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Member ID: liquidh8

Location: yardley, PA

Vehicle Info

1979 Chevrolet Malibu

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP500
  • Weight3900lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Feb 19, 2009

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Jim’s Chevrolet Malibu
“Bottle Fed Sleeper”

  • Currently 3.3 /5 Stars.
52 guestbook comments

THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!! CHECK BACK OFTEN!!!

NOTICE!!!! ALL THE WORK DONE TO THIS CAR WAS DONE BY ME, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE!!!!

UPDATED!!! 08sep08:  Finally installed the Grand prix dash.  All the gauges work.  I installed the rear power vent windows and the rear power locks.  Ran the wire for the power hatch glass release.  I still have to install the front power windows and locks, but the wiring is all there.  I painted the window frames around the glass black, to make it a little more contemporary.  I had to install a new nitrous soleniod since the NOS brand was shot.  I also completed the 3 guage A-pillar.  That was a custom job requiring 2 gauge pillars.  A Grand National premade 3 gauge pillar, and a stock Wagon A-pillar.  Lots of epoxy, a few rivets, and a ton of time.  You can find these pic on the interior page.  Leave me some feedback, rate me up.  I'll be adding another page to my profile for my 81 Buick Century Wagon with a Grand National drivetrain.

UPDATED!!! 25Apr08I finished the dash board insert for my grandprix dash. I still have to rip out the old one, but the insert is finally done. Go to the interior page to check out the progress and completed pics. I'll be uploading my custom 3 guage pillar too in a few days here.

UPDATED!!! 10Apr08Nothing new over the holidays. I've been tied up with my home addition since I got home form Iraq. I bought a triple guage A-piller, but for a 2 door. Guess what, it doesn't fit. haha, That's ok though, I will be cutting up the new one and grafting onto the original a-piller trim. None of that sheet metal scew pop rivit shit either.

I have been spending some time on the computer tuning, trying to get my AE dialed in. I also will be converting my brother-in-law's Hurse to fuel injection. I'll add a page here documenting the progress. He too will have it on his page. His page is in my friends list, slayer666, so check it out!

UPDATED!!! 29Nov07Added some pics to the Exterior page. I changed a bunch of the details and descriptions on various pages so they are more accurate, and in a few weeks I'll be cleaning up this first page, integrating all the updates to their rightful pages. I am also just letting yous guys know I'll be doing some more work this winter, mainly the RF fender, the rear roll pan, the dash and adding a console and bucket seats.

UPDATED!!! 25Jun07I put all the AFCO coil springs in it, 900lb/in fronts, 275lb/in rears. adjustable spring cups front AND rear, Bistien shocks on the front. Man what a difference! This thing handles AMAZING! I have a new steering box to put in it, a Quick ratio deal. I also have a few front end braces I still have to mount, so that should stiffen it up even more.

UPDATED!!! 17Apr07Well, I got an 87 Grand prix Dash. I painted it and I am modifying the dash panel to house all the Autometer Phantoms gauges in it. When it is done, the gauges will all be in it, the shift light will be center over the steering column. The finish will be Carbon Fiber, unless it looks gay then I'll change it to something else.

UPDATED!!! 15NOV2006 Well, the wheels are on. I had to change the ride height a little bit, but they look great. Pictures will be uploaded soon. I also took it atco. Ran a 13.6 @ 98 mph with out the n2o. Still some tuning to do to get the trap speeds up, they were alittle slow for that e.t. They should have been more like 105 - 109 mph. I have to add a fuel pressure regulator before the fuel soloniod to finish the n20 system. Should have that done within the next few weeks. The military and my addition have kept me busy, so updates are going to be slow. More pictures and updates to come soon.

UPDATED!!! 13JUNE2006 I bought the 17x8 wheels that are going on it. They are like the Rustang Bullit wheels/torque thrusts. I should get those in a week. I also yanked the tranny out again and sent the torque converter out to get rebuilt, hopefully the clutch will get fixed.

Update!!! 06june2006. Just added some engine pics. And I added the Exterior pics page. SIGN MY MESSAGE BOOK, LEMME KNOW IF I SHOULD PUT THE 2 HEADLIGHT HEADER PANEL BACK ON, OR USE THE 4 HEADLIGHT HEADER PANEL! AND RATE ME UP!

Update!!! 05june2006. Another update! That damn D5 torque converter ain't locking up! It pisses me off too because it's not easy to change in my driveway. My gas mileage dropped like 3 miles to the gallon from it not locking up. Looks like I am going to yank it out and take it to get rebuilt. I also managed to locate a TH200 servo, which is bigger than the GN, and most of the billit servos they sell. That firmed my 1-2 and 2-3 shifts right up. And it also helped the 3-2 downshifts.
I've been looking online for some 17" rims for it. I've been looking at some Weld and American Racing wheels, or these Bullit Replica wheels I think will look good on the wagon.

I'll be posting some new engine pics, along with the cracked up front end and some shots with the rallye wheels on it, in a few days.

Update!!! 30May2006. Well, I installed the D5 Grand National torque converter and it made a hellova difference in the way the car lanches. The looser converter softened up the shifts a little though, so, I am going to drop the tranny pan again and block the 1-2 accumulator, and put a stiffer spring with a bigger shim in the 2-3 accumulator to firm them up even more. I like my trannies to shift hard as hell. I also have to buy a billit servo and the bigger boost valves. I also added a bigger K&N open element air filter. And installed a MSD 6A box.

Update!!! 25May2006. I finalized the Nitrous Oxide install and man does it work like a charm! In a few weeks I'll try and get some good track times from this 3900 lb. turd! Hopefully I'll get some pics, maybe video, and post that shit up so keep checkin back!!

Update!!! 22May2006. I added rallye wheels to it. Put some 255-60/15 tires in the rear, and 215-60/15 tires in the front. I also got another 200-4r tranny for it cause the other one was toast. Did some modifications to it, gets rubber from 1st to 2nd, and snaps your neck from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th. I have a D5 Grand National converter coming in the mail for it. I also finished up the NOS Cheater kit install. I have to return my Innovate LC-1 WideBand o2 sensor for the 3rd time (junk, DON'T BUY), to get fixed before I arm the system. My ECU for the fuel injection controls the n2o on and time time and duration, no primative WOT or pushbutton switches here! I haven't had time to get some pics up yet, But I'll try in a few days.

Update!!! 23April2006. I got in a small accident. I banged up the front end, some header panel and LH fender damage. No big deal though. I'm looking into a tucked front fiberglass bumper and a front fiberglass airdamn. Should match the rear fiberglass rollpan I bought to put on. I'll add pics soon!!

 liquidh8's 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

 liquidh8's 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

 liquidh8's 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

 

 This site is for my 1979 Malibu Station Wagon. I love these things. This is my second wagon. I regretted getting rid of my first one so I am building a better, badder, louder, faster family truckster.lol. I bought this off some old dude for 600 bucks. It came with factory air and a 4.4 liter V8. What a piece of shit! It couldn't get out of it's own way. After driving it regulary for a few month's, I started the killer stereo intsall, and when I left work the engine siezed up. So this is where the progress starts. The next bunch of pages I'll show you and explain what the hell is going on.

 

liquidh8's 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

 

This is my last wagon, it was an 83 with alot of custom work. I should have never sold it!!

 

liquidh8's 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

 

Now for the 1979 shit brown mettalic bucket!!!!

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OneHotHoe  

Posted by: OneHotHoe

09/26/2008 09:44PM

thats a nice wagon bro! i would love to see that thing run in person... deff a sleeper. but the hood is a little suspicious...lol 5*s. check out my Hoe. later

chevykid83  

Posted by: chevykid83

09/07/2008 10:08PM

Nice wagon, I wanted to get 1 but I found this coupe fist, come check it out

bigtank05  

Posted by: bigtank05

08/08/2008 10:37PM

let me know when you do. i would like only 6.5 and a tweeter whole the front and back doors.

Malibu29  

Posted by: Malibu29

07/08/2008 08:19PM

nice wagon. come check out mine

its_the_chill  

Posted by: its_the_chill

05/10/2008 02:52PM

aye nice work on the chevy, i like the shit brown metallic bucket myself, but i 'd call it pearl-dokey. haha do you remember what size tires you had on your rallys on the black wagon. are those fifteens, i'm wondering if i could fit some 235/70/15's on mine or if i'll need to get some smaller up front right away, thanks 5 stars, keep up the good work

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Member ID: liquidh8

Location: yardley, PA