'66 Malibu N/SA

Dave Muller · 02-26-2016, 01:10 AM

A big part of why I like projects like this is working through all the little design issues, even the trivial ones. Like mounting the line-loc solenoid.

I've always mounted them on the inner fender in the past, but this time there were a couple of happy little bolts by the master cylinders saying "Use us! Use us!"

So I did, starting out by making a template:

Then cutting it out from a 1/8" sheet of aluminum and drilling it:

Then I mounted the solenoid and bolted the plate in place.

Now all I have to do is bend the existing lines slightly and they should line up with the fittings that I'll be adding shortly. The only new line I need to fabricate is a short one to the solenoid inlet.

HandOverFist · 02-26-2016, 02:00 AM

I may have to copy that idea on the El Camino Dave.

RobbieRacer · 02-26-2016, 08:12 AM

X2

Dave Gantz · 02-26-2016, 08:51 AM

I don't envy all of the work you're doing, but it looks great!
I have to ask, why power brakes?

Dave Muller · 02-26-2016, 11:16 AM

Why power brakes?

#1 - because they're there already.
#2 - because I'm not sure I can hold the car on the line without a trans brake otherwise.

Both mostly because of #1 combined with the fact that I've already exceeded my budget and I haven't finished the rest of the project yet.

stocker396 · 02-28-2016, 12:18 AM

Dave you dont need power brakes to hold, just good ones. Mine holds at 4200 on a two step with manual brakes(mopar style cylinder).

Also for the record Dave's Car is NOT the car running at the Division 4 race in Baytown this weekend! MINE is! LOL
Dave your build has gotten alot of attention and I have been asked at least a dozen times "Is this the car from class racer?" "How did you finish it so fast!?"
Mine is Pictured below and they are VERY different. Thanks for understanding.

Dave Muller · 03-03-2016, 12:38 PM

Somehow I missed this post!

Your car looks great! But given that it's a different color and an SS, I'm a little surprised that people would have that confusion.

And I'm a little surprised that so many people are paying attention to the build. But I guess I shouldn't be, given the "views" count.

02-26-2016, 08:12 AM	#3
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA X2

02-26-2016, 08:51 AM	#4
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA I don't envy all of the work you're doing, but it looks great! I have to ask, why power brakes?

02-26-2016, 11:16 AM	#5
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Why power brakes? #1 - because they're there already. #2 - because I'm not sure I can hold the car on the line without a trans brake otherwise. Both mostly because of #1 combined with the fact that I've already exceeded my budget and I haven't finished the rest of the project yet.

02-28-2016, 12:18 AM	#6
stocker396 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Santa Fe TEXAS Posts: 109 Likes: 2 Liked 58 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Dave you dont need power brakes to hold, just good ones. Mine holds at 4200 on a two step with manual brakes(mopar style cylinder). Also for the record Dave's Car is NOT the car running at the Division 4 race in Baytown this weekend! MINE is! LOL Dave your build has gotten alot of attention and I have been asked at least a dozen times "Is this the car from class racer?" "How did you finish it so fast!?" Mine is Pictured below and they are VERY different. Thanks for understanding. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Overkill is Under-rated Last edited by stocker396; 02-28-2016 at 12:21 AM.

03-03-2016, 12:38 PM	#7
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Somehow I missed this post! Your car looks great! But given that it's a different color and an SS, I'm a little surprised that people would have that confusion. And I'm a little surprised that so many people are paying attention to the build. But I guess I shouldn't be, given the "views" count.

02-26-2016, 01:10 AM	#1
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA A big part of why I like projects like this is working through all the little design issues, even the trivial ones. Like mounting the line-loc solenoid. I've always mounted them on the inner fender in the past, but this time there were a couple of happy little bolts by the master cylinders saying "Use us! Use us!" So I did, starting out by making a template: Then cutting it out from a 1/8" sheet of aluminum and drilling it: Then I mounted the solenoid and bolted the plate in place. Now all I have to do is bend the existing lines slightly and they should line up with the fittings that I'll be adding shortly. The only new line I need to fabricate is a short one to the solenoid inlet. Last edited by Dave Muller; 07-07-2017 at 10:29 PM.

02-26-2016, 02:00 AM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA I may have to copy that idea on the El Camino Dave. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321