1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Coupe 2-door 5.7l on 2040-cars
Hopatcong, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Owner
Interior Color: Gray & Black
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Malibu
Trim: Classic Coupe 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 2,000
Exterior Color: Blue & White
Drivetrain Modifications:
Rebuilt 355 chevy engine with approx. 2000 miles
Turbo 350 trans with B&M Megashifter
3.73 12 bolt posi rear with newer cover
Hooker Super comp headers, Flowmaster mufflers & chrome Borla exhaust tips
Suspension Modifications:
Hotchkis Performance springs with Hellwig front and rear sway bars
Polyurethane body mount bushings
New control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends & adjusters, center link, idler/pitman arm, bump stops
SLP 0-offset 17x8 ZR1 wheels with Sumitomo HTR ZII tires 245/45 front and 255/45 rear
G-Force Performance crossmember
Interior Modifications:
'88 Monte SS dashboard with Autometer Ultra Light gauges--Speedo, Tach, fuel, oil, water, volts
Custom-upholstered '88 Monte SS seats, new headliner, sun visors, carpet, door panels, rear deck, and plastic trim
'88 Monte SS tilt steering column
Kenwood stereo, (mp3 player capable), Rockford Fosgate speakers & bazooka powered subwoofer
Custom floor mats
Grant GT steering wheel
Body Work & Extras:
I purchased this Malibu from the original owner as a decent driver back in 2001. Over the last ten years, I have spent a lot of time and money rebuilding this car into a very different, yet very cool Malibu. The car was painted in 2006 with the Corvette Grand Sport color theme, it still shines but is showing some signs of age in the usual areas. At that time, the original bumpers were trimmed and tucked in toward the body. The shop welded in new floor pans, installed new door hinges, and also grafted on '88 Monte Carlo side view mirrors and an M-80 Malibu trunk spoiler. After paint, new window, door & trunk gaskets were installed. The interior was completely restored and refurbished. She's a cruiser! It also comes with a Wolf car cover and whatever spare parts I have left.
Asking $6900 obo
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