1971 Chevy Vega GT "Jega"

[@mattrohr1266]

Best Vega I have ever seen, by far. beautiful car.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool build for sure...Thanks for checking it out!!

[@TheMartian1966]

honestly i wish i had your job. i would be going crazy in that show room floor. i cant get enough of your vids. i am like a junky waiting for my next fixs. i love your work, keep up it.

[@mikef-gi2dg]

I was at that Autorama, with a group of 18 exhibitors and the Jegs group let me crawl over that car from move in day to move out. That car IS as BEAUTIFUL as it looks, every time they bring it back to Autorama. They say its a "ditch finder", that power looks for one to jump into. Watching the JEGS display crew polish EVERYTHING before the show start is IMPRESSIVE, EVERY YEAR!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Right on....Thanks for checking it out here!!!

[@mikef-gi2dg]

@@ScottieDTV In still want that VEGA!!!

[@05gtdriver]

Looks like a miniature Buick GSX with the paint scheme, sweet Vega!

[@darthvega6358]

05gtdriver seen that same Buick and said the same thing

[@Black66]

This vega is beautiful! Had quite a few of them back in the day .

[@ScottieDTV]

I'm a fan!!

[@BobbyTucker]

These Vega's bring back memories for me. I had a 75' Vega GT wagon with a built 355, i worked in a machine shop north of Detroit in the late 70s, Good ole days! Just to say i really like yours too. Thanks for sharing.

[@bhower02]

I see so many different cars when i look at a vega. Its like parts that were left over were put together to make a quick little car. Very nice

[@wvnova]

thanks scottie ,i saw this one @ goodguys show in columbus last year.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..thanks for taking a look!

[@ScottieDTV]

Not a problem....glad you enjoyed it!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..thanks for checking this one out here

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..thanks for checking it out here!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..thanks for checking it out!!

[@ScottieDTV]

No Problem...thanks for checking it out!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool....thanks for checking it out!

[@puck88stang]

25 years ago,i had a vega with a ford 289 in it.the stearing arm went through the oil pan.it was a blast.wish i still had it.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool...thanks for checking this one out!

[@ScottieDTV]

No problem...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ZMANPERF]

Seen this car in a couple of magazines. Looks much better on video. Thanks Scottie for bringing it to us. You do a excellent job. Keep it up!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool....thanks for checking it out here!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...Glad I could deliver...thanks for the additional information!

[@RollingArtDesigns]

I've seen this car in snapshots in many car magazines but I've never seen an up close video of it or an in-depth article on it before so thanks a bunch for getting a video of it Scottie! I didn't know it was built for JEGS but now that I know that, the color scheme makes sense now! These cars were always cool at the local drag strips and this one is the coolest Vega I've ever seen! I'd love to have that LSX 454 sitting on an engine stand ready to drop into my own project! Thanks ScottieDTV!!! =D

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool....glad I could bring it to you

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..glad you enjoyed it Brother!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool...thanks for checking this one out here!

[@MrUltraworld]

This brings back great memories. I picked up a clean Cosworth with a blown engine. An LT1 fell in the car & bolted up with GM mounts. It bolted up to the 5 speed bellhousing. The 10 bolt held up for little while. In 72, Chevy built V8 prototypes using Aluminum 283's. But this car is amazing.

[@jazzman427]

That was awsome man!! .Thanks for sharing that little tour!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool...thanks for checking it out here!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Thanks so much...

[@ScottieDTV]

No problem Brother...glad you liked it!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...cool car!

[@ScottieDTV]

Thanks!

[@BobbyTucker]

That'd make a nice "Grocery Gitter" with that hatchback, lots of room for groceries, lol. Thank's again for sharing, Scottie, quick as it was I enjoyed it.

[@ScottieDTV]

Your welcome Brother...Glad You liked it!!

[@billdanosky]

This makes my heart warm again. My first car was a 1971 V-8 Vega, but it was nothing like this one. She was still a great car, though- 283 small block (with cast, ram's horn headers), Munsie Rock Crusher 4-speed... I could get the tires to scratch going into third if I didn't shuck my puny 10-bolt posi rear end(s). Burnt up in a fire at a service garage, sadly. I wound up with a 1970 Cutlass 455 out of it, and had a couple of great hot rods after that. But if I could have any of them back, I'd welcome that Vega with no second thoughts.

[@ScottieDTV]

Sorry Brother...

[@ScottieDTV]

I bet....thanks for checking it out!

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

Scottie, I love Vega's, when I was in high school back in 1995 I had a 1975 Chevy Monza Spider 2+2 it had a 350 from the factory, it was a California car! I pulled the engine, cammed the shit out of it, 2 1/2 inch exhaust with turn downs bored .030 over, flat top forged pistons, a performer RPM intake, a 600 cfm Holly carb, and a turbo 350 with a shift kit! Talk about wild, she was quite the mustang eater, then my parents drove it and they made me sell it because I was on their insurance! I miss her so much, I wish I still had it!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...You almost got away with it...

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

@@ScottieDTV my mother said that I would kill myself if I kept the Monza! My old man wussed out and agreed with her, but he had as much fun with it as I did!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...smh....

[@74challenger1]

Best looking Vega I've ever seen

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Always loved the V8 Vegas. Split bumper too - icing on the cake.

[@ScottieDTV]

Will do!

[@ScottieDTV]

You missed a couple videos Brother...I have posted a couple...and we have a vega story...we had one...junk...but Man would it go in the snow...it was a wagon....little sand over the rear wheels....unstoppable......

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree....kinda of a sleeper...except for the paint....

[@ScottieDTV]

Yep..to make a Vega cool...takes work!

[@ScottieDTV]

My Dads best friend had a Cosworth......they would fly!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree!

[@dondavis1891]

That is super cool! thanks Scottie

[@ScottieDTV]

My pleasure....glad you liked it!

[@churchofnatasa]

That is what I like,when you take a car and update it with out losing it stock looks,sharp,sharp car

[@angeldesigns1385]

One again I don't know why these cars are so under rated they have such a cool body style when you do the right thing with them. But then again I like odd stuff...... I'm loving this car!

[@HARMARSCH2]

Always liked these with a V8 in them. Your right GM should've made them with the V8 in them. Glad you shot it. I am hoping to catch in on NHRA Drag Racing this summer.

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...I do have a great life....I appreciate you supporting my channel!!

[@ScottieDTV]

You can Google it and should be able to find a article that tells you the changes that have been made to it...I agree very cool Vega!

[@ristin59]

My sister had a 1971 Chevy Vega, yellow, no stripes. Neat little car.

[@ScottieDTV]

They say a 71...but it had some work done to it....It's not just a clean Vega...Thanks for checking it out!

[@greenboyatgafarms2250]

Oh man that was my car my first car I had it for a short time but mine only had a 350 in it I'm glad y'all found my car though

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool!

[@ScottieDTV]

That's the way to do it....

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...cool!!!....thanks for checking this one out!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool...we had a wagon to..

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..thanks for the information!

[@ziggassedup]

That thing is so cool...And that makes it HOT.

[@HARMARSCH2]

I did. There are still a few around where I live. A buddy from School has one. He said it's in rough shape but if it can be bought for the right price,you never kow I might be towing a new toy home to go with my little Blazer.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool...glad I could give you a little flash back....lol

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...thanks for checking it out!!

[@1BlubeTube]

Love that little car.

[@ScottieDTV]

I'm a big fan my self!

[@bobby2shoesx2]

The more I keep looking at that badass Vega, it almost looks like it might have been a 71 Camaro with EVERY trick known to man to make it look like a Vega. Would really like to see a stock Vega side-by-side shot cause this is just too COOL !!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol....Thanks for checking it out!

[@c6rocks]

Love Vegas, best "littlecar" style ever. Also the Camback. This one's beautiful.

[@gordonstroup882]

The "Kamback" does start with a "K", silly person, haha ha ha!

[@raylovesolivia]

Love this car! "Mighty muscle"

[@ScottieDTV]

I hear ya....very cool car!

[@kendric1971]

Good stuff man,,diggin on the flat black stripe and window trim,,

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...thanks for checking it out!

[@jamesmacdonald6490]

What a 454 in a Vega Omg a Pocket Rocket. This thing is Cool. The color scheme is right on it. Sharp lil buggy..

[@ScottieDTV]

Right on...I dig it to Brother!!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool!

[@ScottieDTV]

The split bumper is way cool!

[@ScottieDTV]

lol...No doubt about it!!

[@logicflakes8911]

Found a Vega GT on craigslist for 750 bucks that’s been sitting for years. Put new fluids in and did some tuning and she started right up. Is it worth the 750 all original? I thought it was a heck of a deal

[@ScottieDTV]

No idea what the Vega market is...but a nice bike is more that $750....

[@SuperKA85]

"look at that..lsx 454 in it...hunh?" HAHAHA says it all right there.. that lsx motor is just awesome.. nice car.. I have heard some negative feedback about the lsx, but it commands respect!

[@ScottieDTV]

Sounds like you had a cool one....

[@brainfulify]

wow, this looks amazingly well-built.

[@ScottieDTV]

For sure!

[@jamesmanoni]

I think Holden in Australia used the same body for the Torana, this ones very similar to an A9X, very hot car.

[@kevin122759]

Beautiful car. I want it.

[@ScottieDTV]

Very cool for sure!

[@marktitus6598]

Would have loved to hear it run!

[@ScottieDTV]

Me to!

[@1BlubeTube]

That's a real economy-car, less car, more motor.

[@ScottieDTV]

Just the way I like them!..lol

[@marcco954]

Nice !! beautiful car

[@TwoAMBlacktop]

That thing is awesome.

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree...very cool!

[@madcook1936]

the back end of this car looks like a mercury comet from the same year 1971 beautiful i like the monzas too

[@danthill007]

I had one as a teenager, obviously not as nice but had a mild built 350 under the hood. Wish a still had it.

[@ScottieDTV]

+old american motoxer Cool.....Thanks for checking this one out here!!

[@ldc65]

awesome car, I love it!

[@ScottieDTV]

I hear ya...very cool!

[@TheGto389]

I want this car!

[@ScottieDTV]

Me to!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I hear ya....welcome to Hot Rodding...lol

[@RodderFiles]

i use to have a red wagen but it was a 4 banger lol this was nice

[@martymcmannis9121]

That would be fun to go back and forth to work. And church.

[@ScottieDTV]

lol..For sure!!

[@53slapnuts]

i dig the motion vega stripe gives that 80's feel ! vega was 1st car !

[@PghMtbRides]

this car probably only weighs 2600 lbs curb weight..maybe a tad less easy 12 seconds with a stockish 350/ ls1..I'm thinking the Jega would run 10s with that 454

[@mikef-gi2dg]

They say 11 ohs smoking the tires 1/8 mile....about 2950 lbs.

[@soulcalibur22]

very JDM look i love it we had cars that were styled that way too

[@gregkowalski7084]

Nice car. Should do well on the boulevard!

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool car for sure....Glad You liked it!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I think that is what they did to make it...what parts are available...but at the time there must not have been any 454 laying around...lol

[@covelloracingvegabond6821]

Nice Vega Jegs!!!

[@ScottieDTV]

I agree!!

[@sickj4ck]

I LOVE VEGA

[@flashchrome640]

what they did to this car is exactly why I want it.

[@daniellatimer8184]

I saw this when it was at Detroit Auto Rama.

[@ScottieDTV]

Cool..Thanks for checking it out here!

[@ScottieDTV]

No I hear ya Brother...they have a Camaro nose on them...

[@texasfathead]

You Know I had a GT-Vega in 1972 it had a Cosworth Ford motor 4 cylinder if I remember right , it ran good i liked that car sold it for a Pinto in 1974