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Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio

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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.
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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 - 7expand

Of course we had to matching seat covers.

Finally the FrankenVega has carpeting. First time in 10 years.

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 - 51expand

TH 350 tranny with a QuickDraw converter, Hurst Quarter stick shifter.

And the new headliner. Pretty easy job.

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 - 58expand

Just finished some interior work in the back. 6/04/06
Using marine type carpeting(with rubber backing) I cut and glued sections to the frame, sheetmetal and wheel 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 - 64expand
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 - 63expand

Made up some interior panels using Vinyl and chipboard and headliner material, velcro'd in place.
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 - 67expand
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 - 66expand

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 - 65expand

I still want to make up some roll bar cover using Vinyl and velcro. Thought about just using that roll bar padding in orange but I think that might be a little too much.

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 - 68expand

Well went with the orange padding.
What do ya think?
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 - 113expand

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.

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 - 111expand

Vehicle Owner

Member ID: TJCoyote59

Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio