As you are aware, Chevelle SS' are worth significantly more than
Chevelle Malibus. I have a 67 Chevelle Malibu that I have upgraded and runs
great. My question is for those who have Malibus. Do you question whether
your putting more money into a classic that may not get you your return back
if you decide to sell it in the future ? Not trying to offend anyone, just
curious on whether I should trade up to a 66 or 67 Chevelle SS. When I start
looking at my receipts I wonder if I am passing the point of more money than
actual value or worth of Chevelle Malibu. A legitimate question to
ponder...not to piss anyone off in this great forum.
Oh, here is the breakdown on my 67 Chevelle Malibu. Let me know your
opinions on value or worth of this Chevelle. Thanks.
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This 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
has the following:
- new paint (original Capri Cream and gold
interior). Rear cove panel is painted satin black.
- new SS hood and SS rocker panels (this is not
a clone)
- new 383 stroker engine (with a nice 268 H
Competition
Cam) mated to original powerglide
transmission. The
transmission was overhauled and
powerbands adjusted.
There is 383 badging on front fender
panels where a 396
badge would normally go. Has Malibu
script on rear panels
so this is not an SS clone but a
survivor 67 Chevelle
Malibu that looks like an SS but
maintains its originality.
- new carpeting (with dynamax sound deadener
on the floorboards. No rust on floorboards and I coated inside
floorboards with rust preventative prior to
installing new carpeting).
- new headliner with insulation. New sails and
visors.
- like new seats and interior (gold=original
color). Front bench seat with small aftermarket console on
floor.
- stereo sound system with 4 speakers and two
subwoofers
(I have two speakers in kick panels
and kept the original
kick panels). The rear panel has
two 6 x 9 speakers that
are covered by gold mesh so looks
original. The two
12 inch sub woofers are in the top
of trunk with panel
cover, along with amp. All quality
eclipse stereo
components and professionally
installed. Head unit is
below dash and original Chevy
Delco stereo still in place.
- no rust; clean trunk and clean underhood (I
was planning
to have trunk upholstered in the near
future).
- new radiator, heavy duty Stewart Warner high
volume water pump, shroud, and heavy duty
Derale fan. Runs at a consistent 185 degrees in summer heat.
- new exhaust system; 2.5 inch pipes leading to
Dynomax mufflers (welded ultraflows); The mufflers turn down under the rear
bumper. Hooker coated headers.
- new chrome bumpers
- carb rebuilt= Carter AFB Competition
Carb
- accel ignition coil
- new Autometer guages (all other guages work,
e.g., temp, alternator, parking brake light)
- new felts for windows; new trunk
seal
- Viper alarm and hood lock
- new high torgue starter (note: Chevelle
starts up quick).
- new Optima battery
- new fuel tank; and new sending
unit
- new heater core; all heater controls and
blower fan work as
well as defroster unit.
- new grounding cables from engine to frame,
etc.
- The 10 inch bolt rear end was overhauled with
new fluids
- BF Goodrich tires
- Shocks in ok condition
- Good power steering unit
- New points, condenser, and rotor/cap. Good
spark plug
wires.
Has protecto plate and documents found under
rear seat. This is a very reliable, fun car to drive. If I keep it the only
upgrades I will add are HEI electronic ignition and front power disc brakes.
Has everything else.
I just drove this car from Tulsa, Oklahoma to
Maryland. I averaged 18 mpg. Runs great, and strong. Many compliments on the
road. Again, this car is not a 1967 Chevelle
SS. However, it is a clean and attractive 1967 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe that is extremely
reliable and a great cruising vehicle. Sounds
like a hot rod muscle car. I made upgrades to
enhance driving fun and reliability as a nice
street car.
Sincerely,
Ken McDonough>
