Ironworks Project 62 Nova Drop-Top

[HWY Nova]

hey Eric,that chassis looks really familiar,TOP SECRET:D

Thanks Darrell!

It was great seeing you at SEMA! Hope to catch up with you soon at the 'Knotty Pine' for breakfast.


--Eric

[HWY Nova]

The inner fender wells turned out so clean that I was afraid they would get cut up too much for header clearance...... WRONG...... Ironworks did their magic again (I guess I shouldn't second guess Rodger anymore).

Here is the inner fenderwell before header clearance has been added. I love this shot..... all of the fasteners are hidden!

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/P1010202.jpg


Here is the inner fenderwell with header clearance...... (I like it!):

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsAugust2009203.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsAugust2009202.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsAugust2009208.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsAugust2009209.jpg


--Eric

[ironworks]

Man, That Kinsler Crossram looks great on there. We might have to try a Precision Manifold just to see what it loks like, I have one laying around, Should we give it a try? What do ya think?

Rodger

[HWY Nova]

Man, That Kinsler Crossram looks great on there. We might have to try a Precision Manifold just to see what it loks like, I have one laying around, Should we give it a try? What do ya think?

Rodger

Well, let me think about it....... YES!!!! Give it a try, and send me a pic.


--Eric

[GregWeld]

Eric --

I checked out your Nova on my way home from SEMA -- it's killer!

And as you pointed out - Ironworks just does fantastic work.

Love the Kinsler X ram too!


:cheers:

[HWY Nova]

Eric --

I checked out your Nova on my way home from SEMA -- it's killer!

And as you pointed out - Ironworks just does fantastic work.

Love the Kinsler X ram too!


:cheers:

Thanks Greg!

It was great meeting you at SEMA. Hope to catch up to you again someday.

The Kinsler Cross-Ram is Rodger's....... I had him put it on there for this latest batch of pics. Maybe he won't miss it..............


--Eric

[ironworks]

I might not miss the crossram, it is the 484 cu in LSX with Allpro heads that was port matched to that Kinsler manifold. Would be interesting in there but would be alot of power for a daily driver.

Rodger

[LSXZ28]

Lookin awesome!! :thumbsup:

[Garage Dog 65]

.... but would be alot of power for a daily driver.

Rodger

^^^^ What ???

And how much power is under the hood of the Farm Truck ??

:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

^^^^ What ???

And how much power is under the hood of the Farm Truck ??

:thumbsup:

600hp

[HWY Nova]

600hp

600hp Farm Truck: NICE!

If you look at the Kinsler Cross-Ram in the pic below, you can see fuel rail below the manifolds AND you can see that the manifolds are machined to accept two more fuel rails on top....... serious fuel flow (hp) there!!!!

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsAugust2009209.jpg



--Eric

[Matt@BOS]

Man, That Kinsler Crossram looks great on there. We might have to try a Precision Manifold just to see what it loks like, I have one laying around, Should we give it a try? What do ya think?

Rodger

Well, since you have one lying around... I don't think anyone would refuse to see pictures of it mocked up. Those manifolds are really nice. Hell, we bought one pretty much based on looks, and also because we couldn't justify spending as much on an intake as we did on an engine. On this car however, I think the Kinsler intake might look better. Never thought I'd say it but Jeff's manifold might might not stand out much here among all of the other nice hand formed panels. What color are you planning on painting the engine bay?

In any case, pictures of both please :unibrow:

Matt

[DFRESH]

Amazing stuff. It's like watching a top build and a comedy channel special all in one. Keep it coming.

Doug

[HWY Nova]

Here you go! Sorry for the delay....... The internet is a little slow sometimes between here and Bakersfield.

Sure fits nice.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsNovember2009031.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsNovember2009030.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/ShopPicsNovember2009029.jpg


--Eric

[RECOVERY ROOM]

What no..... Junk? Don't get soft on me Weaver.
Not done enuf yet,I will wait till you have alot more cool stuff on it.( new tactics).:rofl:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Also I vote Cross Ram..

[ironworks]

I like the Precision Manifold for the fact it is smooth just like the rest of the car. The engine looks like a Diamond in the jewelry box. Nothing sticks out more then the other to your eye. The Kinsler is awesome but just the wrong style unless we cut up your car even more.

[ironworks]

Also I vote Cross Ram..

HEY, Who asked you? And how can we trust the opinion of a guy who wears a button up salmon colored shirt with no collar. Thats like a LARGE "FELLA" from Arkansas wearing a Really Light blue polo shirt. :D :D :D :D

[HWY Nova]

Amazing stuff. It's like watching a top build and a comedy channel special all in one. Keep it coming.

Doug

Like Doug said: Comedy Channel Special here!


--Eric

[bentfab]

I like the Precision Manifold for the fact it is smooth just like the rest of the car. The engine looks like a Diamond in the jewelry box. Nothing sticks out more then the other to your eye. The Kinsler is awesome but just the wrong style unless we cut up your car even more.

Jewelry box !!!! When is the last time you've seen blue tape in a jewelry box. OH !!! That must be covering the Diamond.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

HEY, Who asked you? And how can we trust the opinion of a guy who wears a button up salmon colored shirt with no collar. Thats like a LARGE "FELLA" from Arkansas wearing a Really Light blue polo shirt. :D :D :D :D

My black shirt and socks were at the cleaners.......(Talk about a thread hi jack,Sorry Eric)

[Darrell]

I like that manifold,save it for the car next to Eric's:yes:

[HWY Nova]

I like that manifold,save it for the car next to Eric's:yes:

That is an awesome car next to mine!...... (It's Darrell's car.)


--Eric

[c10addict]

Simply and purely Bad Ass.....

[HWY Nova]

Simply and purely Bad Ass.....

Thanks!

I (briefly) met you at Columbus this year...... I love your work and I'm glad you guys are using your own name now.


--Eric

[nvr2fst]

Amazing stuff. It's like watching a top build and a comedy channel special all in one. Keep it coming.

Doug

Doug, 100% agreed!
If Kenny Davis gets into the mix it gets worse.

Lookin good Eric, I like the lines of the precision manifold it flows better with your inner fenders. But what do I know!

[c10addict]

Thanks!

I (briefly) met you at Columbus this year...... I love your work and I'm glad you guys are using your own name now.


--Eric

Thanks alot!!! Really wanted to come over and talk more but you know how the shows can be!! Definately have to hook up next year..

[novanutcase]

If Kenny Davis gets into the mix it gets worse.

:rofl:

John

[SUAREZ]

Anything new with the vert? what color are you guys going with and what color top?

thanks

[HWY Nova]

Anything new with the vert? what color are you guys going with and what color top?

thanks

Thanks for the inquiry.

We are about to do more on my Nova. There is a lot of detail work to get done, like fully welding the frame, etc.

We are, however, digitizing the control arms..... which will lead to the design of billet control arms.

Right now, the goal is to get it on the ground, verify suspension geometry and steering geometry.


--Eric

[HWY Nova]

My Nova had been on the frame table for a while for all the frame and sheet metal fabrication...... Rodger recently took it off the table and now its on the ground!

Here are a few recent pics of the Nova:
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/P1010014.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/P1010025-1.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/P1010051.jpg



--Eric

[Cris@JCG]

Can't wait to see this little Nova done Eric!! The rear spoiler looks awesome :thumbsup:

[ccracin]

Lookin good. You going to make Columbus? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Nice!

Always was one of my favorite body styles. And the top going down makes it even better. Nice spoiler. Very subtle and tasteful. :hail:

[tones2SS]

Looking good so far Eric!:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Hey guys, you know how sometimes there's a certain thread that has several pages and is a very interesting one at that and you wonder how in the hell you missed it? :wow: Well, this is that thread. I guess I've been overlooking it and don't see how. This is one sick build. :hail: Which I wouldn't expect anything less from Ironworks. This is an insane Nova!!! Subscribing now. Late, but subscribing. LOL!!:lol:

[ironworks]

Hey guys, you know how sometimes there's a certain thread that has several pages and is a very interesting one at that and you wonder how in the hell you missed it? :wow: Well, this is that thread. I guess I've been overlooking it and don't see how. This is one sick build. :hail: Which I wouldn't expect anything less from Ironworks. This is an insane Nova!!! Subscribing now. Late, but subscribing. LOL!!:lol:

I must be a slow day for camaro stuff that you would actually look at nova stuff. :D :D

[HWY Nova]

It must be a slow day for camaro stuff that you would actually look at nova stuff. :D :D

Easy now.......


--Eric

[ironworks]

Easy now.......


--Eric

Just be glad you don't have a mustang.....

[HWY Nova]

Just be glad you don't have a mustang.....

.....ouch.


--Eric

[214Chevy]

I must be a slow day for camaro stuff that you would actually look at nova stuff. :D :D

Just hurry up and finish the D-I-Y 72 Chevelle frames and ship my shop guy one so I can be one of the test fitters. LOL!!!!:woot:

[nvr2fst]

.....ouch.


--Eric

I thought this was a camaro forum! Boy it most be a slow day after all.





Kidding aside, car is looking good ERIC

[waynieZ]

The car looks great I like the back end. Very nice work.

[next69]

Where are the updates?

[ironworks]

Eric has been kind enough and busy enough at work to allow us to work on some of the other pressing projects we have going on. Things are busier in the the shop then they might have ever been in the past. I have hired some new guys in the past few months and I'm working to get them up to speed. I have some guy from Northern California and another from North Carolina that are looking to try out for a job here, we shall see how these new guys work out.

[HWY Nova]

I do have a few pics to post! Hopefully I can post them tonight.


--Eric

[ironworks]

I do have a few pics to post! Hopefully I can post them tonight.


--Eric


I have heard those word before, right before you get side tracked and your post sink 4 pages down. HAHAHA

Hay aren't you supposed to be working on a chassis? I have never fired a volunteer before but I will do it......:D

[Garage Dog 65]

I heard the car was already finished and out cruzing the PCH. Better get those pics up here soon !

;)

Catch you guys at Columbus for a long over due beer and BBQ !!

Jim

[HWY Nova]

I heard the car was already finished and out cruzing the PCH. Better get those pics up here soon !

;)

Catch you guys at Columbus for a long over due beer and BBQ !!

Jim

No.... the car is not done..... too many other "projects" to work on.

Looking forward to seeing you in Columbus (.... and I still owe you some brackets!)!!!


--Eric

[ja.stoner63]

What an amazing build. Thanks for sharing.

Love the pictures.

[Darrell]

can't wait to see the control arms:D ,I know another guy that could use a set,signed top secret/inNOVAtion

[HWY Nova]

What an amazing build. Thanks for sharing.

Love the pictures.

Thanks! I'm having a blast with this project.

You must be thrilled with the progress on your project as well!!!!!

can't wait to see the control arms:D ,I know another guy that could use a set,signed top secret/inNOVAtion

Hey, Darrell. I need to get back on the control arm designs. I have been totally swamped with other (little) projects...... like a Tri-Five chassis, and a Chevelle chassis, and........ the rest is a secret.


--Eric

[CRCRFT78]

Any new updates?

[HWY Nova]

Any new updates?

YOU'VE BEEN BUSY...... asking for all these updates!!

I will be posting an update soon. We had the top on for the first time in a few years. Stay tuned.

Next week: SEMA!


--Eric

[CRCRFT78]

YOU'VE BEEN BUSY...... asking for all these updates!!



LOL!! Winters coming and I'm just looking for some inspiration. My Novas been in storage too long and I've got the itch to do something with it.

[70supersport]

that nova has came along very cool, will we see any ironworks projects at sema?:thumbsup:

[dave96dcm]

Is this still on hold?

[HWY Nova]

Is this still on hold?

Thanks for asking..... There is some slow progress. I'll post more soon.


--Eric

[ccracin]

Thanks for asking..... There is some slow progress. I'll post more soon.


--Eric

You know you've been driving it for months! Always keeping secrets! :_paranoid

[HWY Nova]

You know you've been driving it for months! Always keeping secrets! :_paranoid

I WISH!!!!!!!!!!


--Eric

[timothy71]

Just been doing some research on tranaxles and come accross your car.I was blown away with the the detail of your project.
Iam an engineering student from Perth, Western Australia.
Iam learning solid works (2010) and was looking for some models of transaxles so I could do some design work to fit one to my 1957 Holden Panel van as a solidworks project for uni.
If you have some models of the rear end that I could go over and look at in detail to give me some ideas on how to mount that would be very helpful. Size and dementions of the transaxle.
Hopefully once I finsh uni (2 years ) I can start to build it
cheers
tim

[ironworks]

Just been doing some research on tranaxles and come accross your car.I was blown away with the the detail of your project.
Iam an engineering student from Perth, Western Australia.
Iam learning solid works (2010) and was looking for some models of transaxles so I could do some design work to fit one to my 1957 Holden Panel van as a solidworks project for uni.
If you have some models of the rear end that I could go over and look at in detail to give me some ideas on how to mount that would be very helpful. Size and dementions of the transaxle.
Hopefully once I finsh uni (2 years ) I can start to build it
cheers
tim

You have to be a member of SEMA to get the files. When you get the files from SEMA they mandate that you don't share the files. Sorry I'm of no help. But Maybe SEMA can help.

[HWY Nova]

Iam an engineering student from Perth, Western Australia.
Iam learning solid works (2010) and was looking for some models of transaxles so I could do some design work to fit one to my 1957 Holden Panel van as a solidworks project for uni.
If you have some models of the rear end that I could go over and look at in detail to give me some ideas on how to mount that would be very helpful. Size and dementions of the transaxle.

tim

Tim,

Rodger (Ironworks) located a transaxle, transmission, and a torque tube for me early on in the build, so I could actually take measurements from the components.


--Eric

[dug]

Is there any updates for this car? it's been almost 2 years without an update....????

[HWY Nova]

There has been some recent progress. Ironworks is finishing up the front and rear control arms. Once these are done, and I borrow some shop wheels and tires (rumor has it there are some Intros available), I could put the car on the ground. Its been awhile since rubber touched the ground.

I have a couple of weddings to get through this year (Kids!).


--Eric

[Garage Dog 65]

I have a couple of weddings to get through this year (Kids!).



Yeah !!!!! Congrats Dad !

Maybe finish it and let them drive it from the church dragging tin cans !

The best man would love driving it for them too !!

:lol:

Jim

[GregWeld]

There has been some recent progress. Ironworks is finishing up the front and rear control arms. Once these are done, and I borrow some shop wheels and tires (rumor has it there are some Intros available), I could put the car on the ground. Its been awhile since rubber touched the ground.

I have a couple of weddings to get through this year (Kids!).


--Eric

AWESOME! I love INTROS!


:D

[Sieg]

AWESOME! I love INTROS!


:D

They're going to look great on the toterhome! :D

[no go nova]

Any updates?

[HWY Nova]

Any updates?

No updates right now....... Hopefully soon though.



--Eric