Re: 1975 Vega GT
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:42 pm
i think don hardy was sort of a pioneer in making the vega v-8 conversion parts. does any know the guys know the history of his involvement in the hot rod industry. art
Vega, Monza, Sunbird, Astre, Starfire, Skyhawk
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BadBowtie wrote:This summer I worked a lot with my father learning how to wet-sand, compound, polish and wax. Brought out a lot of the shine in my old worn down/resprayed paint. The car actually shines in the daylight and is smooth to the touch.
Because I cant leave well enough alone I'm in the process of building my own MPFI setup off an old Edelbrock Pro-Flo kit and what will be a Microsquirt. A lot of research and work will be going into the conversion as I am doing everything myself from harness to base maps. I cant keep myself from designing, building and improving this project. It will be sad to pull off the dual carbs when I get there, but having them run as well as they do I cant help but feel its the next step in what is a long term project.
Past little bit I havent driven the car much but it still comes out for groceries and cruising. Hopefully everyone elses summer has been going well.
Here is a picture of me trying to be incognito getting groceries.
BadBowtie wrote:2019 Update
Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to get some time to sort out the bugs and maybe take it for a small test drive between snowfalls (however mandatory winter tires start December 1st so I'll be close).
Kenova wrote:BadBowtie wrote:2019 Update
Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to get some time to sort out the bugs and maybe take it for a small test drive between snowfalls (however mandatory winter tires start December 1st so I'll be close).
How far are you from the Ontario border?
Looks good, although a pair of injected throttle bodies on the cross ram would look even better.
Baby steps, right!?
Ken
283vega wrote:Impressive build and you certainly have the ability to stick to something. I just wish I had a 1/4 of your talent. Keep at it and keep use up to date.
BadBowtie wrote: I'm a strong believer that anyone can do anything given the right amount of time and effort!