1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 305
Summary:
I love her, she's irreplaceable
Faults:
Right tail light melted due to improper exhaust placement.
A/C quit prior to ownership.
Heat vent flap cable seized (impossible to find).
Original radio barely has sound.
General Comments:
76000 miles and finally parked, I'm replacing the 305 with a custom 427sb, and the 350 turbo trans with a Tremek T56. I'm also quad mounting a Detroit Locker 3:73.
I'll most likely keep the original color (red), a new coat of course, and replace the white vinyl top, which would still be in good shape if a horse hadn't taken a bite out of it.
I'm also finding it hard to find replacement interior vinyl in white.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th August, 2009
4th Sep 2007, 19:05
I have a 4-door 1976 Chevy Malibu, under 100,000 miles that belonged to my grandmother. Has always run great, very fast, but I haven't used it a quite a while so it's been sitting there, so I brought to a shop for a check-up. It has a fair amount of rust on trunk and around rear window. Guy in auto shop said it would take probably $2000 to change out all hoses, etc. etc. so that I could drive it safely and without worrying that it will break down or not start. Prob. not worth it ot me as I have another car. Should I donate it, sell it on ebay, or try to sell it for parts?