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    proper motor mount positions in frame holes?

    I'm working on a 78 El Camino at the shop doing an engine bay makeover and fixing stuff that was rigged. Motor frame mounts that were in the car were in forward most holes and the clamshell on one side was bent. Holes in old clams were ovalized by whatever hack installed the engine. Have new...
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    Package shelf, Making one, any suggestions? Tips?

    As I'm sure many are aware the package shelf in Malibu's were crap and look like rolling waves in an ocean after years of the sun beating on them. What have you guys done? Repros? Do they hold up? I'm making a new one for mine using some hardboard I got at Home Cheapo. I figured I'd pick up...
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    Which G bodies have the "good" rears?

    Yes, I tried search. I've got an 81 Malibu that's recieving a mild small block to replace the V6. I'm going to be installing a complete Hotchkis suspension at the same time the engine goes in and figure thats a good time to replace the rear and maybe the transmission. I'm on an an extremely low budget...
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    81 Malibu mirror gasket and window trim questions

    I'm reassembling and the cars been apart 5 years, kidnaped, moved, separated from its parts, blah blah blah. Are the plastic mirror gaskets under the pedistals the same for both sides of the car? I can only find one gasket and it seems to fit both sides. I've got a bunch of F body ones but...