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jeff s

11-01-2009, 08:50 AM

Kind of a lower buck customer project.
It's getting an LS engine and a lot of suspension work.
We got a complete 38,000 mile aluminum 5.3 from a Buick Ranier for $700.
The rear end is a 3.42 posi 8.5 inch 10 bolt from an S10 2wd 5 spd 4.3 which is the same width as the original Vega unit and it has disc brakes.
We're calling it the "Flying Turd"

70rs

11-01-2009, 09:11 AM

The flying turd.....:rofl: :rofl:

That should haul ass with the 5.3 in it. I bet it would be a blast to drive too.

This one will be fun to watch, thanks for posting!

WILWAXU

11-01-2009, 09:30 AM

Cool project!

groovyjay

11-01-2009, 09:37 AM

Looks like a solid candidate. It'll be interesting to see what you do with it. I hope you stick with the sleeper looks. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

11-01-2009, 12:17 PM

Nice project. That should be a fun car to drive

camcojb

11-14-2009, 09:32 PM

ok, we need updates................ :unibrow:

Jody

tones2SS

11-15-2009, 09:55 AM

Very cool. This thing should haul ass!! :thumbsup:

Blue70

11-17-2009, 03:57 PM

I cant wait to see more of this one :)

jeff s

11-26-2009, 11:11 PM

more pics on our site. Thanks

andrewmp6

11-26-2009, 11:52 PM

Are you going to cut the front bumper to look like a mini split bumper camaro.

jeff s

11-27-2009, 12:17 AM

Are you going to cut the front bumper to look like a mini split bumper camaro.
No, I personally dont like the split bumper on the Camaro either.

californiacuda

11-27-2009, 09:14 AM

Did you pick the LS3 because of its short length?

70rs

11-27-2009, 09:41 AM

Jeff, what is your solution for the truck intake being so tall and the hood so low? Are you going to fab a scoop of some sort for extra room or will it all fit under the stock hood?:cheers:

jeff s

11-29-2009, 05:54 AM

It's not a LS3 it's a 5.3 Alum block. I picked it cause it was cheap and light, 100lbs more than the original alum 4 banger.
If you look at the pics of the engine, it has a LS1 intake and water pump which will fit under the hood. I bought the LS1 intake and 2 other spares off craigslist for $35 ea.

radrambler

11-29-2009, 07:21 AM

jeff

havent found it on your site..

tom

jeff s

11-29-2009, 04:48 PM

pics are on the 1st and 9th post on this thread. Sorry, not on our site.

jeff s

12-10-2009, 09:23 PM

Got the s10 spindles, brakes and 8.5 rear end in it.

radrambler

12-10-2009, 10:00 PM

Jeff

this car should be a blast to drive . thanks for posting the update.
LOVE TO HEAR HOW IT PERFORMS...

Tom

jeff s

04-02-2010, 10:57 PM

Engine went in for good today. Pics later

70rs

04-03-2010, 02:17 PM

Looking forward to the pics. I really like this build. Thanks for posting Jeff.

lil427z

04-03-2010, 08:46 PM

jeff its not a split bumper . it is called rs .
rick k

jeff s

12-20-2011, 10:21 AM

This one made Hot Rod, Car Craft, PHR, and the Oct 31, 2011 issue of Automotive News. RIP

Bryce

12-20-2011, 10:35 AM

what happened?

Ron in SoCal

12-20-2011, 11:11 AM

what happened?

Looks like a warrior's death....:cool:

coolwelder62

12-20-2011, 11:41 AM

Look's like someone hit the horse,your kids ride in front of the Minimart.:unibrow:

Track Junky

12-20-2011, 11:53 AM

May the Vega rest in peace. Hope it had a donor card. :D

Van B

12-20-2011, 05:53 PM

I believe there was a blurb in PHR a few months ago. The car nosed into the wall at Great Lakes Dragaway after an errant shift. I am pretty sure the driver was unhurt.

jeff s

08-13-2012, 10:07 AM

Yes, this car is gone. :( So are employees involved. Memories live on here :

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1105phr_1972_chevy_vega/viewall.html

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_1103_jeff_schwartz_1972_chevy_vega/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3dyBPLYis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5-4l1VAMj4

http://www.carcraft.com/eventcoverage/real_street_eliminator/ccrp_1101_real_street_elminator_competition/viewall.html