'66 Malibu N/SA

RobbieRacer · 04-09-2015, 02:13 PM

Hey Dave, glad to see you finally getting to work on the Malibu. Did you sell the Camaro?

Mark Yacavone · 04-09-2015, 02:33 PM

Okay, here they are..Look better?
I've still got to fit the split guide plates later on.
See Kadar Performance, LLC on F/B

Mark Yacavone · 04-09-2015, 02:38 PM

Here's the carb, which was a swap meet special, now with lots of new parts from Larry Fulton.
Not a 100 pt. restoration but I think it looks alright.

Dave Muller · 04-09-2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Here's the carb, which was a swap meet special, now with lots of new parts from Larry Fulton.
Not a 100 pt. restoration but I think it looks alright.

It does look great. Is that a flare fitting on the front?

Mark Yacavone · 04-09-2015, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Muller

It does look great. Is that a flare fitting on the front?

Yeah , It's just a 3/8 flare fitting I stuck in there.
I think that's enough line from the regulator.
Bigger is not always better if it loses speed of delivery.

Dave Muller · 04-18-2015, 07:55 PM

Lest anyone think there's been no progress at all lately, here are a few new pictures.

Here the fuel cell is in.

Here's the underside, with the fuel pump and filter. The main fuel line is installed, but it's clear that I need a 90 degree AN fitting to run to the fuel cell, so that will be a few more days before that's done.

Next I'll be putting the axles in and checking tire clearance prior to buying the wheels and tires for the back.

Dave Muller · 04-26-2015, 07:25 PM

I'm inching along a little further, the vent tube is ready once I get the correct fitting, and the line from the fuel cell is in. I will trim off the vent tube so that about 1/2" protrudes, then the four bolts hanging there will attach straps that capture a rectangular piece of foam to protect the vent from any debris going in. Probably overkill, but I prefer it that way.

I also measured for tire clearance. It looks to me like either 5" or 5.5" backspacing would work for a 10" wheel (assuming a 9 x 30 tire), but I think 5" will center the tire better. On the other hand if I start with 5.5" backspace I can always use spacers to adjust. So I'm still on the fence a bit there.

I tried installing the rear sway bar, it's a 1" bar of the general sort the factory used. It's a UMI Performance piece, same company as made the control arms I'm using. But it doesn't seem to quite fit, it appears to be about 5/16" too wide. I'm leaning towards just returning it and getting the H and R Parts sway bar. It's more expensive (that's why I originally went with the stock type) but it should circumvent the current problem, and it sounds like they work better anyway.

Dickens · 03-15-2016, 11:53 PM

Very Nice work.........great combination

Dave Muller · 03-19-2016, 02:57 PM

Loaded up the car on the trailer this morning so I can take it into a shop for suspension work on Monday. Bushings, ball joints and the Santhuff springs are all in the cab. This is also the first time that I've used this winch. Worked out pretty well for something I bought for little more than loose change at Harbor Freight. I'm doubtful if it'll last but we'll see.

Here I am posing with the car:

And here's my son posing by it trying to make it look like he's the one that did all the work:

Charlie A · 05-31-2015, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Here's the carb, which was a swap meet special, now with lots of new parts from Larry Fulton.
Not a 100 pt. restoration but I think it looks alright.

04-09-2015, 02:13 PM	#1
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Hey Dave, glad to see you finally getting to work on the Malibu. Did you sell the Camaro?

04-09-2015, 02:33 PM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,904 Liked 5,121 Times in 1,952 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Okay, here they are..Look better? I've still got to fit the split guide plates later on. See Kadar Performance, LLC on F/B Attached Thumbnails __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-09-2015, 02:38 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,904 Liked 5,121 Times in 1,952 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Here's the carb, which was a swap meet special, now with lots of new parts from Larry Fulton. Not a 100 pt. restoration but I think it looks alright. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-18-2015, 07:55 PM	#6
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Lest anyone think there's been no progress at all lately, here are a few new pictures. Here the fuel cell is in. Here's the underside, with the fuel pump and filter. The main fuel line is installed, but it's clear that I need a 90 degree AN fitting to run to the fuel cell, so that will be a few more days before that's done. Next I'll be putting the axles in and checking tire clearance prior to buying the wheels and tires for the back. Last edited by Dave Muller; 07-07-2017 at 08:25 PM.

04-26-2015, 07:25 PM	#7
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA I'm inching along a little further, the vent tube is ready once I get the correct fitting, and the line from the fuel cell is in. I will trim off the vent tube so that about 1/2" protrudes, then the four bolts hanging there will attach straps that capture a rectangular piece of foam to protect the vent from any debris going in. Probably overkill, but I prefer it that way. I also measured for tire clearance. It looks to me like either 5" or 5.5" backspacing would work for a 10" wheel (assuming a 9 x 30 tire), but I think 5" will center the tire better. On the other hand if I start with 5.5" backspace I can always use spacers to adjust. So I'm still on the fence a bit there. I tried installing the rear sway bar, it's a 1" bar of the general sort the factory used. It's a UMI Performance piece, same company as made the control arms I'm using. But it doesn't seem to quite fit, it appears to be about 5/16" too wide. I'm leaning towards just returning it and getting the H and R Parts sway bar. It's more expensive (that's why I originally went with the stock type) but it should circumvent the current problem, and it sounds like they work better anyway. Last edited by Dave Muller; 07-07-2017 at 08:26 PM.

03-15-2016, 11:53 PM	#8
Dickens Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA/Iowa Posts: 107 Likes: 71 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Very Nice work.........great combination

03-19-2016, 02:57 PM	#9
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: '66 Malibu N/SA Loaded up the car on the trailer this morning so I can take it into a shop for suspension work on Monday. Bushings, ball joints and the Santhuff springs are all in the cab. This is also the first time that I've used this winch. Worked out pretty well for something I bought for little more than loose change at Harbor Freight. I'm doubtful if it'll last but we'll see. Here I am posing with the car: And here's my son posing by it trying to make it look like he's the one that did all the work: Last edited by Dave Muller; 07-08-2017 at 01:24 AM.