'73 V8 Vega hatchback

[cosvega76]

The time has come to pass the torch. I've owned this car for 30 years, now it is time for someone else to enjoy it. Long-time members are probably familiar with it. It's a '73 Vega that has had a V8 in it since 1974, at 8k miles, I purchased it in 1988. I've made many mods and improvements over the years, here is a list of them:

350 small block, .030" over, Sealed Power flat-top pistons, Comp Hi-Energy 268H cam, double roller timing chain
World Products Sportsman 200 cylinder heads
Milodon V8 Vega oil pan

Dart Cool Can dual-plane intake manifold
FiTech GO EFI fuel injection
Aeromotive 340 in-tank fuel pump

Edelbrock aluminum water pump
Griffin V8 Vega aluminum radiator
12" and 8" Flex-a-Lite electric fans supplementing engine-driven flex fan

MSD billet distributor
MSD 6AL amplifier box
MSD RPM Activated Switch for shift light

Sanderson V8 Vega shorty headers
2 1/4" exhaust with X-pipe, 3 Magnaflow mufflers, 3" single outlet

TH200-4R overdrive automatic transmission, built by Jimmy's Transmissions, Mundelein, IL/Union Grove WI
2400 stall lockup converter
B&M Pro Ratchet shifter

1986 Monte Carlo SS quick-ratio power steering gearbox
Tubular front upper control arms with caster correction and adjustability, S10 ball joints
Late Blazer spindles, C4 Corvette front disc brakes

Narrowed 8.5" Camaro rear end, Strange Engineering axles, posi
Tubular upper control arms with extensions to shorten instant center
Explorer rear disc brakes with Windstar calipers to match piston size with Corvette fronts

Addco 1 1/8" front, 1" rear sway bars
Bilstein shocks

Alston subframe connectors

17"x 7" Centerline Billet Star front wheels with new Yokohama S-drive 215/40 tires
17"x 8" Centerline Billet Star rear wheel with Hankook Ventus R-S3 215/45 tires

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More photos available, please email me a cosvega76@yahoo.com

I'm selling this car for $14000, email me at above address for more information. It is located in Missouri, northwest of St. Louis.


Chuck

[hammerdown7]

Chuck,

I have had a few cars I wish I never got rid of over the years. Of course, if I would have kept the first one I still think about, others would have never happened. But to have one for 30 years, wow, I would have a hard time letting it go. Are you sure you want to go ahead with this? Do you have something in mind to replace all those memories? I don't think I could do this.

Dick

[cosvega76]

Email sent.

Chuck

[cjbiagi]

Wow, shocked to see you are selling it after all these years. I have seen this car up close as we have been in several shows together. This is really a great car at a great price.

[cosvega76]

Clyde,

We'd like to get pared down to one classic that both Teresa and I agree on - with A/C!


Chuck

[RobR]

Beautiful. Wish I could. i'd have to get rid of a couple of mine first.

[monzaaddict]

keep it and put ac in it.

[Monza Harry]

keep it and put ac in it.

Hell Yeah! What Monzaaddict says! And well,everyone else, even if he (and the rest of us) have self proclaimed problem. If the wife complains about it being hard to get into, there is his and hers yoga classes to keep your ride.
Harry

[cosvega76]

Guys,

The problem is that I don't have a lot of room between the grille and radiator for both pusher fans and a condenser. I've already done some packaging to get the trans cooler up there.

Chuck

[hammerdown7]

Chuck,

You know we're going to bug you until you sell it!

[cosvega76]

Yeah, I know...I know!


Chuck

[cosvega76]

A gentleman gave me a commitment to buy it on Thursday. We'll finish it up after the holidays.


Chuck

[hammerdown7]

Well, if he does complete the sale, he's getting a great, well done, Chevy Vega but I also know you're going to miss it.

Dick

[cosvega76]

Yes, Dick, it will be a bittersweet day.

But with the end of one era starts another anew.


Chuck

[hammerdown7]

Amen to that Chuck!

Dick