Introduction: Project Sikness - '64 Malibu Twin Turbo, version x

[Nvrenuf]

You may know that 2 weeks ago, I purchased this beautiful Malibu. I'm at a stage in life that I can't build one from scratch (young kids, etc. etc) I paid more $$$ than I ever wanted to, telling myself that this would be perfect as-is, just get it, wax it, drive it, show it, etc. etc.

Yeah,Right! I can't sleep at night, can't function well @ work, don't listen to my wife (OK, so thats not new). Then I see Jody's Mali2ude, Ring Bros. Camaro, etc. etc. You guys are bad influences, VERY bad influences

Hence comes my official introduction to my "project": SIKNESS

Sikness: because it is an illness
Version x: because it will be continual and probably have no end point

"Hi, I'm Jay, and I'm an addict"

For me, this works though! I can work on the car, but still enjoy it, drive it, show it. Will I tear it down, change paint, and do similar to aforementioned projects? Not even close. I shouldn't even mention my car in the same breath as theirs. But over time some things will change, and it will curb the symptoms of my illness.

Work in progress:
1. Detail, detail, detail
2. Fix necessary items (ie. new window motor, fan shroud clip, etc. etc.)
3. Install FAST system before Scottsdale Goodguys
4. Re-paint dash

Aspirations:
1. Bigger Turbos
2. More HP, More HP, More HP
3. Wheels (although, I'm really turning away from wanting wheels, as these just fit the car so perfectly!)
4. ???????

[tgvettes]

When is Scottsdale Goodguys? I live next door to westworld.

Tonny

[brian mc]

yeah that car is sick all right. my buddy and i saw it at goodguys, pleasanton.
he really liked it as he has a 65 malibu he would like to do something similar but wants the ride hieght to be more like what your car is layed out, but he may just bag it as it would run a pretty penny to get that ride hieght
do you have any pics of the sickness aired up?
congrats on a sweet ride!

[awr68]

Again, congrats on the purchase of the car! I would also like to see it at ride height.

It's funny how we look at a perfectly nice/usable car and things we would like to change and or do differant....it is a sickness!!

Love that car and look forward to seeing the changes you may do over time!

[lt1 chevelle]

nice car i also seen that at the p-town car show. your plans sounds nice good luck

[Flash68]

Yep, seen that in person too out here. Will be fun to watch what you do with it. Enjoy!

[Nvrenuf]

Took these pics this morn for ya:

Slammed (actually, not slammed, cause I didn't let the rear out all the way. It's not that raked when slammed.


"ride height", which is relative, cause I can put it wherever I want.


"jacked up" for getting in my driveway, etc.

[awr68]

Thanks for the pics! I like "ride height" the best!

[tgvettes]

me to Ride height looks the best to me

Tonny

[deuce_454]

hate to say it... told you so... told you that it would spiral into a frame-off "spruce up"..

looking forward to seeing how you will personalize your awesome car....