79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift - Page 7

J518 · 12-26-2021, 09:15 PM

Now for the malibu....
We have made slight progress with a new driveshaft loop and driveshaft.

We have completed the brakes and they are bled, working well. Next, was the interior where we have completed the carpet, seat mounting, and seat belts. The switch panel is just sitting in there and not the final destination.

Lastly, We have finally received our block back and now can start assembling!!!

Nick Heath · 12-27-2021, 12:10 PM

Love this build! Those boxy Malibus are one of my favorite body styles - they make great-looking race cars - and the clutch pedal always adds several points to the cool-meter.

Can't wait to see this one on the track!

doglover44 · 01-15-2022, 09:21 PM

Hows it coming along ?

J518 · 01-23-2022, 08:52 PM

Little by Little

Fuel line, pump, regulator mounted. Whats everyone use for a quick "tap" for fuel checks?

J518 · 01-23-2022, 08:55 PM

Something we've been scratching our head on is the clutch linkage and finding the right headers. We end up just buying a set and rerouting the #5 hole to give us clearance. Here is the before pics.

J518 · 01-23-2022, 08:57 PM

And the after...

J518 · 01-23-2022, 09:03 PM

Update on the rest.
We did get our crank balanced. We also bought a set of Total Seal rings $$$$
Intake acid dipped and painted.
Waiting for bearings to start assembling.
We cleaned up and painted the instrument cluster and bezel around it.
Settled on the switch panel location so we started wiring. So far I am really happy with how the wiring is going and the routing to the glove box.
Tach mounted.
Fuel pressure gauge mounted.
Clutch and flywheel arrived.
Should really see some movement now if we can start assembling the short block!

Rory McNeil · 01-23-2022, 10:06 PM

Maybe I am just used to the old Holley fuel pressure regulators, but that appears to be plumbed wrong. On my Holley reg, the higher pressure feed goes to the bottom, where you gauge is plumbed, and the side ports are reduced by the adjusting screw. Seems odd that you couldn`t find headers to work with the factory clutch linkage, as I have seen several stick G body GMs with a 4 speed and headers, but at least you could make those work.

mham72 · 01-24-2022, 10:11 AM

Must retain the unaltered stock manifold, consistent with year
and engine horsepower claimed. Grinding, sandblasting, or any
other modification
inside manifold prohibited. Runners and plenum must retain
OEM appearance.

J518 · 01-24-2022, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mham72

Must retain the unaltered stock manifold, consistent with year
and engine horsepower claimed. Grinding, sandblasting, or any
other modification
inside manifold prohibited. Runners and plenum must retain
OEM appearance.

Of course! Just the best way to clean out the rust.....

12-26-2021, 09:15 PM	#61
J518 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 73 Likes: 11 Liked 151 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Now for the malibu.... We have made slight progress with a new driveshaft loop and driveshaft. We have completed the brakes and they are bled, working well. Next, was the interior where we have completed the carpet, seat mounting, and seat belts. The switch panel is just sitting in there and not the final destination. Lastly, We have finally received our block back and now can start assembling!!!

12-27-2021, 12:10 PM	#62
Nick Heath Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 332 Likes: 1,351 Liked 497 Times in 114 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Love this build! Those boxy Malibus are one of my favorite body styles - they make great-looking race cars - and the clutch pedal always adds several points to the cool-meter. Can't wait to see this one on the track!

01-15-2022, 09:21 PM	#63
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,275 Likes: 3 Liked 395 Times in 182 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Hows it coming along ? __________________ Jake Biermann

01-23-2022, 08:52 PM	#64
J518 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 73 Likes: 11 Liked 151 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Little by Little Fuel line, pump, regulator mounted. Whats everyone use for a quick "tap" for fuel checks?

01-23-2022, 08:55 PM	#65
J518 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 73 Likes: 11 Liked 151 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Something we've been scratching our head on is the clutch linkage and finding the right headers. We end up just buying a set and rerouting the #5 hole to give us clearance. Here is the before pics.

01-23-2022, 08:57 PM	#66
J518 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 73 Likes: 11 Liked 151 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift And the after...

01-23-2022, 09:03 PM	#67
J518 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 73 Likes: 11 Liked 151 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Update on the rest. We did get our crank balanced. We also bought a set of Total Seal rings $$$$ Intake acid dipped and painted. Waiting for bearings to start assembling. We cleaned up and painted the instrument cluster and bezel around it. Settled on the switch panel location so we started wiring. So far I am really happy with how the wiring is going and the routing to the glove box. Tach mounted. Fuel pressure gauge mounted. Clutch and flywheel arrived. Should really see some movement now if we can start assembling the short block!

01-23-2022, 10:06 PM	#68
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,257 Likes: 245 Liked 939 Times in 259 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Maybe I am just used to the old Holley fuel pressure regulators, but that appears to be plumbed wrong. On my Holley reg, the higher pressure feed goes to the bottom, where you gauge is plumbed, and the side ports are reduced by the adjusting screw. Seems odd that you couldn`t find headers to work with the factory clutch linkage, as I have seen several stick G body GMs with a 4 speed and headers, but at least you could make those work. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

01-24-2022, 10:11 AM	#69
mham72 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 4 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift Must retain the unaltered stock manifold, consistent with year and engine horsepower claimed. Grinding, sandblasting, or any other modification inside manifold prohibited. Runners and plenum must retain OEM appearance.