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1981 Malibu project - Sheet Metal 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

Now that the body is back on the frame, the real "art" begins. Starting with the wheel tubs and working his way through the trunk area towards the firewall, custom fabricating the pieces to an exact fit. Most of Scott's tools were hand made to bend and form the sheet metal for this project. (And subsequent future projects.) Note: This goes to show that beginners with the right know-how and a limited budget can still create a well-made good looking car.



Gee, Looks like it got accupuncture!
Underneath The Hood
Rear Right
View of Whole Car
current stage of new firewall
Filled holes on the side
Start of the trunk bottom
Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal


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