how does this paint scheme look?

[Sales@Dutchboys]

I like it.

[Bill Howell]

As usual, I feel with my car I am a bit ahead of the curve, but thats ok. I did not buy or build it to resale. It is like a test mule. The one thing I will do with mine is narrow and remount the bumpers. I have seen this done on a couple cars and it really makes them look better. Think about a 72 Nova and a 73 Nova. The 73 is basically the same sheet metal, but had those horrible 5mph bumpers. Same thing with these cars, smaller bumpers really improve the overall looks of them. I am looking for a set of used ones now that we can cut up and rechrome. More on this later.
I feel they are the next big thing, but it may take another ten or so years for them to be big. However, anyone with a little spare coin and acreage would do well to buy up a few of these cheap cars and just sit on them. $3500 spent now on a very good one would be better than money in the bank.

[JayR]

I love those Malibus and they have so much potential whether you just dump it on wheels or go full-kill with it! If I ever got one, I'd use the Cadillac CTS-V racecar for styling inspiration!
And as for the wheels, I love them bacause they aren't 5 spokes! Boze also has a 6 spoke called the Shifter but I'm not sure on cost. The 6 or 7 spokes will look TOUGH on there and give it a cool road race vibe. 18s and 19s would fill those wheelwells and make it look nasty! Fire up the credit card!

[G-Body]

love those colors

[Steve Firebird]

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

As usual, I feel with my car I am a bit ahead of the curve, but thats ok. I did not buy or build it to resale. It is like a test mule. The one thing I will do with mine is narrow and remount the bumpers. I have seen this done on a couple cars and it really makes them look better. Think about a 72 Nova and a 73 Nova. The 73 is basically the same sheet metal, but had those horrible 5mph bumpers. Same thing with these cars, smaller bumpers really improve the overall looks of them. I am looking for a set of used ones now that we can cut up and rechrome. More on this later.
I feel they are the next big thing, but it may take another ten or so years for them to be big. However, anyone with a little spare coin and acreage would do well to buy up a few of these cheap cars and just sit on them. $3500 spent now on a very good one would be better than money in the bank.

I agree I have seen a few low mile buick T types as well do ya think they will also be popular down the road?

[BThibodeaux]

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

As usual, I feel with my car I am a bit ahead of the curve, but thats ok. I did not buy or build it to resale. It is like a test mule. The one thing I will do with mine is narrow and remount the bumpers. I have seen this done on a couple cars and it really makes them look better. Think about a 72 Nova and a 73 Nova. The 73 is basically the same sheet metal, but had those horrible 5mph bumpers. Same thing with these cars, smaller bumpers really improve the overall looks of them. I am looking for a set of used ones now that we can cut up and rechrome. More on this later.
I feel they are the next big thing, but it may take another ten or so years for them to be big. However, anyone with a little spare coin and acreage would do well to buy up a few of these cheap cars and just sit on them. $3500 spent now on a very good one would be better than money in the bank.

I really like the paint, and the wheels are good too. I must agree with
Bill on the bumpers. The first thing I think when I see those bumpers is "1970s cop car". I love the body lines and most everything else about the car though.

[deuce_454]

iva managed to find a coupel of companies that sell tucked fibreglass front bumpers.. but they are all for elcos.. so the rear bumper doesnt fit.. looks like im goint to have to cut and rechrome.. that or make a mold of my rear bumper and shorten that and do my own fibreglass rear ..

but ill wait till next winter.. i also have to fit the ls1 and a million other things first.. perhaps could find a front end from a 1988 elcamino ss.. choices choices....

[Bill Howell]

Honest Charlies sells the SS frontends like were on the SS Elcaminos

http://www.honestcharley.com/ec%20index.htm