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Old 11-14-2014, 02:11 PM
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Look at the beginning of thread.
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I meant of the new car, sorry.
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Look on this page lol
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LOL guys.

The white one is the new one. I'll get some more pics when i make some progress. I need to remove the TRZ and QA1 Front suspension and swap it over to the white car.
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Few more pics. I got the white one at my house tearing the front suspension out.




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looks like a nice car to start with... love them malibus
Old 11-16-2014, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 350SS
looks like a nice car to start with... love them malibus
Thanks!

Other one should be gone next weekend.
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Got the front steering and suspension out.
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Well if all goes to plan the purple car will be returning back to Oklahoma, and in exchange I will be getting a pile of brand new parts for the white car.
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Love the project so far. Can't wait to see it hit the track.

Great motivation to keep working on my 79 Malibu.
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Originally Posted by 68 TT
Love the project so far. Can't wait to see it hit the track.

Great motivation to keep working on my 79 Malibu.
I really want to have it running by my Bday which is May we will see.
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Rear wheels have arrived
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Makes me miss my 79! Car looks good and those wheels will look SICK!
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Originally Posted by toyin
Makes me miss my 79! Car looks good and those wheels will look SICK!
Ditto...
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Test fitting some different tire sizes on the 15x10's
Started with 27x10.5 QTP now I'm up to 28x11.50 QTP. Might do tubs so i can run a 29-29.5"



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Looks nasty!
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Still waiting on the Strange front brake kit but did get this stuff.
TRZ Motorsports
Upper and lower arms
Billet steering arms
1.5" drop chrome moly spindles
Adjustable rear lowers
QA1 Motorsports
Double adjustable front coil overs
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