speaking of "out of the box" projects........

[camcojb]

I picked this up from a good friend Ross (hapevo). I wasn't planning on doing anything at the moment with the economy and being self-employed, but he practically gave it to me................. thanks man.

It's a 73 Vega hatchback. Originally being built as a 1/4 mile street car, it's already been mini-tubbed, has about 15" of wheelwell room. Comes with a truckload of NOS parts and body panels, Currie 9" rear with aluminum center section, Bilstein coil-overs, and torque arm (which will need re-locating). Not sure what to do up front to get a decent sized tire/wheel for a pro-touring track car, but it will need a different front clip, possibly a Chassisworks g chassis or similar.

Bought an LQ9 6 liter from a good friend with new Texas Speed CNC L92 heads, L76 intake, new rails, dbw throttle body, computer, correct rockers, etc. I'll swap the cam, should make 550 hp or so.

This is going to be a very low-dollar build, at least for me. I'll start a thread when I get to the point that progress is being made, but wanted to share what I bought. I was able to sell the Dart I had to pay for this, and I think this will be a much cooler build.









Jody

[GregWeld]

Jody ---

Gwen is vomiting as we speak....

Long story but back in 72 I sold my 66 Vette and bought a brand new 73 Vega - Yellow - hatchback.... It was without a doubt THE WORST CAR EVER... that I've ever owned. I loved the little car - but the engine was a complete POS... I went through 3 head gaskets.. and a couple warped heads...

So here's the funny part. At the time - I also owned a 55 Chevy 2 door post... Gwen would drive that over the Vega... In early 74 I TRIED to trade the Vega in on a new 74 Mercury XR7... the dealership would NOT TAKE THE VEGA on trade - but would give me a heck of a deal without the trade - so the VEGA sat in front of the dealership where I left it - for about 2 weeks... they finally called me and asked me to PLEASE come get it.... Poor little Vega.... so home it came - where Gwen would still choose the 55 over it... It sat for 6 months or more before I could finally pawn that little POS off on somebody (for 2K if I remember right)...

I was at Jim Greens yesterday (the 'famous' drag racer) and he still has a couple of Vega AA/FC bodies sitting around.. They're SO KOOL!

It will be major fun to see what you do with your new toy!

[70rs]

That looks like a fun project. With 550 hp it should be a handfull. I had a Vega when I was a kid. Like Greg I went through several head gaskets and later it got impounded (left for dead on side of road) and crushed into a neat little cube. It ended up about the size of a coffee table.

[Blue70]

Very cool
I would love to do a Vega!!
Cant wait to see what you do with it!

[66LS7]

I had the Pontiac version (Astre) in high school. I managed to rip the rear lower control arm out of it, fry the clutch & seize the motor in 3 months time. I always thought I would put a small block in it & go racing. I believe the car is cooking pan or a shovel by now.

That is going to be a great project I will be watching to see how it comes toghether. I am already visualizing it in my head.


Randy(D&Z Customs LLC.)
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[zbugger]

Very nice little project Jody. I can just picture you driving it. You're gonna look like Hightower from Police Academy when he ripped out the front seat and drove from the back seat of that little CVCC they stole. lol....

Just kidding. I like the little Vega. I can't wait to see what you can do to it.

[CRCRFT78]

I saw that on Craigslist a couple of months ago, VERY COOL CAR!

[awr68]

Going to be a total rocket!!

[cheapta]

I love Vegas! I looked for one when I was starting my latest project but here in New England they rotted on the showroom floor! I got a 65 Nova instead-almost as bed rot-wise. Good luck with it!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Love it Jody. didnt you have a vega couple years ago for the power tour? This is cool though you already have a jump start on the project.

Paul