72 Nova Project

[72novadriver]

Hi Guys,
Thought I would introduce my current project.
Goodies List:
-LS3
-D&D built T56
-All DSE suspension
-6pt roll bar
-Fikse profil 13 wheels
-z06 6 and 4pot brakes

Hope to have it done for may for the autox and track event season.
here are a couple shots of it.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/nancy1.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/nancy3.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/nancy2.jpg

[Roadbuster]

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/nancy2.jpg

If you can keep that stance that is going to be one mean looking nova! It already looks mean! :thumbsup:

Jon

[Flash68]

Sick! Keep up posted. :thumbsup:

[rjsjea]

Nice stance.....keep the pics coming:cool:

[fesler]

More pics please, the Novas are making a big hit

[thedude327]

Great looking project you have going there. Nice shop too, plenty of space to work in there and clean as a Doctors office !!

Paul

[72novadriver]

If you can keep that stance that is going to be one mean looking nova! It already looks mean!

Jon

Thanks guys, Yep thats the actual ride height in the pictures.

I'll get some more pics on here as things progress.

[CHAZMO1986]

AWESOME!!! I myself am working on a 70 Nova clone, and that is a lot of inspiration!

[Olds442NorthStar]

That is one sweet ride. :hail: The stance and wheels look awesome.

I so wish I had held onto my 73 hatchback. I miss that ride. :(

[98ssnova]

Sweet car what size wheels are you running?

[72novadriver]

Sweet car what size wheels are you running?
Front: 18x8.5 with a 245 tire
Rear: 18x10.5 with a 295 tire


UPDATE:
Today I made some B-Pillar to main hoop closeout panels.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/nancy4web.jpg

[awr68]

Great project!! :thumbsup:

[Alex396ss]

Awesome stance man!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Alex

[tones2SS]

Car is going to be sick.
Love the stance as does everyone else. What color is she getting painted? Novas are starting to be come a BIG HIT in the pro-touring community.
Is that your shop or a shop you work at?
Keep us posted!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[72novadriver]

Car is going to be sick.
Love the stance as does everyone else. What color is she getting painted? Novas are starting to be come a BIG HIT in the pro-touring community.
Is that your shop or a shop you work at?
Keep us posted!!

Thanks, As of right now the color is going to be a dark metallic blue. We're going to paint a test panel soon to make a final decision. The shop is my Dad and I's.

[andrewmp6]

Looks great so far mean and low.Who's 68 mustang is that on the table.

[tones2SS]

Thanks, As of right now the color is going to be a dark metallic blue. We're going to paint a test panel soon to make a final decision. The shop is my Dad and I's.

That's cool. What's the name of the shop? Do you guys do many pro-touring builds? I noticed a Mustang body in one of the pics as well.
Keep us posted!!:thumbsup:

[richs71nova]

I've also got to compliment you on that sick ride! I'm currently building a protouring 71 nova and this really does get me motivated. What are you running for suspension on that to get that awesome stance?? It really is perfect. Def. keep posting pics! -Rich :thumbsup:

[craigs73]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :lateral: :bow: :cheers:

[jst8a5.0]

Nice stance! So that make 2 people I will now be copycatting!

[YENKO/SS]

Damm, can i rent some space in your shop?:D Looks fricken bad ass! Putting a cage in it? I just got one from Air-ride, it's a bolt on, no welding or cutting up the interior and its aluminum. Pretty cool piece. Keep build pics coming.

[jst8a5.0]

Damm, can i rent some space in your shop?:D Looks fricken bad ass! Putting a cage in it? I just got one from Air-ride, it's a bolt on, no welding or cutting up the interior and its aluminum. Pretty cool piece. Keep build pics coming.

Aluminum? What's the point if it won't stop the roof from caving in on you in an accident? On a side note, nice car in the avatar.

[72novadriver]

thanks Guys,

Putting a cage in it?

Yes, it's getting a 6 point, I'll be doing the door bars once I get the seats mounted.

Here are some update shots.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/ls3web.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/speakerringweb.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/packagetray2web.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/trunkweb.jpg

[98ssnova]

Did you tub the rear? I'm jealous I need to get my cars going.

[YENKO/SS]

Aluminum? What's the point if it won't stop the roof from caving in on you in an accident? On a side note, nice car in the avatar.

oops:rolleyes: , my bad, its actually made of 304 grade stainless. Currently sanctioning body certification is pending. More than capable of protecting your melon.

[jst8a5.0]

Quick draw McGraw over here just to keep you on your toes! And hopefully safe if I can. We don't want to read another post about something bad happening to anyone, especially if someone here could help it.

[Hemi Nova]

Nice! Keep the pictures coming.

[dodge]

Like the stance..keep the pics coming:thumbsup:

[WILWAXU]

MAN! That thing looks killer already!:thumbsup:

[BBC71Nova]

Wow, that is gonna be awesome. Glad to see the Nova's getting some love around here. Wanna trade for a '71 :D .

John

[6D9]

Looks nasty....love it!

[JUSTANOVA]

looks bad ass:hail:

got any more detailed shots of the punch plates? I am not anywhere near that point on my car but was considering doing something similar.:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Thanks Guys, I'll keep the pics rollin in as much as I can. A new school semester started so my work time will be decreased, but hopefully a new batch of pics this weekend.:woot:

looks bad ass

got any more detailed shots of the punch plates? I am not anywhere near that point on my car but was considering doing something similar.

When I get back to it I'll try to get some more detailed shots for you.:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

I got some more work done the last few evenings. I made a new rear seat back/trunk divider. Hope you guys like, here are a few pics.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/seatbackinnerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/seatbacktrunkweb.jpg

[72novadriver]

I got the T-56 mounted and a whole new trans tunnel made. Now I'm mocking up the seats. Here are a couple recent pics.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/tunnelweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/interiorweb21.jpg

[oldzzy]

Nice work and very cool project!

[tones2SS]

Keep us posted Billy.
That car is going to be B-A-D!!!!:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Thanks Guys, I'll try to get some more pics up tomorrow night. I've been working on it every nite. Trying to be ready for power tour.

[notorious1970]

Wow you are doing a great job on that nova. I love that roll cage setup you did. Great list of parts as well. The DSE stuff is the way to go..no compromise. Are you keeping the motor NA>??? More pics please!!!!

I see your an AWD fan as welll....'06 Evo MR checking in!

[72novadriver]

Wow you are doing a great job on that nova. I love that roll cage setup you did. Great list of parts as well. The DSE stuff is the way to go..no compromise. Are you keeping the motor NA>??? More pics please!!!!

I see your an AWD fan as welll....'06 Evo MR checking in!

Thanks, You have a killer nova as well. The motor will stay NA for now to keep things simple. the 500hp will be enough for everything I'll be using it for.

Yes the AWD cars are a blast! my second bad habbit.:woot:



Made a little more progress. Got the seats mounted, made a shifter, made the H-bar for the main hoop, and mocked up the pedals.

Heres a couple pics.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/pedalweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/Hbarweb.jpg

[YENKO/SS]

Thanks Guys, I'll try to get some more pics up tomorrow night. I've been working on it every nite. Trying to be ready for power tour.

Hope its done by power tour. We plan on making it through Ohio. Like to see it when she comes to University of Dayton. See ya there.

[72novadriver]

I haven't updated in awhile, been busy with a bunch of small things. Here are a couple of pics of what I did this past week. Made a mount for my battery mount and modified the LS3 oil pan to clear the DSE subframe. Then I added a kickout to replace the volume I removed from the front and added a little extra capacity. I also added in a bung for an oil temp sender.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/battery1web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/battery2web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/oilpan1web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/oilpan2web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/oilpan3web.jpg

[tones2SS]

WOW!!
Good work Billy. Keep it up.:thumbsup:

[Young Gun]

looks awesome!

I hate you...

[72novadriver]

Thanks Guys, I'll try to keep this updated as much as poosible. I'm finally down to my last page of things I need to fab. It's going to be a busy next three weeks getting it prepped for body/paint.

[CanAmNova]

Oh to be able to TIG aluminum...I'm envious. Nice job!:wow: :thumbsup:

[71duster]

nice! i love nova's even though i somewhat of a mopar guy. sure beats all the camero's! can't wait to see the finished product.

[72novadriver]

I got the rear brakes and parking brake cable brackets under control tonight.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/rearbrakeweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/Pbrakebrktweb.jpg

[ParkerRS]

This car is simply amazing. I feel so inadequate as a welder and or fabricator every time I look at this thread:bow: Keep the updates coming, the fab work is absolutely killer.

[72novadriver]

Thanks very much for the compliment!

I recieved the e brake handle from Lokar today. Just finished making a mount for it in the tunnel. Heres a pic!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/ebrakehandleweb.jpg

[72novadriver]

We got the engine and trans in tonight so I can check things out and start the plumbing.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dishout1web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dishout2web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/sideshot1web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/engine1web.jpg

[tones2SS]

AWESOME!!!:cheers:

[72novadriver]

Fitted the steering shaft tonight. It ran right into one of the header tubes. After some cutting and fitting we had an alternate route:fluffy: .

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/badheaderweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/goodheaderweb.jpg

[customcam]

That car is bad ass man
do you swap out for a V6? lol
Nice fab work

[WILWAXU]

This car is going to be awesome!

Great work :thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Thanks guys!

Heres a pic of the dash mocked up.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dashweb.jpg
Thanks Jay!

[Jr]

Bill,
This is a great build! Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

What ECU are you going to run?

[72novadriver]

What ECU are you going to run?

It's the GM performance LS3/480 stand alone harness.

[wiedemab]

Billy,

Nice Fab work! - as usual. This car is really coming together nicely. Just for curiosity's sake - what headers are you using?

Take care!

Brandon

[Jr]

This one:
Controller Kit 19201327

Will this plug direct to the racepak unit?

[tones2SS]

AWESOME BUILD!!!:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Billy,

Nice Fab work! - as usual. This car is really coming together nicely. Just for curiosity's sake - what headers are you using?

Take care!

Brandon

Thanks Brandon, the headers are stainless works ls headers for a 69 camaro with a stock subframe. I figured they wouldn't fit, but for the price I didnt mind doing some alterations.

This one:
Controller Kit 19201327

Will this plug direct to the racepak unit?

Yep, I havn't dug into it yet but from what I read in the instructions the sender wires in the harness are open ended for use with aftermarket gauges which should allow me to wire right into the the race pak harness.

[DFRESH]

My God, tears are forming in my eyes--I can't tell if its pure hatred over your talent, jealousy of all your brandname parts, or just a real appreciation of your obvious talent.

I just asked my wife, it's jealousy.

Keep us posted so that I can learn to deal with it.

Do you have a desire to adopt a 37 year old son? Low maintenence, except for the jealous crying part.

Doug

[72novadriver]

Thanks for compliments Doug. I'm not sure on the adoption thing though. Society might frown on me having a son thats 13 yrs older than I am, but hey it's 2009 right:cheers:

[72novadriver]

Here are some random pics of this weekends work, and a better dash shot

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/coresupportweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/radtopweb1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/radtopweb2.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/condenserweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dryerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dash2web-1.jpg

[novanutcase]

OUTSTANDING WORK!!!!:thumbsup:

John

[GHOSTDANCER]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Looking good 72nova!!!:thumbsup: :lateral:

[72novadriver]

Thanks Guys,

Here are a couple newer random pics. The vintage air is mocked up as well as the controls in the dash, and a new gas pedal bracket is fabbed.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/ACBRKTWEB.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/genIIweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/accontrolweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/gaspedalweb.jpg

[Flash68]

That interior is looking sweet!

[MarkM66]

Everything looks great. :thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Thanks Guys,

The fuel filler showed up today. Decided to put it in the tail panel.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/gascapweb.jpg

[HWY Nova]

OUTSTANDING WORK!!!!:thumbsup:

John

I absolutely agree with John!


--Eric

[WILWAXU]

Awesome work. Really like the fill tube setup. Are you using a Camaro tank? Or just modifying a Nova one?

[rjsjea]

Nice work...:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Awesome work. Really like the fill tube setup. Are you using a Camaro tank? Or just modifying a Nova one?

Thanks! yep it's a 69 camaro tank.

Heres some shots of the driverside fender inner lip reworked to match the passenger side.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC02939.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC02940.jpg

The UPS guy showed up today with some wiring jewelry. mil-spec autosport bulkhead connectors.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/asconnectors2.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/asconnectors1.jpg

[72novadriver]

Working on getting the inner fenders to work at ride height. While it was on the ground I thought I would snap a shot.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/nancy8thweekweb.jpg

[waynieZ]

Your car looks great, nice work.

[tobenk]

Man that thing is awesome. Going to be bad when u get thru.
Hell its bad now. I had a 70 Nova so i like them a little bit to.
:hail:

[WILWAXU]

Killer stance! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Killer stance! :thumbsup:

You said it brother!!:hail: :thumbsup:

[BBC71Nova]

Any update on this? :cool:

[notorious1970]

That is coming along really really well....looks killer!

[89 RS]

Sweet looking Nova...wheels and stance are killer. Can't wait to see more.

[groovyjay]

Awesome! :thumbsup:

[98ssnova]

Any updates

[72novadriver]

WOOHOO!.. some updates. Sorry things have been way busy. anyways, here are some newish pics of some stuff. While replacing the dash top we decided to just go ahead and make the car have an 8pt cage. Also we decided for what the cars going to be used for we should have some rear diff and tranny coolers so we started gathering ingredients for that addition. Got the driveshaft made and our Ron Davis rad came in.








http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dashtopweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/8ptweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/mounts2.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03004.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/pillarmount1web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/pillarmount2web.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/baybarmountsweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/diffcoolerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/driveshaftweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/radiatorweb.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

WOW! You just had to build a Nova like this :D . I'll go broke due to all your ideas :yes: .

John

[customcam]

Looking great Bill :cool:

[96z28ss]

Do you work at DSE?

[72novadriver]

WOW! You just had to build a Nova like this . I'll go broke due to all your ideas .

Thanks John, The build was originally planned out to be nothing like this. and could have been done months ago. :faint:

Looking great Bill

Thank you,


Do you work at DSE?

I currently don't, but I have.

[Teetoe_Jones]

Oh Snap!

How did I miss this thread for months? You sir are talented as hell.

Look out Notorious! You are about to be outdone!

Tyler

[tones2SS]

Great job Billy.
This car is going to be AWESOME! Cannot wait for the finished product.:hail: :thumbsup:
Please keep us posted.

[BBC71Nova]

I think this would be an awesome 3rd gen Nova to prototype some Anvil CF A-pillars, B-pillers and a 2.5" cowl hood on :unibrow: . Then when mine is done they'll be ready for production :D .

John

[Reckley]

It looks like those late nights are paying off. :yes: You have made great progress!!

I've had the opportunity to see this build in person and it is amazing. This is going to be one of the cars that everyone wants to see. Billy's workmanship and attention to detail are top notch. He is very talented and above all a great guy who is always willing to help.

Keep up the good work and stop making your welds look better than mine..:lol:

Mike

[coolwelder62]

It will be ashame to cover up this build W/ paint & interior. This will be and all time favor it build from this site.Looks great.

[72novadriver]

It looks like those late nights are paying off. :yes: You have made great progress!!

I've had the opportunity to see this build in person and it is amazing. This is going to be one of the cars that everyone wants to see. Billy's workmanship and attention to detail are top notch. He is very talented and above all a great guy who is always willing to help.

Keep up the good work and stop making your welds look better than mine..:lol:

Mike


Thanks, For the kind words Mike.

It will be ashame to cover up this build W/ paint & interior. This will be and all time favor it build from this site.Looks great.

Thanks, The raw stage of cars is my favorite too. Theres just something about raw metal that looks killer, but I also can't wait to get some color on it.

[LowchevyII]

Man the nova looks absolutely stunning. Probably gonna be the best looking pro touring i have seen. they are finally making a run though. Good to see something other than the 69 camaros. Not that i dont love those. I was curious though, Where is that center dash from or is that custom fabbed as well because it looks great and would love that in my nova.

keep it up man!

jeff

[next69]

We NEED more pic's!!

[tjbruning]

subscribed... :cool:

[72novadriver]

Finally an update!! Been working on the inner fenders for what seems like forever. Well their all tacked together now along with the bay bars. The inner fenders were widened about 2 1/4" and the inner section was raised atleast 4". Anyways here are a couple pics.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/passinnerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/billyweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/driveinnerweb.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/baybarsweb.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

Finally some updates :D .

This thing is gonna be sick!

[Reckley]

The inner fenders turned out great Billy!! Nice work.:thumbsup:

Mike

[tones2SS]

Keep up the great work Billy.
I can't wait to see this bad boy complete.:cheers:

[OLDFLM]

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/gascapweb.jpg


Okay... is it me or does it look like the Nova is smiling?! :)

[dodge]

Okay... is it me or does it look like the Nova is smiling?! :):lol: :lol: ..It does look like that indeed..:)

[72novadriver]

Okay... is it me or does it look like the Nova is smiling?!

lol...Thats exactly what we said as soon as the bumper went on..Reminded me of the kool Aid character OH YEAH!!!

[OLDFLM]

lol...Thats exactly what we said as soon as the bumper went on..Reminded me of the kool Aid character OH YEAH!!!

EXACTLY!!! Just don't go smashing through any walls! LOL :drive:

LOVE the build btw! Great fab and fresh ideas!! :thumbsup:

Maybe the car is smiling knowing that's the view many are going to be seeing when this beast is done? :yes:

[wiedemab]

Billy,

Just curious what size torch, tungsten and filler rod you use on sheetmetal. I've been welding on my 52 truck which has pretty thick metal, but I think I could still stand to go with smaller tungsten, tip, filler etc..

As always, the fab work looks fantastic!

[Blake Foster]

some very cool things going on there!
good looking car

[72novadriver]

Billy,

Just curious what size torch, tungsten and filler rod you use on sheetmetal. I've been welding on my 52 truck which has pretty thick metal, but I think I could still stand to go with smaller tungsten, tip, filler etc..

As always, the fab work looks fantastic!


Hey Brandon,

For the sheetmetal stuff I like to use 1/16" tungsten, with a #4 cup, and .045 filler rod. Hope that helps you out.

[wiedemab]

Thanks, I keep getting better, little by little. I just need some more time in the garage - don't we all!

[GregWeld]

Thanks, I keep getting better, little by little. I just need some more time in the garage - don't we all!

Get yourself the Miller quick reference guide --- and just follow their recommendations... THEY have lots of experience. BTW == It also makes a difference if you're using a gas lens cup... vs standard torch etc. The flow is so much better on the gas lens...

Personally I use the pedal style voltage regulator and really modulate this when I'm welding thin stuff.. helps keep the heat down.

[GregWeld]

Billy,

Just curious what size torch, tungsten and filler rod you use on sheetmetal. I've been welding on my 52 truck which has pretty thick metal, but I think I could still stand to go with smaller tungsten, tip, filler etc..

As always, the fab work looks fantastic!


Billy -- Here ya go! A free online calculator... just fill in the questions... and weld away!

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/calculators/tig_amperage_calculator.php

[strtlegal]

Billy, your name sounds familar..Did you own a grey nova with meteros? Didnt it smash into a wall at a little track?

If so is this a new project or the same car just ripped apart?

[72novadriver]

Billy, your name sounds familar..Did you own a grey nova with meteros? Didnt it smash into a wall at a little track?

If so is this a new project or the same car just ripped apart?

Yes sir, That was me. This Nova project is a different car however. The other one is salted away for the time being. the build plans for it are too instense for my current budget so im going to have to wait a little while on that one.

[NOVA]

Yes sir, That was me. This Nova project is a different car however. The other one is salted away for the time being. the build plans for it are too instense for my current budget so im going to have to wait a little while on that one.

I like it, a guy that has two bitchin 3rd Gen Nova's :thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

Billy were you at DSE went Dan started their?killer job:cool:

[72novadriver]

Billy were you at DSE went Dan started their?killer job:cool:
Thanks, Yes I was there.:cheers:

[ranger2339]

Wow I have to see this done. One of the main reasons I joined this forum. There are some very cool cars on here.




Josh

[zachindes]

billy
any updates on the nova??

[72novadriver]

billy
any updates on the nova??

Finally started working on it again this weekend. I'll have some new pics up in the next couple days.

Thanks

[Jr]

I will be waiting patiently for updates on your awesome craftsmanship :thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Finally an Update:woot: . Started working on it again. In the process of packaging everything. The engine compartment is filling up fast with coolers, reservoirs and plumbing. Here are a couple shots.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/updateweb1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/updateweb2.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/updateweb3.jpg

[bentfab]

Very nice work. Bitchen exacution on the details.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Billy.
Are those the coil over adjustment canisters on the cage in the engine bay? Good idea!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[syborg tt]

Looks awesome as always.

?? tell me about this cooler ??

ps - Dan H told me to tell you Hi

Finally an Update:woot: . Started working on it again. In the process of packaging everything. The engine compartment is filling up fast with coolers, reservoirs and plumbing. Here are a couple shots.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/updateweb3.jpg

[72novadriver]

Looking good Billy! Can't wait to see more progress. One of my favorites! :thumbsup:



Thanks Jay, I really can't wait get this thing on the road/track.


Very nice Billy.
Are those the coil over adjustment canisters on the cage in the engine bay? Good idea!!

Yes sir, those are the remote canisters. thanks

Looks awesome as always.

?? tell me about this cooler ??

ps - Dan H told me to tell you Hi

Hey Marty, That is the engine oil cooler. I ran out of places to put a 9"x15"x2.5" cooler...lol. It might not be the most efficient spot, but it should still help out. Tell Dan I said Hi as well.

[rjsjea]

Looks good.....what are the two small black coolers on the front for? powersteering and ??

Nice packaging

[72novadriver]

Looks good.....what are the two small black coolers on the front for? powersteering and ??

Nice packaging

Thanks, The other cooler is for the T-56.

[98ssnova]

your engine oil cooler pointing facing down you aren't worried about debree from the raod hitting this cooler?? great build by the way on a 3rd gen nova :woot:

[wiedemab]

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/updateweb3.jpg

Hey Billy! Awesome work as always. I've been trying to think of how you can get some air to the oil cooler. I was trying to envision the bumpers on these cars and if there was any way to duct air from the parking light area to the oil cooler. Probably forcing the air from the top down through the cooler may be better???????????????

I don't know how much an issue oil temp will be though. Just having the cooler and extra oil capacity may be more than enough to keep the oil temps down. It's just been kicking around in my head.

See you at SEMA in a couple of weeks! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!

[coolwelder62]

Billy just a super job on your car.A ton of great ideas.Cant wait to see it finished.Looks like 2010 muscle machine of the year winner to me.LOVE IT, LOVE IT.Scott.

[KPC67]

Yeah this thing is awesome, you have talent/ taste.:yes:

[DFRESH]

Bitchin man---truly cool stuff you got going on there---you are an artist fo shizzel---sorry, just saw snoop dog on a commercial--:lol:

There ain't much real estate on the front of these things is there---it's tough when you want to run a cooler for Trans, Motor, PS---but necessary for any serious track time. Hope the engine oil cooler works that way, since that's how i'd do mine if it does---keep pushing forward man--you got skills.

Doug

[72novadriver]

Hey Billy! Awesome work as always. I've been trying to think of how you can get some air to the oil cooler. I was trying to envision the bumpers on these cars and if there was any way to duct air from the parking light area to the oil cooler. Probably forcing the air from the top down through the cooler may be better???????????????

I don't know how much an issue oil temp will be though. Just having the cooler and extra oil capacity may be more than enough to keep the oil temps down. It's just been kicking around in my head.

See you at SEMA in a couple of weeks! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!


Hey Brandon,

I had a lot of similar ideas as yours. I'm hoping that just having the extra capacity and a cooler to circulate the oil through will be adequate. If not we just picked up two small spal fans to mount on it to get some forced airflow if needed.

Can't wait for SEMA as well :cheers:

[72novadriver]

Bitchin man---truly cool stuff you got going on there---you are an artist fo shizzel---sorry, just saw snoop dog on a commercial--:lol:

There ain't much real estate on the front of these things is there---it's tough when you want to run a cooler for Trans, Motor, PS---but necessary for any serious track time. Hope the engine oil cooler works that way, since that's how i'd do mine if it does---keep pushing forward man--you got skills.

Doug


Thanks Doug, We're planing on this car seeing some serious track time and road trips. So we're trying to equip it with the necessary hardware. which in itself has turned into it's own mini project of packaging problem solving. :faint:

Yeah this thing is awesome, you have talent/ taste.


Billy just a super job on your car.A ton of great ideas.Cant wait to see it finished.Looks like 2010 muscle machine of the year winner to me.LOVE IT, LOVE IT.Scott.


Thanks for the compliments guys, I appreciate them.

[72novadriver]

Made some small progress tonight. Fabbed up the Power steering Reservoir.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/PSTank1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/PSTank2.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice!!

A man after my own heart -- I love building my own stuff!!

:lateral: :woot:

[bentfab]

Billy,

I noticed in your second picture that your using regular steel braided -6 line coming out of the high pressure side on your power steering pump. CHANGE IT !!!! That hose isn't designed for power steering. You need to change it over to a steel braid teflon inner lined type hose. The regular steel braid is not designed for those types of pressures. The steel braid hose has about a 1300 psi working pressure. The spikes in pressure on the power steering system will cause it to burst in a short time and the heat it generates isn't good for it either.

Hope this helps.

Mark




Made some small progress tonight. Fabbed up the Power steering Reservoir.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/PSTank1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/PSTank2.jpg

[gearheads78]

Not sure how I have missed this one but WOW!!!

Your fab work is awsome. Can't wait to see more.

[72novadriver]

Billy,

I noticed in your second picture that your using regular steel braided -6 line coming out of the high pressure side on your power steering pump. CHANGE IT !!!! That hose isn't designed for power steering. You need to change it over to a steel braid teflon inner lined type hose. The regular steel braid is not designed for those types of pressures. The steel braid hose has about a 1300 psi working pressure. The spikes in pressure on the power steering system will cause it to burst in a short time and the heat it generates isn't good for it either.

Hope this helps.

Mark


Hey Mark, I appreciate the heads up. Probably saved me a mess :cheers:. That was the hose the hydraulic store recommended to me about a year ago for the application. I called them up, and the max working PSI for the hose is 1500 which your right its not going to be enough. Thanks again.

[GregWeld]

Billy -- You can use that kind of hose on the LOW PRESSURE side - ie., the return line from your canister but BENT is correct - you need TFE braided hose on the HIGH Pressure side - pump to rack....

From my experience - in case you haven't worked with the TFE stuff -- don't cut this with a cut off saw -- it MELTS the liner and you'll never get the hose put together. And ditto - if you try to use some type of "clamping" cut off... that squeezes the TFE and deforms it.

I have a circular saw - set up with a hose cutting jig (sold by XPS I think) the saw uses a blade that is toothless -- called a CIRCULAR KNIFE BLADE -- think about a meat cutters blade... and this blade slices through the braid and TFE liner without the heat or deformation. Maybe BENT can chime in here on a way to cut this stuff without the saw/jig investment??????

Something else - YOU might know about - but when I respond to threads like this - I write with the thought that others may be reading... Use SWIVEL fittings on this stuff... because when you tighten them - they'll try to twist your hose - and it makes it almost impossible then to route it the way you envisioned. With the swivel fittings - the hose can remain exactly how you intended.

Just my .00000005 worth.


:lateral: :woot:

[ccracin]

Just my .00000005 worth.
:lateral: :woot:

Oh come on, your opinion is worth much more than that. At least .00000006! :rofl: Lots of good info on here these days. I love it!

[tones2SS]

Great work Billy.
Keep up the posts please.:thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Hey Mark, I appreciate the heads up. Probably saved me a mess :cheers:. That was the hose the hydraulic store recommended to me about a year ago for the application. I called them up, and the max working PSI for the hose is 1500 which your right its not going to be enough. Thanks again.


No problem!! I tend to notice the small things.



Billy -- You can use that kind of hose on the LOW PRESSURE side - ie., the return line from your canister but BENT is correct - you need TFE braided hose on the HIGH Pressure side - pump to rack....

From my experience - in case you haven't worked with the TFE stuff -- don't cut this with a cut off saw -- it MELTS the liner and you'll never get the hose put together. And ditto - if you try to use some type of "clamping" cut off... that squeezes the TFE and deforms it.

I have a circular saw - set up with a hose cutting jig (sold by XPS I think) the saw uses a blade that is toothless -- called a CIRCULAR KNIFE BLADE -- think about a meat cutters blade... and this blade slices through the braid and TFE liner without the heat or deformation. Maybe BENT can chime in here on a way to cut this stuff without the saw/jig investment??????

Something else - YOU might know about - but when I respond to threads like this - I write with the thought that others may be reading... Use SWIVEL fittings on this stuff... because when you tighten them - they'll try to twist your hose - and it makes it almost impossible then to route it the way you envisioned. With the swivel fittings - the hose can remain exactly how you intended.

Just my .00000005 worth.


:lateral: :woot:

Good pointers Greg. I actually use a cut off wheel. Just be slow and let the wheel do the cutting. Don't force it. The inner tube might melt a little but just clean it with a small blade or your finger nail. Make sure it's a good strait, square cut also.

They don't make a swivel teflon hose end that I'm aware of or ever seen in my experience. Instal one end and then loosely instal the other. Route your hose and screw the connections on. Take a marker and draw a line on the hose and on the fitting. Take it off and tighten it up in a vice and make sure your fitting and hose line up with the marker on the final tighten and you should have no problems. Teflon hose assem. are time consuming. So be patient and take your time.

Hope I made sense.

Mark

[GregWeld]

No problem!! I tend to notice the small things.





Good pointers Greg. I actually use a cut off wheel. Just be slow and let the wheel do the cutting. Don't force it. The inner tube might melt a little but just clean it with a small blade or your finger nail. Make sure it's a good strait, square cut also.

They don't make a swivel teflon hose end that I'm aware of or ever seen in my experience. Instal one end and then loosely instal the other. Route your hose and screw the connections on. Take a marker and draw a line on the hose and on the fitting. Take it off and tighten it up in a vice and make sure your fitting and hose line up with the marker on the final tighten and you should have no problems. Teflon hose assem. are time consuming. So be patient and take your time.

Hope I made sense.

Mark


Mark ---

I don't want to in any way say "see here" or that kind of thing - but I have a whole drawer full of PTFE Aeroquip SWIVEL fittings... so I HOPE I'M HELPING you both out here!!! Because they really make a lot of this SO MUCH EASIER!

Here's a link to the Aeroquip PDF catalog page with the PTFE hose ends that swivel -- they're plated - so I BUFF 'EM UP BEFORE I put them on the hose... and they stay nice a shiny!

http://www.hydraulic-supply.com/pdf/performance/40.pdf


:hail: :hail:

[bentfab]

Mark ---

I don't want to in any way say "see here" or that kind of thing - but I have a whole drawer full of PTFE Aeroquip SWIVEL fittings... so I HOPE I'M HELPING you both out here!!! Because they really make a lot of this SO MUCH EASIER!

Here's a link to the Aeroquip PDF catalog page with the PTFE hose ends that swivel -- they're plated - so I BUFF 'EM UP BEFORE I put them on the hose... and they stay nice a shiny!

http://www.hydraulic-supply.com/pdf/performance/40.pdf


:hail: :hail:



Mis-under standing. When you referred to swivel hose end I thought you ment a live swivel like 45's, 90's on steel braided lines. Which means it can move once it's assembled. All the teflon hose ends 45's and 90's are non swivel. Which means once it's assembled in it's fixed position the angle doesn't change.

Example: two 90 degree ends. One end is assembled and angled down in the 6 o'clock position. If the other end is tightened down in the 9 o'clock position those two angles never change.

If they were live swivels on both ends then they will turn 360 degrees for ever.

Don't forget all hose ends swivel or you could only tighten one end.

These discussions are always good. It helps everyone become smarter.

Thanks Mark

[72novadriver]

Heres a few pics of some recent progress.




http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC033901.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC033941.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03395.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC034071.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC034091.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC034111.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC034121.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC034131.jpg

[gracin7]

Killer fab work,like this project alot!!!

[Rick D]

Billy,
Did you weld the sub frame connectors to the sub frame or is the sub frame still removable?? Awsome fab work :cheers:

[KPC67]

This car is awesome!
Kinda jealous of all the tools/ skills you have, keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Billy,
Did you weld the sub frame connectors to the sub frame or is the sub frame still removable?? Awsome fab work :cheers:

Thanks, the subframe is currently just tacked to the connectors. I still need to remove the sub for some work then it get welded up.

[tones2SS]

VERY NICE!!!
Looking good Billy. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

Mark ---

I don't want to in any way say "see here" or that kind of thing - but I have a whole drawer full of PTFE Aeroquip SWIVEL fittings... so I HOPE I'M HELPING you both out here!!! Because they really make a lot of this SO MUCH EASIER!

Here's a link to the Aeroquip PDF catalog page with the PTFE hose ends that swivel -- they're plated - so I BUFF 'EM UP BEFORE I put them on the hose... and they stay nice a shiny!

http://www.hydraulic-supply.com/pdf/performance/40.pdf


:hail: :hail:Greg you are the man.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Greg you are the man.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


Jus' tryin' to be helpful Kendall... 'cause YOU are the man!


:thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

Jus' tryin' to be helpful Kendall... 'cause YOU are the man!


:thumbsup:That why we don't sleep at night 1:30 sunday morning trying to build a better mouse trap.( we just have work harder to keep up with those youngster HA!):_paranoid :_paranoid

[syborg tt]

Just incredible

[frojoe]

Any updates?

I want your car... badly.

[72novadriver]

Any updates?

I want your car... badly.




The Body is on the rotisserie getting the final metal work finished so we can start the body work for paint :woot: . Should have some new pics up in a couple days.

[door-ajar]

post up some pics of the paint process.PLEASE!!!!!!

[HOLOHAN'S HOT ROD SHOP]

Great job Billy..........

[WILWAXU]

My favorite thread :)

[BBC71Nova]

Any updates?

I want your car... badly.

Joe,

You gotta get in line behind me HA!

[frojoe]

Joe,

You gotta get in line behind me HA!

Uh oh, does this mean we have to fight now? Hehe

[72novadriver]

Heres two update pics of the body.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03508.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03510.jpg

[street3285]

Very nice work. This is going to be an awesome car.

[frojoe]

What engine/trans angle do you have?

...I cut up my trunnel for the T56 and will be raising my diff a couple inches, so I'm thinking in order to get the 3* or less for the u-joints, the trans should be as flat as possible...?

[72novadriver]

What engine/trans angle do you have?

...I cut up my trunnel for the T56 and will be raising my diff a couple inches, so I'm thinking in order to get the 3* or less for the u-joints, the trans should be as flat as possible...?

Right now the driveline angle set at 2.7*. I know when i first cut the tunnel to fit the trans. The slip yoke was actually sticking through the floor. Thats when i decided to raise the whole tunnel. Hope that helps

[frojoe]

That makes sense. When I jacked the trans up to from 4 to around 2*, it was obvious that the whole tunnel would have to go.

I need to get it at around 2* for the bottom to be level with the bottom of the subframe rails, but it also seems like I was having to jack it up really high/flat angle in order to get this, thanks for the confirmation!

I wanted to get the trans close to flat so that my u-joint angles wouldn't be all out of whack in with a tucked differential, but the trans has to be raised sooo much in order to get it near 0*.

[72novadriver]

Catching up on some small things. Got the front tie downs on the subframe, and made up an expansion tank for the rearend.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03530.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03531.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03532.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/DSC03533.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very nice work it looks great.

[72novadriver]

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/wheel1.jpg

[98ssnova]

WTF that is a hell of a teaser shot bro you gotta do more than that please

[frojoe]

OK that's just not cool.... we need MORE pics!!!!!

[WILWAXU]

Sweet!

This car is going to be killer! :thumbsup:

[wiedemab]

Damn Billy - - - - - -

That's all I can say is DAMN!

[72novadriver]

Heres a couple more shots of the frame. It's finally back together for the final time.:faint: I'll try to keep teasing to a minimum :D





http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/brakeline.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/sub-1.jpg

[tones2SS]

VERY NICE Billy!!!:thumbsup:
Looking real good bud. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[6spdcamaro]

Those brakes look awesome. I thought you were running Fikse's profile 13's? these look cooler :hail:

[72novadriver]

Those brakes look awesome. I thought you were running Fikse's profile 13's? these look cooler :hail:

Thanks, Still have the Fikse's, but the car started to go another direction and we needed wheels to follow.

[coolwelder62]

Billy the project look's great.Doing a awesome job.Very well Engineered.:thumbsup:

[firstgencam]

Is that Sikkens Rally Black on the subframe??? Looks awesome, and your workmanship is outstanding...

[waynieZ]

It looks like a work of art, very nice!

[notorious1970]

That is looking really good...need more pictures!!

[lilcraigford]

The attention to detail on this thing is fantastic! One of my favorite Lat-G builds. I'm currently helping a friend of mine with is 74' and I referred him to this thread for some inspiration. He went nuts over your work!

On a side note, is there any place with more on the Mustang I keep seeing in the background?:D

[coolwelder62]

Billy; just went though the tread again.Man I hope my nova comes out half as nice as your's.Really awesome work & great engineering & design.Scott.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[BigRatCamaro]

Billy that car is off the hook your skills are amazing keep it up:yes:

[72novadriver]

Prepped the fuel tank for final assembly.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/tank.jpg





Billy; just went though the tread again.Man I hope my nova comes out half as nice as your's.Really awesome work & great engineering & design.Scott.


Thanks Scott, Hopefully in a couple months I'll be able to drive and test out all the designs put into it. Especially on the track :woot:

[coolwelder62]

Billy; You were signed up for hastings, but now it's at road america are you still going.It's a real long drive for me.I dont know if I will make the drive unless Mark want's to drive the car.Really looking forward to seeing your nova.Keep us posted.Scott.

[waynieZ]

Awesome job on the cooler set up.

[customcam]

Love this Build Billy. Awesome work buddy :hail:

[72novadriver]

Billy; You were signed up for hastings, but now it's at road america are you still going.It's a real long drive for me.I dont know if I will make the drive unless Mark want's to drive the car.Really looking forward to seeing your nova.Keep us posted.Scott.


If everything goes smooth and the car will move under it's own power we would like to have it there to shake down.:drive: I'll know for sure in the next four weeks.

[71RS/SS396]

Where are you at in Ortonville? I just moved from there ( sort of, I still own the house there) 2 years ago. I've never seen your shop. Nice project by the way!
Tim

[coolwelder62]

Billy;Just keep leaning forward w/ your head down and working hard.Good luck.Scott:thumbsup: :thumbsup: .

[72novadriver]

Where are you at in Ortonville? I just moved from there ( sort of, I still own the house there) 2 years ago. I've never seen your shop. Nice project by the way!
Tim

Hey Tim, We're about a mile and a half east of the villages downtown.

Billy;Just keep leaning forward w/ your head down and working hard.Good luck.Scott

Thanks Scott, Spring fever is starting to hit. Giving more motivation to keep pushing to get it done.

[CRCRFT78]

Love the build. :thumbsup:

[Jr]

Prepped the fuel tank for final assembly.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/tank.jpg










What is with the cooler mounted on the fuel tank? Is that going to cool the fuel?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Very nice,Very nice!

[coolwelder62]

Look's like the cooler for the rear diff.

[72novadriver]

What is with the cooler mounted on the fuel tank? Is that going to cool the fuel?

Look's like the cooler for the rear diff.

Yes, Scott is correct. It is the rear diff cooler with oil transfer pump.

[door-ajar]

Any updates? really great build! :hail:

[72novadriver]

Finally an update. After a few set backs and a couple design changes the body is finally in paint. Assembly should start by the end of the week.:D

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/bumper1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/raptor1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/2k.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/ppg.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/pepper.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

Looking good Billy. Can't wait to see the assembly start. Sure you don't want to trade for mine? :rofl:

Is that a charcoal color? What did you spray on the underside?

John

[72novadriver]

Looking good Billy. Can't wait to see the assembly start. Sure you don't want to trade for mine? :rofl:

Is that a charcoal color? What did you spray on the underside?

John


Thanks John, The paint is PPG pepper grey. The stuff on the bottom side is Raptor bed liner.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Billy.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[LowchevyII]

damn billy that came out sick. cant wait to see the final assembly pics

[Vince@Meanstreets]

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/bumper1.jpg



ok Billy, whats up with the magic bumper mount and where can I get one. LOL


project looks great with color on it. One of my favorite builds.
Vince

[72novadriver]

ok Billy, whats up with the magic bumper mount and where can I get one. LOL


project looks great with color on it. One of my favorite builds.
Vince

Lol..thanks Vince. The bumper was just sitting on that metal filler panel that bolts to the fenders.

[Dougs67camaro]

Looks great! Can't wait to see more pictures.

[NvrDun71]

This build keeps gettin better & better. Can't wait to see it back on all fours again, keep it up man :cheers:

[torino420]

Looking forward to seeing more on this one. Sick Nova!

[coolwelder62]

Billy; The color looks great,My son Kevin picked a color real close to yours for his camaro.Keep us updated.This is one of the nicest builds on the site.Scott

[72novadriver]

Billy; The color looks great,My son Kevin picked a color real close to yours for his camaro.Keep us updated.This is one of the nicest builds on the site.Scott

Thanks Scott. Heres a weekend update. I'll try to keep pics coming as much as I can. Need to have this thing on the road in 30 days:willy:

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/floor11.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/fueline.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/asconnect.jpg

[coolwelder62]

I will say it again.This is one of the nicest builds on the site.I love this car.Please keep the photo's updates coming.:thumbsup: :hail:

[Vegas69]

I'm a little embarassed but I went through the thread for the first time tonight. Best thread I've seen on this site, period. You have some serious skills.:thumbsup:

[NOVA]

wow, really nice!

[70TWO NOVA]

that is an awsome Nova, where did you get the bulkhead cannon plugs from?

[Rick D]

I can't wait to see this Nova out running down Penny! Just love it!!
:cheers:

[68/Camaro]

Billy, Awesome Build going on here my hats off to you!That is one nice Build!:cheers:

[syborg tt]

I'm a little embarassed but I went through the thread for the first time tonight. Best thread I've seen on this site, period. You have some serious skills.:thumbsup:


I'm with you this car ROCKS !!!!:hail:

[tones2SS]

Great job Billy. Looks great. You got some serious skills.:thumbsup:
Keep us posted.

[frojoe]

I work on my Nova vicariously through this thread :P Billy your fab work and general attention to detail are something to aspire to for sure....

[zachindes]

more pics please!!! looks great billy

[dmc69]

Very nice! Glad to see this build in its final stages, cant wait to see it all together!:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegas69
I'm a little embarassed but I went through the thread for the first time tonight. Best thread I've seen on this site, period. You have some serious skills.


I'm with you this car ROCKS !!!!

Thanks Guys :cheers:

that is an awsome Nova, where did you get the bulkhead cannon plugs from?

The connectors are deutsch autosport connectors I sourced from IS motorsport.

more pics please!!! looks great billy

Hey Zach, good to hear from you. I'll have more pics soon :D

Very nice! Glad to see this build in its final stages, cant wait to see it all together!

Me too. seems like it's been apart forever. Glad parts are going on for the final time.

[LowchevyII]

time for you to get it finished, drive it out to california, and help me finish mine!:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

Engine Dyno #'s. Should be fun

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/img106.jpg

[wiedemab]

I guess I missed the engine change. What happened to the LS3?

I just read the VVT comparison on this motor in Hot Rod - pretty cool stuff!

[MarkM66]

What are the engine specs?

[wiedemab]

I think this is the engine that he's using.

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/product-view.php?cat=Hot%20Rod%20Muscle%20Car%20Handbuilt% 20N/A&id=73

[waynieZ]

Excelent numbers, this is going to be a fun ride!

[tones2SS]

Should be fun is right!:unibrow: :thumbsup:

[garickman]

amazing build, keep up the good work

[72novadriver]

Some pics from tonight!!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/mastmotor1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/trunk11.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/trunk21.jpg

[70TWO NOVA]

:hail: :hail: :hail:

[IndyNova]

good god that is a bad ass car! i wish i had half your talent! great build, hope i get to see it in person some day!!

[Jr]

Dude,

That is a work of art!

What kind of finish is in the trunk?

[Rick D]

I guess it's ok if you like that kind of stuff.

J/K Looks awsome very nice attention to detail Billy :cheers:

[syborg tt]

Dang Billy your building my next car - this thing is awesome

[tones2SS]

Awesome job Billy!
Looks great.:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

I guess it's ok if you like that kind of stuff.

J/K Looks awsome very nice attention to detail Billy :cheers:


Thanks, The trunk paint is by eastwood then it was covered in clear.

Dang Billy your building my next car - this thing is awesome

Marty, Pick a Nova I have a bunch of new ideas :unibrow:

Couple shots from this weekend.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/Untitled_HDR2.png

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/Untitled_HDR4.png

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/lift11.jpg

[GregWeld]

Bill --

Are you hanging the fenders off the down bars or 'conventionally'?

Sweet build!

Love the way you did the down bars to the firewall.

[BBC71Nova]

Coming along great Billy. Can't wait to see it.

BTW, you have a bulb out in the shop. I'll come change for a test drive :lol: .

John

[tones2SS]

Very nice Billy.
Looks great. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Marty, Pick a Nova I have a bunch of new ideas :unibrow:

The fact that i have 1 little s10 and two 2nd gen camaro's, the next poject is going to have to be a camaro

[coolwelder62]

Billy; Top notch!!!, First class!!!, Awesome!!!,Really great!!!,SMOY Top5,Scott:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail: :hail:

[door-ajar]

wow! Never thought I be this excited over a build , i'd love to have a poster of the nova in my garage for motivation .:thumbsup: :hail: :woot:

[pokey64]

Amazing! Keep the progress pics coming!

[72novadriver]

Bill --

Are you hanging the fenders off the down bars or 'conventionally'?

Sweet build!

Love the way you did the down bars to the firewall

Thanks Greg, The fenders just bolt on conventionally in the factory locations.

Coming along great Billy. Can't wait to see it.

BTW, you have a bulb out in the shop. I'll come change for a test drive .

John

Sounds good John, Let me know when your going to stop by:D


The fact that i have 1 little s10 and two 2nd gen camaro's, the next poject is going to have to be a camaro
2nd gen no problem:thumbsup:. We have one thats on the back burner. Hopefully next year I'll get to bring it up to the front for some work.

Billy; Top notch!!!, First class!!!, Awesome!!!,Really great!!!,SMOY Top5,Scott
Thanks Scott, I'll be more than happy just to finally get to drive it. Anything else that comes along will be :woot:

Very nice Billy.
Looks great. Keep us posted.
Amazing! Keep the progress pics coming!

I'll try to keep the progress pics coming as much as I can :cheers:


The dynamat was finished last night. Heres a couple shots.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dynamat11.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k411/72novadriver/dynamat21.jpg