1967 Chevy II Nova "II Much" for sale

[parsonsj]

For Sale: 1967 Chevy II Nova, "II Much". Popular Hot Rodding Cover Car (October 2007). II Much has had significant magazine coverage (exhaust, front suspension, rear suspension, engine, etc.) over the past several years. It sports a sleeved and stroked LS2 (427 cid) that makes 600 hp, a TKO 600 5 sp, and a Moser 9 inch rear. It has a Katz Tsubai custom designed track-proven suspension, Wilwood brakes, a custom race-inspired interior, and flawless paint.

The car is equally happy cruising down the highway and going 160mph on the race track. You can have fun at your local autoX showing the Miata boys that muscle cars can compete, and at the local car show showing the numbers-matching crowd something they haven't seen before.

Technical specs are below.

See more information and photos: PHR Feature Article (http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0709phr_1967_chevy_nova/index.html), V8 TV Interview (http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/439/94/), at Road Atlanta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAZPVNMh1SU), and my website. (http://www.iimuchfabrication.com)

I want to build another car, and I don't have the space to keep it and build another one.

Please PM me if you are serious about buying the car. I am happy to provide some help delivering the car or meeting you half way.


II Much Tech Sheet

Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Brakes

Frame: Art Morrison. 2x4x.120 frame rails, 1.75x.083 4130 12 pt cage. Custom floor, firewall, wheel tubs, transmission tunnel, and trunk fabricated from various gauges of 1018 cold rolled steel.

Suspension: (front) Custom designed short-long arm. Katz Tsubai design. Features 4130 tubular lower control arms, needle-bearing upper control arms, Howe Racing ball joints, Stock Car Products modular sway bar, C4 hubs, and custom fabricated aluminum uprights, coilover mounts, and crossmember.

(rear) Custom designed (Katz Tsubai) road racing 3 link. Features adjustable control arms and panhard bar plus custom sway bar.

Designed for 1+G in street settings, 1.15G in track mode, using HAL QA1 coilover shocks and springs all around.

Steering: custom Tony Woodward rack, Lefthander Chassis tie rods, and custom machined 4340 steel steering arms.

Brakes: Front- Wilwood 14” 2pc rotor, slotted/cross drilled, Wilwood 6 piston radial mount caliper, Rear- Wilwood 12” rotor, slotted/ cross drilled, Wilwood 4 piston fixed caliper, Pedal assembly- Wilwood firewall mount dual master cylinder and clutch assembly with balance-bar adjustable front to rear bias. Hydraulics- Wilwood 0.75 master cylinders (x2)

Exhaust: Custom built 1-3/4 304 SS primary tube headers to a 3” exhaust with MagnaFlow X-pipe and bumper outlet. All header materials and bends supplied by Stainless Works. Exhaust system supplied by MagnaFlow.

Fuel system: Custom built 16 gallon baffled aluminum fuel cell with sump in rear trunk area, external Aeromotive A1000 fuel pump, stainless steel hardlines.

Wheels and Tires: Kinesis K18 3pc rims, dark gray anodized. (front) 18x9 (rear) 18x11. Pirelli 265/35/ZR18 and 315/30/ZR18 P Zero Corsa tires.


Engine, Valvetrain, & Underhood

Engine: Wegner Automotive Research 620 hp 427 using Rapid Motorsports sleeved LS2.

Internal: Lunati 4” crank, Pro-Modified rods, Lunati forged pistons. ARP hardware throughout. Wegner Automotive Research drivetrain and Lunati Voodoo cam.

Intake: GMPP single-plane throttle-body intake

Heads: Wegner Automotive Research CNC ported aluminum heads.

Engine Management: FAST XFI controller and Holley throttle body with custom built wiring, using MIL spec connectors

Transmission: TKO-600 5 speed (road race version)

Clutch: LS6, with Howe TOB, Wilwood master, and custom pedal.

Rear End: Morrison 9" housing, Moser Engineering nodular iron 3rd member. TrueTrac differential, 3.25 ratio, 31 spline axles.

Engine Cooling: Ron Davis aluminum radiator with 1-1/2 tubes and dual electric fans.

Hoses: Stainless and aluminum hardline, along with Earl's and Brown & Miller race hose.


Interior & Trunk

Seats: Sparco Monza race seats in black cloth

Interior Trim: Custom interior in black suede and vinyl. Dynamat insulation/noise/heat dampener.

Shifter: Tremec Billet shifter

Steering Column & Wheel: Ididit tilt column with Borgeson U joints, Sparco 3 spoke racing wheel with pull off hub.

Miscellaneous: Schroth 4 pt belts with cam quick release latches.

Appointments: Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum air conditioning, featuring cold a/c, and full defrost and heat.

Stereo: Integrated iPhone-based stereo. GPS apps work - including Navigon turn-by-turn voice navigation.


Exterior

Body Panels: Harwood fiberglass cowl induction hood, custom reverse hinges. Custom adjustable front and rear spoilers. Fabricated aluminum trim, stainless mesh, fiberglass bumpers, etc.

Paint: PPG Blue with metallic black and anodized aluminum trim.

Trim & Moldings: custom fabricated and anodized aluminum, custom II Much badge.

[XcYZ]

I want to build another car, and I don't have the space to keep it and build another one.

Good luck with the sale, John. I'm glad I got to see it in person last month. :bow:

[Mizfit]

great car and best of luck, I am sure it will sell fast.:thumbsup:

Taylor

[parsonsj]

Thanks guys. Scott, it was nice chatting with you at SEMA.

jp

[awr68]

I knew this day was coming and I'm with Scott...I'm VERY glad I was able to see II Much in person at SEMA! It's an increadable car and was very fun seeing it built over the years! Good luck John and I hope it goes to someone that will truely enjoy it (use it!).

[Ricochet]

I Know the feeling your having John. Same reason I sold the 57 to start the now never ending 55:D I'm sure it is a bitter sweet thing about selling it, but sometimes it as much fun building them as driving them. I'm glad I was able to see it in person at SEMA. Workmanship and quality is second to none. :thumbsup: Truely a work of art.

Brent

[BallnRods]

OMG, you just finished it. I thought you would keep it a little longer than that.

I'm sure you will not have a problem selling it & I'm sure your next project will be even better.

BTW what will the next project be?

[parsonsj]

Anthony and Brent, thanks very much.

Yeah, selling the car is a bit of an emotional struggle, but the joy was in the journey. It only seems like it was just done ... I've had the car running for well over a year, and spent the summer tuning the car for serious track use. The fall was spent getting it ready for SEMA and PRI, and so now it's time to let it go.

I'm hopeful someone will buy it as a fun toy to play with. I wouldn't mind doing that myself, but after more than a year of play, I want to build something again. As I mentioned above, I don't have the resources to do both.

I don't know what my future project will be yet. I've looked at the Factory Five GTM. What an awesome car that would be. I know of a nice Pantera. Imagine that with an LS7! Maybe a later model Nova (I know of one that was used by DSE as their prototype for developing their minitubs). Or maybe something else entirely.

Time will tell. I gotta sell this one first!

jp

[Garage Dog 65]

OMG John !!



I really enjoyed all your build coverage, the story and all the ride-along video. The result was an amazing car. Seeing what you did gave me the courage to jump into my project and do it myself ! I can only hope for a small percentage of your success - and that is still setting the bar high.

Thanks for the motivation and - Best of luck selling her ! Like they said, it will go quickly.

Jim

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=5109

[J2SpeedandCustom]

I don't know what my future project will be yet. I've looked at the Factory Five GTM. What an awesome car that would be.
jp

You just stay away from that GTM I'm doing one FIRST!!! :lol:

That would be my choice John. Good luck on the sale...:thumbsup:

[parsonsj]

Thanks again all.

btw, a quick reminder that the car will be at PRI this week in Orlando. I'll be around the show all week.

jp

ps. Wonder if Factory Five will have a booth there? :)

[novanutcase]

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John

[steemin]

Good luck with the sale John.
I am looking forward to following your next project:unibrow:
Scott

[Steve1968LS2]

One of my favorite cars ever.. the quality/fit/finish and attention to detail is second to none.

I vote for the Pantera since that's what I would love to build.. that way I can live vicariously though you.. ;)

[wiedemab]

I thought I might get the opportunity to see the car in person this weekend at PRI. I'm going to be flying into Tampa to visit my Mom this weekend. I have a pass to PRI (you know just in case the wife would let me sneak away for a day) ------ No Dice!

I guess I'll have to lay by the pool and drink a few beers. I'd much rather be at the show.

[awr68]

jp, will you have a 4-sale sign on the car at PRI, or just hoping someone asks if it's for sale?

[Big-Foot]

Anthony and Brent, thanks very much.

Yeah, selling the car is a bit of an emotional struggle, but the joy was in the journey. It only seems like it was just done ... I've had the car running for well over a year, and spent the summer tuning the car for serious track use. The fall was spent getting it ready for SEMA and PRI, and so now it's time to let it go.

I'm hopeful someone will buy it as a fun toy to play with. I wouldn't mind doing that myself, but after more than a year of play, I want to build something again. As I mentioned above, I don't have the resources to do both.

I don't know what my future project will be yet. I've looked at the Factory Five GTM. What an awesome car that would be. I know of a nice Pantera. Imagine that with an LS7! Maybe a later model Nova (I know of one that was used by DSE as their prototype for developing their minitubs). Or maybe something else entirely.

Time will tell. I gotta sell this one first!

jp


While no where near the caliber of your creation, I just sold my PRO/Street Chevy-II-Much tribute ( http://www.ASPerformance.net ) to help fund the build of my new Race Car Replicas GT40.
Check out some of their cars at http://www.racecarreplicas.com ... If you'd like any information not available on their website, feel free to email or PM me.
The all alloy TIG welded chassis and true billet suspension parts are a work of art.
Their fiberglass quality makes the Factory Five fiberglass on the coupes and roadsters I've built look like a high-school project gone bad..

Best of luck in the sale!

[parsonsj]

Brandon, that's too bad! Let me know if your wife changes her mind.

Anthony, yes, I think so. I need to get to the mall to find a vinyl stick on "For Sale" sticker. I hate going to the mall. :willy:

jp

[c.schulz]

John, Good luck with the sale. What an honor to have come to michigan last year. The design crowd loved the car.

Chris

[Spiffav8]

John I hate to see you sell the car. Who ever buys it is getting a deal and will have a blast for sure.

[parsonsj]

:(

No sale at PRI. I had (have? Not sure the negotiations are dead yet) two decent conversations with potential buyers there.

Next, I'm going to talk with the guys over at Mecum Auctions. They've got a kind of mini-Barrett-Jackson thing here in central Florida in late January. (thanks Jeff!).

Thanks again for all the kind words!

jp

[awr68]

You sound determined to sale and start the next project...good for you! ;)

[parsonsj]

Here's the auction information: Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida on the 26th of January.

http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=FL0108-63758

[buickfunnycar.com]

good luck @ Mecum John...always loved that car.:yes:

[MarkM66]

Here's the auction information: Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida on the 26th of January.

http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=FL0108-63758

Yeah, good luck. Make sure they give you a prime display spot. Looks like it's got a good auction time. :thumbsup:

[parsonsj]

Thanks guys. Yeah, Saturday night at 6:50pm. I hope the high rollers haven't run out of money by then!

jp

[Spiffav8]

Kind of bummed that your selling the car. But, I'm excited to see what you start on next!

[parsonsj]

Well, time flies. This is Mecum week for the car. Right now, it's on Frank's trailer and headed to Kissimmee. It will spend the rest of the week in the "Feature" indoor area, then goes on the block Saturday evening.

Kudos to Frank (Prodigy Customs) for the lift!!

I've owned a *lot* of cars over the years, and have only missed one (my post-high school 69 GTO) when I sold it. After driving this one a lot over the past couple of weeks, I may miss it too. It won't be the end of the world if it doesn't sell.

I'm thinking A/C, some more CF pieces, maybe switch the wheels around, etc.

We'll see.

jp

[camcojb]

good luck John, it's a cool car.

Jody

[awr68]

Yes, good luck with the sale!!

[mazspeed]

Awesome car. I hate to see it go.

[parsonsj]

Thanks guys. I have no idea how this will turn out. 4 days ...

jp

[XcYZ]

I'm cheering for you, John.... although it's a bit bittersweet to see it on the block.

:cheers:

[67Sally]

Good luck with the sale John. Keep us posted with all of the details of the auction.
W

[parsonsj]

Well, the car is in its spot now (thanks Frank!), and hopefully being looked over carefully by potential buyers.

There sure aren't many heavily modified cars here, so we'll see how it's received. At least one fellow is going to bid on the car, (at least that's what he told me).

Tomorrow evening will be here soon!

jp

[Beegs]

Good luck John! :thumbsup:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Good luck John! :thumbsup:

X2.
Talk about nervous time...:willy:

[Bowtieracing]

Did it sell ?

[parsonsj]

We'll know tonight. It is scheduled at 6:50.

I didn't sleep very well last night. :willy:

jp

[cmraman]

Good luck John. Hey let us know how your experience was. I have a friend who maybe selling his 71 Camaro through Mecum in Indy. I think he'd be interested in your experience.

[awr68]

Good luck my friend!! Take any pics??

[awr68]

Went to the Mecum site and it doesn't look like it sold?

[Van B]

No sale. My dad works there. He was not sure if they even had a bidder at $65k. I'm sure John will chime in when he has a chance.

[awr68]

He was not sure if they even had a bidder at $65k.

jp, take that as a 'sign', it's time to enjoy II Much!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

No bidders. The car ran 1 1/2 hours later then it was supposed. It was rainy, cold, nasty, miserable all day, the rain never let up and by nearly 10PM when it ran there was simply no one there. No sellers were very happy by that time. So the $65K was not a real number, just the auctioneer babbling. They do a lot of that at Mecum, acting like there is money when there is none trying to snag a real buyer with no one to bid against.

Besides the horrible weather, quite honestly we were simply at the wrong place. This was a original restored muscle car auction if I ever seen one. With 1000 cars? on the property, there were only 5 higher end Pro Touring cars and not one of them brought what they wanted except for possibly one sale, after the sale deal that is not finished but looks real good. So, while there were lots of atttaboys and connections, it was just the wrong place. There were plenty of stock Camaros with TT2s badged as "Resto mods", and they did OK, but most were rough at best. If you had a non matching, incorrect, 69 Camaro with SS badges and a Rally Sport grill (no back up lights required), driver paint, some rally wheels, and chrome CHEVROLET valve covers, you would get $30K in a blink for a $18K car. There were some off the hook real numbers, concourse cars, some did OK, but most wanted all the money and a bag of chips. I think to many watched Barrett last week and forgot they were at Disney World now!

John had a few real offers that got dangerously close, he and I discussed it before parting last night. He had drawn a line in the sand he would sell it for, looks like that line is still firm.

FWIW, When we unloaded the cars before the auction, John and I were discussing what changes we are going to do to the car after the auction, and was already making arrangements to get the cars home. I think there is a high likely hood you will see some styling subtle changes to II Much, Maybe some Foose Nitrous wheels, some polished billet, maybe a GMC blower, some wild graphics, etc.............................................Or ................ possibly some minor little ornament changes and treatments!

I for one am pushing for him to keep the car, even though I must admit I am really excited about the possibility working with him on a full scrath build. So I might just have nearly as many mixed emotions about II Much as John, LOL! But the bottom line is it is a great car, and I hope he decides to beat on it a while. He has a new best friend that owns a hot rod shop, so if he chips it or scrathes it up a bit, it probably is nothing a pint of paint and a 12 pack wont fix!

[parsonsj]

It was sure an interesting day. The auction was very well run, and it seemed like the entire Mecum staff stopped by to see the car and wish me luck when it went on the block.

There's no getting around the fact that the final bid price was very disappointing ($65k). As Frank said, it rained all day, the auction times fell behind, and the number of bidders dwindled significantly during the evening. By the time my car went, the bidding section was only 1/3 or 1/4 as numerous as it was earlier.

There are still a couple of deals percolating that might get to my number, so we'll see how that plays out.

But it is what it is. I'm considering some small styling changes to make the car more appealing to mainstream buyers. Or not. I'll spend the day fixing my attic fan in my house, and see what happens.

Thanks again for all the well wishes! It means a lot.

jp

[monza]

I read all this as good news... trailer queen turns into driver! To bad not getting what you wanted from the car but hopefully we get to see burn out videos and track footage soon! Go Drive it!!

[Tiger]

Hey John,

I'm sorry that it didnt sell, I thought it would.. but then again you shouldnt complain much keeping such a piece of nice homemade machinery in your garage.

what about starting another (PANTERA) build anyway? I know it would have been easier with $$$ in the pocket but when you get tired of listening to the TIG you can just take II for a spin and listen to sweet music.....

[ProdigyCustoms]

I read all this as good news... trailer queen turns into driver! !!

I would not use trailer queen and II Much in the same sentence. I dare to bet II Much has more street miles then many other Pro Touring cars, John drives it quite a bit back and forth to my shop, a good 30 miles each way. And damn sure has more autocross and track time then most Pro Touring cars.

I am sure you were not meaning anything, and meant it different, so have no fear. I just felt I should aggressively defend any possibility of that label.

[parsonsj]

trailer queen turns into driver!OUCH! I drive my car all over town. I've cleaned the bugs off the grill countless times! I don't take it to the grocery store, but I've been known to pick my kids up at school.

jp

[monza]

I'm sorry not meant as a bash in anyway. I stand corrected.:bow:
I just assumed that II Much looking so perfect, big price tag, it was sitting around waiting to be sold. Love it that much more knowing it gets used!

(miss driving, have to live through U guys-- right now blizzard -25 Celsius /-13 Fahrenheit with a wind chill that equals -46... ya very cold!)

[awr68]

I've been known to pick my kids up at school.

jp

I can certainly respect that...and can't wait to do the same!!

[parsonsj]

just assumed that II Much looking so perfect, big price tag, it was sitting around waiting to be sold. Love it that much more knowing it gets used!No problem... I remove my side cage tubes and the car becomes a hell of a lot more driving friendly. Start it up and go! Then on autoX days or whatnot, I put the tubes back in and the car becomes II Much again. :)

[parsonsj]

Just a little loving tap to the top. :)

jp

[Spiffav8]

OUCH! I drive my car all over town. I've cleaned the bugs off the grill countless times! I don't take it to the grocery store, but I've been known to pick my kids up at school.

jp


That's got to be one car that the kids don't mind getting picked up in. I can just see the looks on the other parents faces. :wow:

[parsonsj]

I'm gonna try to sell the car again.

I've added A/C, switched the rear end to a True Trac, swapped the rear suspension rod ends to Spohn Del-Spheres, tidied up the engine tune, worked all the bugs out of the clutch, and integrated my iPhone into the stereo.

The car starts easily, runs all day in the Florida heat with frosty cold air coming from the vents, and can out-handle new Corvettes on the race track.

Oh, and one more thing: a new price: $99K.

jp

[camcojb]

I'm gonna try to sell the car again.

I've added A/C, switched the rear end to a True Trac, swapped the rear suspension rod ends to Spohn Del-Spheres, tidied up the engine tune, worked all the bugs out of the clutch, and integrated my iPhone into the stereo.

The car starts easily, runs all day in the Florida heat with frosty cold air coming from the vents, and can out-handle new Corvettes on the race track.

Oh, and one more thing: a new price: $99K.

jp
good luck John, cause that's a great car! :thumbsup:

Jody

[wiedemab]

Good Luck JP. I love your car. There is no way it could be built for that price. I can't wait to see what you come up with to build next!!!!!

[parsonsj]

Thanks guys!

[Vegas69]

That car is a masterpiece. What a bargain.:thumbsup:

[Flash68]

dammit that's a lotta car for the dough! good luck.