Chevy Vega drag car .

[cobraman]

Thank you Francis. I am not in the same universe as a builder like yourself but I have fun building with my meager talents.

[alan barton]

My brain must work a bit different!  I never noticed the Ford engine ( and should have) but I did think "That's odd, cobraman's building a Chevy!"

[cobraman]

Hey Alan, it's true I am a Ford guy but i do build lots of different makes and models. I have owned several Chevys as well as Datsun, VW,Austin ect. there is a lot to like about many different cars. ?

[BIGTRUCK]

Your Vega has the look Ray and always build it your way.  I do like that distributor .  I know what you mean about a tight body/chassis fit, mine was the Revell Mercury kit , almost put it back in the box. 

[cobraman]

Thanks Ken.

[Zippi]

Turned out pretty kewl looking.  

[TransAmMike]

On 4/6/2021 at 7:59 PM, cobraman said:

Thank you all !  Did nobody notice I used a FORD 427 Shelby Cobra engine ?  I thought for sure i would get some hate mail !  How disappointing . ?

?Yep, when I saw the distributor on the front of the engine I asked myself what engine is that!!??  Blasphamy, a Ford engine in a Chevy?

[cobraman]

Thanks Bob.  Mike ,,  now that is the reaction I was looking for !  Thank you.

[TransAmMike]

3 hours ago, cobraman said:

Thanks Bob.  Mike ,,  now that is the reaction I was looking for !  Thank you.

Ya got it buddy????

[larmcmains]

On 4/6/2021 at 7:59 PM, cobraman said:

Thank you all !  Did nobody notice I used a FORD 427 Shelby Cobra engine ?  I thought for sure i would get some hate mail !  How disappointing . ?

After all the Fords with Chevy engines over the years, it's cool to see the reverse.  Very nice build. I have it on my to be built pile.  I just need to figure out what color as I am not planning to build the Grumpy car either.

[cobraman]

Thank you Larry. Looks like you are new here. Welcome, looking forward to some of your work.

[mustang1989]

Always loved V-8 Vegas. Great job on this car Ray.

[cobraman]

Thank you Joe.

[Sledsel]

On 4/6/2021 at 8:59 PM, cobraman said:

Thank you all !  Did nobody notice I used a FORD 427 Shelby Cobra engine ?  I thought for sure i would get some hate mail !  How disappointing . ?

I noticed!!! 

Making a nice build gooder!!!! LOL

For reference, the valve covers are backwards. I have done it also!! 

2 bolts bottom, 3 bolts top. Makes no sense to have less bolts where it may leak.

[cobraman]

Thanks Andy.  backwards valve covers are one of my trademarks ! ?