[Onebad79malibu]

Hey everyone.Havent posted for a while,had to change email.I have been cutting up my Malibu for the tub job and I now have old fender tubs cut out,floor cut out as needed and frame cut out.I guess my question is do I leave the contour of the old wheel tub next to panel where seat belts are molded into side panel?I would like to use the original cover and trim for this area.I have pics if I can figure out how to get them on here.Thanks everyone!

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You want to leave as much as you can get away with.. If you cut to much out you may be added it back later... The inter body panel can be welded back to the fenders,, Look at the pictures I posted.... It may give you some ideas..

[Onebad79malibu]

Any info on who will shorten and re-spline axles??i need 43" from axle flange to axle flange,do I cut my axles down as much as what I cut housing down?Thanks everyone!!

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Originally Posted by Onebad79malibu

Any info on who will shorten and re-spline axles??i need 43" from axle flange to axle flange,do I cut my axles down as much as what I cut housing down?Thanks everyone!!

Man that car would be much easier to work on if you didn't have it on it's side..LOL

No !!! It's looking good so far... I buy new axles from Moser Engineering,,Moser Engineering - Moser Engineering - Home

They should have a form to fill out on their web site.. You will need to know what brakes you are going to be using..

I use to get all mine cut.. But Now I just buy new one's with the new bearing ready to go.. I do all my own housing..(9'')

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Here !!! I going to give you a hand flipping the car back on all fours..



Add a few more pictures when you can... Might see something we can help with.. Look's like you should be able to cut a little more out the inside between the two tires..You will need the room there to work..

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Now... If your planning on going with street tires,, You should be setting it up with them and not the slick's... There is a little difference between the two..

[Onebad79malibu]

Lol.Thanks for the help with the pic,I can't believe I even got it to show up.Yeah I am going to remove the remaining metal between the tires.The tires in the pic are 33x16x15 with a 14 inch wide rim and a 5 1/2 inch bs.I have another set of 33x14 but wanted to set it up to run the wider rims.im posting more pics but I can't guarantee how they will show up lol.I still need to do some final trimming on some areas but I've been taking it slow since its my first time.cant figure out why my pics are rotated????arrggggggg

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Are you planning on running street tires ??

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It's looking good so far.. Remember.. You said this is your first time.. You took the hardest step so far.. Cutting it up... Take your time and it will all work out.. DON'T RUSH IT !!!! That's when things go wrong... After this one you will want to do more..

I'm a pro street guy.. Not sure how many Pro street cars I had.. But I like the look of them big fatties under the back end..

[Onebad79malibu]

Slicks only.Is there a proper way to set up suspension when running slicks only?Thanks

[Onebad79malibu]

Yeah,I love the look and always wanted one,i figured since I could weld and fabricate, I would build my own.This forum has been a tremendous help!!!

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What are you going to be using ??
Are you planning to go to the track ??

Four bar, Ladder bar, or Four link ???

[Onebad79malibu]

I plan on using a 4 link set up

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Originally Posted by Onebad79malibu

I plan on using a 4 link set up

They usaully come with the instructions..

[Onebad79malibu]

I will be taking it to the track.I will be installing a cage along with the back half