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Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio

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1975 Chevrolet Vega

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  • HP425
  • Weight2700 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • bore-increase
  • engine swap
  • port and polish

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    • Currently 4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2008

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Tim Haslage’s Chevrolet Vega:
“FrankenVega”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
578 guestbook comments

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TJ's Toy

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 119expand

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 94expand

FrankenVega is sleeping through the winter.
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 62expand

Page 1 Before and after.
Page 2-3 Construction and parts.
Page 4 Videos: FrankenVega IN ACTION!
Page 5 Updated interior.
Page 6 Calander shots.
Page 7 Daily drivers.
Page 8 Cruises and Show pics links.
Page 9 Trophies,Dash Plaques and Door prizes.

Remember, This IS a Street Car.
It has never been raced.................(on the track)

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 55expand
We just got the bodywork & paint done 7/31/04.
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 56expand
Comin' at ya!

Do you think the front tires could be any more narrow?

Got New Meats 5/05. The old ones I got used, and never had them balanced.
This makes a big difference.
I can Finally Cruise the Highway.

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 52expand
Though for short jaunts. 65 MPH = 3200 RPM. And the way gas prices are now! Expensive trips!
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 46expand
It's 87-90 Chevy Tangier Orange. We were thinking of Chevy's Hugger Orange, But this looks alot more vibrant.
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 4expand
Day one.
Drove it home in 95, with the little 4cyl, 239,000 miles on the odometer, cracked winshield, and broken shocks.(bouncin' all over the road.)
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 5expand
The little 4 CYL Purred like a hampster with asthma.
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 57expand
Now some healthy lungs! Approx 420+HP. Dart Iron Eagle Heads, 1.6 roller rockers, Victor JR intake & Holley carb. 4 bolt main Chevy .30 over, Keith Black Pistons.
TH350 Tranny,W/QuickDraw 2800 Stall converter.
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 79expand

Ford 9inch narrowed to 34" wide. 4:56 gears. Ladder bar and QA1 coil overs. Mickey Thompson Sportsmans 33x19.5's out back,(maybe I need bigger tires?) Kleber 145/15's up front.

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 59expand

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 54expand

May 05, Actually won a trophy at our local college car show.
(of course I was the only one in my class, 74-80 modified)

Page 1 Before and after.
Page 2-3 Construction and parts.
Page 4 Videos: FrankenVega IN ACTION!
Page 5 Updated interior.
Page 6 Calander shots.
Page 7 Daily drivers.
Page 8 Cruises and Show pics links.
Page 9 Trophies,Dash Plaques and Door prizes.

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 75expand

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 117expand

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega Sheffield Lake, OH Customized with Holley Engine Comps., Accel Engine Electronics, Auto Meter Gauges, Custom Seats, Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Ignition, Hurst Shift Knob, Mickey Thompson Tires, Grant Steering Wheel - 89expand

Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio