Not a boat, but another project I have been working on.

[RodneyPierce]

So, just before winter I picked up this 81 Malibu that I am building into a street/strip car. Plans are for a 6.0 LS series engine with a 76mm billet wheel turbo. All factory interior (bench seat even) heat, a/c, radio etc.

Anyways, here is where it was when I picked it up, and then a few pictures of where it currently sets. I wont post them all, as I have a TON.

 

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Got a wild hair and decided I was going to remove the Landau portion of the B Pillar and convert it to a standard pillar. Glad I did, as I found some rot at the bottom back corner of the drivers side quarter panel window that I would have never found without removing it!

 

[Wally Marsh]

Hey Rodney, looks like a lot of work AND a lot of fun, good luck and keep us posted.

Wallster

 

[RodneyPierce]

Got new metal all welded in the channel and got rid of the rust. Did a bit of body work and got it all squared away.

Had Marty come over and help me remove the front clip. Got everything in primer and started spraying some color.

 

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Here it all is in base:

 

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And here it is in two layers of clear:

 

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Mocking up the 6 inch harwood cowl.

 

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Base sprayed:

 

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And with the clear laid on it:

 

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Then decided to push it outside quick to see what it looked like in a little sun:

And how she currently sets:

 

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[RodneyPierce]

As you can see in the above pictures I messed up a couple areas on the bumpers so will have to respray them. But, not bad overall for never holding a darn paint gun!! Its coming along. Goal is to get the entire car in paint here within the next month or so, then pull the body off the frame as I have some bracing to do to it as well.

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Holy pictures Batman! Just please tell me you are going to keep the stock rims If any extra money comes up you should put a super charger in front of a massive turbo!!! Keep up the good work.

 

[Samuel Hagan JR]

I've been following your progress on facebook. Your doing it the right way, taking your time and fixing everything right. Looks good. What motor are you going to go with?

 

[Kris Flynn]

I am the same as Samuel, good work man!

 

[Slideblues]

Cool stuff RP !

Wondered what cha been up to

Gene

 

[Matt Mordja]

Great job. I did much the same to a 79', it has never seen the street.