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72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:31 am
by 6D9
Finally after helping my dad with his 72 Vega GT it was time to fine one for myself! Found this lil guy on Craigslist. Car is a 72 GT Hatch 4 cyl...4 speed on the floor. Car has working A/C and Heater! Crazy is it has just over 10k original miles on it!
I picked it up and drove it 2 hrs home on the freeway. Plans for it are to drive and enjoy it as it is for awhile an down the road V8 swap it. Here is a pic.

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Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 12:26 pm
by RedFiveKBS
Wow! Clean and original cars are getting harder and harder to find. I would be tempted to leave it as a survivor car. :th:

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:58 pm
by 6D9
RedFiveKBS wrote:Wow! Clean and original cars are getting harder and harder to find. I would be tempted to leave it as a survivor car. :th:



I know but it needs a V8!!!!!

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:01 pm
by Kenova
6D9 wrote:
RedFiveKBS wrote:Wow! Clean and original cars are getting harder and harder to find. I would be tempted to leave it as a survivor car. :th:



I know but it needs a V8!!!!!


:th:
They ALL need a V8! :lol:

Ken

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:34 pm
by 6D9
Kenova wrote:
6D9 wrote:
RedFiveKBS wrote:Wow! Clean and original cars are getting harder and harder to find. I would be tempted to leave it as a survivor car. :th:



I know but it needs a V8!!!!!


:th:
They ALL need a V8! :lol:

Ken



Right!! I have all the parts to put a nice 406 together for it.

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:58 pm
by KZVEGA
Awesome find! Congrats, can't wait to see the transformation.

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:49 pm
by T-FATTY
Sell it to me.

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:27 pm
by waybad
enjoy it :th:

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:55 am
by Badsunbird
Hey 6D9,

If and when you are ready to get rid of that 4 cyl. let me know as long as it is still in good shape and running! I am looking for a good running engine to put in my Astre GT until I can find all the parts to rebuild my original engine! Seriously, I would be interested!

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:13 am
by 6D9
Thanks guys!!!

Badsunbird will do. Trans shifts excellent too.

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:45 am
by EVL VEGA
Bitchen!
I'd leave it the way it is and let my wife drive it to car shows to park next to me in the EVL VEGA.

Can't wait to watch the progress. Considering the quality of your Dad's Vega I'm sure this will be top notch as well.

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:21 pm
by 6D9
EVL VEGA wrote:Bitchen!
I'd leave it the way it is and let my wife drive it to car shows to park next to me in the EVL VEGA.

Can't wait to watch the progress. Considering the quality of your Dad's Vega I'm sure this will be top notch as well.


Thanks bud! My wife hates it but oh well haha. My plan is to enjoy it as a 4cly 4 speed for awhile. My budget will be small and plans are for cheap fun hotrod/grudge car. I have a pretty nice 406 on the engine stand that needs to be checked out but will make it into the Vega. Going to try and do all low buck stuff..Craiglist/trades etc.

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:25 pm
by b_pappy
Wow, looks like a great find, congrats.
Bruce

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:07 am
by 6D9
b_pappy wrote:Wow, looks like a great find, congrats.
Bruce


Thank you!

Re: 72 Vega GT Project Loco Moco

PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:40 pm
by 1100kaw2
What A find. Cool little car. I would Gen III LS it. dont disturb the exterior. Nice little survivor sleeper. Have fun. You already paid for the clean body. You will be suprised
at how far ahead you already are.