73 Vega project

[Bobrsss]

Ok, as most of you know, I've been working on a 1973 Vega for about 2 yrs. Some of you have seen it, b ut for those who have not and want to, heres a few pics.

[Bobrsss]

Heres a few more.

[Bobrsss]

And the motor.

[Red2001SS]

I didn't know that Vega Hoods went up like a Vette? I was going to ask what the hell that red thing was under the car, then I saw the other pics.

[Bobrsss]

Yeah, I'm getting ready to cut off the front hinges and install 2 front hood pins. The back of the hood already has pins. The red stuff is air bags and control/trailing arms.

[Red2001SS]

I was refering to the red part hanging under the door. Looks like a square Cherry Bomb.

[grn95t/a]

sweet, bet that bitch is loud!

[Bobrsss]

I was refering to the red part hanging under the door. Looks like a square Cherry Bomb.

Yup, definitly Cherry bomb. Small fuckers too. I have shorty headers and flex pipe down to right under the seats. Yeah, it's loud!

[novajoe]

Looks Stock LOL

[Bobrsss]

OK, guess since everybody else is posting up pics of their projects, I will update everyone on my project. As most of you know, Craig @ Autosmart had the beast for about 4 months cutting out all the rust, doing the body work and painting it. Since then I brought it home and fool with it when I can.

[Bobrsss]

As you can see, I put Poor mans Dynomat aka roof repair rubber shield down and the 2 racing seats that I got a few months ago. Also changed out the shifter again. I had the exhaust done . Now it's a little less loud and sounds awesome.

[Grifter757]

When you going to get this harness?

[Bobrsss]

Changed the intake out for a single Edelbrock Victor jr. Today I started the front bumper project. Wanted the look of the 71 Vega instead of using the filler panel that went between the bumper and front sheet metal.

[Bobrsss]

Now all I have to do is find somebody to fix my bumper for me. Any ideas?

[Bobrsss]

When you going to get this harness?

Thought you were bringing it the other night.

[grn95t/a]

looking great bob

[socalmach]

Looking pretty good.

[Bobrsss]

Thanks guys, it's been a long project. I think it'll be ready by spring.

[Beach Cruiser]

looking good Bob, but since when is a vega a mopar?

[Bobrsss]

Uh, it's not? Right? Maybe somebody will move it for me.

[86montess]

Looking good !!!!

[Bobrsss]

Thanks! And thanks to whoever for moving the thread.

[Bobrsss]

Well, as some of you know, I blew up the SB in the Vega this weekend. Don't even know how. Anyway, I'm just gonna stick the extra SB that came out of the 68 Camaro in for now. I need to get my headers ceramic coated. Anybody know where I can go locally for that?

[Grifter757]

How the hell did you manage that? what where you doing?

[Bobrsss]

How the hell did you manage that? what where you doing?

Nothing really, just took off from a stop light. Not even fast. Big puff of smoke came out of the dipstick tube. When I got to the shop all we could hear was a big ass rod knock.

[74chevy10]

Well, as some of you know, I blew up the SB in the Vega this weekend. Don't even know how. Anyway, I'm just gonna stick the extra SB that came out of the 68 Camaro in for now. I need to get my headers ceramic coated. Anybody know where I can go locally for that?


You can give these guys a try. The owner's name is Lou Amati.


http://precision-powder-coat.com/

[Beach Cruiser]

be interesting to see when you tear it down what went boom. wonder if it was the source of the random tick?

[Red2001SS]

What he's not telling you is that he was doing a standing burn out before he took off normally from the stop light.

[Bobrsss]

What he's not telling you is that he was doing a standing burn out before he took off normally from the stop light.

Not this time. Thing is, the exhaust is so loud I'm not really sure when it went. Thats just when I noticed it.

[Bobrsss]

You can give these guys a try. The owner's name is Lou Amati.


http://precision-powder-coat.com/

You know, I called them and they told me they didn't do that. I'll call again.

[Beach Cruiser]

Still need an HEI?

[POP414]

since your motors killed, maybe you should put this in it, lol

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1385973-supercharged-454-chevy-big-block.html

[Bobrsss]

since your motors killed, maybe you should put this in it, lol

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1385973-supercharged-454-chevy-big-block.html

I'm building the exact same motor without the supercharger. Even have the same casting number heads. Cant put that beast in The Vega. Way too much power!!

[POP414]

hahaha, damn, cant wait to see that one run. And a sc would be a nice touch, lol

[Bobrsss]

Still need an HEI?

I have one for the Vega. Just wanted to check out the small HEI.


I have the new motor just about ready . Jimmy cut me a new oil pan and thats on. Now if I can get the 700r4 wired I can get this MF'r in by the end of the weekend.

[Bobrsss]

OK, heres an update. When the weather starts to turn cold, I put the Camaro up and pull the Vega out to work on it. Got the motor running pretty well in it now, but I don't think I like all that stall. Not sure what RPM it is, but seems like alot. Considering changing it out for the stock converter. Still need to rewire the lock out inside the trans and get the god damn shifter working right. Should be done by next weekend. Also got a guy working on the strips. Claims he can duplicate it perfectly.

[novajoe]

So it will be on the road soon

[Bobrsss]

So it will be on the road soon

Oh yeah.

[WICKIDSIX]

Make sure you put gas in it.

[Bobrsss]

Make sure you put gas in it.

I know. It conked out the other day and I was sure it had run out, but it was just the fuel pump fuse.

[383IROC]

I want to see this car in action. Of course, I want to see mine in action too. lol

[Bobrsss]

A little trouble with the rear. We'll fix it tomorrow.

[Bobrsss]

So it will be on the road soon

Guess you missed it at the cars and coffee on Jan 5th.

[POP414]

sooo, its broke? lol

[Bobrsss]

sooo, its broke? lol

Yeah, but we'll weld it back together tomorrow.

[Beach Cruiser]

how did that happen?

[02streetsweeperSS]

Launching the car off the trans brake on the street FTW!

[Bobrsss]

how did that happen?

Launching test runs. Basically I've been trying to break it so we know where it needs to be beefed up. Didn't know it would break the pumpkin/tube weld. Anyway, we got it all back together including fixing the passenger lower control arm pocket and welding in both new upper control brackets. Hopefully that will stop the wheel hop. I tried to do some burnouts, but it had started snowing ,so it spun anyway. Pics to follow.