodgrain vinyl covering, with trim. The whole back of the wagon was always coated in armor all so when we rode in the back we'd slide all over. I think there's a big trap door where the spare tire is underneath?

Nice find, brings back lots of memories.

[mrhonda]

Thats awesome dude! I love those old malibu wagons...and pretty much any chevrolet for that matter. What EFI set up are you going with? TPI 350 or LT1 maybe?

[F20A CB7]

I like the wheels.

Get an exhaust cut out valve jus for shits and giggles.

[Accrdwgnguy]

***Reserved***

[Accrdwgnguy]

Well guys here is my project car. Its still in pieces right now but I should have her mostly back together by the end of the summer.



>>>Drivetrain<<<
Stock 229 (3.8L) V6 :
TH350 w/Lockup converter
Coming Soon - Built TPI 305; V8 T5 5 Speed swap
3.73 Non-Posi rear from 87 Monte SS

>>>Exterior<<<
NO RUST
Bodywork almost done, in primer
Deleted Roof rack
Deleted side moldings
Factory spoiler added

>>>Interior<<<
Bench seat up front (love it)
Converting to Black from factory blue
Clean (gotta love low mile granny cars)
Factory A/C (the only option on this thing)

>>>Suspension<<<
Ordered and on its way!
PST Front end poly kit
PST rear control arm bushings
Moog 5660 Front springs
Moog cargo coils in the rear
F41 OEM frame braces
Monroe Gas-matics

>>>Wheels<<<
14" Olds Cutlass rally wheels, painted black (for now)
Future -
15" Camaro RS 5 spoke alloys/ BF Goodrich Radial T/A's
15x7" Steelies and 60's sleeper caps

>>>Audio/Electronics<<<
1993 Buick Century AM/FM/Tape player

>>>Future Plans<<<
Many

Maybe if you guys are nice I'll let you in on my engine build plans. Lets just say it'll be good for 300-350 hp and 17-22 mpg (with an overdrive tranny of course) BTW I know you guys are cool I was just kidding. On to a few more pics!






Why you should wax your car. The clean line at the top is where the pinstripe was.


Yes i stripped it bare, the paint was in bad shape.

More pics here -