Mali2ude final build for Power Tour 08
 

I'll keep this thread updated as I put the car back together for (hopefully) Power Tour this year. Just picked up the car Sunday. Paint looks great, went with a darker color than originally planned; it's a BMW color called sparkling graphite. We aren't going to color sand and buff the car for a couple months to let the paint cure some.

Jim Ramirez (my friend who did the body and paint on the car) came over today and shot the bottom with a bedliner product. I was going to do it myself, but since he offered (I ain't no fool! :unibrow: ). Looks great, and should last forever.

The chassis was taken apart and re-detailed Sunday/Monday. I had totally wrapped the freshly powdercoated frame and suspension in saran wrap for the trip to Jims for paint and bodywork. That worked great, no overspray, just lots of dust to hose off. I also added my new ATS spindles and new Touring Classic front brakes with Baer Eradispeed rotors while I had the chassis out; what nice stuff, thanks to them for a great product.

Anyway, I lowered the body back on the chassis tonight and will be going full-speed to get this thing back together. Here's a few pics.

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20220.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20221.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20239.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20240.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20245.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20246.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20249.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20250.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20254r.jpg

You are the man :hail: I dident think it was possible to make that car any better than it was. I was wrong. It's beautiful... Cant wait to see the final assembly pics!
Marcus

Now that i think about it, just drive it to the power tour with out the front end on. Show off that masterpiece of a motor. :lol:

MAN that car is pretty!! (Wish I still had mine :( )



Chris:cool2:

That looks so bad ass Jody. I think that is the perfect color. Looks awesome. :thumbsup:

Kick ass Jody!! Looks killer. Love the color. I'm glad Jim was able to get everything done and you're happy with his work. He is a great guy. Hopefully he is getting warmed up cause mine is going there in 3 weeks!! Think he has any left over paint?? :rofl:

Once again - killer Jody!! Power Tour - here you come!!

Brent

That looks sweet. Now excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard.:hail: :thumbsup:
Did you get any pics of the underneath? And what product did you end up using?
Can't wait to see more pics.

looking good :thumbsup: Im definitely having Jim do my body work and paint.. now all I need is money:_paranoid

:bow: I dig it. Look forward to seeing more on this thread. :thumbsup:

Looks awesome Jody!! Has to feel great to be at this point!!

Go..go..go! Paint looks great!

Gotta love the lift! :thumbsup:

Looks GREAT Jody!:thumbsup: Love that color of the exterior and under the hood. :)


Paul

That looks awesome Jody:hail:

Awesome. Going to be so cool. Love it.

Are you going to put any protective films on the body?

Beautiful! :bow: We need more pics. :cheers:

What he said! :thumbsup:

WooHoo!!....Looking great buddy!....I LOVE that color.....:faint: :thumbsup: :woot:

Wow. I am really looking forward to seeing it when she is done.

Looks beautiful, and the satin finish on the firewall/cowl area looks great!

Keep the photos comin'!

"put the car back together for (hopefully) Power Tour this year."

Hopefully my ass !!!!

hey, I always leave myself an "out"!!!!!!!!! :yes:

working on getting the windows and tracks back in.......... :willy: Snapped a quick pic of the motor.

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20264r.jpg

Can't WAIT to hear this bad boy fire up and run !!!

Git-R-Done !

I was going to say something more positive, like Jody finally going to go Power Tour in his own car. What happened to the Maverick by the way?

But Charley, you know Jody better so we'll see.

Work on Jody and you'll benefit the joy of riding in it on the Power Tour. You have to make it this time:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:


Jan

Wow!! the motor shot is sweet, would'nt expect anything less from you! you've really got a knack for color selection or lack there of! lookin good:thumbsup:

Bad Ass!!!!
 

Jody,

Looks great. The new color came out terrific. As the proud new owner of a 64 twin turbo Malibu I can truly appreciate how bad ass your car is. :bow:

Take care,
Chris

Interesting use of a 4 post lift. I like it! Color looks great, what color is the interior going?

yeah, your car is the reason I couldn't go back with red............... :D Just kidding, but we don't need two red twin turbo 64 Chevelles! Your car looks great.

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

Jody, plenty of time. You can do it bro. :thumbsup:

Awesome, just awesome.:hail:

Two twin turbo Chevelles in NorCal
 

Jody,

As much as I like my Malibu your car is (more than a few) notches up. Thanks for the compliments though.

After seeing your pics I went out in the garage, peeled back the cover and just stared. Took a quick garage shot so I can stare from inside the house.

http://www.fototime.com/inv/EF57F7D123726B8

To really see pictures hosted on this site you need to click on any one picture to start a slide show of 5X8 sized pictures and then once inside the slide show you can click on any 5X8 picture to see it full size.

Are you planning on going out to the Good Guys show in late March? You can take one of your other toys.

Chris

Looks great Jody! That frickin motor is sick man, definately one of my favorites! I'm actually sitting down for once. My car's back at the body shop for a couple touch up's and final wetsand and rub before Autorama. I'm very glad to be finished with what you are just starting! Have fun, don't work to hard!:lol:

Jody the car looks fantastic! Love the motor and color :thumbsup:

Chrismoe, nice score on that TT Chevelle. :yes:

Looking great Jody, I'm loving the new color choice! Keep on task and you'll do fine getting it done.:thumbsup: take care Joe.

Awesome Jody,
looks great. If you ever need help...I can send Allen up on UPS! LOL

:rofl: Thanks Vince, and everyone, much appreciated. Putting the side windows in now, what fun! :wow:

Jody,

Like all of your projects before..its looking incredible.

The paint is so right on that body style..very bad ass!

I thought for some reason that your serp trac drive system
was powder coated black? OK well just maybe the old age
has finally caught up with me on this one though..lol: :rofl:

The pictures are great..can't wait until you fire up that dude!

And don't be scratching up that new finish! Drop cloths are friends!

:lol:


All the best!


:thumbsup:


-Jim

:hail: Jody. Awesome.