I'm 4 years late, but I just gotta say, that;s one of the best I've seen! Well thought out, simple yet effective! Too bad there wasn't a factory option like that, even though Hot Rod tested a prototype Vega fitted with an all-aluminum V8, the last of several 283 cu in. (4.6 L) units used in the CERV I research and development vehicle. Bored out to 302 cu in (4.9 L), it had high-compression pistons, a solid lifter camshaft, cast-iron four-barrel intake manifold, and a Quadrajet carburetor. With stock Turbo Hydramatic, stock Vega rear end and street tires, the car ran a sub-14-second quarter mile.
@ranzamaceanruig
5 жыл бұрын
You're killing me with that car. I've wanted one ever since I was a teenager in the mid 70's. Yours is perfect, even down to the gear drive whine! Thanks for posting.
@scotfirehamer4247
4 жыл бұрын
It’s nice that you can still see all the factory spot welds without rust being there nice job on the restoration You definitely took some liberties made it a lot nicer than it ever was originally I love the straight cut gears
@NitroModelsAndComics
4 жыл бұрын
At first I thought it had an underhood supercharger, then I realized you had a noisy timing set. I love those and had one in my 72 Pro Street Vega.
@ashleyorr495
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful Vega my favorite chevy light you can make em strong....listen to the cam mellow but when you want it whack the loud pedal
@USMC-Sniper-0137
Жыл бұрын
A loud sleeper! Awesome!
@jimmyjimbo61
Жыл бұрын
Old video, but... killer little car! I might make a couple "small" changes to fit my personal preference, but its spot on!
@teresapoudrier494
5 жыл бұрын
Thats as sweet and clean of a job as Ive seen. Sounds fine too.
@blardosplats
Жыл бұрын
Other than the blue exhaust smoke and the even by 70's standards garish green color, I'm sure it's a fine automobile. Bravo!
@camarosrus3708
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that is a factory green color. I remember them back in the day....
@blardosplats
Жыл бұрын
I was there too, and you are right. I still think it's a garish green though.
@martymcmannis9121
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, just beautiful. Look better in my garage!
@robertlyman9789
2 жыл бұрын
I had one of those Pete Jackson gear drives in my V8 S-10
@williamm1874
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car ...
@anthonyrobertson2665
5 жыл бұрын
Superb. Nice 1
@krystalstarrett6760
2 жыл бұрын
Sub frame connected, electric fan, excellent!
@bunchofchevys3126
5 жыл бұрын
Super Super Sweet! I love your lil green meanie!
@027MC7
5 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done!
@styga1969
6 жыл бұрын
Three things ... split nose the front if your gonna keep those z28 badges .. or do up GT badges or skunk stripe it. .. beautiful car. I had a 77.
@thats2odd
7 ай бұрын
Pete Jackson Gear Drive ftw
@chriscatarcio9933
4 жыл бұрын
MAN. ITS AS NICE ON THE BOTTOM AS IT IS ON TOP. CLEAN. NICE 20K. AT LEAST.
@joemeshefski5513
6 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Imnotyourdoormat
4 жыл бұрын
Nice Car but do i hear a pete jackson gear drive?......
@frenius
4 жыл бұрын
Is it available for a while? I was fortunate to have a ' 72 as a student in Nashville.
@motordale
4 жыл бұрын
Sweet.
@brainfulify
6 жыл бұрын
Sweet car, dude!
@stelthy100
6 жыл бұрын
I like it 👍
@krystalstarrett6760
2 жыл бұрын
Mercy, pop the hood already!
@theredspyder2112
6 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@howardganzer4721
2 жыл бұрын
More video of your vega
@robertnash2250
3 жыл бұрын
I can only see one thing wrong, its not mine. Great car, it truly is.
@richardwimmer8453
7 жыл бұрын
Looks great, sounds great, what's the combo?
@martinkobert4321
2 жыл бұрын
Put A timing chain in & it will have more power! & some rings while your at it.
@chriscatarcio9933
4 жыл бұрын
Put gt stripes on it. Nice car.
@richardwimmer6846
4 жыл бұрын
Great Example of a SBC Vega,,,, the haters would shit themselves anyway,,
@ccmyart
5 жыл бұрын
What is your wheel selection?
@thesailjunkie
4 жыл бұрын
The hatchback was a seriously nice looking car. Too bad it was such a POS in its factory config. This one is nice. The way it should have been.
@daylegumin7658
4 жыл бұрын
What engine is that?
@michaelerickson1518
11 ай бұрын
Nice car, needs professional carb work
@jakemonster001
Жыл бұрын
Is purdy.
@oped8423
Жыл бұрын
Buddy put a 283 in a vega but couldnt keep a transmission under it that lasted too much torque for the car
@RichardMLowe
5 жыл бұрын
How much you got tied up in it ..... I'm guessing at least $8,000.00 (wanna sell it?)
@Slowboi335xi
6 жыл бұрын
That sound is just ee
@avmgeorge
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1973 Vega in 1973. This is ABSOLUTELY NOT a 1973 Vega. The 1973 Vega had 5 MPH impact front and rear bumpers that extended out further than these do. Nice car, but not a 1973.
@chriscatarcio9933
4 жыл бұрын
U are correct. 73 front bumper.are ugley. Stuck out to far.
@michaelfalke2974
6 жыл бұрын
The Vega suffered from a lot of things that should have been designed into it. For one it needed a good engine. The aluminum block was not ready for prime time. It needed front wheel drive. The vents on the trunk were just rust collectors. Power steering was optional. It should have been standard.
@jameskrys5286
5 жыл бұрын
Front wheel drive?
@johndrake2729
5 жыл бұрын
The Gremlin and Pinto, its rivals, were rear wheel drive. So why would it need front wheel drive?
@timothykeith1367
4 жыл бұрын
Vega suffered from folks like myself that didn't see that many of its flaws could be remedied. Vegas should have been more common with the car hobby today. I'd prefer a Honda K20 swap to another V8. I see restorable examples now and then, but many are abandoned race car projects.
@chriscatarcio9933
4 жыл бұрын
Front wheel drive. Cars ARE junk. Handel like shit. Drove GM. OUT OF BIZ. LIKE THE JJJJJ JUNK CITASHON. THE WHO. SONG.
@ronwood9084
3 жыл бұрын
The Vega could turn on a dime with manual steering. I could turn on a two lane city street without touching a curb.
@k.g.kennedy9471
2 жыл бұрын
She smokes a bit eh .
@brettowens9250
4 жыл бұрын
It's missing and lifters are bad or if it's a solid cam adjust the valves. And an exhaust leak passenger side. Just my opinion 2 years later.
@SMOBY44
6 жыл бұрын
Got a boat load of oil smoke.
@glennblevins
5 жыл бұрын
Every car will sit and idle, drive and punch it coward
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