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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:03 am

evilcactuar wrote:Man, that's a beautiful car



Thanks!
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby gt350fme » Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:50 am

The Sanderson header topic lead me here, I met norcalace a few years ago and bought the stock front spendels from him, still have them, never saw the car in person, nice car though, get those bugs fixed and enjoy your awesome ride.
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:53 pm

gt350fme wrote:The Sanderson header topic lead me here, I meet norcalace a few years ago and bought the stock front spendels him, still have them, never saw the car in person, nice car though, get those bugs fixed and enjoy your awesome ride.
John


Thanks the carb is totally dialed in now and he is happy.
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby monzabug350 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:51 pm

UUUHHH..re bottom pics...where are the wheel studs?
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:36 am

monzabug350 wrote:UUUHHH..re bottom pics...where are the wheel studs?


It was a test fit. The lug nuts are shank type that go inside the wheel. All is good.
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Wed May 25, 2016 10:45 am

Got the South San Antonio Fab subframe connectors installed!

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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby waybad » Wed May 25, 2016 11:22 am

let us know if you can feel any difference after the install.. :th: :th:
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Wed May 25, 2016 12:17 pm

waybad wrote:let us know if you can feel any difference after the install.. :th: :th:


When my dad drove it home I asked him the same thing. With my Camaro I could tell a difference right away. He said he really didn't pay attention but will next time.
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby Greybeard » Thu May 26, 2016 12:34 pm

Nice car! Anyone would be proud to have that in their garage.
Question. I'm assuming the rear tires are 235/60/15. Any close spots in fitment?
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:12 am

Greybeard wrote:Nice car! Anyone would be proud to have that in their garage.
Question. I'm assuming the rear tires are 235/60/15. Any close spots in fitment?


Yes they are 235/60/15's. Wheels are 15x8's with 4.5" bs. The fit is tight but no rubbing at all.
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:29 am

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Nothing new performance wise to the car but he did just get the windows tinted. Turned out really nice I think!
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby Monza Harry » Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:00 pm

LOOKIN' GOOOD! [Bubba "J" style! (Jeff Dunham's Hillbilly puppet)] You have to be happy with those results! Harry :th:
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:43 pm

Monza Harry wrote:LOOKIN' GOOOD! [Bubba "J" style! (Jeff Dunham's Hillbilly puppet)] You have to be happy with those results! Harry :th:


Thanks yeah he is real happy with how they turned out!
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:00 pm

I posted in the drag race section but figured I should update in the build thread. Finally got the car to the track and made 1 pass. It did excellent! I left a bit soft on the hit but then ran it hard out the back door. Car ripped off a 11.54 at 118.6!!! My pops was stoked. It has 11.2-11.3 in it as it sits no problem. Not too bad with those tiny 1.5" Sanderson headers!
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Re: New guy...dads 72 Vega GT

Postby 6D9 » Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:57 am

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