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  1. Jayz79

    Bucket seat restoration

    Hello all. I am looking to restore some malibu bucket seats. I have found on Ebay and such some bucket seat cover sets, and the foam backing from numerous companies. (Ecklers, PUI, The parts Place, ETC.) Most of the ads look the same, but the prices differentiate. Are all seat covers...
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    First time making ribs.

    I finally got a charcoal grill and have been seeing all kinds of shows/articles about making ribs. They turned out really good IMO... They're gone! I put some seasonings on them, and some coke too, and let them sit for a couple of hours. Even the dog liked her share!
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    BBC T-56 or 4 speed?

    I will be running a 454 , I still need to decide what trans. I like the idea of great gas mileage with a 6 speed, but is it worth all the trouble? I also would like to use a console if possible, and it seems that a 4 speed's shifter comes out of the side and not on top. Another question: I...
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    Do I need spring isolaters for QA1 coilovers?

    I ordered the QA1 coilover shocks and springs. Do I need the rubber isolaters like this: http://www.spohn.net/shop/1978-1987-GM-G-Body/Suspension/Springs-Accessories/Front-Upper-Spring-Isolators.html ? Thanks
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    Installing tubular upper/lower control arms and QA1 coilover

    Hello, I purchased the B-Body spindles from GM parts direct, and A-arms from Spohn. Im not sure if anybody has this exact setup. I installed the drivers side components, It doesn't look correct. Does the lower end of the spring look wrong in the picture? Im not sure if the spindles look...
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    Header panel questions

    Hello all. I picked up a 79 header panel with core support this weekend. My malibu came with a newer 4 headlight header panel and grille. I want to convert back to the 79 grille and 2 light setup. Do I need to switch my core support or fenders to complete this task? It won't be till...
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    My rearend price quote

    Here is what i was quoted from QP. Does this seem like a decent deal guys? They claim , that the new housings have new ends and eliminate the leak that has occured with the old housings used as cores. $845 - 9" Ford Housing/Axle Package (79 Malibu) - New Housing Center w/...
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    Buying a ford 9 inch rearend

    Hello all. I got my frame powder coated, and now I need a rearend. I am looking at buying a ford 9 inch rearend with disc brakes. Theres a place in Iowa, (on EBAY) that charges $2100 complete to my door with a posi carrier and 31 spline axles. I will run a big block and a muncie 4 speed...
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    Powder coated frame question

    Hello. I am about to get my frame powder coated, but the issue of a roll cage comes up. Has anybody ever welded a frame that was powdercoated? Thanks.
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    Do I need a roll cage?

    Hello all. I need some help. I am going to run a BBC 461, with a 4 speed, 9 inch rearend, and am shooting for around 500 hp. Is a cage necessary? I plan to drive it on the street on the weekends, 99% street use. Basically , would my car distort or twist? Any information would be great...
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    Bucket seat question.

    Hello all. Can anybody identify these seats? I would like to get them redone in black, but not sure where to start. My best guess is to figure what car they came from to order the correct covers for them. Any help would be great. My guess is that they are from a monte carlo or G- gody...