Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, OH

Vehicle Info

1975 Chevrolet Vega

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP425
  • Weight2700lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

Ratings

    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 26, 2009

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Tim’s Chevrolet Vega
“FrankenVega”

  • Currently 4.2 /5 Stars.
681 guestbook comments

Add some sheetmetal(tin work)& tubs.
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet VegaTJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega
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 VegaTJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega
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

The quaterpanels had to be cut out, sectioned, and then a filler panel welded in.
After some bodywork,

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega

and rebuilding the whole front end suspension. I drove it in this condition for a couple summers.TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet VegaTJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega
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
TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet VegaFresh from the paint booth.
Ready to bolt parts back on. Man! Look how the sun make this paint glow.

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega

TJCoyote59's 1975 Chevrolet Vega


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.

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jokatee23  

Posted by: jokatee23

11/10/2009 09:59AM

Sweet Ride

M173XM37  

Posted by: M173XM37

09/08/2009 04:07AM

Good work, frienD! Dont stop! We want to see a resulT! 6 stars are got by your masterpiece...

izhereal8  

Posted by: izhereal8

08/30/2009 08:46AM

I AM DEEPLY IMPRESSED WITH THE STYLE AND CREATIVITY, I JUST INHERITED A 1971 VEGA AND BY READING YOUR ARTICLES AND CHECKING OUT YOUR RIDE HAS GIVEN ME SOME INSPIRATION.

glasscoffin73  

Posted by: glasscoffin73

08/10/2009 01:39PM

might stay where im at i guess. i have a nice house and stuff.

glasscoffin73  

Posted by: glasscoffin73

07/24/2009 11:42PM

Hey Tim sold the vette. feeling better because im moving for the weather to virginia. still working on the 57. how are you?

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, OH