Information Exchange
1973 +
Please Welcome:
Year: 1973
Name: Donny Moore
Email: <donny1973@aol.com>
Location: Delray Beach, FL,
Comments: 1973 Chevelle 4 speed
- Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 18:37:31 (PST)
Year: 1986 El Camino - Conquista
Name: R.K.Dyer
Email: <KDyer@phenixcable.net>
Location: Columbus, GA - Phenix City, AL,
Comments: I am trying to locate the chrome trim for the left rear wheel well of a 1986 Conquista (two-tone) El Camino. I appreciate any information that my help me locate it.
- Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 14:22:33 (PST)
Year: 1975 Laguna
Name: John Hrehoruk
Email: <laguna_75@hotmail.com>
Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada,
Comments: I own a 1975 Laguna which I purchased in April of 1979 off of a
friend of the family. I stored the car every winter.
It is currently being stored but hasn't been driven for about
four years. The body is solid but it needs door rubbers etc, paint and interior work. I'm looking forward to working on it as
I gather up cash to do it. If anyone has any suggestions as to places to get parts, please let me know. Thanks
- Monday, December 28, 1998 at 08:14:49 (PST)
Year: 1974
Name: Dean
Email: <ldhertert@worldnet.att.net>
Comments: Looking for new replacement parts for a '74 Chevelle Malibu Classic 350. Any suggested sources? Thanks.
- Saturday, December 26, 1998 at 08:02:43 (PST)
Year: 73-77
Name: Carl m
Email: <cmyer11@aol.com>
Location: Ohio,
Comments: Wanted cheap body parts for race car RACE 74 LUGUNA
Have extra Luguna parts emblems, grill front nose etc
Have nice set ralley wheels
419-627-9642
- Monday, December 14, 1998 at 10:25:28 (PST)
Year: 65&73
Name: coach
Email: <v-5@bitwisesystemes.com>
Location: peoria il,
Comments: I have 2 Chevelles a 65&73 The 65 is a 4dr 283 3speed on the floor, with duel exhausts. The 73 is a 2dr 350 auto. that has been setting for 3yrs. I just put new headers on it and went through the engine. It is still stock except for the headers. I just fired it up today and it sounded great.
I haven't decided what to do with the cars yet. Just thought I'd
let you know if anyone is interested.
- Sunday, December 13, 1998 at 04:08:44 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Will Smith
Email: <nalhagen@asu.edu>
Location: Phoenix,
Comments: I own a 79 GMC Caballero Diablo, and I need information on it. In specific, I need tracings and pictures of the hood decal. If I can get a good tracing and pictures, it is possible that it could be reproduced by a company here in Phoenix.
Also, information on production, trim lines and anything else would be appreciated. Finding info on the web is near impossible.
- Wednesday, December 09, 1998 at 08:42:34 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Mel
Email: <dude08@earthlink.net>
Location: Baltimore,Md,
Comments: The car i found after a year of looking for a malibu is a grandma's car.It has a 200 cubic inch v6 in it (BIG HORSE POWER HA HA HA !)a hole 98 of them.The thing had a craked head which nobody had,so i put a set of 4.3 leter heads on it,and just got it running again last night.I plan on driving it as is for now since it has ac and my truck don't,but in a few years i hope i can put a zz4 with accel sb superRam fuel injection and 3.08 gears,4L80e trans,hotchkins spings,trailing arms and what ever else can get for it to make it go as fast as it can. If anyone has any info on how to make this thing handel like a stockcar,roadracer or anything e-mail me please. p.s. I need to know the widest size rims and tires i can fit all around the car with out tubing out the back any info will be great. Thanks
- Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 15:58:37 (PST)
Year: 1978
Name: Dave Sanguin
Email: <cosmicmonster11@hotmail.com>
Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada Eh.,
Comments: I just got a T-5 trans from a guy who had a firebird, he says it it a world class T-5 which is stronger than normal is this true? Is there such a tranny? or did i get burned?, I paid $150 for it & it seem to be in really good shape with only 98 000 km on it. (so he says). I'm putting it in my '78 El-Camino because they never came with a 5-speed & cause the car is totally apart now, so why not.
I frequent this page quite often and like it alot, but haven't heard alot about t-5's. What am i getting into?
Thanks in advance car nuts.
ps. Quinn, if you read this pls mail me back!
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 21:39:26 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Lyle
Email: <lsimons@us.ibm.com>
Location: nc,
Comments: I need to cobble-up a set of upper control arm flaps using my clean originals as a pattern. Does anyone know a source for the bulk material (rubberized fabric) that these are made from? Currently, no one is reproing the post '72 applications .
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 10:09:54 (PST)
Year: 1973 - 1977
Name: Lyle
Email: <lsimons@us.ibm.com>
Location: NC,
Comments: Need source for rubberized fabric material that is used for the upper control arm "flaps". NOS would be wonderful, but we all know that is an impossibility . I have a pair of decent originals to use as pattern. Just need source for the material.
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 09:49:43 (PST)
Year: 1978-1987
Name: john canessa
Email: <roverjohn@webtv.net>
Location: ventura california,
Comments: i want information to identify all the different models of El Camino's through years above. i want to buy a El Camino and want to decide which one to look for. is there a bok listing all the different models though those years? barnes and noble book stores have no listings. PLEASE DIRECT!!!!!!!
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 11:34:57 (PST)
Year: 1976 Laguna
Name: Jay De Los Santos
Email: <ldelos@hal-pc.org>
Location: Houston, Texas,
Comments: I finally found the hardest emblems to be found. 1976 Laguna "S-3" emblems. Having persistence is one of the keys to making your project successful. I have a few parts still that I won't be needing for my restoration. Please let me know what you need and if I don't have it, I know of people who might help you. I can also give you pointers from my experience with restoring a classic.
Thanks,
Jay
- Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 11:08:15 (PST)
Year: 1979Malibu
Name: Barry
Email: <BarWen92@aol.com>
Location: Balto. Md.,
Comments: Iwas given this 79 Malibu and now I want to put dual exhaust on it but don't know what will fit I think that ss monte exhaust will fit but not sure . Any feed back would be greatly aprieciated. thanks
- Monday, November 30, 1998 at 17:50:14 (PST)
Year: 1976 Laguna
Name: Jay De Los Santos
Email: <ldelos@hal-pc.org>
Location: Houston, Texas,
Comments: Restoring a 1976 Laguna 90-95% completed. Serching for S-3 emblems, I have original emblems but they are faded. Trying to locate emblems ASAP for car show.
- Friday, November 20, 1998 at 07:58:58 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Vincent L. Hassell
Email: <Coaches@webtv.net>
Location: Appleton, Wi.,
Comments: I am currently a student at Fox Valley Techical College for Automotive technalogy.
I have a 73 chevelle SS and I would like to kow more about the fiberglass painals. Restoreation isn't eazy or cheap and do you have a catloge I can send for. Please get back to me.
- Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 23:03:31 (PST)
Year: 73-77
Name: STACEY
Location: HAMPTON, FLORIDA,
Comments: FIBERGLASS BODY PANELS FOR 73-77 CHEVELLE/MALIBU/ELCAMINO
STOCK HOOD - HINGEABLE $389.
4" COWL INDUCTION HOOD - HINGEABLE $489
TILT FRONT END - WITH HINGE KIT $749
73-4 LAGUNA FRT BMPR $449
75-7 LAGUNA FRT BMPR $449
FRONT FENDER (EACH) $239.
RACING COMPONENTS AVAILABEL AT LESS $$$$
CALL********(352)468-2203
FAX*********(352)468-2164 WRITE: U.S. BODY SOURCE
9009 SE CR 325
HAMPTON, FL 32044
- Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 09:38:53 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Dustin Meier
Email: <tplane37@hotmail.com>
Location: Decatur. IL,
Comments: I currently own a 1973 "Plain-Jane" El Camino, it's interior is perfect, but the exterior needs a little work. I was wondering if there was a place that makes ground effect kits for El Caminos. I am wanting to know if any one knows of a place that makes the fiberglass clam-shells for a '73 El C. And does any one know if a 1976 Laguna S-3 nose will fit onto a '73 El Camino? I have a perfect nos on mine, but I like the 76 S-3 nose, I would trade for/purchase a S-3 nose, new or used for the right price, can any one tell me where I might go about doing that? If any one knows the answer to even one of my questions, please email me..... I as well have had problems finding parts for a 73, all the books seem to skip over 73, and if they do have a pat for a 73, it only fits the Chevelle, I would also like to know of a place that I could get a catalog of parts for 73-77. Thank you for your time.
- Sunday, November 15, 1998 at 10:39:15 (PST)
Year: 1974
Name: Scott
Email: <DKL55@hotmail.com>
Location: Ohio,
Comments: I have a 1974 2 door Malibu Classic sport coupe. It is a factory original 454-4 speed car. . It has a M-21 muncie with the original shifter. The original owner years ago changed a clutch and left the original lower lock control linkage rod off. I would like to replace it but cant locate an original. The last known GM number was 6262267. There is a replacment on the market for 69 -72 chevelles available. Does anyone out there have an original or know if the repro will work ? Thanks
- Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 03:00:40 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Lyle
Email: <lsimons@us.ibm.com>
Location: NC,
Comments: Someone with an origina '73 Chevelle please answer the following questions:
Does this car come with a spacesaver spare?
Does this car come with air pump and air tubes in exhaust manifolds?
- Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 15:34:43 (PST)
Year: 73 -77
Name: FIBER GLASS PARTS!! 73-77
Email: <zonked23@aol.com>
Location: who cares,
Comments: For all of you guys saying your having problems finding parts for these years of the chevelle, theres a company that makes whole cars of fiberglass for these years. The company is called US BODY WORKS and they make fiberglass body parts for all sorts of old cars and trucks. They have a whole fiberglass 73 chevelle body, along with fiberglass cowl induction hoods, tilt font ends, doors and trunk lids! So you all know how heavy these late model chevelles are, imagine if you could have a whole car made from fiberglass, how light that would be!!
there phone number is 1 352 468 2203, so order a catologue and i dont think youll be disapointed.
- Monday, November 09, 1998 at 06:32:28 (PST)
Year: 78+
Name: Quinn Fatherley
Email: <malibu@unm.edu>
Location: Albuquerque,
Comments: Please note my new email address. Many messages were lost when I fired my previous Internet provider, so please send your late model questions again. I am at UNM studying Mechanical Engineering, so plans for my Late Model Malibu website are on hold until I can finally pass Calc III. For now, there's lots of cool stuff on late models at G-body.com. More to follow.
- Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 21:23:25 (PST)
Year: 1974
Name: George Thompson
Email: <sid_wylyms@geocities.com>
Location: Terre Haute, IN,
Comments: I own a 1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic. 400sb/350th. Ever since I bought the car, the fuel level gauge has been about 1/4 of a tank high. Just today, the gauge jumped to about an inch or so past full. The gauge still works, but it is in the wrong position. Does anyone else have this problem, or know how I can fix it? Please HELP!! It's really annoying to not know how much gas you have left (its hard to push a 2 ton car!)BTW, I am still in the market for a right rear body to bumper filler panel.
- Friday, October 23, 1998 at 22:03:21 (PDT)
Year: 1974
Name: Tim Skalicky
Location: Mankato MN ,
Comments: I own a 1974 chevy malibu classic and it is the best car I have every bought even though its a four door. Its in really nice shape and I have never had any problems with it I think that they are the nicest cars to drive.
- Sunday, October 18, 1998 at 19:03:05 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Paul
Email: <thelizard77@hotmail.com>
Location: Northern Ohio,
Comments: OK, so this isn't really about a Chevelle but you guys may be able to help me. I'm restoring a 1973 Olds Cutlass, and since its also a GM A-body, it shares many parts with a Chevelle. Anybody here know of a good source for restoration parts for this year? I'm having a very hard time finding interior parts especially. Thanks for any help you can give me.
- Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 21:52:42 (PDT)
Name: Steve Turner
Email: <sturner@zoomnet.net>
Location: Lucasville, Ohio,
Comments: I am restoring an 80 Malibu. The frae is pretty rusty. What other cars will the frame interchange? Will a monte Carlo frame work? Are they the same? Thanks in advance.
- Monday, October 12, 1998 at 16:10:17 (PDT)
Year: 73
Name: magda
Email: <komistress@hotmail.com>
Location: albuquerque new mexico,
Comments: I have a 73 malibu for sale. Orignal maroon 2dr 350.
- Wednesday, October 07, 1998 at 12:23:56 (PDT)
Year: 1977
Name: Jason Manning
Email: <don't have one>
Location: Mobile , Alabama,
Comments: I have a 77 Malibu Classic with Hydraulics ( sorry, restorers) with the stock 305 2 barrel. I love the style, but man, parts sure are hard to find.
- Monday, October 05, 1998 at 10:32:48 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Art Davis
Email: <davisracing@hotmail.com>
Location: Stockton California,
Comments: I needed a wiring digram for the SS tech dash with gaguesfor 1973 El Camino
- Monday, October 05, 1998 at 09:33:52 (PDT)
Name: mike schneider
Comments:
Ineed to find if I can put a 73 chevy pickup 350 ci engine in an 82 el camino conquista that came with a buick 3.8 V6 stock!
- Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 23:29:25 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Greg Clark
Email: <GCLARK3999@aol.com>
Location: Litchfield, Oh,
Comments: I have a 1979 Malibu Classic factory 4 speed, V8 and want to drop in a 454. Any help would be nice. The car has the correct bucket seats and a console. Will a muncie 4 speed from a 70 Malibu work? Does Hurst make a shifter for this? Any advice on headers? How many of these cars were made? I heard only about 400. Any truth to this? THANKS GUYS
- Saturday, September 26, 1998 at 23:20:12 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Roger Van Drunen
Email: <VANDRURW@AXP.CALUMET.PURDUE.EDU>
Location: Chicago area,
Comments: SUBJECT: Stainless Steel Window Trim
In response to Lyle Simons' questions about the mystery window trim, I've only come across this type of trim on three different '73 Cutlasses. The first one I saw was an apparently one owner 442 at a local car show, but the owner wasn't around for me to ask about the trim. Since then I've come across two Cutlass Ss in local salvage yards with the same type of trim, one set of which I removed and bought (sorry, it's not for sale!). One Cutlass still had a readable production tag on the driver's door, showing that it was built early in the model run (I believe it was in October). I GUESSED that the trim may have been used only early in the '73 model year, and possibly on Cutlasses only, since I'd seen it on no other GM A-bodies. From Mr. Simons' information, it looks like it also was used on some Chevelles. I've checked some parts suppliers and factory literature and so far haven't found any official reference to this type of trim.
- Monday, September 21, 1998 at 19:20:59 (PDT)
Year: 1986
Name: Ken Morosko
Email: <Bus@AOL>
Location: Baltimore, Maryland,
Comments: Just purchased 1986 El Camino,4.3 F.I.One owner. Have 454 that I would like to drop in during spring or summer of 1999.Any info on this swap is greatly appreciated. I believe Hooker makes
a set of headers for this set-up.E-mail at Bus@aol.
Thanks to everyone!!
- Monday, September 21, 1998 at 18:51:15 (PDT)
Year: 1975
Name: ERNIE BANKS
Email: <ESKNAB@AOL.COM>
Location: TENNESSEE,
Comments: I have an electrical problem. dash lights are out but left turn signal indicator is always on. what is the connection? any help would be appreciated.
- Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 17:54:50 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Leo Collazo
Email: <leo_collazo@condenast.com>
Location: Queens NY,
Comments: I HAVE A 1976 MALIBU CLASSIC AND WOULD APPRICIATE ANY INFO i COULD GET. IT IS A 305 DBL BARREL TURBO TRANY . I'M ALSO LOOKING FOR A HOOD ORNAMENT FOR THIS CAR .
- Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 13:56:52 (PDT)
Year: 80
Name: J-L
Email: <offroaddesign@hotmail.com>
Location: ontario,
Comments: hello. I have a 1980 chevy malibu with a rusted out rear frame. I am thinking of cutting off the rear framerails after the coil spring support crossmember, and welding in a good rear frame clip. Is this sane? Doable? Junkyard says it can be done, and a frame is 150$. Am I getting ripped off?
If you have done a job similar to this, or have any ideas, e-mail me at offroaddesign@hotmail.com
- Wednesday, September 09, 1998 at 17:40:28 (PDT)
Year: 1984
Name: John Christensen
Email: <iagem@netins.net>
Location: Des Moines, IA,
Comments: I have a 1984 ElCamino, fresh 350, The original owner towed with it & put in the previous 350, along with a huge radiator & tranny cooler, when the 305 died. Cancer from Iowa winters is starting to take it's toll. I could use a source for patch panels or rear quarters. Plans are for front air dam from SS, and possibly other ground effects. Any help there? Does someone make a hump hood for this year? (used to have a 72 with a hump hood & loved it!)
Please Email if you have sources, or used parts outlined.
Thanks!
--
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World Internet Representative for
Michael M. Dyber Gemstone Carvings
http://www.goldart.net iagem@netins.net ICQ - 7228929
Urbandale (Des Moines), Iowa USA
Phone 515-270-6063, Fax 515-251-2639
- Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 21:34:42 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Jim Erickson
Email: <jerickso@ruan.com>
Location: Des Moines, IA,
Comments: I currently have two Malibus, a restored '66 and a partially completed '79.
The '79 was already apart when I got it, and I am having a hard time locating a vaccuum hose diagram. I put in a 305 block, but can't match up some of the hoses other than telling if it is a vaccuum in or out line. Obviously, the underhood sticker is gone, and Chilton's only goes back to '80 with their reference manuals.
Any help would be appreciated.
- Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 19:37:04 (PDT)
Year: 1977
Name: Terry Harrison
Email: <th8255@email.msn.com>
Location: Fort Worth, Texas,
Comments: I have a '77 ELky and have had problems finding any parts or
information. But I did find some help. If you call the GM Customer Service, you can request the Original Specifications for the car. You need to supply them with the model, year and VIN number from the car. They will send you the specs that includes everything from paint options & colors, interior
options down to gear ratios and part numbers. (About 1/4" thick of two sided pages.) Also included is a book of nationwide car clubs and parts services, and of course some new car sales stuff.
It's well worth the call and it's totally FREE. Their number is
1-800-222-1020. Good Luck, I had to make the call twice. The first time they sent me info on the 1978 and up body style. When I got the correct packet, I was pleasantly surprise of all the info supplied. But still I suggest that you emphasize the year
model to them.
Also you can find some good catalog connections in "Super Chevy" magazine and you may find some parts through J.C.Whitney. (www.jcwhitneyusa.com)
- Monday, August 24, 1998 at 23:05:11 (PDT)
Year: 1987
Name: DAVE ARNOLD
Email: <darnold@tigsd.com>
Location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM,
Comments: I HAVE A REALLY NICE 1987 EL CAMINO BUT TRYING TO FIND INFO IS REALLY HARD, BECAUSE ALL MANUALS ARE REFERENCED CHEVELLES. I NEED INFORMATION ON CRUISE CONTROL/FUSE BOX/SERVO ETC; MINE WILL NOT OPERATE AND I HAVE CHANGED ALL COMPONENTS AND STILL NOTHING. ANY HELP WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED. THANKS
DAVE
- Monday, August 24, 1998 at 14:08:59 (PDT)
Year: 73
Name: Nipper
Email: <Nipper219@AOL>
Location: N.Y.,
Comments: Just picked up a cherry 73 Malibu (73K miles) with a 350-4bbl (L-48 opt.), Turbo 350 trans and oh-so-cool swivel bucket seats.Am having a lot of trouble finding info on these cars, such as: How many were built with 350 motors, how many with buckets, etc. Is there a source for option production figures for Chevelles, maybe a Chevelle equivelent to the excellent Camaro "White Book"? How about an online site? Finally, I want to replace the "flexi-pipe" exhaust system with an original type, but no one seems to know if this car came with single exhaust or dual....does anybody know? -Thanx, Nipper
- Friday, August 21, 1998 at 18:56:54 (PDT)
Year: 1978
Name: Anthony
Email: <Bu 327 @aol.com>
Location: Brick, NJ,
Comments: '78 Malibu with a '65 Vette 327, soon-to-be-replaced posi rear(blew it up), just got 3.42 rear gears, TH 350 with a recenty installed B&M shift kit, rally wheels, dual exhaust, B&M Megashifter, flexfan, Summit dual oil filter relocation kit, Auto Guage tach, oil press, and water temp gauges, Edelbrock Performer intake, Carter 600cfm carb, plain old powerpack heads, mild cam, in need of minor body work and paint job
- Monday, August 17, 1998 at 15:58:36 (PDT)
Year: 1978
Name: GMC SPRINT
Email: <dlewallen@sunflower-mfg.com>
Location: Beloit, Kansas,
Comments: I have a 1978 sprint with what I believe to be a factory 4-speed. I would like to know how to verify that it is a factory 4-speed, and also would like to how many 4-speed 1978 sprints were produced? Any body with this info. please contact me at this e-mail address. dlewallen@sunflower-mfg.com
- Monday, August 17, 1998 at 13:02:14 (PDT)
Year: 1980
Name: Mike Ogle
Email: <ogle@netins>
Location: Colchester ILL.,
Comments: I have an 80 Malibu with a big block and automatic trans. It has been narrowed and has wheel tubs a ful roll cage and front down tubes with engine plates. The rearend is a 9" ford with strange spools and axles, with a prostock style four link and wish bone locater. Koni coilovers and wilwood rear discs. The front and rear bumpers are fiberglass as is the hood and deck lid. The car is about ready to paint and I need some molding. If anyone knows some good web site or places to get parts I would apprecate you contacting me.
- Monday, August 17, 1998 at 06:39:17 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Stan Shows
Email: <jis@datasync.com>
Location: Ms, Gulf Coast,
Comments: I just bought a 1979 El Camino, Conquesta , Black and Gray.
80,000 orginal miles, one owner. 305 engine, runs and drives great. Needs some interior work and some rust around rear window. I plan on restoring as time goes by. I have only been driving it for 2 days, and already am in love with it. I even took my Route 66 tag from the front of my 98 GMC and put it on the front of my El ! I think it is more fitting there. Don't you?
Would someone give me some tips on returning the shine to the trim work, and cleaning interior.
- Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 18:14:31 (PDT)
Year: 73
Name: Janet Plemons
Email: <plemons1@llnl.gov>
Location: San Francisco Bay Area,
Comments: 1973 El Camino SS 454
- Monday, August 10, 1998 at 09:58:41 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Aaron Wiltsey
Email: <ne1469@gte.net>
Location: Salem, OR,
Comments: I have a 1976 Chevy Laguna with the SB 400 and TH350. It has 2.73 rear gears and is an open rearend. It originally came with a vinyl top, but has since been taken off in the interest of eliminating rust. The wheels are 12-spoke aluminum mags that were available that year, painted black to match the paint, 15x8.5 inches. I have 275/60/15's rear and 255/60/15's front. I saw it at a used car dealer's lot in primer, and fell in love with it. It has since been painted black and it looks a lot like a stock car. I'm very proud of it.
- Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 20:03:24 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Fletch
Email: <TFH200@AOL.com>
Location: Reading, Pa.,
Comments: I have a 76 ElC with an engine code CMJ. It's a replacement enginefrom a junkyard - can anyone tell me what it is? Further since it is one of the polution controlled engines is it worth rebuilding to replace the 307 in my 70 ElC? Thanks for any help.
- Friday, August 07, 1998 at 11:54:31 (PDT)
Year: 1974
Name: Gilbert Zamora
Email: <zamo14@aol.com>
Location: Amarillo TX,
Comments: I have a '74 Laguna in good condition. I am fixing it now and having a hard time finding parts. If anyone could help please email me.
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 11:05:42 (PDT)
Year: 1973+
Name: LMCEA
Email: <lmcea@chevelles.net>
Comments: Those interested in 1973+ Chevelles, Malibus, El Caminos and derivatives, please come to www.chevelles.net/lmcea to visit the Late Model Chevelle Enthusiasts Association. Based fully on the internet, we are a world-wide club dedicated to the preservation and restoration of late model Chevelles.
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 07:07:29 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Eric Ramirez
Email: <vs332456@nassaulibrary.org>
Location: Long Island, New York,
Comments: I have a 79' malibu, still running well except for some exhaust problems, and it needs a new carburator. Its a cherry red hard top, with beige vinyl interior which is mostly cracked. I think it has a standard v6, so i'd like to toss in a v8. Anyone who can offer any help, or advice please email me.
- Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 14:47:21 (PDT)
Year: 1980
Name: Dave
Email: <dave_moore2@yahoo.com>
Location: Toronto,Ont,
Comments: I just picked up an M21 tranny off of a 396BB, I wanted to stick it behind the 327/375hp currently in the car. Anyone know if I can use my center console still? What about a clutch pedal?
I also have a Ford (I hate that word) 9 inch Posi out of a 79 Granada that I want in place of the V6 rearend that is in it now. Has anyone attempted this yet? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
- Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 08:43:17 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Don Kenyon
Email: <kenyon@nortel.com>
Location: Rochester, NY,
Comments: It is nice to hear there is a place I can come when I need help or encouragement. I recently, last week, purchased a 1973 El Camino SS to restore/build. From the looks of it, it is an original 350/4-speed car/truck. I bought it from the president of the car club I belong to, Street Machines of Rochester, who has an original 73 Chevelle SS 454/4-speed. He has given up on the Elky in lieu of building a blown 57 Chevy. I have the car/truck which is free of rot except for the pinholes in the bed and a large hole in the "trunk compartment" just ahead of the driver's side rear tire. The deal included the original 4-speed, a set of spare fenders, a set of spare doors, 2 spare tailgates, a set of swivel buckets, and a spare drivers side quarter panel. I do not have a motor and I am currently deliberating on what to put in it. The car, per the cowl tag, originally had a bench seat but I would prefer the buckets anyway. I also have a 93 Z28 6-speed, but bought the Elky so that I could escape NY's strict new emissions laws. I would appreciate any comments or ideas anyone has to offer.
Don
- Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:43:58 (PDT)
Year: 73
Name: Janet
Email: <plemons1@llnl.gov>
Location: Livermore, Ca (northern,Ca.),
Comments: I have a 73 El Camino SS 454. I picked it up for $1500. I had to
replace the trans. I missing a few parts. But I'm in love, her name is MAE. I always wanted a big block. I'm selling my 64 Elky.
I like this body style better. I would be interested in any info.
about this SS. Also any parts like door panel, padded dash, spare
454. Does any one have a 4speed that I can put in this car?
- Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 10:24:26 (PDT)
Year: 1974
Name: jim
Email: <jehtjh@iserv.net>
Location: Coopersville, Mi,
Comments: I have recently purchased a 74 malibu sedan, 1 owner, 250p c.i.
L6, dealer add-on a/c, disc-brakes, 49500 miles.The interior is mint, exterior was repainted in 93. I need a new rear chevelle emblem (somebody thought it would look better on their chevelle).
Anybody got one for sale or know where I can get one. The
Haynes chevelle manual does not cover the L6, where can I
get a service manual for the motor, also has anyone swapped
an L6 for a 350 sm or 454 rat? Any guidance/info I could recieve would be greatly appreciated. The post muscle car
era chevelle rules.
- Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 19:19:27 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: John Bolanowski
Email: <john177@hotmail.com>
Location: Perth Amboy, NJ,
Comments: I have my grandfather's 73 Chevelle Malibu. Got a 350, 2 barrel carb, no options(base of the base model), color is dark metallic blue and automatic trans. I got it as my first car in HS and have had it the past 6 years. It has recently been retired in favor of my Altima. I had to do it. I couldn't handle the 13 mpg I was getting, the many problems that I couldn't keep up with, nor could my wallet and it was falling apart. I am saving it. It is now parked "permanently" in the backyard and soon to go into one of our garages. I am looking to get it at the leasted fixed up. I am not looking at TOTAL restoration, but would want as many original parts as possible. If any one can help point me in the right direction to people you know that share the some love for this car, please pass my name and email along. You can enjoy more about my car at my home page: www.geocities.com/southbeach/breakers/3625
- Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:04:48 (PDT)
Year: 1998
Name: JD WESTERMAN
Email: <WESTERMAN MIND SPRING.COM>
Location: KENNESAW, GEORGIA,
Comments: I recently accquired a 1975 Oldsmobile delta 88 rag top,
it has a 350 rocket engine in it, I want to know the performance
of the engine, or how good it is, it runs great but it needs to be
rebuilt, I've spent weeks trying to find the lowest price possible
to have it rebuilt, but for some reason it still runs super strong.
- Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 12:10:37 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Jeremy Bryan
Email: <jbryan@cctc.net>
Location: Texas,
Comments: I own a `79 Malibu Classic. I am currently restoring it. I have changed out its original V8 267 engine for a rebuilt 350. I have a 350 turbo transmission, with Gabriel's all around for shocks and air shocks in the back for a 3" lift. I also sport 15" craigers in front with deep-pocket 15" wheels in the back(stock).
- Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 02:07:39 (PDT)
Year: 1980
Name: Joe Schmidt
Email: <chevypwr@webtv.net>
Location: North Platte Nebraska,
Comments: I have an 80 Malibu Classsic this car is an original
v-6 car but it has been convrted to a 350/th350 combo
the problem is it runs a little to warm for my liking
since it still has the v-6 radiator. My dad is parting
out a 78 Olds Delta 88 Diesel. My question is will the
large 4 core radiator in this car fit my Malibu or not
I can use the shroud off the other car if I need to.
Any help will be greatly appreciated thanks.
- Friday, July 24, 1998 at 16:11:43 (PDT)
Year: 1980
Name: Steve Turner
Email: <sturner@zoomnet.net>
Location: Lucasville, Ohio,
Comments: I have an 80 Malibu that I am restoring for my son. I am having trouble finding new parts. I know where to get some used stuff, but it is not in any better shape than what I have. I would like any information on restoration parts, web pages, car clubs, ect, about 78-81 Malibu's. Thanks
- Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 06:48:32 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Lyle
Email: <lsimons@us.ibm.com>
Location: NC,
Comments: WANTED: Can anyone fax me a copy of an original window sticker for a '73 Chevelle. SS preferred, but not required. Call (919) 479-0749 and manually push "send" on your fax machine when you hear the msg recorder. I have a fax switch that will direct the call to my fax when it hears the tone. THANKS in advance!
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 07:34:28 (PDT)
Year: 1977
Name: Terry Harrison
Email: <th8255@email.msn.com>
Location: Fort Worth, Texas,
Comments: After forteen years of marriage, my beloved wife moved out for greener pastures (or something like that). I did the only thing I could, started on the "Hot Rod" project that I have always day dreamed about. Before we married, I had a loaded Blue/Silver 1977 El Camino. I loved that car. Unluckly, she didn't love my 250 watt radio or my loud dual exhaust and not to mention awsome V8 power. Reluctantly, I traded it off for a new Cherokee.
Recently, I found and bought another 1977 El Camino. This one is two tone brown, only 93,000 original miles, the motor and trany has never been out of the car (or so I was told and from the looks of it, I believe it). There is a little rust showing from under the side chrome but not much and no body damage.
My plans for the car is to build a new power plant, new Corvette L88 style hood, custom paint scheme, restore/repaint everything else that needs it,revamp & change the color of the interior (from tan to blue), wide wheels and tires, lower front end and so on.
It seams that 1973-1977 (Even though 20 years old is considered to be a "Classic") is too old to find "new" parts and too new to be found in any Specialty Catalogs (most catalogs that I've found end at 1972). I've had some luck with the J.C.Whitney Catalog. The main area that I need to find quality "Fresh" parts for is the interior (ex. Dash Pad, Guages and Instruments, Head Liner, ect...).
Also I seek information on O.E. options that G.M. had for the vehicle, such as, "Did G.M. ever put standard transmissions in 1973-77 El Cominos/Chevelles?" or "Did they ever offer a floor shifter?"
Thank for any help.
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 01:26:40 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: JIMBO'S PRIZE
Location: PA,
Comments: SS454 15,000 MILES GARAGE KEPT, MAG WHEELS, HOLLEY 4 BARREL W/ALUMINUM INTAKE. BOUGHT NEW. THE INTIMIDATOR
- Friday, July 17, 1998 at 17:03:17 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Jeffery Howerton
Email: <Jhowert@aol.com>
Location: Rockwall,
Comments: 1973 Chevelle Laguna green with white interior. 350 with 202 corvette heads, factory corvette cam, HEI ignition, Edellbrock carb and manifold, swivell bucket seats, 82,000 original miles, garage kept, original paint. Exellent Condition. I am looking for 1 rally center cap for the rim this is the only item missing. I am considering selling looking for best offers. Please reply E-mail if any questions or leads on the car or center cap.
- Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 11:30:24 (PDT)
Year: 1974
Name: Luís Fernando
Email: <luisoares@sol.com.br>
Location: Brazil, São Paulo, SP,
Comments: I have a '74 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 2 door. 2 owner. Powered by 400 s/b And 400 turbo transmition. With 49.666 original miles and perfect condition. But I can't find the rear bumper filler panels and the front left bumper filler panel. Where can I find it?!?
Thanks
Luís
- Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 15:33:00 (PDT)
Year: 73-77
Name: Billy
Email: <bbentley@angelfire.com>
Location: TEXAS,
Comments: Cant find a nose for your 74 Laguna? Need an emblem for your 77 El Camino? Gotta have a fender for your 75 Malibu? Join the A-Body Rebellion and we'll find the parts together. Join other mid seventies Chevelle and El Camino owners that realize that Chevrolet didn't drop off the face of the earth after 72. Contact me via email.
- Wednesday, July 08, 1998 at 12:37:18 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Anthony M. Griesehop
Email: <anthonyg@mail.hsonline.net>
Location: Greensburg, Indiana ,
Comments: I have owned my 1973 Chevelle SS350 since June of 1979. I fixed the car up because no one had one and there still aren't many, and I like to be different. I have spent over $40,000.00 on it since I have had it. I did a frame off restoration in 1985. It has only seen rain twice since. I got caught in it going to car shows. The car is black and is slick as glass. Black interior with silver cloth inserts and pleated like factory seats. I have had 6 rear ends in the car. It now has a Curry Enterprise Ford 9 inch, 4:86 richmond gears, hotchkis control arms, strange case and pinion support, 35 spline strange axles and a modified detroit locker. My transmission which I have had 5 in the car and rebuilt the present turbo400 once and it has all high performance internal parts and a 10 inch 4000 stall convertor. I have had several engine configurations. In fact I have number 8 coming as I am writing this letter. The last small block had 501 HP on the dyno. The down fall was I had to run the car on racing gas which is very expensive. It had 11 to 1 compression, 600 lift roller with .266 duration at .050 lift, steel crank, crower rods, hypertec pistons, bow-tie angle plug heads with a stage 2 port job, bench flown to a .700 lift cam, manley severe duty valves, k motion springs, a weiand team g intake, 4150 pro series 950 cfm Holley carb., msd ingnition, balanced and blue printed. I exploded it street racing and I am going to install a 532 HP 502 cubic inch rat motor from Sallee Chevrolet in Oregon. It should be here next Tuesday or Wednesday. On nice thing about it is that I can run pump gas again and still have over 500 HP on the street. It will be a Mustang Killer fron Hell.
Thanks for Listening
Anthony M.Griesehop
- Wednesday, July 08, 1998 at 01:08:57 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Reg Palmore
Email: <palmore@aol.com>
Location: Lexington, KY,
Comments: I got a great little 76 Elk. I love it. But i can't get the damn radio out!!! and the blower fan doesn't work. ANy ideas.
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 16:14:49 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Bryan Creager
Email: <Postman28M@aol.com>
Location: Andrews AFB, MD,
Comments: I have had my 1973 Laguna since I was 15. (14 years now) I am finally in the position to restore my baby. Little help has been found in finding original equipment and additional or any info at all. Any help in books, mags, T.V., or other sites would be greatly appreciated.
- Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 20:18:57 (PDT)
Year: '73 - '77
Name: Lyle Simons
Email: <lsimons@us.ibm.com>
Location: NC,
Comments: Subject: Mystery window trim. Help! Need to ID a part. I found some stainless trim in the trunk of a recently purchased '73 Chevelle that I'd like to identify. It's the window trim for the collanade style quarter window (large triangular shaped). What is unique about this trim is that it is all stainless steel! Every other car I've ever seen has had plastic trim with stainless ends. The one I have (passenger side) is obviously OEM (does not look home-made in other words). Anyone ever seen an all-stainless version of this trim???? I'd love to get the drivers side! Possibly from some other A body maybe? I seriously doubt it is aftermarket since it is formed so perfectly.
- Wednesday, July 01, 1998 at 10:20:31 (PDT)
Year: 73
Name: James Graham
Email: <LV Outlaw@AOL.com >
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada,
Comments: Update, Update, Update...... Last time I wrote in my malibu was running low 10's at over 130 mph. (through the mufflers,power steering and a full interior mind you) Not bad for a car that still weighs 3,860 pounds huh.... Well now I have taken out the nitrous injected small block 406 and replaced it with a 6-71 blown 383 that has a small nitrous kit. (just in case) I am planning to get into the nines but still street it. What is the use in having a good looking/running car if your not going to drive it!!! The only thing I'm bummed about is the fact I have to cut a hole in the hood for the blower. Oh Well .... I'm over it.(lol) Like I said before if your ever in Las Vegas just go to the streetraces on the corner of Sahara and Valleyview and ask about the Big White Malibu....you'll find me! see ya all later!!!
- Sunday, June 28, 1998 at 22:44:57 (PDT)
Year: 1973+/ALL
Name: Late Mdl Chevelle Enthus Assoc
Email: <lamoureu@oit.umass.edu>
Location: Internet,
Comments: This is an update to a previous message I posted. The Western MA Chevelle Club has changed its name! We are now the Late Model Chevelle Enthusiasts Association! Fully internet-based, we serve as a resource for 1973-1987 Chevelle/El Caminos/etc. owners. 1964-1972s are of course welcome! Stop by at www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~lamoureu/club.html and check us out! We hope to be moving to www.chevelles.net soon so all can stop having to spell my last name! :) Thanks!
- Sunday, June 28, 1998 at 17:45:04 (PDT)
Year: 74
Name: George
Email: <Sid_Wylyms@geocities.com>
Location: Terre Haute, IN,
Comments: I recently purchased a 1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic Hard Top. It is powered by a 400SB/400TH and a 10Bolt (not sure on gearing)OneWheeler. Engine is chromed, and fuel delivery comes from a 600 Holley w/Holley Intake. I plan on updating the exhaust (currently manifolds w/dual 2" pipes) to headers w/2.5" pipes and flowmaster mufflers. If anyone knows where I can find some parts such as Laguna Seats(or any factory buckets) and the body to rear bumper filler panels, please let me know. Always Interested in seeing pictures of these dying breed!
- Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 17:38:38 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Adam Pyle
Email: <adam@shol.com>
Location: Western PA,
Comments: I own a '76 El Camino drag car. I am looking for a rear roll pan. If anyone has an idea, PLEASE e-mail me.
- Friday, June 26, 1998 at 20:23:59 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Nick
Email: <njcal@hotmail.com>
Location: central Michigan,
Comments: have '79 malibu classic with the 267....was wondering about any information on inexpesive(not cheap but inexpensive) dual exhaust. Also info and 4 barrels and intakes.
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 14:39:17 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: Nick
Email: <njcal@hotmail.com>
Location: central Michigan,
Comments: have '79 malibu classic with the 267....was wondering about any information on inexpesive(not cheap but inexpensive) dual exhaust. Also info and 4 barrels and intakes.
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 14:38:55 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Wade Murray
Email: <tmurray@cableregina>
Location: Regina Sask. Canada,
Comments: I purchased my Laguna S3 in 1988 for $600 wow it had some rough points but we had a S3 of our own now. I took it from the plain jane car it was to a dream car. Options are now Air, Tilt, Cruse, Factory Guages(tach or Vacuum have both) Swivel Buckets, Soft Ray tinted glass, Power Trunk, Power Windows, Power Locks, Sky Roof(power sun roof), Electric Rear Window Defroster, and Alarm. All the options were found from ten years of searching wreckers, etc I'm in the process of restoring the body and have so far replaced almost everything doors, hood, fenders, trunk, quarters, and the roof is a CA1 off a wreck, yes nothing is orignal but is sure turns heads. I love the S3
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 23:10:47 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Les Knopp
Email: <lesk@wcs.edu>
Location: middle Tn.,
Comments: I am a second time around owner of a 76 S3 Laguna. I owned this car and sold it ten years ago, and recently got lucky enough to buy it back. I always regreted that sale and now I will never have to sell it again. It's good to see so much interest in these mid 70's chevys. I'll bet you won't find anyone out there with a love affair like this aimed at their Ford Granada, or Gran Torino.
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 11:28:18 (PDT)
Year: 1983
Name: Josh Wagner
Email: <N/A>
Location: Ohio, Tallmadge,
Comments: I am 17 and recently bought my first car. it is an 83' Malibu 4 door. right now it has only a 229 v-6. I plan to rebuild an 83' z28 305(350). to install into this beauty! Any advice on what size tires for this 4 door? which rear end is the best choice?
- Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 20:18:23 (PDT)
Year: 1973-77 + all
Name: Melissa Lamoureux
Email: <lamoureu@oit.umass.edu>
Location: Western MA/not important,
Comments: I'd like to introduce everyone to the new Western Massachusetts Chevelle Club. Open to all chevelle/el camino owners across the globe from 1964-1987. Our club is special in that we will have a large section that will focus on 1973-1977 cars that are overlooked in many organizations. There will be free membership to the first 50 members. We're BRAND new, so we're small, but our plans for expansion are infinite. Located in Amherst, MA, home of UMass/Amherst, we welcome all local and non local Chevelle owners interested in joining. A link to our (small) web page can be found at www.chevelles.net/links/Clubs.
- Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 10:51:41 (PDT)
Year: 1979
Name: John
Email: <JnJQuack01@aol.com>
Location: NJ,
Comments: I just picked up a '79 Malibu and would like to start putting some better parts on it. In a local paper a guy is parting-out a Monte SS. What things will bolt right up to the Malibu? How hard is it to adapt the whole dash, door panels and console? Any info
appreciated.
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 12:54:02 (PDT)
Year: 1974
Name: Codename V
Email: <sbarshow@cwnet.com>
Location: Sacramento,
Comments: 1974 chevelle 350+4 v-8
I was given this car from my brother. It runs like a dream. All original only 76,000 original miles the interior has one minute tear however there is a dent in the rear fender. My brother had to gwet rid of it because he got caught going 120 in a 65.
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 08:08:02 (PDT)
Year: 74laguna s-3
Name: pete
Email: <dale3rcrgm@aol.com>
Location: alabama,
Comments: i just bought this car from a kid here in `bama. it was his grandfather`s car. it`s still in good condition but i need a few item`s to make it look sharp, mostly interior stuff. any help out there?
- Tuesday, June 09, 1998 at 01:24:49 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Brian Logan
Email: <BrianVW98@aol.com>
Location: Omaha, NE,
Comments: I own an all original, 1976 chevelle laguna type S-3 complete with original 350 block(rebuilt and bored .30 over), swivel buckets, and stylish rally wheels with glamour rings and center caps painted dupont lavender to match the car. original color was firethorn, i bought it from the son of the original owner. PLEASE email me about anything to do with this car! I love it and cannot find anything out about it here in NE. Especially perplexing is the type S-3, i have all the original owner documentation, it makes no attempt at explaining this to me. Any information is appreciated, thanks.
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 16:19:24 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Brian Logan
Email: <BrianVW98@aol.com>
Location: Omaha, NE,
Comments: I own an all original, 1976 chevelle laguna type S-3 complete with original 350 block(rebuilt and bored .30 over), swivel buckets, and stylish rally wheels with glamour rings and center caps painted dupont lavender to match the car. original color was firethorn, i bought it from the son of the original owner. PLEASE email me about anything to do with this car! I love it and cannot find anything out about it here in NE. Especially perplexing is the type S-3, i have all the original owner documentation, it makes no attempt at explaining this to me. Any information is appreciated, thanks.
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 16:16:51 (PDT)
Year: 1987
Name: Fred Sebesta
Email: <dvvx15a@prodigy.com>
Location: Tampa, FL,
Comments: I have a 1987 El Camino with 305 & 200-4R. I would like to add larger front disc brakes & understand Caprice brakes can be used. Can anyone tell me what is involved? Will I need to change spindles or just rotors & calipers. I also understand a larger master cylindar from a Camaro is needed. Any details (parts, model, year, etc.) will be appreciated.
- Wednesday, June 03, 1998 at 14:11:20 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Reg Palmore
Email: <palmore@aol.com>
Location: Lexington, KY,
Comments: I just bought a great 1976 El Camino Classic 350,auto/air/power steering and Brakes/60,000/1owner texas truck. I love driving it. Would like to find out more about the 76 model year. Places where i can find OEM/NOM/USED parts. I also have a 69 L36/4sp/vette convertible that i am recently rebuilt the engine and suspension on. Drop me a line about your 76.
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 09:57:51 (PDT)
Year: 1975
Name: andrew butler
Email: <butlera@uah.email.edu>
Location: huntsville, AL,
Comments: 1975 chevrolet malibu 4-door. The car has a very unusual color combination. It is egshell blue on the bottom half, and white on the top, liker a NYC police car. It has a 2 barrel 350/turbo 350.
- Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 15:25:27 (PDT)
Year: 76
Name: Mysti
Email: <Davemyst@ix.netcom.com>
Location: Ypsilanti, MI,
Comments: Hey, I got a question for you guys and gals.........How much could I sell a 76 El Camino long bed, no rust, (ARK car),350 eng.,automatic, 27,800 m since heads reground, a/c, (leaks), new belts and starter, (etc. more info on request)...? It is actually my grandmothers and I think she's getting ripped off 'cause she wants to get rid of it...
Thanks in advance for any replies...
Mysti Dawn
- Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 11:06:09 (PDT)
Year: 1978
Name: Dave Sanguin
Email: <"Dave Sanguin"
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
Comments: I recently purchased this car form a frien of mine an I want to
apply some heavy mods to it! I am about to to a frame off restoration, ( Why? ... Why not). What I need to know is there
anybody out there who has put a 1988 T5 top loading tranny in
an El Camino? Can it be done? Where do I get a clutch/brake pedal assembly from? Someone said an Iraqui Taxi, apparently Chev made a limited number of these Malibu's for export to Iraq to serve as taxi duty in a manual tranny form. Will this assembly work? If not what will? I hope some big-time Chev fan can help.
P>S> if the above E-Mail doesnt work please try ...
madman78@yahoo.com
Thank You all CAR BUFFS!!!
- Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 22:33:11 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: David Korpiewski
Email: <dkorpiew@elux3.cs.umass.edu>
Location: Western MA,
Comments: Every once in a while, we update our post here to show off our baby, Jezibel, a 2-door Chevelle Malibu from 1973. It's too bad that we don't see enough '73's out there but it's nice to know that people do appreciate them wherever they are.
Please take a look at our lady at www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~lamoureu/jezi.html. Thanks for stopping by!
- Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 13:39:29 (PDT)
Year: 77
Name: frog
Email: <eblatham@eos.ncsu.edu>
Location: Raleigh, NC,
Comments: I'm looking into buying a '77 Chevy Malibu wagon. It's a v8 that a friend of mine has been fixing up a bit. I'm just not real familiar with Chevrolets, so I was hoping that I could get some info from someone here. Are these pretty reliable cars? Is this a car that would hold up through a road trip or just a town car? What should the approximate gas mileage be in town and on the hwy? Do you think this is probably a car that will last me the next few years while I finish up school, or should I keep looking? Are there any common problems with this car that I should know to look out for when I go look the car over?
Thanks in advance for any information you can share.
- Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 11:41:32 (PDT)
Year: 1975
Name: curtis
Email: <cpkp@lowcountry.com>
Location: charleston, s.c.,
Comments: I race my 1975 Laguna in endurance races and it has to be totally stock, I run 3998993 cylinder heads and would like to be sure that these heads actually came in this year car. We race for up to 20000 dollars and it is imperitive that I am right because the track completely tears down engine and drive train if it gets to the winners circle,I just started racing it and have been real close everytime so I know it won't be long please reply,with some sort of proof. Thanks cpkp@lowcountry.com
- Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 12:44:12 (PDT)
Year: 78/79
Name: Quinn Fatherley
Email: <fatherley@worldnet.att.net>
Location: New Mexico,
Comments: Has anyone ever seen or owned a 78 or 79 Malibu 2 dr that came from the factory with a 350 (5th digit of the VIN would be an 'L'?) I have a 78 El Camino that came with a 350 and 4-speed.
- Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 20:27:46 (PDT)
Year: 1973
Name: Ray Alexander
Email: <rwalexan@kcnet.org.>
Location: Jersey Shore, P.A.,
Comments: I have a 1973 Chevy Laguna. We have been using it for
a second car. We are the second owners of it. We purchased
it from an older woman, who kept it in her garage for 8 years and did not run
it. We have had it for 4 years. The
car is inspected and runs well. I had know Idea that there
were so many Chevelle lovers. This Laguna has been a talk
piece since we have purchased it. If anyone would comment
on this vehicle, it would be appreciated. I would like
to know more history on this vehicle. Like I said we bought
it for a second car, because of the low mileage, and the
condition it was in. Not because it was a Chevelle. I have
however enjoyed the comments, and have become fond of it.
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 16:44:01 (PDT)
Year: 1975
Name: Mike Schmac
Email: <mischmac@en.com>
Location: Cleveland,Ohio,
Comments: I love my chevelle. I have put $5,000 into it and its not nearly done yet. I may sell the car unless I can find a nice full black bucket seat interior for it. If anyone has any info on parts for my ROD please e-mail me!.
- Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 06:14:36 (PDT)
Year: 98
Name: lo
Email: <sssssss@hotmail.com>
Location: uss,
Comments: hi
- Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 15:54:37 (PDT)
Year: 73 - 77
Name: Jim Driscoll
Email: <crap800@aol>
Location: NY,
Comments: Want info on and production numbers on 73 - 77 malibu's, el camino's, and monte carlo's, equiped with 4 speed transmissions.
If you posses a stock version please email me, I am doing research for a possible book on 73 - 77's. If anybody needs questions answered or parts for 73-77's please email me; I have lots of both.
check out site at http://members.aol.com/crap800/index.html
- Thursday, April 23, 1998 at 07:27:06 (PDT)
Year: 75
Name: shawn
Email: <El Guna@aol.com>
Location: louisville,KY,
Comments: Just wanted to tell you about my 75 ElCamino w/76 Laguna fascia. I know you Laguna enthusiast will hate to here that, but I found the nose-clip on a gutted shell. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I just had to have it for my ElCamino. The grills were missing as were the headlight bezels. I had no idea how hard it would be to find these parts. It took me four years to find the grills (off a junker at a shopping mall-yes I bought them). It took another four years to find the bezels ( I had to pay more for the bezels than I did for the nose-clip and grills combined!). It is now almost finished. Still looking for a new piece fo chrome for the top of the tailgate. My El Guna is midnight metallic with bright white racing stripes! It has 15"Crager SS rims (6" in front &
10" on rear). It has a mild built 350 with 625 Carter carb. Just for
an added touch I cut a hole in the hood and added a Trans Am
shaker scoop. I also welded the tailgate shut and shaved the handle.
Hope I didn't bore you all too much, but I sure love that El Guna.
Hope to see yall cruisin the streets. E-MAIL if you have any info
on the tailgate chrome. Or if you would like to tell me about your ride.
- Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 21:18:03 (PDT)
Year: 73
Name: PETE
Email: <SOON>
Location: WICHITA KS,
Comments: I BOUGHT MY '73 WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE I TRADED IT FOR A 82 MUSTANG IT HAS CRAGAR SS RIMS A REBUILT 350 WITH MALLORY GUAGES AND A HURST QUARTER STICK RIGHT NOW I NEED TO REPLACE BOTH REAR QUARTERS BUT I SHOW IT IN THE WICHITA AREARIGHTNOW IT HAS SWIVEL BUCKETS THE PAINT JOB IS BLUE FADE TO PURPLE WHILE THE TOP IS PRIMER I AM LOOKING FOR PEOPLE IN THIS AREA TO SHOW 73-77 CHEVELLES WITH ME
- Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 13:16:49 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: eric emery
Email: <autorecycler>
Location: jacksonville fl.,
Comments: I have a line on a 72 SS convertable that came with the 454. I keep reading that these are rare but am interested in the actuall numbers. How rare is it?
- Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 13:11:38 (PDT)
Year: 1972
Name: eric emery
Email: <autorecycler>
Location: jacksonville fl.,
Comments: I have a line on a 72 SS convertable that came with the 454. I keep reading that these are rare but am interested in the actuall numbers. How rare is it?
- Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 12:51:55 (PDT)
Year: 1974
Name: Chris
Email: <deskins@zoomnet.net>
Location: w.v.,
Comments: I need any info on a 74 chevelle such as pictures, parts, models, ect.
- Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 13:44:03 (PDT)
Year: 1986
Name: wiliam butler
Email: <wrb2274>
Location: atlanta ga,
Comments: just bought an 1986 el camino looking for 2 doors that would fit it
- Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 11:48:32 (PDT)
Year: 1981
Name: elcamino
Email: <harley@psnw.com>
Location: fresno,ca.,
Comments: need to replace interior. does anybody, anybody know about any cat or parts dist,that has anything for an 81 ? please help. thanx dave
- Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 18:57:23 (PDT)
Year: 1978
Name: Danny Campbell
Email: <campbelldf@unicomp.net>
Location: Greenville TX,
Comments: I have a '78 El Camino Black Knight with a 350 and factory 4-speed. I was thinking of restoring it. Does anybody know how to find out how many were made with the 4-speed, and what it would be worth restored. Is there a good source for interior parts?
- Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 06:33:53 (PDT)
Year: 1976
Name: Ron Harper
Email: <operatur@gate.net>
Location: Brunswick, Ga.,
Comments: First owner pampered,second neglected,third restoring.'76 Laguna s-3,currently in paint shop,miss my baby.Car was completely origial,never wrecked with 74000 miles,$800.00.Sb 400,350 trans.Mods include Holley carb & intake with Crane cam. Saved all the original for the coming of age party in 2001.Plans to go all original.white /burgandy trim in 3 years.Sort through the new J.C. Whitney catalog to find SOME parts(few). Check out the Vintage Chevrolet Club Of America for some info when these cars take their place in the musclecar hall of fame. Definitely underpowered,but loved none the less Would love to hear from anyone concerning'75-'76 LAGUNAS, Nascar models like mine,seen only one and I bought it. :>
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 22:27:38 (PDT)
Year: 1981
Name: Sir Malibu
Email: <>>
Location: Canada,
Comments: Here's a beauty. Got me a 1981 Malibu 2 dr w/ a 357 cui. S/B. It's torched red with weld racing rims and M/T tires. (skinnies and 10.5 inches wide). Run the car mostly on the track (does 12.8 @ 108.0 MPH), but it's better on the street!! The exhaust system features 1 5/8 hedman headers, Knockoffs(for track) and exiting through 3 inch Flowmasters out in front of the rear tires. This seems to work well.
In my opinion, this generation of Malibus is way better than the older and bigger '70's version. Two tid bits of help for anyone else that's got one and hot rodding it like I did:
1/ Putting a big block chev in it eh! Try a set of headers made for a 1970 BB Chevelle Malibu(fits the same).
2/ Looking for doors for your 2dr, try one off a Pontiac LeMans(same years).
Well, that's all for now folks!!!
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 18:44:26 (PDT)
Year: 1981
Name: Sir Malibu
Email: <>>
Location: Canada,
Comments: Here's a beauty. Got me a 1981 Malibu 2 dr w/ a 357 cui. S/B. It's torched red with weld racing rims and M/T tires. (skinnies and 10.5 inches wide). Run the car mostly on the track (does 12.8 @ 108.0 MPH), but it's better on the street!! The exhaust system features 1 5/8 hedman headers, Knockoffs(for track) and exiting through 3 inch Flowmasters out in front of the rear tires. This seems to work well.
In my opinion, this generation of Malibus is way better than the older and bigger '70's version. Two tid bits of help for anyone else that's got one and hot rodding it like I did:
1/ Putting a big block chev in it eh! Try a set of headers made for a 1970 BB Chevelle Malibu(fits the same).
2/ Looking for doors for your 2dr, try one off a Pontiac LeMans(same years).
Well, that's all for now folks!!!
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 18:44:11 (PDT)
Year: 74 Laguna
Name: Brad
Email: <laguna@connect.ab.ca>
Location: Edmonton, AB,
Comments: I am looking at restoring this car to mint. I could REALLY REALLY use a parts supplier list/catalog. If anyone know any tips or tricks about restoring them, please write.
- Friday, April 03, 1998 at 07:35:45 (PST)
Year: 74 Laguna
Name: Brad
Email: <laguna@connect.ab.ca>
Location: Edmonton, AB,
Comments: Would like to restore this car to mint condition. REALLY REALLY could use a parts supplier catalog.
- Friday, April 03, 1998 at 07:33:13 (PST)
Year: 1982
Name: Ryan
Email: <BUBBY2083>
Location: Ashland, OR,
Comments: Well that is the problem i have no car. So what I need is a picture of a 1982 Chevelle ASAP!!!!!!! if anyone could do this for me i would greatly appreciate it. Or even jus tgive me a web site to look at if you knwo one. PLEASE!!!!! Iam desperate I need this photo. thankyou
Ryan
- Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 22:21:58 (PST)
Year: 1977
Name: David Gibson
Email: <gibson.david@mailexcite.com>
Location: Minot ND,
Comments: I have a 1977 malibu that I want to restore. I'm having a hard time finding parts, both interior and exterior. Everything from the interior to the exterior. Anyone that could point me in the right direction would be great.
- Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 03:59:39 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: nolan
Email: <ate50et>
Location: carlisle pa,
Comments: I have a malibu sw. It si dressed up like a SS. when i bought i thought the preveous did that way and never gave it a second thought. Then a guy told me there really was such a car.my car was a factory 4sp. with a dash tach and others goodies.any help would be appriciated.
How do i polish the drip and winow mouldings,I have tried various products,and very fine steel wool to no avial.
If you come to carlisle for the car shows look me up well'l talk.
- Monday, March 30, 1998 at 19:45:06 (PST)
Year: 78
Name: John Schroeder
Email: <do not have>
Location: Mitchell,
Comments: one of the best racing pick-ups that anyone had ever seen.
Strictly bad ass but would like to rodd up. Need helpful tips on how to do so. 350 Sm with headers. My friend has a 72 chevy pick-up and would like to do the same.
- Friday, March 27, 1998 at 11:20:04 (PST)
Year: 78
Name: John Schroeder
Email: <do not have>
Location: Mitchell,
Comments: one of the best racing pick-ups that anyone had ever seen.
Strictly bad ass but would like to rodd up. Need helpful tips on how to do so. 350 Sm with headers. My friend has a 72 chevy pick-up and would like to do the same.
- Friday, March 27, 1998 at 11:20:04 (PST)
Year: 78
Name: John Schroeder
Email: <do not have>
Location: Mitchell,
Comments: one of the best racing pick-ups that anyone had ever seen.
Strictly bad ass but would like to rodd up. Need helpful tips on how to do so. 350 Sm with headers. My friend has a 72 chevy pick-up and would like to do the same.
- Friday, March 27, 1998 at 11:20:02 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: JASON BARTLETT
Email: <WILMGRAD@AOL.COM>
Location: CHARLOTTE,NC,
Comments: I'M JUST CRYING MY EYES OUT BECAUSE I HAD A 73 LAGUNA IN MINT CONDITION UNTIL MY OLDER BROTHER TOOK OUT THE RIGHT SIDE IN A TUNNEL ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. I, LIKE A DUMMY SOLD THE MOTOR THE REAREND AND TRANNY BACK IN 91. ALL BELONGING TO AN OLD LADY WHO BOUGHT IT NEW. I MEAN WE'RE TALKING BEAUTIFUL!!!!! 67K RALLY WHEELS AND ALL. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO FIND ANOTHER, CAUSE I LOVED THAT CAR.
- Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 13:34:36 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Jeff Hayes
Email: <jeff.hayes@internetmci.com>
Location: Atlanta,
Comments: I've got a 1979 2dr Malibu Classic Landau. It's got a wimpy 305 in right now. I drive it every day. My wife thinks I'm crazy but I love it. Can't beat a Chevy with a V8. My plans are to install a GM Goodwrench 350 or a 350/300hp GM Performance crate motor and a 700-R4. Anybody installed a 700-R4 in one of these?
I came across a Tuned Port Fuel Injection from a 1988 IROC and plan to use it. I've got a TPI wiring harness from Painless Wiring.
- Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 19:12:38 (PST)
Year: 1983
Name: Stan
Email: <sszet@aol.com>
Location: Illinois,
Comments: Does anyone have experience with Air Flow Research? I ordered heads 8 weeks ago. They are now 2 weeks late. Really discouraging after spending over $1,500.
Thanks
- Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 11:29:39 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Morris
Email: <kf2kx@qed.net>
Location: Monsey, NY,
Comments: Anyone know where to get interior parts(dash pad, trim panels,
etc.) for 78-81 Malibu 2 dr??
Hey this aint a one way street!! Since I'm in the auto salvage
biz, I'll help you all with any interchange info on what fits
what. As you can tell by my last msg, I don't know it all, but
who does???
Thanks in advance.....by the way, don't forget to give me a
correct e-mail addr. See Ya.....................
- Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 16:21:15 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Morris Silberman
Email: <kf2kx@qed.net>
Location: Monsey, NY,
Comments: I just picked up a 79 2 dr. Malibu with a 3.3l v-6. Imagine! 66k
on the clock, and no rust! I am kicking around putting a 67 283
in it. Pretty crazy, huh? Wonder if anybody knows what flywheel
will work with a TH350 bolted to it. It was a 2 speed "powerslide".
Also wondering about getting rid of the canister oil filter, and going to a spin-off filter. Any ideas?
- Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 15:42:53 (PST)
Year: 1976
Name: malibu1
Email: <malibu 1@algonet-se>
Location: chevelle laguna,
Comments: affvad
- Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 13:50:25 (PST)
Year: 1976
Name: Jason Princko
Email: <Prink 80@aol.com>
Location: Wilmington, IL,
Comments: About 3 months ago i bought a 1976 Chevelle Malibu from an old man. It was his fathers, after his father died it sat in a garage for 10 years, it is in sweet condition. It was very plain when i got it. I got some custom rims, some BF Goodrich tires, added a cd player and got a Grant GT Steering Wheel. It is a four door car, but only has a 250 straight 6 in it, remember it was a grandpa car. The car only has 45 thous on it. I plan to add a sunroof in the summer. I am looking for a grille, and a clock for the inside. The grille is a must have, if you have any info on where i can get one e-mail me.
- Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 20:56:46 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Quinn Fatherley
Email: <fatherley@worldnet.att.net>
Location: White Rock, NM,
Comments: I can answer a lot of unusual questions about 78-up Malibus. What tires will fit, how to get a 120 mph speedo, almost free tach conversion, V6 to V8 etc. A lot of ads have been posted since November, and most people seem to enter unusable email addresses. I will answer e mail and know several good sites for info.
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 01:24:28 (PST)
Year: 73'
Name: MARC MUDD
Email: <MMUDD@LUC.EDU>
Location: CHICAGO,
Comments:
73'CHEVELLE 454 50K ORIGINAL MILES. 4-SALE SOME BODY WORK NEEDED. EXCELLENT FOR RESTORATION. FAST-FAST-FAST.
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 00:18:29 (PST)
Year: 85
Name: Ric Urbauer
Email: <Firehole@AOL.com>
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: I have an 85 El Camino with a tired 305.I am thinking about stroking this engine during the rebuild. Has anyone out there had any experience getting stroked engines past the CARB smog police?Does stroking an engine make it inherently more "dirty"? What changes do I have to make with regards to the ECM? This motor has a Quadrajet, not FI.I have also replaced the 200R trans with a 700R4 a move I highly recommend. Thanks for any help.
- Monday, March 02, 1998 at 21:51:55 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Mike
Email: <mjones@mcc.mccook.cc.ne.us>
Location: S.W. NE,
Comments: I have a one owner 73 chevelle ss. Original, 350, 2brl carb, swivel buckets etc. However, I can't find any info on it. If anyone knows anything about her please let me know.
- Friday, February 27, 1998 at 07:18:38 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: mel
Email: <mspicer@online.emich.edu>
Location: ann arbor, mi,
Comments: I have a 1973 chevelle malibu(4dr.)with a small block 307 stock. It is bright yellow, has ss kregar rems. Everything original except the stereo, rems and gas cap. I got this car out in the boonies. There was a small used car dealership and I was interested in the car. I liked the price so I put some money down on it. I've been having problem with it lately. When I first start it up, It hesitates and stalls out all of the time. then when I get moving and I push the accelerator it chokes and tries to stall. If anyone has anything that they can tell me, please write me.
Plus, my rubber molded window sealers are bad on both the driver and passengers sides. If anyone knows where I can get these, please write me.
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 17:15:03 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: mel
Email: <mspicer@online.emich.edu>
Location: ann arbor, mi,
Comments: I have a 1973 chevelle malibu(4dr.)with a small block 307 stock. It is bright yellow, has ss kregar rems. Everything original except the stereo, rems and gas cap. I got this car out in the boonies. There was a small used car dealership and I was interested in the car. I liked the price so I put some money down on it. I've been having problem with it lately. When I first start it up, It hesitates and stalls out all of the time. then when I get moving and I push the accelerator it chokes and tries to stall. If anyone has anything that they can tell me, please write me.
Plus, my rubber molded window sealers are bad on both the driver and passengers sides. If anyone knows where I can get these, please write me.
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 17:14:50 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: mel
Email: <mspicer@online.emich.edu>
Location: ann arbor, mi,
Comments: I have a 1973 chevelle malibu(4dr.)with a small block 307 stock. It is bright yellow, has ss kregar rems. Everything original except the stereo, rems and gas cap. I got this car out in the boonies. There was a small used car dealership and I was interested in the car. I liked the price so I put some money down on it. I've been having problem with it lately. When I first start it up, It hesitates and stalls out all of the time. then when I get moving and I push the accelerator it chokes and tries to stall. If anyone has anything that they can tell me, please write me.
Plus, my rubber molded window sealers are bad on both the driver and passengers sides. If anyone knows where I can get these, please write me.
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 17:14:36 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: mel
Email: <mspicer@online.emich.edu>
Location: ann arbor, mi,
Comments: I have a 1973 chevelle malibu(4dr.)with a small block 307 stock. It is bright yellow, has ss kregar rems. Everything original except the stereo, rems and gas cap. I got this car out in the boonies. There was a small used car dealership and I was interested in the car. I liked the price so I put some money down on it. I've been having problem with it lately. When I first start it up, It hesitates and stalls out all of the time. then when I get moving and I push the accelerator it chokes and tries to stall. If anyone has anything that they can tell me, please write me.
Plus, my rubber molded window sealers are bad on both the driver and passengers sides. If anyone knows where I can get these, please write me.
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 17:14:11 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: mel
Email: <mspicer@online.emich.edu>
Location: ann arbor, mi,
Comments: I have a 1973 chevelle malibu(4dr.)with a small block 307 stock. It is bright yellow, has ss kregar rems. Everything original except the stereo, rems and gas cap. I got this car out in the boonies. There was a small used car dealership and I was interested in the car. I liked the price so I put some money down on it. I've been having problem with it lately. When I first start it up, It hesitates and stalls out all of the time. then when I get moving and I push the accelerator it chokes and tries to stall. If anyone has anything that they can tell me, please write me.
Plus, my rubber molded window sealers are bad on both the driver and passengers sides. If anyone knows where I can get these, please write me.
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 17:12:39 (PST)
Year: 1972
Name: Vaughn
Email: <vaughn@inwave.com>
Location: Southern Wisconsin,
Comments: I am planning on racing a 1972 chevelle street stock on a 1\2
mile paved circle track.
I dont have alot of chassis set-up experience so Im asking for
any tech tips on chassis set-ups on a 1972 chevelle.
Anyone have any good set-ups such as spring rates,wheel offsets,
cgh,gear ratio's,ride heights,caster camber,or any hot tips or
tricks to help this car stick like glue.
Anyone have any good simple tricks to more horsepower.
thanks for your time.
- Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 09:50:42 (PST)
Year: 1981
Name: Bruce Wendt
Email: <mbantiques@feist.com>
Location: Wichita, KS,
Comments: 1981 Elcamino, originally a "K" (229 V6) car, now has an L-82 Vette motor, TH350. She needs a lot of work as the former owner
was a little jazzed up one night and went through a barbed wire
fence (said he woke up the next a.m. with a Texas State trooper
looking in his window, and a Hereford cow looking in the other).
I have E-mailed a few of the fine folks on this list already, so
bear with me if this sounds redundant.
As owners of the "forgotten years" we owe it to ourselves to voice our needs to the major dealers of resto parts. If we remain
silent then we will get nothing. As businesses they will have to
respond to demand. It took just that to get Danchuk and The Paddock to start carrying the 64-72 parts that everybody now takes for granted. Most of the 64-72 owners don't remember the days when all you could find were 55-57 stuff!
It looks like Paddock is trying to get some things for 73-87 but it is gonna take a while. They have some carpet kits and a few other things available. Cheap, restorable 64-72's are getting scarce, and the 73-87's are next in line.
Let's let our voices be heard, friends. We deserve just as much.
- Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 21:02:33 (PST)
Year: 1985
Name: Lou
Email: <lyinar@aol.com>
Location: AR,
Comments: I have already upgraded from a 305ci to a crate 350ci. I now want to install a speedometer that shows more than 85mph and a limited slip rear end. Any suggestions as to what would be a good donor car? Is my 200 metric transmission the same dimensions as the 86, which had a 200R4? Thanks for any help.
- Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 07:47:56 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: Tom
Email: <pookie@ifx.net>
Location: Augusta ,Ga,
Comments: I love my 73 chevelle. My friends think i am crazy for hot rod'in a land yacht , but when it went 13.90 @100 mph in the quarter , no one was laughin at it any more. It did this on street tire through the exhaust I am glad to see other poeople with the same love of the 73 chevelle as i have. If anyone has information about where to find rubber part for a 73 please e-mail me.
- Friday, February 13, 1998 at 17:11:53 (PST)
Year: 1976
Name: Nature
Email: <junior627@aol.com>
Location: New York,
Comments: i am tryingto restore a 1976 El Camino but i am having problems finding parts any suggestionson a place to locate these parts would beappretiated...also restoring a 1980 Camaro
- Friday, February 13, 1998 at 09:10:12 (PST)
Year: 77
Name: Jason Kennedy
Email: <Hooptie J@aol.com>
Location: Aurora, CO,
Comments: I own a 77 malibu classic 4dr 350 4bbl , only mods done are a crane RVcam and a K&N filtercharger, actually a noticeable diffrence with a K&N. oh i also installed a big time stereo, pioneer & cerwin vega. only Big body Malibu at the Comps Oh yea. i am wondering if anybody knows where to get any interior parts , door panels(lower plastic), or body emblems (especially hood ornament). I plan on heavy mods, namely swapping a bumper from an el camino and blocking the stock tails, a dropp to the nose & a power kit for windows & locks.
- Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 19:56:15 (PST)
Year: 1974
Name: mr. lewis
Email: <bigmikel64@webtv.net>
Location: allentown pa,
Comments: i own a 1974 gmc sprint(el camino),very rare with 350 on350 descent shape, i need gmc sprint logo horn shrould and gmc sprint front grille and any info or other people with same elky to conversate with or knowledge of web sites or other area with info or parts or good junk yards near by email back thanks
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- Monday, February 09, 1998 at 17:41:57 (PST)
Year: 1979 El Camino Royal Knight
Name: Bob Conner
Email: <indian@awanet.com>
Location: "LA" lower Alabama--Enterprise, AL,
Comments: I am the orginal owner of this 1979 Royal Knight, with bucket seats, 305 ci, metric trans, and no power windows or doors. It was "cherry" until about 1981 when a "KID", in someone elses car ran a RED LIGHT and "nailed" me!! I had it fixed and then after three kids, a "friend", and some accidents, I did not see the El Camino for about 4+ years--you know how "KIDS" can be!! I am currently, my decison, trying to put it back together in a very "SPECIAL" way. I want it to be a simi "one of a kind" in my area!! Lately, the El Camino has started showing up in my area, because people have found out JUST "HOW" good they are. I am looking for any place that I can find replacement parts and "custom stuff" to finish it off. I have already completed everything on the lower end. Replaced the 305 ci with a modified 305 ci, replaced the trans with an 1980 corvette turbo 350 w/shift kit, put a 323 posi (71/2 in rear), and some other things. I am now ready to do the body and then the inside. With the help of some "outstanding friends" who are in the right business, "it should be almost one of a kind!!" If you know of any place to find parts and "stuff" to help me out, "PLEASE" let me know!! The only place that I have found is OPG in Cal. I have found some excellent help in Hemmings Motor News (HMN), but not enough. If anyone can, "send help!!"
"Thanks!!"
Bob (El Lobo)
- Sunday, February 08, 1998 at 15:10:36 (PST)
Year: 1983
Name: Steve Wigley
Email: <wig@telepath.com>
Location: S.Oklahoma,
Comments: 1983 El Camino Conquista. 305 V-8 4M Quadrajet. 35,600 orig mi. I am the second owner. My mom's 95 year old neighbor bought the car new. Garage kept. Don't think this one has vintage value. Interested in performance ideas.
- Saturday, February 07, 1998 at 10:51:49 (PST)
Year: 1981
Name: Jamie Jackson
Email: <G28X@unb.ca>
Location: New Brunswick Canada,
Comments: me and my Mlibu's are hard to seperate, This is my second `81, My more recent `bu has a 305, and a lock up th350. The problem that I need help solving with it is that I have a massive vaccum leak. My brake booster and master cylinder have a gap of atleast 1/4" between them. If I tighen the bolts and get rid of the gap, the brakes either drag or lock, without pressing the pedal. I have talked to the previous owner and he said it was like that when he bought it and he just ran it with the gap. There is no adjustable unit on the pedal assembly, So I don't know if I have to change the booster or the master cylinder or both. So if anyone has knowledge on how to fix this or has some ideas I am open to suggestions, I want it to run better in the spring, especially with the soon to be added bc/cc paint job.
- Friday, February 06, 1998 at 10:11:18 (PST)
Year: 1987
Name: James Atkinson
Email: <schlingfo@aol.com>
Location: Virginia,
Comments: Navy Blue '87 El Camino with camper top/snap-on cover.
- Friday, February 06, 1998 at 08:47:41 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Rick Leonard
Email: <RCLNRD@concentric.net>
Location: Manassas, Virginia,
Comments: I own a 1979 two-door base Malibu coupe, black and silver
two-tone factory paint. It currently has the yawnfest 267 V8,
I've managed to squeeze some more gerbils out of it with a K&N
air filter, Flowmaster, and Accel coil. I have swapped out the
factory grandma instrumentation for the full guage package,sans
tachometer.(the factory wiring needs to be swapped around, as
well as needing different oil and water sending units.) I've ordered PST's polygraphite front end kit, should tighten up the
car immensely. I've put 235/60R15 tires on it, and plan on getting new rear control arms and sway bar. I have dreams of a
GM 350 crate motor that's emissions legal in Virginia (the east
coast's California), and a 8.5" GN rearend bolted up to a 700R4.
I've put new bumpers on it, and hope I can paint it a nice dark
cherry metallic. Enough on my car, I stand with the rest of you
late model Malibu owners in wishing the Chevelle clubs would
recognize the rest of us. These downsized cars can be sharp with
some mild cosmetic work, and their light weight makes for some
serious performance potential. TROUBLE FINDING PARTS? Thank the
January issue of SUPER CHEVY, They listed Bob Ezell's MALIBU
CONNECTION(78-81 MALIBUS), 3540 Tansel Rd. Dept SC, Ind.,IN 46234
317/299-2773. Glad to be of help.
- Tuesday, February 03, 1998 at 21:58:30 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Lyle Simons
Email: <lotek@mindspring.com>
Location: Durham, NC,
Comments: I have found a '73 Chevelle SS w/454 and 4sp transmission that I am considering purchasing. The car is original (paint, etc.) and is rustfree except for one area - the top. The original owner put an aftermarket vinyl top on and it has rusted underneith. Anyone know what is involved in grafting a new top onto these cars? This is an incredibly rare combo (454/4sp), so I'm very tempted to restore it. Anyone know what the production numbers are for 454 SS's in '73? I bet there's less than a few hundred 4sp cars left in existence.
- Tuesday, February 03, 1998 at 09:39:57 (PST)
Year: 1980
Name: Ted Anderson
Email: <tanders@michianatoday>
Location: South Bend In,
Comments: I have a 1980 Malibu that I want to put a 427 big block into. Can anybody give me any information on this swap.
- Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 20:20:18 (PST)
Year: 1980
Name: Kevin
Email: <ferrstein@fuse.net>
Location: Cincinnati, OH,
Comments: I mentioned my 1980 Malibu a bit further down the page. I have been driving it 60 miles one way to work all summer, and it has been an amazing car. I am having one problem that I cannot get rid of. When the trunk is closed, and I go over rough roads, it makes noise like metal on metal. I have tried everything from tightening down the hinges to stuffing cardboard under the deck lid webbing, and I cannot find the source of this noise. I had this same problem with an old rusted malubu, bud didn't care. Since I drive this one every day, I would like to find the source of this noise. If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them. Thanks in advance
- Monday, January 26, 1998 at 15:52:12 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Tom Cahill
Email: <tom4221@aol.com>
Location: Wayne, NJ,
Comments: 73 Baldwin-Motion Chevelle SS Phase III 427 L88, M22 4-Speed trans, Hone Overdrive, 4.88 12-bolt posi, Koni shocks, Ansen Sprint wheels, Hooker headers and sidepipes.
Fully documented as an original Baldwin Motion car. Ordered new in 1972. The original price was $12,030.
It is the last 427 Chevelle ever built.
I have a lot more information on Motion Performance.
I love the website and I am glad to see the 73 and newer cars being represented.
Thank you very much!
Tom Cahill
Cahill Performance
- Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 20:55:02 (PST)
Year: 74
Name: Dave Conrady
Email: <coco1ccdc@volcano.net>
Location: Pioneer,CA,
Comments: I have a big block 454 74 vintage.At front of block and rear
it is stamped HI PERF.Block # cxu for this year does not compute.What 74 vehicle had big block h.p. motor.
any response greatly needed.
dave
- Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 17:54:46 (PST)
Year: 73-77
Name: Later Chevelle Fan
Email: <Gwood@aol.com>
Location: Chevelle USA,
Comments: Can someone answer a question for me? Why is that our year chevelles are almost impossible to find parts for? Why do people not like these years of our beloved cars? What we are looking at our the "bastard years," as I call them. They are defined as the Chevelles that have never really been given any credit. The only models that have been recognized in the least bit are the Lagunas. Notice all Chevelle catalogs and magazines focus on the notorious years 64-72 and 78-etc. No offense to ACES but their membership applies to the "notorious" years. But to all of us who dare to be differnet, we will always stand out in the Chevelle crowd. I personally own a 74 Malibu Classic and always thought that I was alone. It seems that most of our "bastard year," are seen on our streets normally beat up rusted junkers. I see them as a project that needs some lovin. To all of you who are having difficulty finding parts, I wish you the best of luck it always takes me a while to find the essential parts for my car. Feel free to comment or if have any interesting news on our years. I am currently constructing a web page for our years. Good luck with your Cheveles.
Grant
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 22:28:36 (PST)
Year: 73-77
Name: Later Chevelle Fan
Email: <Gwood@aol.com>
Location: Chevelle USA,
Comments: Can someone answer a question for me? Why is that our year chevelles are almost impossible to find parts for? Why do people not like these years of our beloved cars? What we are looking at our the "bastard years," as I call them. They are defined as the Chevelles that have never really been given any credit. The only models that have been recognized in the least bit are the Lagunas. Notice all Chevelle catalogs and magazines focus on the notorious years 64-72 and 78-etc. No offense to ACES but their membership applies to the "notorious" years. But to all of us who dare to be differnet, we will always stand out in the Chevelle crowd. I personally own a 74 Malibu Classic and always thought that I was alone. It seems that most of our "bastard year," are seen on our streets normally beat up rusted junkers. I see them as a project that needs some lovin. To all of you who are having difficulty finding parts, I wish you the best of luck it always takes me a while to find the essential parts for my car. Feel free to comment or if have any interesting news on our years. I am currently constructing a web page for our years. Good luck with your Cheveles.
Grant
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 22:27:34 (PST)
Year: 1974
Name: Grant
Email: <Gwood@aol.com>
Location: Augusta, KS,
Comments: I am the second owner of my 74 Malibu Classic. It is original for the most part it had a face lift two years ago. The face lift consisted of a paint job and ralley wheels. Powered by a 400/TH350 and a 10 bolt one wheel wonder. The car has only 85,000 orginal miles. It was a daily driver until Aug. 97, and still needs minor work before it is perfet again. I am also a member of the Wichita Area Chevelle Owners.
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 21:53:15 (PST)
Year: 1978 wagon
Name: nolan
Email: <ate50et@aol.com >
Location: carlisle pa,
Comments: my wagon is a street machine that i recently bought.
it has a mild v8 which will is in constantly in a state of developement. the preveious owner used it for NMCA events so the suspention has been worked. i am in the process of putting it back on the street,with a fresh interior,ac,stereo,etc.I will drive it daily and attend low key meets. hope to meet
lots of new people.
- Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 18:28:29 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: M. Hodnett
Email: <mhodnett@smcresearch.com>
Location: PA,
Comments: Need help breaking down engine code: T1003CWJ, 13Y120882. Any help? What kind of engine and any other kind of information.. Thanks.
- Friday, January 16, 1998 at 11:42:39 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Kevin Barwell
Email: <teri@gibralter.net>
Location: Camp Lejuene, NC,
Comments: I have, or had a 1979 Malibu that would do 9's until two days ago when I was in a accident in it. The problem I am running into is that in this area and in the blue book values do not reflect the thousand of dollars I have in this car. It is fixable but the insurance company just wants to give me blue book and total it out. So if anyone has any ideas where I might be able to get a more accurate value on my car I would appreciate it.
- Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 22:36:04 (PST)
Year: 1979
Name: Don Mac Neil
Email: <twohams@infoave.net>
Location: Rockingham NC,
Comments: I am just starting to restore my 1979 El Camino. Been looking
all over the internet looking for stuff for the "newer" El C's.
Plenty of stuff for the pre-73 Chevelles but not much for the
78 plus models. Would welcome any feedback about parts suppliers
of sheet metal , moldings and such.
My 79 must have been something in it's day. Has full gages,power
windows, tilt steering ,bucket seats/console etc. Has a tired
305" engine and a just rebuilt (infamous) 200 metric tranny.
Would like to hear from other El Camino lovers ....
- Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 20:49:15 (PST)
Year: 1977
Name: Peter Chinnock
Email: <Petebeat@juno.com>
Location: Rochester, NY,
Comments: I have a nice light blue Malibu Classic, purchased from the original owner 6 yrs. ago. Not much needed to restore. Only 18,000 miles on it at present. This is a very plain car. The owner was a little old lady who ordered it with a 6 cyl. engine, AM radio, and black wall tires. The car is still wearing 3 of the original tires and the spare has never been out of the trunk. My family and I have fun going to low key car shows with it. All I really need to improve it's looks is a new or decent replacement grille to match. Any advice on parts availibility are welcome.
- Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 20:54:28 (PST)
Year: 1978
Name: josh henline
Email: <hn_henline@woco.ohio.govheaders go into a 3 inch exhaust wich run into two three inch flowmaster mufflers. i'm currently looking for the correct gear for the rear end. it ran a 14.17 with stock 2.73 gears. with this set up i shift from first to second around 70 to 75 mph and finish the quarter mile without shifting into third gear. my top speed is about 101 in the quarter. i would like a gear ratio that would bring me to about 5500 rpm when i cross the finish line in third gear. 4.10 3.73 3.42????
- Friday, January 09, 1998 at 12:54:44 (PST)
Year: 1985
Name: Todd Valentini
Email: <TValent542@aol.com>
Location: Jacksonville, Fl,
Comments: My '85 GMC Caballero Diablo has 305, 4-spd auto, split bench, tilt, cruise, pw, ps, pb, a/c, and basically all original (so far). 178,000 miles and starts everytime. I replaced all four springs and shocks, battery and alternator and put ARC 15" wheels on. When funds allow (currently out of work), I plan to swap in a warmed 350, repaint and re-do the interior. I'm 44 yrs old and this is my first "re-entry" to rodding since college. Would love to email with anyone interested in bench racing on-line about these great cars.
- Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 11:45:16 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: Bryan Hicks
Email: <bhicks@staff.rbe.sk.ca>
Location: Regina Sk.,
Comments: I own a 73 Malibu with 46000 original miles. It came with a 350 2b and a 2.73 . I have added an edelbrock performer carb and intake. An energizer cam adv 272. helped wake it up. With headers and 2.5 exhaust it ran 15.83 @ 91 mph.It did this on 15x7 ralleys with 255 70 on the back and 205 70 up front. I have since added 3.42 posi. and have plans for a torque converter about a 2500 stall. The TH350 has a shift kit now. I'm looking for info on where I can get 'glass' hoods or bumpers to take a little weight off. I owe a lot of thanks to Vogt brothers in Regina they really know what their doing.They race a PRO MOD Corvette that has run 6.90's@ 200mph. I hope to get my 'Bu in the 14's
- Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 08:22:31 (PST)
Year: 79
Name: ALEX HUNKELE
Location: BROOKLYN,MI,
Comments: I NEED INTERIOR TRIM PARTS,INS. PANEL ,DOOR PANEL,ETC. FOR A TWO DOOR,TAN PREFERRED. PHONE 517 592 5996
- Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 14:01:12 (PST)
Year: 73
Name: James Graham
Email: <LV Outlaw@aol.com>
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada ,
Comments: Here's a new one for you guys.... I made my 73 Malibu into a 10 second STREET car, yes, street. It has a SB 406 with a 2-stage NOS kit, turbo 350 (built of course) and the stock rear suspension except for axles and a spool. It's real fun to see the look on peoples faces as it leaves wheels up ( 1.40 60 ft ). It still has a full interior ( w/cage ), powersteering and power brakes. I used to drive it everyday to work till someone clipped the front-end trying to be cute. Now it comes out only for the local street races. It looks good too, white w/blue pearl, limo tinted windows, 165/85/15 in the front and 29.5 x 11.5 in the rear (non-tubbed). If your ever in Las Vegas go to the streetraces and ask about the Big White Malibu...You'll find me!
- Friday, January 02, 1998 at 21:04:31 (PST)
Year: 1975
Name: David Humphreys
Email: <cdh1313@aol.com>
Location: OK,
Comments: I have a 75 El Camino, In the process of restoring for my son..does anyone know where i can find rear light housings and wiring harness for same...any info would be helpfull.thanks
- Friday, January 02, 1998 at 06:29:30 (PST)
Year: 1973
Name: authur
Email: <dollywine@hotmail.com>
Location: Western New York,
Comments: I have a 1973 Chevelle Malibu. It is a 2 dr. green, all original
- Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 08:21:52 (PST)