Vehicle Owner

Member ID: bczee

Location: Concord, CA

Vehicle Info

1971 Chevrolet Malibu

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

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

Ratings

    • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Aug 19, 2009

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Brian’s Chevrolet Malibu

  • Currently 3.28 /5 Stars.
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bczee's 1971 Chevrolet Malibu

The Before and after!bczee's 1971 Chevrolet Malibu

Almost Done and back on the street

This was a Ground up Restoration with new technology modifications. Current state is "Done!" with a few moer updates planned!

Driveline is from a 99' Z28, Engine is a 5.7L LS1, behind is a Viper T56 and GM 12 bolt rear with 4.11's. Home made BRP Style Adapter plates with Energy Suspension Motor and Trans Mounts.

Suspension is all Hotchkis with Tube front A-Arm with B-Body Spindle (12" 1LE Sloted rotors and B-Body brakes), Springs, Front and Rear Sway Bars, Rear Re-enforcement bars for the Upper Control Arms and Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms. The Frame and other parts have all been Powder Coated.

Fuel System is Stainless Steel 3/8" hard line with
AN -6 fittings and SS Flex hoses as required. 99' Vette Filer/Regulator. Gas tank will be from a 95' Impala with a Racetronix B-Body kit (Walbro 255 pump and Racetronix's Wiring kit)

Body has been painted in two tone Silver and Pewter with a Cowl Induction hood. Under body has been painted with POR-15.

Index

Page 1 = Intro and Index

Page #2 = Deconstruction of Body and Frame

Page #4 = Body getting Repaired and Paint.

Page #5 = Inteiror being Assembled.

Page #6 = LS1 Motor mounts, CTS-V Oil Pan, Frame Notch for A/C and X-Member Modification.

Page #7 = Viper Trans, Hyd Clutch Slave Modification and new Shifter location.

Page #8 = Exhaust system, Manifold and Pipes.

Page #9 = Fuel System, Impala Gas Tank.

Page #10 = Fuel System, Fuel Lines and Cowl Induction Cold Air System - Updated 01/17/07

Page #11 = Power Steering Lines - Under Construction.

Page #12 = Radiator and Fans - Updated 01/17/07.

Page #13 = Electrical and PCM - Under Construction.

My other rides:
79' G30 4X4 VAN
71' Chevy Nova.
1948 Ford F-1 Pickup, In storage getting ready for Restoration. (No page yet)
1984 Chevy Camaro Z-28 L69/T5 (No Page Yet)

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TOMMY86  

Posted by: TOMMY86

10/03/2008 12:58PM

SICK MALIBU!!!! i love what you've done with it, expecially the drivetrain.

teemadison  

Posted by: teemadison

10/23/2006 05:44AM

I think you've done a great job on the malibu. I've got one on here. Keep up the good work. And thanks for letting us see it. I've done alot of mods to mine also. Check it out.

19Charger68  

Posted by: 19Charger68

06/08/2006 02:31PM

You are doing a great job on the Malibu. Hope you post more when you get it done. Going to be too cool!

pontiacridesonly  

Posted by: pontiacridesonly

06/08/2006 12:36PM

Nice Malibu! Check out my GTO sometime

rj_lyn  

Posted by: rj_lyn

06/08/2006 09:57AM

Nice project. When do you plan on it being done?
Cowl scoops are cool.
Good luck with your ride. Later.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: bczee

Location: Concord, CA