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48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 4:54 pm
by 48 Fiat
Some photos from our latest project. Jason and Dave.
Step one.jpg
step two.jpg
step three.jpg
step four.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 4:59 pm
by 48 Fiat
Radiator support cardboard template.jpg
Radiator support cardboard template2.jpg
radiator support galvanzed steel2.jpg
Radiator support painted.jpg
Installing fans.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 5:06 pm
by 48 Fiat
Grille.jpg
Upper radiator mount.jpg
Battery tray repair.jpg
Battery hold down.jpg
Mini alternator.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 5:06 pm
by 72vega5.3
Nice job :th:

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 5:13 pm
by 48 Fiat
Mini alternator mount.jpg
Modified heater box.jpg
So much to do so little time.jpg
Vega oil pan.JPG
Vega oil pan painted and installed.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 5:21 pm
by 48 Fiat
After S10 five lug spindles.jpg
Custom neutral safety switch for B & M shifter.jpg
Monster Tach.JPG
Rear lower control arms2.JPG
More things to do.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 5:29 pm
by 48 Fiat
Diff cover.jpg
Rear view of meats.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 5:42 pm
by 48 Fiat
Motor mount.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 6:50 pm
by monzajer
Very, VERY nice work!!! :th:

Keep the pics comin'!

cheers jer :mrgreen:

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 7:37 pm
by TERROR
looks badass, nice work. what control arms are those??

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 10:45 pm
by 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. :D Dave and Jason.

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 10:51 pm
by 48 Fiat
:bang:
Installing Hooker 2129s.jpg
Headers Radiator Custom Motor Mount.jpg
Left side motor mount Belt tensioner.jpg
Right side headers Motor mount.jpg
Right side motor mount.jpg

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 10:56 pm
by 48 Fiat
Custom motor mount.jpg
AutoCAD Rendering of the left side motor mount.

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:24 am
by 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

Re: 48 Fiat's Son's 1971 V8 Vega

PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:21 pm
by 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.