New to The Website need help with parts finding lol

Hey Guys my name is David Ramirez. I just bought a 1980 Chevy Malibu base model which is my baby. Im currently working on it and Im having trouble finding the header panel assembly if anyone could help me out id appreciate it. I love all cars Domestics and imports except for some euros cause they are just pain in the ass to work on lmao . Im planning on dropping a 383 stoker in the car with a turbo 350 or a camaro/corvette trans.

 

Welcome JrPreyingEagle!

 

Welcome to the nut house. Sounds like you have a sweet ride there! When you can, post pictures. I'm sure that someone around here will come up with ideas for you as to where you can find that header. The good news is that the front clip is interchangeable between all the body styles. I believe, too, that the header itself is good for more than one year, too, with just the grill texture being different. Don't forget to put up some pictures. We do love your station wagon porn around here!

 

Welcome aboard!

 

Welcome aboard!

I've used several sites and companies for G body stuff.
The first two are active forums and often have used parts listed for sale:
http://gbodyforum.com/index.php#.UQvHdGewVGg

http://www.maliburacing.com/


The rest of these sites are "g body" specialists that provide new and/or used parts:

http://www.mikesmontes.com/

http://www.gbodywarehouse.com/gbw/home.php

http://www.gbodyparts.com/

You should also be able to find a header panel on eBay or Craigslist.
Happy hunting!

 

Welcome to the forum Dave!! Glad to have you here.

 

Dave. Not to be pickin on you----okay I'm pickin on you! Tell us a little about yourself and your wagon then go in the other post areas and let members know what you are looking for. This forum is not just about parts hunting, it's a family of friends sharing info, ideas, and photos.
I promise not to pick on you again.

Till next time I get a chance!

 

Welcome, Dave!

Throwin' this out for you, I believe the '80 and '81 header panels are the same.....

Marshall

 

Welcome Dave!

 

JrPreyingEagle

 

JR
lets see it man

 

well my baby is a classic model...im lookin for a wagon at the moment lol. waitin for this damn snow to clear so i can get some pics up of her. Im 21 workin on 2 different cars at the moment. A 79 Camino and my 80 Malibu Classic...I love the wagons worked on one that ran a 9.98 quarter then was crashed. I love all cars imports,americans I dont discriminate lol. Pics will come up when the snow is gone. I have a question though are the header panels after the 78-81 style interchangeable with say the 82-83

 

Somewhere in there, the Malibu went to a 4 headlamp system. The header would be different because of that. If you wanted to change to the 4 lamp front, check a Hollanders' manual for the front fenders. If they interchange, then the header will be a simple bolt on. If not, you would need to change the front clip.

 

hey buddy i have a header panel if ur interested

 

aboard David!
The '80-'81 header panels are pretty much the same. Of course the grilles and headlamp doors are different. I also heard that one of the grille mounting holes might be in a different position, but can be drilled out.
I'll find out. I'm putting an '81 header panel on my '79 Malibu wagon.
'78-'79 header panels are the same. '82 and up are 4 headlamp systems.
They all interchange.
Post some pics of your new ride when you get a chance.

Jack