1971 Chevrolet Vega LS1 restoration Build

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@DavidLee-no9uc 3 жыл бұрын

I have built a lot of V8 Vegas back in the 70's and 80's but Never saw the effort put forth in this one!... I bow to you Sir!

@sagerman6779 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that color! A Vega was my first car and after I flipped it upside down and totaled it a Vega was my second car. My first one was a black and gold 76 hatchback with the three line gold pinstripe down the side and GT wheels. The only thing that didn't look GT was the dash and steering wheel. It had no sway bars front or back from the factory and by the time I was driving it seven years later the shocks were completely worn out. Throw in some tires that were worn down to the wear indicators and it was one handful to handle. The second one I ended up with was also a 76 and gave me many trouble free miles before I sold it. The odometer had turned over twice. The one in this video is outstanding and I'd love to drive it. That car didn't weigh much and with that LS1 motor it has to go like a bat out of Hades.

@deadmetal8692 4 жыл бұрын

I always knew that there was a lot of wasted potential in the Vega. You Nailed it. Nice Job

@125southernnh2 6 жыл бұрын

Bad ass ride. You've solved the twist issues and have yourself a sweet and rare car.

@Costanza2014 4 ай бұрын

I had a 1975 with a 327 I stuffed in it with help from my older brother. It was fun but not to this caliber. I was very young and did not know all the work needed and ended up twisting the rear end out of the car. I had a ton of fun before it gave out though. I had the 327 hooked to a 3 speed manual.

@richardwimmer6846 5 жыл бұрын

Verynice, I think this confirms my thoughts on stuffing a ls3 w/tr6060 in one of my Vega,s

@cleonmain1291 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I would like to see a H.O. V6 installed in a Vega or Monza. I think it would be a very quick and better balanced car.

@discmotoslots 4 жыл бұрын

cleanest build I've seen so far. love the LS mill!

@kenbaker8868 4 жыл бұрын

This was what I wanted to do to my 71 Vega GT wagon! If I had a chance to do it again, it would’ve worked out nicely!

@bruceh92 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous build, perfect.

@oneobserver2260 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. You should be proud.

@colejrleroy8137 4 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 73 vega blue with white rally stripes. I love that car. I wish that I can find another one

@MrTurk6988 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite car in the world

@prostreethustler239 6 жыл бұрын

My Favorite car too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJfGfnpvmLWCn6s I have two kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGqaequiiq1rjJI

@craigewen2878 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah done right or with a good thought out plan they sure can come out so nice them Vegas

@Z-Bart 4 жыл бұрын

First stick shift I ever drove. My sisters 1972 Vega. She was so disappointed that I didn't stall it.

@davebrittain9216 5 жыл бұрын

I have built a few Vegas and have a V8 Astre now. Really nice looking build. Those headers must have been a pain to make and figure out. My headers are made by Doug Thorley and unfortunately they no longer make them.

@See_family06 3 жыл бұрын

watching this one is really interesting!

@camman61 4 жыл бұрын

great job !!! My brother and I had intensions of building one !

@chrispybattyone5937 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@robertlyman9789 3 жыл бұрын

I did a V8'S-10, always wanted a Vega

@dennistaylor5052 4 жыл бұрын

But will it smoke the tires? OH never mind that's a LS not a Hemi. Just "JOKING", I drive a Mustang, tow with a Dodge and race a Pontiac.YOU DID a GREAT JOB took a LOT of TALENT a LOT!!!---Well Done. Coming from a guy that just spent a BUTT LOAD on a Butler Motor, Could have put a Chevy in it, but then NONE of my friends would ever talk to me again, MOST don't anyway because I "CUT UP A GTO"--- OOOOHHH the HORROR!!!

@dennistaylor5052 4 жыл бұрын

PS: Someone PLEASE explain to me why yt crossed out half my post ,do they think it's hate speech?

@TheREALOC1972 2 жыл бұрын

You lost all credibilty and became a joke the moment you said "I drive a mustang". One of these days you'll grow up and drive a REAL car.

@christhompson3500 4 жыл бұрын

My dad had a cosworth Vega blue/ black when I was a kid.I never saw another one in that color.A guy in a stolen car chase by police ,came around the corner and smashed into it!

@jorgejefferson8251 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Vega's were pieces of crap, but they were good looking cars.

@earlfox6030 3 жыл бұрын

I disagree I had a 76 with a 5spd it was a great car

@shaunmccuin5954 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice build

@davidconde1521 5 жыл бұрын

Like a baby 2nd gen Camaro

@davecozzi9721 5 жыл бұрын

Yep. If my car had a kid, it would look just like it.

@colejrleroy8137 4 жыл бұрын

If Chevy had did this it would have compete with the mustang 2

@BobbyTucker 4 жыл бұрын

@@colejrleroy8137 , There were many built for the 1975 model year, and shipped to Australia. The Aussies didn't have the strict clean air laws at the time. All the Vegas shipped to Australia had 350 LT1s stuffed in them and they hauled Gluteus Maximus.

@stephencollins1479 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great.....

@jorgejefferson8251 4 жыл бұрын

I read that the curb weight on these was 2249 Lbs, what did this one come in at?.

@cleitonviana1804 6 жыл бұрын

Mais um dos bons

@jayy9441 Жыл бұрын

What springs for the front?

@par4par72 4 жыл бұрын

Sooooo, I'm confused ! Does it run? The $$$$$$ Shot would have been it "RUNNING" !!!! I want my 17 minutes back !

@bigg4454 4 жыл бұрын

@ par4par72 - YEAH! Oh, don't forget the 8 seconds!

@saltyiquana 4 жыл бұрын

'71 had a split front bumper.

@dougpearson4711 3 жыл бұрын

No Vega ever had a split bumper dumbass! LOL!

@gregwarner3753 3 жыл бұрын

A verbal description following the build would be appreciated. Showong a bunch of parts with a bland musical accompanyment is very limiting. Quite a sleeper. How much did this cost? Who did the work?