speaking of "out of the box" projects........ - Page 3 - Lateral-g Forums

**camcojb** · #21 12-28-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hapevo

I am very ecstatic that Jody decided to take this Vega project on. I can't wait to see it evolve.

There is a little bit of irony here. I first met Jody a "few" years ago while he was working at a local speed shop

, and at that time I was driving a Vega with a SBC in it which was my first car. The good ole' days!

thanks again Ross, you are a good friend. I'll bet your wife is happy that she can park her car in the garage again.................

Jody

ironworks · #22 12-28-2009, 11:55 AM

We did a big block vega for a Guy a few years ago. The guy came in and asked if it was possible. Now he says the steering does not work really well when he is heavy on the gas pedal........

**GregWeld** · #23 12-28-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Novelli

Cool car. I used to have a Super Gas Vega. Im actually looking for a Vega or a Nash Metro..........Yes I said it......Nash Metro. Getting tired of the norm, need a new off the wall project.

One of my buddies in Portland has a Nash Metro - cut the top off and made it a roadster -- has an all tube chassis - and a 468 bbc.... We call it HOOVER because he took off a round Hoover emblem from a vacuum and stuck it on the front grill... When he rolls that thing onto a show / fairground... EVERYBODY stops to stare! It's WAY more fun than almost anything there! Don't even ask how it drives... it's too scary.

buickfunnycar.com · #24 12-28-2009, 12:23 PM

Waaay cool Jody,love them V8 Vega's.

Can't wait to see what you do with her...

hapevo · #25 12-28-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb

thanks again Ross, you are a good friend. I'll bet your wife is happy that she can park her car in the garage again.................

Jody

You are very welcome.

Yeah, the wife is pretty happy.

Now, if I can get that black car out of the way............

**DFRESH** · #26 12-28-2009, 02:08 PM

That's awesome Jody---have had many friends with Vega's as drag cars--have yet to see a well done PT edition---I'm sure you will do it justice. Can you lay out some of the initial plans (color scheme, interior, wheels, etc) you have for it? Looking forward to seeing this come together. I love real world builds, especially when done by someone like yourself who has had some impressive iron pass through their hands.

PS--is the motor you mentioned the Caddy version of the Vette motor?

Doug

moparnate · #27 12-28-2009, 02:29 PM

you dont want that vega, I think you should just sell it to me..

**camcojb** · #28 12-28-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DFRESH

That's awesome Jody---have had many friends with Vega's as drag cars--have yet to see a well done PT edition---I'm sure you will do it justice. Can you lay out some of the initial plans (color scheme, interior, wheels, etc) you have for it? Looking forward to seeing this come together. I love real world builds, especially when done by someone like yourself who has had some impressive iron pass through their hands.

PS--is the motor you mentioned the Caddy version of the Vette motor?

Doug

the LQ9 is the Escalade 6.0 liter with iron block and aluminum heads. Tentatively thinking silver with black GT stripe. Debating keeping it 15" wheels like the Vintage Wheels I had on the Chevelle and Hoosier road race tires, or going 17" with Forgelines and sticky tires. Not sure how the bigger wheels will look on such a small car.

E.rodz · #29 12-28-2009, 03:04 PM

love the vega I had a couple with v8's in them it does not take very much motor to make them really scoot.had a 283 in one and pulled 11's with it easy and drove it everyday.good luck with the build.

**tones2SS** · #30 12-28-2009, 03:05 PM

Definitely "out of the box" project Jody!!
Should be a fun little rocket. Keep us posted please.