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1981 Malibu project - Chassis/Frame work Photo Gallery

At a Glance

Best E.T. - n/a
Make - 1981 Chevy Malibu
Engine - 454
Trans - 2spd Powerglide; Trans-brake; 4500 stall
Fuel - Methanol
Gears - 4:88 Ford 9"
Suspension - full race chassis; 12pt cage; 4-link rear suspension;
Tires - 31.0x13.50-15" rears; 165R-15 fronts

Class: Super Pro (projected)
Home track: SIR
Driver: Scott Gordon
Raced since: TBA

Sponsors:
NAPA Auto Parts
OKTire 22nd & Ave C
Black Horse Design

Photos:
The Deconstruction Process
Frame/Cage work
Sheet Metal work

Once Scott was done cutting, he custom built the rear frame to fit the 4-link suspension and "just the right size" tires. ;-) He began to put what was left of the body back onto the new frame and rolling on four wheels again.



Primered View #1
 Primered View #2
Primered View #3
 The New Chassis View 1
The New Chassis View 2
 Left Side View of the Chassis
Middle Part of the New Chassis
 The Left side Quarter Panel
Rear View of the Chassis
 First Piece of the Roll Cage
Underside of the Malibu
 Trunk
4-link Suspension
 Rear End
Frame Brace
 Scott Working on the rear
Left Rear
 Right Rear


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