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Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio

Vehicle Info

1975 Chevrolet Vega

Bragging Rights

  • 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.
    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 11, 2008

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Tim Haslage’s Chevrolet Vega:
“FrankenVega”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
579 guestbook comments

Add some sheetmetal(tin work)& tubs.

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 - 30expand
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 - 31expand

Then have a very loving and supportive Wife, (I thank God for her), that buys you parts like this for Christmas.
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 - 32expand
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 - 33expand

Dig the 3inch 2chamber Flowmasters! Man they are LOUD!
.............Some ask "How did you get those tires to fit the body?" Here's the pic
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 - 49expand
The quaterpanels had to be cut out, sectioned, and then a filler panel welded in.
After some bodywork,
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 - 34expand
and rebuilding the whole front end suspension. I drove it in this condition for a couple summers.
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 - 36expand
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 - 37expand

I heard from alot of "older" car veterans that you should build it so you can drive it, no mater what it looks like, so you dont lose your enthusiasm of working on it.
So FINALLY this July 04 we got all the bodywork and paint done.
Epoxy primer.
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 - 38expand

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 - 39expand
Fresh from the paint booth.
Ready to bolt parts back on. Man! Look how the sun make this paint glow.
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 - 40expand

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 - 41expand

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

Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio