48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

[48 Fiat]

Some photos from our latest project. Jason and Dave.

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[72vega5.3]

Nice job

[48 Fiat]

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[monzajer]

Very, VERY nice work!!!

Keep the pics comin'!

cheers jer

[TERROR]

looks badass, nice work. what control arms are those??

[48 Fiat]

The control arms are custom made with universal Energy Suspension bushings with rod ends and inserts we purchased off of the internet. Thank you for the positive feedback. Dave and Jason.

[48 Fiat]

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AutoCAD Rendering of the left side motor mount.

[Sirshredalot]

Did you make the mounts to set the engine back? Nice welds too...makes me want a TIG.
Did you make that torque arm?

God bless
-Shred

[48 Fiat]

When we bought the Vega it already had a V8 and Turbo 350 installed. We didnt realize that it had turbo 350 from a pickup and the engine and trans was moved forward about and inch and a half because the length of the drive shaft that was used. Yes, the motor mounts where made to move the engine back and we will have to shorten the existing driveshaft. I just finished my second year of welding school, the motor mounts, torque arm, and rear lower control arms where some of my projects. Thanks for your interest feel free to ask any questions. Thanks Jason.