Nicer - not as high! Chicago C/L

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/3633849715.html

 

I always liked my 1980 Malibu 2-door basic el cheapo V-6 and 3-speed I bought to pull behind our motorhome. Nice body style and decent ride.
This looks good for a northern Illinois vehicle.

 

Oooooh! Put that puppy up on some 28" hoops and then we're talking...

 

Check your medication!!!!!

 

Looks nice, but, I'm no fan of low sun pix. Or of fresh paint jobs. I'd have to see this one.

 

We've seen this one before, and recently. Notice the incorrect year front fenders with the second side marker lights in them. This one has had some serious work done.

 

This is because you can get the 81 grille new. They are reproducing that year since it's the grille used in Mexico for several years. They made a LOT of these G-body Malibus down in Mexico, they are very popular, and they make all the bits still, lights, trim, bumpers, all that can be had easily. While I like the 82-83 front end, the ability to get NEW pieces and switch to the 80-81 front clip is too tempting. Here's all the Eckler's part numbers you need:

1981 Grill, P/N 650003
1980-1981 Header Panel Hardware Kit, P/N 651023
1981 Right Headlight Bezel, P/N 650010
1981 Left Headlight Bezel, P/N 650009
1981 Left Front Turn And Park Lens, P/N 650062
1981 Right Front Turn And Park Lens, P/N 650063
1980-81 Left Side Marker Lens, P/N 632177
1980-81 Right Side Marker Lens, P/N 632176

 

Cannot be an '82 -- has older '78-79 grill with dual not quad lites!
Something fishy there!