pics of grandpa's car (nice ricer)

[Rm_rida102]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/k_banger125/2003_0101Image0002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/k_banger125/2003_0101Image0012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/k_banger125/2003_0101Image0017.jpg

[Big400EX]

Thats awesome, ever drive that thing?:blah:

[Rm_rida102]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/k_banger125/2003_0101Image0008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/k_banger125/2003_0101Image0015.jpg

engine has over 600hp
post pics of other muscle cars

[Big400EX]

So this car is based on ponies. A pony is half the size of a horse, so I figure it has 300 horsepower?:blah:

By the way your pic is a nice RED X.

[bulkdriverlp]

vegas are soo cool. they would take a beating thats for sure. haha nice paint job, thats not rustoleum!!!

[I-7]

Awsome vega ;) . I dont see alot of those anymore

[Rm_rida102]

Originally posted by Big400EX
Thats awesome, ever drive that thing?:blah:

nope never has been on the rode...and its for sell

[Rm_rida102]

Originally posted by Big400EX
So this car is based on ponies. A pony is half the size of a horse, so I figure it has 300 horsepower?:blah:

By the way your pic is a nice RED X.

hows my red x now?

[Rm_rida102]

Originally posted by Mojave11
Awsome vega ;) . I dont see alot of those anymore

ya hes been workin on it for nine years now

[Big400EX]

Woah thats a waste of time and money your not gunna get back.:rolleyes: Or your grandpa or whatever.

[TGW_400ex]

I bet that is the slowest car ever

[Quad18star]

Sick car ........ how much for it and where is it located???

[Bubba]

Originally posted by Big400EX
Woah thats a waste of time and money your not gunna get back.:rolleyes: Or your grandpa or whatever.

i bet your car is cooler...right?? lets see it....who cares how much money you put in it. Quads are the same way, you wil never get your money back outta it. Its a hobby, its fun.

[Rm_rida102]

Originally posted by Mojave11
Awsome vega ;) . I dont see alot of those anymore

ya hes been workin on it for nine years now

[Chef]

Originally posted by TGW_400ex
I bet that is the slowest car ever

lmao, is your Tacoma faster?

[Rm_rida102]

Originally posted by Quad18star
Sick car ........ how much for it and where is it located???

dubois PA...im not too sure about the price but im guessing around 30

[Bubba]

oh by the way, nice vega

[Chef]

Not to be the guy who goes around telling people what thigns are worth, but he wont get $30k out of that car.

[Rm_rida102]

Originally posted by Chef
Not to be the guy who goes around telling people what thigns are worth, but he wont get $30k out of that car.

yah thats what my dad said too...im not sure but thats what i hurd

[markk]

I didnt know that anyone really used Brodax Parts beside on dirt track cars!, how man CC's are those heads and how are they holding up for u???

[UglyMotha™]

Originally posted by Big400EX
Woah thats a waste of time and money your not gunna get back.:rolleyes: Or your grandpa or whatever.




you sound like the typical retard that completly lacks any common sense or knowledge whatsoever :o :rolleyes:

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by Chef
lmao, is your Tacoma faster?

ya but he won't line em up with me:mad: :mad:

[K_Banger125]

take it to the flats:o :D

[K_Banger125]

i wanna .....lets take it sum night

[crday98]

Originally posted by Big400EX
Woah thats a waste of time and money your not gunna get back.:rolleyes: Or your grandpa or whatever.
this reminds me of the old saying
"it is better to keep your mouth shut and just have people wonder if you are a complete fuggin idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt";)
btw,very nice vega.you don't see too many of them let alone one in that good of a shape.my buddy has a pretty sweet one that runs low 11's.

[PHAT400]

OK, how many of you gear head's know your ****?

1 word ...

C O S W O R T H...

[PHAT400]

Here's a hint...


In 1970, Chevrolet engineers began working closely with a now famous engine development company in England, Cosworth Engineering Ltd., to design a new European Formula 2 engine based on GM's innovative aluminum silicon alloy four cylinder block.

In 1971, when it was apparent that the four valve per cylinder head design was a viable product, word was given by the then General Manager of Chevrolet, Mr. John Z. Delorean, to develop a Vega "image" model. This new model would utilize a detuned version of the engine as well as other high performance/sport options such as 3.73 posi-traction rear axle, aluminum sport wheels, and full instrumentation.

In later press releases Chevrolet would state; "The Cosworth Vega is a highly sophisticated sports concept designed to generate excitement and bolster interest in the GM domestic small car market" It also added "another marketing objective is to establish the design superiority and engineering excellence of (this) Vega option in the minds of knowledgeable enthusiasts".

Chevrolet, after a three year development program and a one year delay associated with a failure to achieve EPA certification in 1974, began building the first of approximately 2,061 1975 1/2 Cosworth Twin Cam Vegas (RPO Z09) in March, 1975.

The unique engines were hand assembled in a special area at the Tonawanda Engine Plant in New York, tested, and shipped to the Lordstown, Ohio vehicle assembly facility were Vegas were being built at rates approaching 100 units per hour.

The Cosworths were assembled on the same line as other Vegas. All 1975 Cosworths were black with gold striping and gold painted aluminum wheels, each of the vehicles carried a serial numbered plaque on a gold tinted engine turned dash bezel. The 1975 Cosworth model also utilized the new Monza torque arm rear suspension (not used on the standard Vega till 1976), special tachometer, and exclusive transmission and final drive gear ratios. The interior was the same as the GT model custom interior.

In 1976, a five speed transmission with a 4.10 final drive ratio was added to the option list. A mid model year revision (January 1976) added a sunroof, 8 track tape, and eight additional colors to the option list.

Unfortunately, even these changes did not help the sagging sales of the Cosworth Vega and 1976 production ended in July, 1976 with approximately 1446 produced.

Why didn't the Cosworth sell? Most knowledgeable people feel it was a combination of many factors; high unit costs, (over $6000 dollars in 1976, nearly the cost of a new Corvette!) less than expected performance, and a general disinterest in the Vega due to it's previous bad reputation which by 1975 was greatly undeserved.

Now, most surviving Cosworths are owned by people who understand how unique an automobile it was. The Cosworth Vega included many firsts: the first double overhead cam sixteen valve engine to be domestically produced and sold by General Motors; the first use of electronic fuel injection by Chevrolet; the first use of a factory installed stainless steel exhaust header; the first use of pressure cast aluminum road wheels.

As many of you know, these items are commonplace on today's vehicles! It was these firsts that led Car & Driver magazine to name the Cosworth Twin Cam Vega one of worlds ten best collector cars built since 1974 in their January, 1986 issue. The well respected magazine Automobile Quarterly completed a significant color photograph story on the Cosworth Vega in Volume 27-3 issued in September 1989. It appears that this milestone car is finally getting the respect it rightfully deserves.

[PHAT400]

just to give you some idea...

http://www.cars-on-line.com/75vega15220.html

[ScrnNmsSUCK]

if i were u i know what id b asking my grandpa for a christmas

[EXtremeEXer50]

dubois i live about an hour away from there in indiana pa sweet car

[RedEx XCRider]

Sweet Car:eek2:...good luck in salein it :D