The Old Man's Garage "Cracka Barrel" Chevy Malibu stops by for front end Chassis Setup work!

Well you've seen the Street Racing Channel S10, and the Nova, and the Falcon, in our shop and on the alignment rack but this is a new one for us it's time to work on The Old Man's Garage Malibu and do some suspension work! The last time we had this car in the shop we were trying desperately to get the tiny 10 bolt Chevy rear end to stay together, this time we're doing some upgrades on the front end to help with lift weight transfer and running down the track.

Bill has brought us a host of parts to install, new taller upper balljoints, Moroso Trick Springs, new braided steel brake lines from Jegs, and a UMI Performance Bump Steer Kit. From what we've all seen on video, and from the very obvious wear on the front tires, some of these upgrades are desperately needed!

For those people who DON'T know this car, it's a 1979 Chevy Malibu "Ice Cream Getting Special", still retaining Air Condition, Power Steering, and Power Brakes. It still a full interior car, and in INCREDIBLE condition. While the motor has seen a serious upgrade over recent months to a very health 421ci small block Chevy it still maintains its cruiser and driver status. Very very cool car and something Bill and Vicki are both very proud of and enjoying, and rightly so.

For those interested in the part numbers of what we are working with

Speedway Ultra Upper Ball Joints

K5208 style
91720145-1
with Dust Boot
9100883

Jegs Braided Steel Brake Line
555-635300

Moroso Trick Front Springs
47205