I just picked up a 78 2 dr 4 speed malibu and have decided to make this my new project, but where can I find parts?? It needs interior, and some trim, and misc parts. Anybody sell NOS or repo parts for it???
Thanks in advance

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1968 SS396 350 HP TURBO 400 4.11 POSI, TUXEDO BLACK

just ask, Todd Geisler www.MalibuMuscle.cjb.net (http://www.MalibuMuscle.cjb.net)

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[This message has been edited by junglejimmie (edited 01-28-2001).]

Very few places sell parts for the late model A/G-body Malibu. I have had decent luck finding some parts from www.ECParts.net. (http://www.ECParts.net.) I have been able to buy a grill, emblems, headlight bezels, and westherstripping new. Wheel well trim is completely discontinued, so it will take a search.

It's a shame the aftermarket has drgged their feet in getting started with reporduction parts. Hopefully that will change in the near future.

If you have any questions about the Malibu and your build up, just give me a shout. I have had every bolt in and out of my car. I also have a complete set of factory build/service manuals for the '79 model year.

BTW, if your car is a factory 4 speed, that is one rare car. Very few were produced with manual trans.

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Todd Geisler
79 Malibu
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Naive...I was.
Skeptical...I am becoming.
Determined...I have always been.
"The only way to fail is to stop trying."

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by junglejimmie:
just ask:

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he just did http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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Thanks for the info.....I will most likely take you up on that. I had been looking for a 4 speed car for quite some time....any idea exactly how many were produced, or how I can find out???

Tom

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1968 SS396 350 HP TURBO 400 4.11 POSI, TUXEDO BLACK

Thanks for the info Tod. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gifIv got a 78 with an 81 front clip now,and hope to get it repainted this spring.So I to need a few parts for it.

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66 300 Deluxe 350/330hp
71 350 malibu (project car)
72 Elcam 402SS
78 Malibu Classic (daily driver)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dean:

he just did http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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I fixed it so even you can understand what I meant....... Dean

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"I don't drive FAST, I just FLY low!"

I also found a few catalogs in which each offers a small amount of parts.

National Parts Depot
The Paddock- http://www.paddockparts.com
Gold Eagle Classics- http://www.europa.com/~gldeagle

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Todd Geisler
79 Malibu
Malibu Muscle
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Naive...I was.
Skeptical...I am becoming.
Determined...I have always been.
"The only way to fail is to stop trying."

Hey Todd, National Parts Depot http://www.npdlink.com

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"Jungle"Jim
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My Car (http://hometown.aol.com/abayoukid/index.html)
"I don't drive FAST, I just FLY low!"

Year one has recently started gearing up for g-bodys. Most of the the parts i found in the OPG and others were also available from the dealers.

If you have a good parts man at the local Chevy store, you might be surprised what is available.

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The really needed stuff is discontinued from GM including:

wheel well trim
outside bright trim
all interior plastic pieces
78-81 dashes

I had spent quite some time working with my local dealer only to find what was needed was now discontinued.

I have bought new from GM:

inner plastic fender wells $65 ea.
proportioning valve $85
headlight bezels $20 ea.
door & trunk lock cylinders

The most common needed restoration items are interior trim panels and exterior bright trim pieces.

BTW, dash pads are available new for '82 and up cars...about $600 bare!

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Todd Geisler
79 Malibu
Malibu Muscle
http://www.MalibuMuscle.cjb.net
Naive...I was.
Skeptical...I am becoming.
Determined...I have always been.
"The only way to fail is to stop trying."

Thanks again for the info......Where can I get the info on production numbers??? I want to find out exactly how many 4 speed cars were produced. Also, any idea where I can find bucket seats for this car....REASONABLE????

Thanks

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1968 SS396 350 HP TURBO 400 4.11 POSI, TUXEDO BLACK

WOW.........That is ALOT of money for a dash. I just got luck and pulled a perfect one(out of a 79) out of the junkyard for $15, just need to get it dyed the correct color.



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1968 SS396 350 HP TURBO 400 4.11 POSI, TUXEDO BLACK