My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies - Page 5

GTOMayhem · 01-06-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Vega steering box 90.00 New total 3212.00

Is this a direct bolt in?
I just a acquired a 1985 Pontiac Parisienne Safari Wagon. It has a Chevy 305 4bbl. Looking at the guide, I think the 305 may put me out of the 'Dime Rocket' running. It already has 100 extra HP. But it will be fun for me and my 13 year old to run in Jr Street.

Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

Jeff Stout · 01-06-2017, 10:26 AM

I wont know for a month or so. Still collecting parts and finishing another motor before starting on Olds

Mark Yacavone · 01-06-2017, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Vega steering box 90.00

Jeff, How long have you had these suicidal thoughts?

Billy Nees · 01-07-2017, 10:16 AM

Ya know, I was thinking the same thing. Jeff, don't do that.

GTOMayhem · 01-07-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya know, I was thinking the same thing. Jeff, don't do that.

Inquiring minds want to know?

Mark Yacavone · 01-08-2017, 11:21 PM

The wagon in question will weigh about 4200 pounds.
That's way, way over capacity for Vega box.
The Time Bomb Vega box is smaller, only 2 bolts will line up, the Pitman arm has a much smaller spline, and the rag joint coupler is under the standard GM size too.
Years ago, I started to put one on my 78 400 Firebird, but then decided it was too shaky of a deal, just by looking at it.
I've seen plenty of 3rd Gen. SBC Camaros with them, and to me , that's about the limit.
These wagons should have a standard size GM car, or an S-10 box manual box.
It's almost a direct bolt in, except for the Pitman arm, which is the subject for another thread.

Dave Gantz · 01-09-2017, 12:09 PM

I would think a Vega box would be illegal. But I should know better...

Mark Yacavone · 01-09-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

I would think a Vega box would be illegal. But I should know better...

Well, ya know , it doesn't look all that out of place on a 3rd Gen. Camaro...

I think it's okay for safety reasons.

Daran Summerton · 02-08-2017, 10:10 PM

I ran a small box on my old 307 wagon. 13.70's with about 5k in it.

Daran Summerton · 02-08-2017, 10:16 PM

pic

01-06-2017, 10:26 AM	#42
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,409 Likes: 53 Liked 655 Times in 255 Posts	Re: My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies I wont know for a month or so. Still collecting parts and finishing another motor before starting on Olds

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,221 Likes: 3,095 Liked 6,784 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies Ya know, I was thinking the same thing. Jeff, don't do that. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever!

01-08-2017, 11:21 PM	#46
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies The wagon in question will weigh about 4200 pounds. That's way, way over capacity for Vega box. The Time Bomb Vega box is smaller, only 2 bolts will line up, the Pitman arm has a much smaller spline, and the rag joint coupler is under the standard GM size too. Years ago, I started to put one on my 78 400 Firebird, but then decided it was too shaky of a deal, just by looking at it. I've seen plenty of 3rd Gen. SBC Camaros with them, and to me , that's about the limit. These wagons should have a standard size GM car, or an S-10 box manual box. It's almost a direct bolt in, except for the Pitman arm, which is the subject for another thread. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

01-09-2017, 12:09 PM	#47
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 529 Likes: 125 Liked 225 Times in 118 Posts	Re: My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies I would think a Vega box would be illegal. But I should know better...

02-08-2017, 10:10 PM	#49
Daran Summerton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas nv Posts: 598 Likes: 18 Liked 65 Times in 36 Posts	Re: My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies I ran a small box on my old 307 wagon. 13.70's with about 5k in it. __________________ 72 cutlass

02-08-2017, 10:16 PM	#50
Daran Summerton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas nv Posts: 598 Likes: 18 Liked 65 Times in 36 Posts	Re: My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies pic Attached Thumbnails __________________ 72 cutlass