Leave stock or hotrod it?

[BillsCamino]

Stock ?? NO fun !!

 

[WinstonSmith]

Hot Rod

 

[timbgtm]

Agreed. It's a nice original car, and if it was an SS it would be best to leave it original. Since it's a Malibu you won't harm the value with performance mods. As long as you don't "bubba" anything you'll be in good shape. I'd go for a GM crate 383, overdrive trans, and Vintage Air if it needs it.

True. Resto- modding could increase the value of this car if done in good taste. Depending on your budget, type of driving you want to do with it would be a clue to where to start. A nice LS 3 would be nice.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/ls376-525

Or my personal favorite.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/lsx-454

 

[BillsCamino]

Truth be told, an original 307 w/PG drivetrain does not have much value even to a Chevelle purest.
Set it aside and build what YOU want.
The Lemans blue '69 Malibu I've pictured above was an original 307/PG. As shown, it is now a healthy 383, TH350, 12 bolt.

 

[timbgtm]

Truth be told, an original 307 w/PG drivetrain does not have much value even to a Chevelle purest.
Set it aside and build what YOU want.
The Lemans blue '69 Malibu I've pictured above was an original 307/PG. As shown, it is now a healthy 383, TH350, 12 bolt.

I cannot see it through the fog, must of been bad weather that day .lol

 

[BillsCamino]

That was a photo op for Super Chevy magazine...taken at Music City dragstrip north of Nashville

 

[testdepth]

Truth be told, an original 307 w/PG drivetrain does not have much value even to a Chevelle purest.
Set it aside and build what YOU want.
The Lemans blue '69 Malibu I've pictured above was an original 307/PG. As shown, it is now a healthy 383, TH350, 12 bolt.

This car has the original 10 bolt rear end. I am looking at a guy's 383 with a 700r. Both rebuilt by a shop near Screven and both for $3600. Is it necessary to change out the rear end?

 

[Kyzrsoze]

This car has the original 10 bolt rear end. I am looking at a guy's 383 with a 700r. Both rebuilt by a shop near Screven and both for $3600. Is it necessary to change out the rear end?

For the street the 10 bolt is probably fine. If you decide to track it regularly a upgraded rear end would be worth it.

 

[Kyzrsoze]

This car has the original 10 bolt rear end. I am looking at a guy's 383 with a 700r. Both rebuilt by a shop near Screven and both for $3600. Is it necessary to change out the rear end?

I'm a fan of the 383/overdrive combo. There's plenty of power and torque to be had from a 383, and much less trouble/expense than an LS engine.

 

[Tazz]

Had a '68 SS396 Chevelle in high school back in the 70's. The '68 & '69's are by far my favorite body styles. Leave it stock!