Cheap V8 Malibu parked for 25 years will it start and drive again ?

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In this video we buy a $500 81 Chevy Malibu classic with a 4 Barrel 305 small block Chevy and turbo 350 transmission. It has been parked for 25 years. Will it start again? The previous owner passed away who had bought the car in 1989. You have to love these old g body cars.
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@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

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@snoopysrc 2 года назад

Not a bad old Chevy Malibu make it a daily driver

@snoopysrc 2 года назад

Fix your break light

@skiffysoldschoolgameplays 2 года назад

oh i love the 3 wheeled bike at 21:37 still looking for one

@chefd.w.hostettler 2 года назад

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@rickylaporte6750 2 года назад

I enjoyed watching y'all and now I need to rest up and get ready to get back on the road.

@chefd.w.hostettler 2 года назад

I really appreciate and love that you make this such a family affair! You set a great example for all men your age on how to be a Dad and Husband! Kudos to you for a job well done!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@hondamancl450 2 года назад

@Sleeperdude I agree I wish I did more with my family 👪

@maikitoole5197 2 года назад

I love this video Brother I love playing with my project cars but I like the way you do it in style with the family

@enricomalpetti3218 2 года назад

Siete una bella famiglia 👪 complimenti il fatto che collaborare in sieme fa bene

@lawncuttingplusdelta Год назад

Dude you remind me of my friend Rob … he s a car guy and great dad …. Hi from ladner bc !!! ….

@mickburns5546 2 года назад

Man. That is pure old school fun right there. Those kids are going to remember stuff like this forever 😎

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you I hope so

@babissougias6408 2 года назад

@@Sleeperdude dude i like you and your family..greetings from greece

@blautens 2 года назад

Oh, the rear windows. Some people say G bodies don't have rear windows that don't roll down for cost reasons. Some say it allowed a larger pane of glass that could not have rolled down into the door because of the shorter wheel base. I've also heard that they saved space by not having a regulator mechanism in the door which allowed that unique "concave" door panel design that allowed them to advertise it having more interior space that the previous generation. I suppose all could be true. I've owned them, and never really cared, all had working AC and the flip out rear window actually flowed air nicely, too.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah I think your right

@googleusergp 2 года назад

A combination of things: cost, "safety" (for a time windows in GM cars rolled down about half-way to 3/4 of the way to prevent passengers from "falling out",) and also if you think about it, doing so would "force" the buyer to buy AC. Salesman, "You know those back windows don't roll down, safety feature. Going to get hot in there without AC". Buyer, "Better order it with AC". Salesman inside: "Cha Ching, another $500+ for AC"..

@batmanlives6456 2 года назад

This wasn’t the Chevrolet “kiddy kidnapping “ model ? Can’t let ‘em escape …..

@puppiesarepower3682 2 года назад

Until the A/C stopped working. But it sure brings back memories.

@kimchipig 2 года назад

The whole issue gets beat to death. First, the only reason the GM of the era did anything was to save money. Having fixed glass obviates the need for window regulators. The 1978 cars were a lot smaller than the previous generation and the lack of window hardware allowed the arm rests to be recessed, making the hip measurement seem wider but in reality it was moot. In the USA it was not that much of an issue but in Canada it was, because most of the Malibu's sold in Canada at the time didn't have a/c. Whatever the the reason, GM didn't do it in any other car ever again.

@chrismclain8587 2 года назад

Sorry for this comment but Gentry trucking here on RU-vid had the CPS called on him for his son driving. It's total BS as I was raised in Loudon county and have been driving tractors since I was around 5. Driving cars for over 40 years cause that is how things were done but these morons on here will call on you and say Child Endangerment. As a 48 year old grandpa I approve of your munskin driving! Job well done sir!!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you I appreciate it

@chrismclain8587 2 года назад

@@Sleeperdude we take care of our local boys and their kids now that's how we was raised.

@jacobemerson8015 2 года назад

I have a '78 Cutlass that was off the road for a similar amount of time, trees growing out of the bumpers and all, it actually had great front brakes when I got it going, I actually drove it around like that for a little while, the rears didn't work because of a plugged brake hose. I threw some new brake hoses on it and new wheel cylinders, but then the master went out while bleeding the brakes, so I swapped that and it's been fine since. Its actually my fair weather daily, the t-top and rusty roof leaks make it unpleasant in inclement weather 😂

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s great

@kevinallen8162 2 года назад

The explanation that General Motors gave for the rear windows that didn’t roll down on that era G body four door sedans was that there would have only been room for a regulator that would allow the window to lower between two and three inches due to safety bracing contained within the door. We had a 1982 Pontiac Bonneville G four door and it’s rear vent lanes were electrically controlled as part of the power window package.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@amerritt261 2 года назад

I had the wagon version. My windows went down. I had a lot of fun with that car. A lot of tickets too. It was only mildly hopped up. Shaved heads and punched 60 over with a 4speed.

@NewsLynne 2 года назад

I heard it was child safety. But this makes more sense.

@murraydyck2127 Год назад

Police issued vehicles had rear windows that didn’t go down. That’s in Canada not sure about the US .

@jameskloss3866 2 года назад

Love the videos and the Family involvement, as well as bringing these cars back to life because once their gone their gone. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend and God bless

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@ericamidon4775 2 года назад

It's a Chevy. I had an 83 with a 305 in it. One of the best cars I've ever had.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s cool

@kevinrabe55 2 года назад

Keep up the good work guys - really enjoy the show! Might even try some vienna’s - already am an RC lover! Oh yeah I remember when these cars came out and everyone was like “the back windows don’t roll down 🤪 how cheap!” Needless to say I do not remember any other body style that they tried that cost saving trick on.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s funny thank you for watching

@AndyK.23 2 года назад

Fun! Even your dad was enjoying the crazy bumpy driving! It's always cool to think this was probably $13k back in the day, and now - $500! Cant wait to see the power washer in action!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yep we had fun thank you

@dyer2cycle 2 года назад

..probably less than 10K in 1981...

@thagerdorn2009 2 года назад

My 1980 Z28 was just under 10k new in 80. A V8 Malibu sedan in 81 was probably a little over 10k

@dyer2cycle 2 года назад

@@thagerdorn2009 ..just did some research out of curiosity, several sources stated MSRP on 1981 Malibu sedan was a touch over 7 grand..sounds about right, a Malibu was a smaller, "cheaper" car than a Camaro or a Caprice or Impala..no way it was more expensive than a Z-28...and 7 grand was MSRP, which people rarely paid..probably could get one out the door for not much more than 6 grand..I haven't checked, but I bet you could get a fully loaded Caprice for 10-12 grand in 1981...

@Louie-ji8xn Год назад

@@dyer2cycle i have an 81 malibu sedan

@jacobemerson8015 2 года назад

I'd love to have a Malibu, but they're priced out of my price range now. My brother had a pretty nice 2 door when we were kids, back before they were as desirable and had a pretty nice wagon a few years ago. I actually saw a factory manual wagon on marketplace a little while ago, but the price was way up there and they knew what they had. The "Iraqi taxi" Malibus they sold in Canada were pretty cool too, great base for a hot rod sleeper, you could make some along those lines with that 4 door

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes love the wagons

@stangman1268 2 года назад

yes my late brother being a chevy fan had a malibu wagon with a 4 spd on the floor that thing was a blast to drive and it was very rare to see one.

@terrydoray7414 2 года назад

@@Sleeperdude i'm swapping my 83' malibu wagon to a 350 vortec with a 5 speed

@daiichidoku 2 года назад

one of my favorite cars ever was an ex-police package 83 malibu taxi with a 350. went like snot and handled amazingly. HATED that one couldnt rolldown the rear windows

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s cool

@RuffTymesBob 2 года назад

The dipstick tube should be on the driver's side below the number 5 cylinder. You should be able to see the " pocket " on the oil pan right by the filter. That circular shaped plug in the back by the distributor should connect to the oil sending unit down on the rear " China wall ". Great videos and it is nice to see a real down home Christian family working together.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you for the information. We appreciate it

@leslietarboxjr4287 2 года назад

Love the Malibu's. I had a 1983 2 dr and it was an awesome car. I put 248,000 miles before I sold it and she still was running well. Very reliable and that 305 got really good gas milage as long as you kept your foot off the floor.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s a cool story

@oldgeezer3269 2 года назад

Another Awesome one guys I was crying laughing at the end with jumps So much fun for $500 Thank you 👏⭐

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you we had fun

@lucasrustt 2 года назад

That's why I love chevys, started in the first try, parts are easy to find..

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s true

@HotRodDad 2 года назад

Rocky just wanted to help.😂😂😂 Great job getting the kids involved!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

He’s into everything thank you

@Shadowcu123 2 года назад

Did the Chevy get the Rocky Stamp of Approval? ✅ 🐐 😂

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

I think so

@BrodieBr0 2 года назад

Sleeperdude: ''How many spark plugs have you changed?'' Daughter: ''I've done 3'' hahahaa hilarous and 19:57 Rocky was really interested in how vacuum advance works. 😂Your videos are always awesome and entertaning, thanks for the hard work you up into them!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@OsbornTramain 2 года назад

The rear vent windows are because the rear windows don't roll down! You have extra armrest room for 3 people in the back in the doors, but they gave up the roll down window....so most of these cars have air conditioning too. This design replaced the 1977 Chevelle and Malibu....and since it was smaller, they had to still try to fit three people in the back seat.....so they could say 6 passengers....so the designed of the armrest gave more width for people.....but not enough room for the window roll down mechanism

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you for letting me know

@HamiltonvilleFarm 2 года назад

That was awesome!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you I appreciate it

@МихаилЛевеляйнен 2 года назад

RUS Leningrad. Дружище из за войны на Украине в России могут отключить Ютуб. Перевод уже заблокировали. Здоровья тебе и семье.

@Seazer009 2 года назад

I really enjoyed this video Sleeperdude with the family involved in getting the Malibu running. And then Rocky inspecting the vehicle even before its fully off the trailer. Rocky is such an amazing Goat he really loves to check things out and always seems to be hungry. I look forward to your videos some of the best on You Tube IMO. Best wishes to you and your family, including all the animals. Be safe out there.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

He really is the nosiest animal ever and he acts like he’s a dog, thanks for watching

@محمدالتميمي-ظ1و1ظ 2 года назад

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@grayhounddaddy62leake83 2 года назад

Brought back memories of my 1978 Monte Carlo that also had a 305 V8 that I bought brand new! Your Malibu and that Monte had almost an identical interior in the same color! Awesome video!!!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@indianaslim4971 2 года назад

I would like to give a shout out to Sleepermom for the nice camera work on this and all the other videos, well done 👍

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you I will tell her, she does great

@jonlennon3348 2 года назад

I have never seen that year with a quadrajet on it. You scored.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah not sure that it originally came on the car

@slowshedgarage7409 2 года назад

Great episode. Now sure how I missed it. Just now seen it. Was there ever any doubt that the ol' chevy wouldn't run? Of course not.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you we are going to have another video of it coming out Monday

@SWEET-2381 2 года назад

Man i watch u guys.. I get so jealous!! I wish my family was doing stuff like that wen I was a kid... LOVE you guys!! Keep up the good work! Deff one of my favorite channels!!!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you man

@SWEET-2381 2 года назад

@@Sleeperdude keep teaching the kids dude I think that's the best part of the whole show!!

@tdibell 2 года назад

Yo!!! WA WA!!! Eat yer Vieenyas!! Theys gonna make yas grow up tall, strong and beautiful!!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s right

@suegoss8600 2 года назад

You are my husbands favorite! Loves to watch! It’s great to see how your son and you get along so well! Your whole family is tight please don’t ever lose that! Family is the best! GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY!🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you so much really appreciate it

@HanstheTraffer 2 года назад

Only if you are on Ventura Highway. (Desert don't know yer name) Looks like a 50,000 psi fuel pump. You should get that woodworker family to make you a decent jump for cars. I bet Rocky would like a can of dip....Copey.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Facts

@vidguy007 2 года назад

Great content You gotta love how Ralphie fits under the hood That model was used in police vehicles so no roll down window might be a feature

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thanks

@kyledesborough6045 2 года назад

the"DUKE BOY'S"ain't got nothing on you guys "just a good ol boy's"love the 🎥 keep em rollin👍⭐🌟👍

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s right .. thank you

@jeffabney1984 2 года назад

I had a 79 4 Dr. It had the 305 H O. If the intake is factory aluminum its a H O. Also if you have the ID tag on the core support it will say 305 H O.

@jeffabney1984 2 года назад

Also the rear windows didn't go down as a safety feature. That's why they had the wing windows.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@jeffabney1984 2 года назад

Yes sir

@lawncuttingplusdelta Год назад

My gut says the last owner prob used the hood plugs and stuck bent ones in to perhaps deter those thieves from taking them and to not allow moisture back in motor 👍🏻…. Your friend paul from delta bc Canada 🇨🇦….

@Sleeperdude Год назад

Yeah maybe so

@ericamcmillion2676 2 года назад

The Malibu would be a great daily. Sounds great👍I love this channel.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes it would thank you

@HanstheTraffer 2 года назад

Rocky likes the strawberry flavored upholstery. I think you ought to make an El Camino out of it. C'mon man...u're a body guy.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes he loves eating interior

@joejakubec9708 2 года назад

The squarer the car the better. Love them.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes sir

@victorrobinson7008 2 года назад

My Oldsmobile was almost the same body style and here in California my cars rear Windows did roll down ! Dammm that's unusual for chevy .😰😰

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s interesting I wonder why

@ianrs6310 2 года назад

Pretty sure that’s an ‘81. My 81 had the 267 small block pounding out 125 bald eagles.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes it is

@kimchipig 2 года назад

Great video. My family owned a taxi company when these cars were new and everything you say about GM is true. The entire SBC family is interchangeable. Stuff like brake pads were the same for eons and thus dirt cheap. Want a cheap horsepower upgrade for your Malibu? Well, an LS crate engine will bolt up right up for less than the price of a good rebuild.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Very true

@CortinasAndClassics 2 года назад

Just found your channel. Love the car and Rocky is awesome. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@ssrc30 2 года назад

Your family is lucky to have a father like you. My dad would never have let me help with projects like this. He was more interested in yelling at me and slapping me around when I was a kid. All my automotive knowledge is self taught. I'll be taking a step away from the 70s and 80s cars in the spring and will be starting on a 1939 Cadillac LaSalle. Best wishes to you all.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that. That’s cool

@Louie-ji8xn Год назад

Come help me bro. I have this exact car just sitting in my backyard since 2007 the V6 variant tho.

@victorrobinson7008 2 года назад

I believe that secondary plug on the side of the carburetor where it should go should go on the electric choke? Don't quote me out still would have to look in my service manual to find out definitely would have to find out where that plug goes

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@jekylltraveler 2 года назад

First car was 78 Cutlass Supreme, loved it.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s great

@sneakyb8731 2 года назад

I had the 78 2 door model. The rear frame on those is shit and will rott out fast. Mine was midnight black with a over sized cam 305 in it with a turbo tranny that had a shift kit in it.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@backyardbuilttrucks1 2 года назад

410 Mercury FE don't see them anymore.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah you dont

@JoeSmith-nu8oo 2 года назад

We had a 77 Chevy Sport Van when I was a teenager with a 400SB, and for what reason I never knew the distributor would arc and burn a hole in the rotor cap??? I think that's what it was. It happened more than once in its life! Very annoying when you're in the middle of nowhere🤣

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s wierd I wonder why

@donmunro7568 2 года назад

Could the rear windows not rolling down be the start of safety feature? After that they went to only role down half way. Not sure though.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah I think it is a safety feature

@douglaspaluch8496 2 года назад

You must be sleeping dude you bought a Chevy and the wheels actually roll what kind of video are you doing LOL you know we love you

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

I know it’s wierd right

@townhall05446 2 года назад

I got my 2nd car in late 1972 when I was a junior in high school - it was a 1969 Chevy wagon with the 300hp 350 and a quadrajet. For such a big beast it moved pretty well. And I got it up to 112 mph with the AC on (and bald tires).

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s a great story

@Notoproject2025 2 года назад

My neighbors had one of those cars. Bought it brand new. Nice old man nicknamed Kit. In the 80s his health started getting bad and didn't drive much after. Very very light blue with blue vinyl interior. Pretty sure the rear windows rolled down. I remember riding in it once.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s cool

@JVaughn344 2 года назад

Awesome video... excited to see you do more work to this Chevy Malibu.....👍👍

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@eldoradony 2 года назад

The rear windows in the rear don't roll down because there is no room in the door for the glass. The vent windows were put in to "keep the public happy".

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok interesting

@jeremyTallen1 2 года назад

My cutlass 4 door I used to have around the same year as your Malibu was the exact same way with the windows that didn't roll down and the little smoker window

@jeremyTallen1 2 года назад

It had a V6 3.8 with the crap transmission I put a 350 turbo transmission in it. With Oldsmobile it has to be an Oldsmobile transmission if I remember right it has dip in the top of the transmission unlike chevy.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Oh wow that’s cool

@chevellemann8367 2 года назад

How about taking that V8 out, overhauling it, painting it, and putting it in the rambler? Make it a show car. :)

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

The rambler would be cool with a v8

@bigguy1984 2 года назад

GM designed rear windows to not roll down as an cost cutting measure.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s crazy

@billyhaddock5540 2 года назад

Congrats to Ralphie for wearing gloves on the carb. agree Malibu with two doors is better. i'm worry about Rocky being out and running into the car. good cleaning outside/inside, it would be a good car to go to town in. lv ur videos. no puppy cam.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you I’m glad you liked it all the puppies are gone to their new homes now

@richardpitcher8735 2 года назад

I had 78 Malibu sedan, 2 tone blue, 305 v8. Great car and it jumped ! Hit a deer when it had 268,000 km - killed the deer - killed the car.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s stinks

@wilbertwomack2439 2 года назад

oil sending unit plug that back over motor that pluging top the intake sleeperdude that answer my commit send you !

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@canman809 2 года назад

Great video. This was my first car at 16. Mine was a 2 door with the 267 V8.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s funny

@marksaunders2500 2 года назад

hi from uk guys and gals👋👍 am confused at start you say chevy then afford (is it chevy or is it ford🕵😂) Nice to see wah wah getting her nails nearly dirty don't let her snap 1 josh you will never hear end of it 😉🔫😂 and the old dipstick dad joke never fails to get the laughs goin😂👌 and the malibu wanted good laugh before brakes lol rolls first then stops after fun lol great times sleeperdude family malibu left earth and ralphi hit the roof pmsl 😂👌 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍👋

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes what I said was we finally found a Chevy I can afford, I’m glad you liked the video thank you for watching

@marksaunders2500 2 года назад

@@Sleeperdude I knew it was a chevy malibu just me doin a dad joke lol pmsl just thought I would try to humour yourself lol 😂😂 sorry am a saddo wasnt really confused 👍 thanks tho always enjoy you and your team 👍👌 thanks man 👋

@hubertbelden652 2 года назад

I love the Malibu👍🇺🇸

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@thomasbradley4868 2 года назад

Your daughter wave 👋 hi Iam 👋 waving back . Whats your daughters name?

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

We call her squeezy

@davidmufferi6198 2 года назад

Old Chevys never let you down They consider for 30 years and start right now

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s great

@RichardFowler-pz4bm Год назад

😂❤

@craigwalker6513 2 года назад

my brother in law has an 81 wagon in mint condition with a rare 267cu.in monza motor with 307 heads from the factory. add a 4 barrel & cam does 13 second quarters. great car.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s great

@angryyank 2 года назад

I had a 79 4 door sedan with the 267 bored 40 over 327 heads ram horns lunati cam and a 400 crank and made it into a baby stroker pulling around 420 HP to the ground and close to 500 at the crank

@pkzanc 2 года назад

I am very impressed with the way you guys raise your children, they are such a joy to watch. I am particularly impressed with your oldest daughter participating in the activities, nails and all!!! Well, not to push Rocky to the side, he is a hoot!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@amerritt261 2 года назад

It's too bad you don't like trucks. You could make an unbelievable sleeper out of the old truck.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

I know right

@johnkendall6962 2 года назад

One good thing about cars at that time. The trim was mostly glued on so it was often easier to just remove it all if some is missing than to find and replace it. Little or no holes to fill.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s nice

@HotRodHoarder 2 года назад

Man, what a fun project!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah we had a lot of fun

@stuckoutwest5169 2 года назад

The reason they did the wing windows on the back doors is those cars the back windows would not roll down

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s crazy

@gtaelement137 2 года назад

Nice car 🚗🙌 nice to see the family work on the car 🚗 hello 👋 rocky 🐐 is so much fun 🐐

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@googleuser3760 2 года назад

The reason why they didn’t roll down in the back is because it was a “cost saving measure” that didn’t go over to well with customers. I was told the vent windows in the back were added just a few years after customer complaints about ventilation on hot summer days if the A/C broke. The vent window didn’t go over to well either. So then they began to add rolling windows in the economy version again to satisfy GM’s customers. I don’t know for a fact but that is what i was told bu someone who knows those 80s cars.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah I think your right. Thank you

@johnponthieux159 2 года назад

That is the wrong motor for that car the dipstick should be on the passenger side and that is a driver side motor hit me back and I will tell u how to make it work

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thanks

@tinaspann7745 2 года назад

I read that GM screwed up the design for the 80's version. There is no room in the door for the glass and the regulator to go. That is why the put the push out visor windows in the back.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@therealboofighter 2 года назад

I had a 1981 Malibu with the V6 and 3 speed on the floor. It was a crazy car with the manual.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That would be fun

@americanrambler4972 2 года назад

The reason for the big heater/ac box under the hood was the design of the dashboard. In order to recess the dash and make it smaller to increase interior passenger seating room. To give more knee and leg room, the dash panel was moved closer to the windshield. For their size, these cars have quite a bit of interior room. When they migrated to front wheel drive later on, the space the transmission, driveline and rear drive axle was added to the interior space.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok interesting

@marklenington3649 2 года назад

do i hear banjo music, kidding i used to live in the country till people started putting in housing additions around me, need to move

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

I wish I was farther in the country since I still have neighbors I can see

@JrZCarZ 2 года назад

Good deal dude! Love seeing these revivals. The' only thing that would have been better is if it was a wagon 👍

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yes your right !!!

@josephegon6058 2 года назад

The reason for not rolling down was supposed to be a safety feature for kids not to jump out a rolled down window.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@emilmaki3001 2 года назад

Me and my boys love watching your channel. Thanks for the family friendly content!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@mikecooney3379 2 года назад

Outstanding! I think you need to make this peach a cop car to chase your Galaxy! Great video as usual!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That would be funny

@davida.p.9911 2 года назад

Love those old Malibus! The "no roll" down rear windows might be part of the police package, some had it. If it says "certified" on the speedometer then it's a police package. Keep up the awesome content!! 👍🏁 New subscriber here! I came over from Hot Rod Hoarder's channel. 😎

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thanks for the info, and thanks for checking my channel out

@jeromebreeding3302 2 года назад

Mom had a 79 Malabu with the V-6. Getting to the rear plugs on both banks, was best achieved under the wheel-wells. I liked that car much better than the 88 Escort that replaced it.

@ralphkramden2089 2 года назад

@@jeromebreeding3302 Ya can’t replace a Chevy with a Ford. That’s just not right.

@jeromebreeding3302 2 года назад

@@ralphkramden2089 Yes you can, do if you on the honey-mooners !

@CountyGarage207 2 года назад

I had an 83 four door with the little v6. It was pretty peppy, I should have never sold it.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s cool

@somerandomguy3868 2 года назад

Filling the new oil filter with MMO is a really good idea, it's really good for sticky lifters and is thin enough to wash the old oil away

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

I agree

@randyriggs5463 2 года назад

Really enjoyed that remark about"dipstick". ! Glad to see kids are helping out and learning about cars. Enjoy them while you can!

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

I’m glad you liked it, I am trying my best

@eddiepatterson5025 2 года назад

First start now that’s a Chevy small block for ya there. This would be a good flip for resale or keep. For a moment there it sounded like it had aftermarket camshaft but that’s probably the carburetor. Do the brakes delete the catalyst converter and run a nice sounding muffler. Those 305 have nice torque up to 4500 rpm and decent power. This would make a nice sleeper here. Shhhhhhh. Stuff the big block in here and a ford 9inch diff.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah your probably right

@dyer2cycle 2 года назад

..I don't think I would want to do a brakes delete...😄

@victorrobinson7008 2 года назад

The plug behind the distributor goes to the oil sensor and is located right next to the distributor pointing straight up

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@AK74Man87 2 года назад

I have an 80 Malibu Landau 2door with a fresh built 413. Love the g body Malibu’s

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s awesome

@kylewooten2986 2 года назад

That’s awesome when I was a kid my mom had a 1978 Malibu I miss it anyway I always have loved Malibu’s there great cars

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s cool

@kylewooten2986 2 года назад

@@Sleeperdude if I had a old Malibu it would be my everyday driver I would just drive it and enjoy it but that’s me my name is kyle it’s nice to meet you I’m awe-so a Chrysler fan I like the 1975 Chrysler Newport my grandpa had one when I was a kid as will it was what I consider fancy but not for everybody it was one of my favorite cars to ride in as a kid so was moms Malibu those were always my 2 favorite cars and I miss riding in them they were always smooth rides going down the road they just don’t make cars like they used to classic cars are better is how I feel but that’s my opinion

@ronwig7665 2 года назад

Good video josh, caint beat those Chevrolet engine, there tough 283 was the best

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Thank you

@MadsWorld34 2 года назад

i had a 1980 and it turned out to have the 267 ci in it. but i bought it to run a enduro race and i didn't have time to change the engine. and to mine and everyones surprise once it got its rpms up it was hard to beat i ended up winning a 300 lap race with it. it wasn't the fastest but damn it never got hot and it was steady. now in a normal 20 lap race it was a little under powered but 300 laps it ran the same speed every lap.

@MadsWorld34 2 года назад

oh and i remember it had that freak carb on it it looked like a quadrajet 4 barrel but it was a 2 barrel to this day i have only seen a couple others like that and i think they was on a S10 blazer

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

That’s awesome

@jasonsimmons811 2 года назад

I think the back windows don't roll down that's what's the vents are for, the wagons have them too

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Ok thank you

@kenb1918 2 года назад

Is it me or is the balancer or balancer pully wobbly at 43.25?

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

It looks like it

@dalewesley1662 2 года назад

Green leaded fuel time again.......... Rocky's going to be there😀😀😀😀

@JoesGoldenGarage 2 года назад

I’m in Chattanooga. Cool to see another TN RU-vidr. Love ur channel. Where are y’all. Out Nashville or Knoxville way? Or neither! Lol. Keep the good content coming

@tzer7296 2 года назад

That ford 1 ton with the mercury motor MAY actually be a mercury truck and if thats the case you ought to go back and get it.

@Sleeperdude 2 года назад

Yeah maybe so we are waiting to see if other family members want the trucks first.

@thepyrodude 2 года назад

Definitely wasn't a merc truck if it was the badges would of said m 350 not f350

@tzer7296 2 года назад

@@thepyrodude You're probably right, but its a lot easier to change the badges than it is to change the motor. There may have been a time in the past where having a merc truck wasn't near as cool as having a ford. but yeah you're most likely correct.

@l.greenemachine66 2 года назад

I like the rims. And if you don't keep it as a good car it would be a great demolition derby car. LOL P.S. I should let you know I comment as I watched your video.