By Scotty Lachenauer – Images by the Author
Marc Schankweiler has always been a fan of square Chevys. From one of his early rides–a 1967 Chevy II— to this here 1979 Chevy Malibu that carries an excellent mix of dragstrip attitude with plenty of street brawler personality. It’s powered by a 575hp small-block under the cowl hood that’s fun on the strip yet docile enough to drive on the street. The car’s attractive Red Metallic pearl paintjob gets this G-body plenty of double takes driving down the road or at just about every local cruise event. Read full article here.
Tech Specs
OWNER: Marc Schankweiler, Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Vehicle: 1979 Chevy Malibu Classic
ENGINE
Block: GM 350 small-block
Bore: 4.030
Stroke: 3.750
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Crank: Scat 4340
Rods: Scat Pro Stock
Pistons: Icon forged
Cylinder Heads: Profiler All American
Cam: Bullet Solid Roller
Intake: Profiler/Wilson Cast
Carburetor: ATM Innovation 750-cfm
Ignition: MSD
Output: 575 hp
Drivetrain:
Trans: Chris Root TH350
Rear: Moser 9-inch assembled by 8- and 9-Inch Ford rears (Pennsville, NJ) with 4.56 gears
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Front Suspension: Viking double-adjustable coilover shocks
Rear Suspension: Viking double-adjustable shocks, BMR springs
Brakes: Factory disc front, factory drum rear
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels: RC Component 15×4 front, Holeshot 15×8 rear
Tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman 26×7.5-15 front Mickey Thompson Pro Bracket Radials in 28×9-15 rear
EXHAUST
Headers: Schoenfeld
Mufflers: Herfurth Aluminum Racing Mufflers (H.A.R.M.)
INTERIOR
Wheel: Grant
Gauges: RPM Performance
Shifter: Hurst
Rollcage: Ken’s Kustom Chassis (Leesport, PA)
EXTERIOR
Hood: Harwood fiberglass
Paint: HC Martin Body Company
Color: Carmine Red Metallic Pearl
