VegaGT's 74 Vega Project

[VegaGT]

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[76Vega]

Looks like you got your work cut out for you, good luck.
The one i just bought is really rusty (can't expect much from a $200.00 car.), It seems like everywhere i look i find fiberglass covering up rot holes, I'm going back to the garage i have it stored at tomorrow to finish up some more rust repairs, and i'll take some pics. and I'll start my own project thread as well.

[cjbiagi]

Yeah, lot's of work there. Just remember that on a unibody car the sheet metal comprises much of the structural integrity. So, it's more than just a cosmetic repair. These cars aren't known for their strength to begin with and rust can really weaken them. Make your repairs with that in mind so you end up with a strong foundation to build upon. Not saying that to scare you away from repairing it, just as general info so that you can do it correctly.

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[sirrick4]

Lookin good Chris. I admire your patience

[waybad]

keep at it!!!

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[76Vega]

My 76 was in the same condition and what i did first was repair the frame/inner rocker area then i took 3x3 3/16 box steel and ran it from the rear control arms up along the rockers and notched a hole in the frame and ran the new rails into it instead of up against it so it would be stronger, also took out the original lca brackets, and used 2x2 box to make new brackets and give extra clearance for exhaust etc. I was also able to keep it even with the lower lip so it didn't show from the out side of the car, I used 3x3 because it fit better in the rear section but 2x3 will do just fine and not stick up through the floor as much as mine did. Also the 3/16 was a little to thick.
Pics can be found here. bottom of page.
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=36102

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[BadBowtie]

I really dig the early front end sheet metal, id be interested to see how you windup mounting the headlights.