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#27847 of 29633 Re: Since we talked non-Cosworth Vegas not too long ago... [Mr_Shiftright] by uplanderguy

Feb 07, 2013 (6:09 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2013 5:29 pm)
That eBay ad has 1,815 hits as of this moment, pretty amazing.

#27848 of 29633 Re: Since we talked non-Cosworth Vegas not too long ago... [uplanderguy] by boomchek

Feb 07, 2013 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: uplanderguy (Feb 07, 2013 6:09 pm)
That eBay ad has 1,815 hits as of this moment, pretty amazing.
 
1800 of those hits are from Edmunds forums users and lurkers, the other 15 from people who might be interested in it

#27849 of 29633 . by fintail

Feb 07, 2013 (7:55 pm)

A few oddballs this evening - 70s Datsun extended cab pickup, early R107 450SL - probably 1972-73, what I think was an early Viper - no side windows - just these clip on looking, covers, VW Phaeton, 90s Alfa Spider with a flush rear end.
 
And speaking of Vega wagons, about 10 years ago, I spotted this "Nomad" waiting to be discovered and saved:
 

 

#27850 of 29633 Re: '58-60 Ford pickup seen twice this morning [uplanderguy] by hpmctorque

Feb 08, 2013 (2:59 am)

Replying to: uplanderguy (Feb 07, 2013 4:52 am)
Interesting! Thanks.

#27851 of 29633 Re: Since we talked non-Cosworth Vegas not too long ago... [boomchek] by uplanderguy

Feb 08, 2013 (3:38 am)

Replying to: boomchek (Feb 07, 2013 7:12 pm)
Uh....not really.
 
I think more people look at Vegas than Pintos and probably Gremlins. People like to drop V8's into them.

#27852 of 29633 Re: '58-60 Ford pickup seen twice this morning [andre1969] by uplanderguy

Feb 08, 2013 (3:36 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 07, 2013 12:43 pm)
They also tested a Celebrity with the 112 hp 2.8 (173) and I think got 0-60 in 11.2.
 
The 130 hp 2.8 MFI with 3-speed automatic did 0-60 in 10 flat, at least according to the '85 Celebrity sales brochure. Of course, when I went to order mine, I had to buy the optional 4-speed automatic, which a Chevy Service Manager I knew warned me about and at 37K it had lost 3rd and 4th gear. 13K out of warranty, but Chevy replaced the trans for $100.

#27853 of 29633 Re: . [fintail] by uplanderguy

Feb 08, 2013 (3:37 am)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 07, 2013 7:55 pm)
I've heard of those "Nomads" but never saw one in person. I've got to believe that was an aftermarket deal and not available through Chevy dealers, but I don't know that for a fact.

#27854 of 29633 Re: . [fintail] by omarman

Feb 08, 2013 (4:41 am)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 07, 2013 7:55 pm)
I kinda like this one which has been modded with an earlier, smaller bumper and valance. Maybe people still like Vegas because GM started with a good idea which owners need to finish.
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#27855 of 29633 Re: . [omarman] by uplanderguy

Feb 08, 2013 (6:03 am)

Replying to: omarman (Feb 08, 2013 4:41 am)
Ugh, I detest that '77 GT side stripe! I like the '74-76 a lot better.
 
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:74_Vega_GT.jpg

#27856 of 29633 Re: . [omarman] by fintail

Feb 08, 2013 (8:09 am)

Replying to: omarman (Feb 08, 2013 4:41 am)
That's pretty tasteful all in all, although I agree that stripe is maybe a bit too 70s. But if one is really going for a retro look, that typeface works. Amazing how the small bumper fits, too.
 
That car I saw could have been had for $300-400, IIRC - probably worth it, but that was before scrap prices had any old hulk worth so much.

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