72 Nova "Lost in translation" - Lateral-g Forums

98ssnova · #1 02-13-2016, 12:13 AM

Ok guys going to start my build thread again. Here is my 72 Chevy Nova had since I was 16. I grew up in EL Paso so "Lost in translation" seemed good since NOVA in Spanish means NO-GO. HA! So what I have so far is Speedtech GT handling package. LS-1, T56, Budnik wheels, MSD Atomic EFI system, and a RICKS tank. I am going to try and do as fab work I feel comfortable with so hopefully I can build a very nice car that I will be proud of. Enough of this, alright just want to get the ball rolling on this so here are some pics of the car.

98ssnova · #2 02-13-2016, 12:15 AM

Starting tear down

Rusty body bolts

98ssnova · #3 02-13-2016, 12:18 AM

New welder got it for free. Thanks work Christmas party.

welding the frame

a little moc up

closing up shop for the night

**tubbed69** · #4 02-13-2016, 02:35 PM

Good luck with your project,looks like a good car to start with

**WSSix** · #5 02-14-2016, 08:11 AM

Very nice! Good luck moving forward

98ssnova · #6 02-17-2016, 10:03 PM

So I got my subframe welded up and painted sorry forgot to take progress pics got lost in my work.

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98ssnova · #7 02-17-2016, 10:06 PM

So after I got frame squared away I got to some assembly looks awesome painted. But I had a error which is my fault. One of my shocks was to long so I called Speedtech (Jay super awesome dude by the way) and after walking me through some measurements found out I was sent the wrong shock no worries they are getting my shock swapped out. What can you say those guys are awesome and that's why my car will have as many Speedtech parts as I can afford on it......HA! here a quick assembly shot.[IMG]

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So now we wait for a new shock on to another part of the car tomorrow. Hopefully.......

ryanleiker · #8 04-19-2016, 12:36 PM

Hey Mike. I noticed you lived in Derby. I'm in Wichita now (up near 13th and West St), but I'm from Derby, as where my parents still reside.

I've built up a '72 Nova with a turbocharged 6.0 and whole load of other stuff.
I don't have a build thread on here, but I've got one over on LS1tech.com if you're interested.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...urbo-nova.html

It looks like you're getting into the meat and potatoes of the build, so let me know if you've got any questions.
I'm interested to see how yours progresses.

98ssnova · #9 04-19-2016, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanleiker

Hey Mike. I noticed you lived in Derby. I'm in Wichita now (up near 13th and West St), but I'm from Derby, as where my parents still reside.

I've built up a '72 Nova with a turbocharged 6.0 and whole load of other stuff.
I don't have a build thread on here, but I've got one over on LS1tech.com if you're interested.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...urbo-nova.html

It looks like you're getting into the meat and potatoes of the build, so let me know if you've got any questions.
I'm interested to see how yours progresses.

I will PM you my number.