H-bodies of the SW

[fuzzyGN]

This discussion was started on someone else's thread so I thought it best if we started our own to continue the discussion.

So the original discussion was about how between AJ and I we have 3 H-bodies for sale or trade or whatever. The first is a 1980 Chevy Monza notch with an Iron Duke 4 banger and and auto trans. Complete and titled. The second is a 1978 Pontiac Sunbird hatch with a 109 block 3,8L Buick and auto trans. Complete and titled. The third is a 1979 Buick Skyhawk hatch with a 3.8L and an auto trans. Complete but don't think there was a title with that one. Can't remember. Great hybrid possibilities and all rust free from Southern New Mexico.

Of course I still have 2 others I am working on currently. My N/A fun is a 77 Vega wagon with a very stout 4.1L stock block engine. It is currently in the disassembly stage so a cage and other safety stuff can be installed. Hopefully make some progress before Christmas but it is lake season The second keeper in my stable is a very rare 1973 Vega panel wagon. A true panel wagon never had a back seat but rather a floor that continues to the back of the front seats. In 73 they only produced about 2300 of them. This car will be the over-the-top hybrid with a 4.1 turbo set-up, big brakes, big wheels, BIG stereo, airride, etc. Still in the parts collection phase and honestly probably won't start in on it for a few years. Kids are young and activities are plentiful. I have owned close to 20 H-bodies and the record was 5 at the house at one time. The shortest stay was 4 days for one I parted out and the 77 is the longest. I bought that one in 2000. Fun light cars

 

[dr_frankenstein]

Lmao......... were baaaddd people.

dont forget Long Hairs vega, that makes 4 now right?

Most of the paperwork is done on the skyhawk for the title, just need to do the inspection. What I do need for that poor car is tires, cause i think at this point my neighbors are all betting to see if im going to attach a satellite dish to her and drag my couch out front. weehaw!

I also got that complete cosworth engine from vega #2332........... the southwest has been kind to these "Soda Can" 70s bodys.

 

[charlief1]

Take some pics of the wagon Erik. I don't think I've ever seen one without a back seet unless it was taken out.

 

[fuzzyGN]

Oh yea, I forgot about Long Hairs. That is the first one I ever owned as a matter of fact. It is to blame for all the madness!! I used that one as a DD for about 2 years. The 77 was then supposed to be the nice Buick powered daily driver. Didn't last. Now it is a 13 to 1 engined 5200 stalled monstrosity. Not terribly streetable.

Charlie, I will get some pics of the panel wagon. Most people thought it was a panel if the rear windows were filled in with metal inserts. Not true. Actually, my panel was delivered with rear glass! I do have panels from another car that I may use but I may just do a sedan delivery look and metal work the fillers in. The originals were set in with the window rubber just like the glass would be. Interchangeable in aout 1 hour.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

how close is your wagon these days Erik? its been awhile since i seen it? almost ready for a little arroyo seco take down?

 

[fuzzyGN]

The new engine for the 77 is done and I was very close to installing it. I then saw the carange at the Phoenix WCN and my thinking changed. Even if my new engine only makes 350hp, it will be low 11 capable. Low elevens in a 109" wheelbase car is a bit scary. I have pushed the engine into the corner and started to collect safety items for the car. I am going to put in a complete cage, aluminum seats, belts, etc. before any new horsepower. Since it will be apart I will also rewire the car. It will be a big job but worth it. Hopefully we all learned from the near fatal crash. I know I did. So, the car currently is the same with the tired N/A 4.1L that has always been in it. It is so tired it won't even rev to 5 grand. I routinely would shift it at 6300 in its prime. The auto trans work perfect though. It is a Long Hair special with T-brake and manual valve body. I have a mild 2500 stall in it right now which isn't enough for the small amount of torque the car makes. After I get done messing with my jet ski (end of summer) I will get going on the 77. I need fewer hobbies.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

fewer hobbys is right......... I really need to get kicking in the garage as well...... but I have just been knee deep in the yard....... caliche is no fun at all.

 

[GNTurboTommy]

I too have 1973 Vega delivery wagon it used to be drag raced "back in the day" some day i hope to do something with it.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

I too have 1973 Vega delivery wagon it used to be drag raced "back in the day" some day i hope to do something with it.

fill us in on it man, more details!

 

[GNTurboTommy]

Not much to say. I got it with a stroked 350 (383) in it and a (83/4?)Chrysler rear. 8 point cage. it's in rough shape. interior gutted. missing 1 metal side window panel. i put a glass 1 in for now. I do have a pair of shaved handle doors and a fiberglass 1 piece nose for it with an "old School" snorkel on the hood. Ive been gathering up a GN drive train for it. that's all.

 

[fuzzyGN]

Talked with the neighbor last night and it looks like my 78 Sunbird is coming back into my possesion AGAIN. This will be the 4th time! I "sold" him the car but 1 payment is all I got. So, it is back on the market for sale. Rust free, 109, 4bbl carb and intake, TH-350, etc. More details can be found in the SW section. Let me know if interested.

I did take some pics of my Panel wagon but I am not sure how to post them. If someone could help me out we will get them up. Thanks.

 

[charlief1]

When you do a reply at the bottom you'll see "Upload a file". Click on it and you can load directly to the board Erik.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

LMAO....... wanna trade for a skyhawk with flat tires?

 

[fuzzyGN]

It is really sad but even just 3 years ago you couldn't find one and now they are selling fro scrap prices. I guess everyone is afraid to take on a project? Not sure but I can't bring myself to scrap them when they are so complete.