hobbybobby Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Vega Mini-Van Customized Chevy Vega Rod •Original year: 1977 •Company: Monogram •Scale: 1/24 •Designer: ? The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors (GM) from 1970 to 1977. Available in two-door hatchback, notchback, wagon, and panel delivery body styles, all models were powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block. Variants included the Vega GT high-performance style and the Cosworth Vega, a short-lived limited-production performance model, introduced in March 1975. The Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Subsequently the car became widely known for a range of problems related to its engineering, reliability, safety, propensity to rust, and engine durability. Despite a series of recalls and design upgrades, the Vega's problems tarnished both its own as well as General Motors' reputation, production ended with the 1977 model year. The name is derived from Vega, the brightest star in the constellation Lyra. Take the ever popular Chevy Vega, give it some of the features that make the vans so neat and you've got the Vega Mini-Van... ... compact but comfortable! The ribbed roof with the plated luggage rack and the wood grained side panels add a touch of class while the oval windows and plated side pipes give it that sporty appearance. Fat Goodyear tires ride on all four mag wheels and under that sculptured hood sits a potent 454 c.i. Rat motor. Finally done. I think, there have passed some twenty years, since I started this project. Customizing sub-compacts is a special kind of challenge... Well, more or less out of the box, only a few modifications here and there and the thing with the Speakers... On the underside of the hood, I stuck a chrome foil, the rims and tires are originals from the kit, but modified, the front wheels were made smaller in diameter and the rear were rounded only at the edges, and you get a very different effect... This is my Version, hope you like it.
TooOld Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 This is the best build I've ever seen of the Vega Rod , fantastic work Bobby ! I love all of the detailing and extras that you've added .
peekay Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Cool! I'm not really into show rods but I always like what you do with them.
Jantrix Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Well done! I had this kit for years and somehow I can no longer find it.
deuces wild Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 That motor would be cool in the '55 chevy gasser model..
Maxicoop Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 that's a sweet lookin' ride ....... i'd forgotten they even made this kit !!!!!! AWESOME JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!
Miatatom Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Great job! I owned a 74 panel wagon once. 4 cyl., auto. What a POS!
OldTimer50707 Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 That is a great looking Vega. Very sharp build.
Draggon Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Nice, your trademark tires look fantastic on this!
Dyno Davo Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 That is way cool, love the whole concept (and the chubby back tires )
hobbybobby Posted September 15, 2014 Author Posted September 15, 2014 Thank you very much for the kind words, I really do appreciate them!
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