62 ChevyII On Target

[62ChevyII]

Always lots of good stuff on Lateral-G! Thanks to everyone for posting your projects.

I'll call the project "On Target". Attempting to stay on target with level of build, ability, time in the shop, with family, and $ input. It can be a challenge to balance what we want and not getting out of control in other areas. All of us have a different mix and level in all these areas. That is what makes everyones car unique.

Started with a 49,000 mile '62 Chevy II. Have been modifying something for the last 15 years and keeping driveable most summers. Kind of a test mule. Changing is part of the process and interest. Swapped in an LT1 - 4L60E back in 2001. Went with automatic to make it easier for our boys to make a few drag strip passes. Has run a 12.88 e.t. in 1/4 mile. Mini tubbed a few years later, A/C another year, etc, etc.. The last year and a half have totally stripped it apart and refreshing everything along with some modifications.

Will post a few early pics and current status. Later will start listing some steps getting here and current updates.

Have wanted to post it on here for a long time, but was out in the shop trying to keep the project moving forward or watching other super projects on Lateral-G. Better get in on here before the car is done.

Thanks again for putting your neat stuff on here. Jim

Here's after original engine swap, mini tub and before blowing apart for redo.

[BBC71Nova]

Awesome! Another Nova... err Chevy II . Very nice. Can't wait to see what the "redo" is like.

[62ChevyII]

Pulling apart in 2009

[62ChevyII]

Here's a rendering by Nunez Design of where the project is going. It added some extra motivation You can find him on hubgarage.com with a search for nunez design. Lots of neat renderings and more on there. Thanks Jorge for the rendering, it's super!!

[62ChevyII]

In primer at the Hot Rod Super Nationals in Lincoln Nebraska 2010 at Hot Rods by Todd booth. Todd's spraying the paint and giving body prep assistance. Plus tons of advice in how to do it right in body and paint prep, techniques, materials etc, etc, etc. In addition Todd has instilled motivation to step it up to a higher level of finish than originally planned with just fresh paint and a color change. Thanks Todd!! Check him out at Hot Rods by Todd on the hubgarage.com.

[62ChevyII]

Fast forward to just a few weeks ago. Pretty current. Just came in from the shop, have been sanding the clear coat in preparation for buffing by Hot Rods by Todd.

[camcojb]

love those cars.

[GregWeld]

This body style always has a spot in my heart... back in high school my buddy (now my brother in law) had one... 283 4 speed car... used a copper toilet bowl float for a shift handle. He had a job - I had a drivers license... and that was about it... he'd work - I'd borrow the Nova and bring it back with the tank bone dry - we'd fill 'er up and spend the rest of the summer night cruising. Good times in that car... lots of good memories.

Your car looks GREAT! Keep posting the progress!


Love it!

[skatinjay27]

nice!
you just cant go wrong with a red on a classic!

[novanutcase]

You forgot to cut the post out.....

As much as I like your Duece project I really like your garage setup!!!

John