1974 Chevrolet Vega GT

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  1. jwdtenn

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    That looks sharp! Nicely equipped too, AC equipped and an engine without a blown head gasket, nice!! :thumbs2:
     
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    Wish that was 1 year older.

    Does NOT have Factory GT door panels and it should
     
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    Yeah, the smaller bumpers looked way better on these.
     
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    Amazing to see one without a V8, roll cage and tubbed rear.
    They were notorious for overheating and after they badly overheated once the engines were trash.
    People just junked them, you couldn't sell or give them away.
     
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    I had 18 of them and never had a problem with head gaskets EVER! On the Vega 4 cyl. The problem was the engine block itself(aluminum). The newer ones were wayyyyy better but 71-73 were lucky if they made it 50,000 miles. The cyls would score horribly and smoke like a momma!
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Not all year GT's got the upgraded interior Standard, this car has the base interior seat and all. I think the seats and door panels you are thinking of were optional on all Vega's by 74. I agree I never had an issue with head gaskets, oil Burning and overheating YES YES YES, but never a head gasket. But I only owned 2 of the 2.3 OHC engines. The other 4-cylinder cars I had were 2.5 Iron Duke Powered. They had camshaft and timing gear issues, but never burned oil or overheated, I did crack a head once.
     
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    I don't think I ever saw one without the better inside pieces. I have built my own GT's before always used the goodies lol.
    there was 1-2 years that they had a 130 MPH speedo. That's the dash I always liked to use
     
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    Ended with a bid of 6,500 and reserve not met. Seems like a lot of money for a Vega wagon. Tom
     
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    AC Tach and horn do not work. Way too much for non working items. don't even see an AC pump?
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    I agree the seller should have taken that money, I only see the better looking (but even more rust prone) original 71-73 Vegas going for more than what that was bid up to.
     

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