1982 malibu wagon

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

This started as a quickie grocery getter/travel with the dogs car. Wife wanted something different and picked this. It looked to be in pretty good shape/price was right so we bought it. Once on the jack stands it had the g-body frame rot that I hadn't seen, brake lines rusty and leaking in several places, on and on with nickles and dimes. One thing lead to another, it's 2 years since I started and still going....btw the wife bought a Jeep, she was tired of waiting ;D

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Re: 1982 malibu wagon

a few more ;)

[98ciHemi]

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Looking good ;) keep it up. I want to see it all done.

[SuperBuickGuy]

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You do nice work, keep the pics coming.

[1badmonkey]

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malibu wagon. on my short list of "some day" cars

great work

[Teddyzee]

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Frame off of a Malibu wagon... cool!

I remember replacing the framerails of my first ride, a '78 Malibu.

[L98camino]

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Nice work!

I would love to build a wagon, jealous!!!!

[cantvalve16]

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Looks like a quality build with some excellent parts choices. Nice job.

[jerrys96lt4]

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Very cool project. Love those wagons. Had 383 5 speed 81 till North Carolina changed th emission law in the late 80s man I miss that car

[fahrenschnell]

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Awesome project.....Keep the pics coming.

That paint looks incredible.

Seth

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Re: 1982 malibu wagon

WOW!

Thanks for the nice comments! Just a driver, built in a garage by an amateur. It's nothing compared with most of the toys around here. work in progerss ;D

Short list of parts:

rebuilt 305 h.o.(for starters)
700r4
9" rear with disks
Hotchkis suspension: springs, sway bars, tube a-arms
stainless brake and fuel lines
12" disk upgrade up front
b-body master cylinder for the bigger brakes

[CM325]

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Hey I'm no serious wagon fan, but i think you might have one there.
Once i saw the pic with the freshly painted hood and fender i was sold.
She should be a very straight car. It'll be one of those.
"Wow look at that wagon" Then you realize what you just said.

Really nice man, keep it up. ;)
Chris

[Monster]

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Nice work and the reflections from your paint is sweet !

[DanStokes]

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Just one more voice saying "Nice Job". Paint looks good and I know a bit about paint. Please keep posting pics!

Dan

[milner351]

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what paint products are you using?

traditional or HVLP gun?