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About Me. Disabled Veteran, USAF, 22 Years, 8 months. Currently live in two places, Texas and Oklahoma. Haven't been able to sell the house I bought in OK so move between the two to keep my Texas residence.

My Car-- 1971 Chevelle Malibu. Bought the body, a motor and trans for $900. It is going to need some work for sure. Currently looking for an early 70s 454 for it as the engine I got was only a 350. Body was pretty rust free but has damage in serveral areas so will be replacing rear quarters, both sides, door panels, and front fenders. I haven't decided yet on the trans, either a 6-speed tremac (around $5500 for the kit from summit) or a 6-speed 4L80E build ($7000 from summit, guess it really should be called a 6L80E). I also need to find a 12 Bolt rear-end for it. Planning 3.08s with locker. Engine build is going to focus on Low-midrange torque and let the gearing take the load. Currently, I estimate $20K-30K over 5-7 years to complete the car.

Welcome, thank you for your service.

Sounds like you have a plan for your car. Keep us updated and pics of your progress are always nice, we like pics.

Welcome to the site DV. I will also thank you very much for your service to our country. 72 Malibu owner here.

Welcome DV and I too thank you for your service .Im a 72 owner times 3 if you count my truck .I look forward to hearing more as you get started .

Thank you very much for your service, and welcome to the site. Sounds like a great project. Took me 7 years to complete my car.

Thank you for serving our country and also welcome to the site.

Thank you for serving our country. Welcome to the site!