Malibu hood

Dave Crysler · 03-07-2014, 07:48 AM

Did Chevrolet offer a aluminum hood for the 78-83 Malibu? I know Oldsmobile did for the Cutlass. The hood for the sedan and the station wagon are hopefully the same because this is going on a wagon. Thanks in advance for any reply.

Mike Semeniuk · 03-07-2014, 05:00 PM

no aluminum hood for the Malibu - was an Olds only item along with the rad support - I think those came on the diesel cars. Looked for a long time - only ever found olds, and while the hood fits, the lines /contours don't

Dave Crysler · 03-08-2014, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the reply Mike.

Billy Nees · 03-08-2014, 08:35 AM

Buicks, Pontiacs AND Caddys had aluminum too! The only cars that I've actually found with aluminum radiator supports from the factory were Buick Century wagons, the same cars had aluminum hoods too. Caddy Fleetwood Broughams had aluminum hoods. I've never seen one but I've been told that some Pontiac GPs had aluminum hoods.

Dave Crysler · 03-08-2014, 09:19 AM

Thanks Bill, is that spirit still in your driveway? A friend would like to buy it if the price was reasonable.

pontiacchuck · 03-08-2014, 09:19 AM

i have 2 al. hoods from 79 gp they fit 78-80 only core supports i have found on gp and regal 78-80 and al. deck lid for 78-80 regal 78-80 monties had al. deck lids

Billy Nees · 03-08-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Crysler

Thanks Bill, is that spirit still in your driveway? A friend would like to buy it if the price was reasonable.

No Dave, it's not. But if you're interested in it, you might try sending Mike Meier a PM.

Dave Crysler · 03-08-2014, 09:41 AM

okay Bill thanks, I'll tell Matt to message him

chris ok · 03-08-2014, 10:35 AM

I do believe my 79 Monte had an aluminum trunk lid.

03-07-2014, 07:48 AM	#1
Dave Crysler Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Malibu hood Did Chevrolet offer a aluminum hood for the 78-83 Malibu? I know Oldsmobile did for the Cutlass. The hood for the sedan and the station wagon are hopefully the same because this is going on a wagon. Thanks in advance for any reply.

03-07-2014, 05:00 PM	#2
Mike Semeniuk Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 99 Likes: 19 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Malibu hood no aluminum hood for the Malibu - was an Olds only item along with the rad support - I think those came on the diesel cars. Looked for a long time - only ever found olds, and while the hood fits, the lines /contours don't __________________ Mike Semeniuk 632 GTMA

03-08-2014, 12:33 AM	#3
Dave Crysler Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Malibu hood Thanks for the reply Mike.

03-08-2014, 08:35 AM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,473 Likes: 3,564 Liked 7,596 Times in 1,718 Posts	Re: Malibu hood Buicks, Pontiacs AND Caddys had aluminum too! The only cars that I've actually found with aluminum radiator supports from the factory were Buick Century wagons, the same cars had aluminum hoods too. Caddy Fleetwood Broughams had aluminum hoods. I've never seen one but I've been told that some Pontiac GPs had aluminum hoods. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else. Last edited by Billy Nees; 03-08-2014 at 08:36 AM. Reason: spelling

03-08-2014, 09:19 AM	#5
Dave Crysler Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Malibu hood Thanks Bill, is that spirit still in your driveway? A friend would like to buy it if the price was reasonable.

03-08-2014, 09:19 AM	#6
pontiacchuck Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 77 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Malibu hood i have 2 al. hoods from 79 gp they fit 78-80 only core supports i have found on gp and regal 78-80 and al. deck lid for 78-80 regal 78-80 monties had al. deck lids Last edited by pontiacchuck; 03-08-2014 at 12:24 PM.

03-08-2014, 09:41 AM	#8
Dave Crysler Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Malibu hood okay Bill thanks, I'll tell Matt to message him

03-08-2014, 10:35 AM	#9
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Malibu hood I do believe my 79 Monte had an aluminum trunk lid.