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mike miller
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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Ray,
Q: Can you tow it on the flat?
A: I bought it thinking that I could. But being the "top of the line" LTZ model, with a bigger engine than most, it has a different transmission than other Malibu's. (It is a 6 speed auto that was devloped with Ford.) I THINK it is still good for flat towing, but I also found out it is heaver than I expected, so the motivation to set it up to flat tow is less. I slected this exact year/model as it has adjustable petals. (Wife is rather small... 4'7".) I have several rigs that are better for flat towing, so I doubt I'll ever install a base plate on the "Boo."
Q: Did you remove the front wheels when you did the light bulb?
A: no, I just turned the wheels to one side. I also used a 2x4 block to hold the inner fender out of the way. I took pictures and really should put a write-up on my projects blog. (Lately that has been mostly SideKick stuff but some GMC.)
I suspect the bulbs were the ones from the factory, and they are used for the day time driving lights, so they do have quite a good life span. I installed the highest quality (long life not high light output) bulbs I could find. I might not have to ever do the job again as they lasted 6 years.
I am sure the design was a compromise between the "look" and the requirement for replacement.
I also work with a high number of engineers. All I can say is: "The are engineers and there are Engineers."
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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By: USAussie on Sat, 27 December 2014 06:28 |
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By: Ray R. on Sat, 27 December 2014 08:00 |
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By: Ray R. on Sat, 27 December 2014 20:09 |
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By: Ray R. on Sat, 27 December 2014 20:40 |
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By: USAussie on Sun, 28 December 2014 00:46 |
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By: USAussie on Sun, 28 December 2014 07:21 |
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By: USAussie on Sat, 27 December 2014 22:52 |
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