HRBS Introduces “Shop Bitch” 1967 Nova Build

[TheBradshaw]

What front seats are those? and is that back seat out of something or full custom?


Scott

[HRBS]

Scott.... I have been getting alot of inquires about the interior. So I will try to sum them all up here:

-The front seat BOTTOMS are from a Toyota Celica. They have been refoamed and reshaped prior to being wrapped.
-The front seat TOPS are heavily modified, reshaped and refoamed.
-The rear seat is 100% hand built from scratch using foam and backerboard.
-The Dash is 100% hand built using Fiberglass, foam and backerboard. (see earlier poats)
-The center console is 100% hand built using foam, fiberglass and board.
-The door Panels are 100% hand built using foam and backerboard.
-The door pulls are CNCd from a solid block of Aluminum.
-The door cranks, window cranks and billet trim are all from Clayton Machine.
-The carpet is Mercedes Benz
-The gauges are Classic Instruments
-The metal mesh was bead rolled and then powdercoated satin black.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1027.jpg

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http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/33.jpg

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Hey... good to hear from you.
Yes... I was successfull.... twice. I have a spare too. :lol:
Stop by in Columbus..... l'll tell you my secret !

You guys gonna have the Mustang out there ?
I am looking forward to seeing it.

Glad to hear you got it handled and can't wait to hear how
and yes we will have the mustang up there so I wil look you up and check this thing out in person

[tones2SS]

Somethings still missing.... Its too nice to cover up :lol:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/32.jpg

I agree. That is killer looking Steve!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Do you guys think its clean ? :lol:
We are very excited about this car.


It's so nice it almost makes me want to hit Columbus just to see it!

[bigtyme1]

Show off!!! Maybe I should just stay home.

[bigtyme1]

It's so nice it almost makes me want to hit Columbus just to see it!

Love to see little guy :cheers:

[TheBradshaw]

Scott.... I have been getting alot of inquires about the interior. So I will try to sum them all up here:

-The front seat BOTTOMS are from a Toyota Celica. They have been refoamed and reshaped prior to being wrapped.
-The front seat TOPS are heavily modified, reshaped and refoamed.
-The rear seat is 100% hand built from scratch using foam and backerboard.
-The Dash is 100% hand built using Fiberglass, foam and backerboard. (see earlier poats)
-The center console is 100% hand built using foam, fiberglass and board.
-The door Panels are 100% hand built using foam and backerboard.
-The door pulls are CNCd from a solid block of Aluminum.
-The door cranks, window cranks and billet trim are all from Clayton Machine.
-The carpet is Mercedes Benz
-The gauges are Classic Instruments
-The metal mesh was bead rolled and then powdercoated satin black.



They all go together great. I hope to see it someday.

[waynieZ]

The interior looks awesome. Nice work.

[syborg tt]

Wow is all I have to say

Your team did a great job

[Ron in SoCal]

So cool how you blended the two tone right through the steering wheel. It's all in the little details..:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

holly cow that car came out AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! the attention to detail is what makes this car different that other "off the shelf cars"

[HRBS]

After much though, it seemed I just wasnt happy with "our" one piece taillights. The fitment (size) needed work and since we arent in the "Billet Parts" industry it was apparent that our lights would take more time to perfect than I would rather give them. Pascual and Judas over at Marquez Design stepped up and supplied us with a "Pre Production" set to spread the word on their soon to be released 66/67 Billet Tail Lights. Some of you may have seen these at SEMA last year. They are 3D machined from Solid Billet and feature sequential LED brake and turn signals. They will be available in solid red or with white back-up light. Both will be available in polished or black anodized. These are a functional works of art !
Check out the easy installation:

First remove your existing lights and mark the holes from the template:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/1.jpg

Second, drill the holes:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/2.jpg

Third, apply a thin gasket (supplied) and mount:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/3.jpg

Last, hook up wiring connection and sit back and stare:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/4.jpg

[mexMan]

Wow, congratulations Marquez Design, those tails are so clean, I love the way they look, they fit in any kind of build!

[kadettcqp]

I gotta have a pair of those once they are released! They look absolutely awesome!

[6D9]

very trick! Where did you get the air cleaner top/base??

[HRBS]

very trick! Where did you get the air cleaner top/base??

Its an Edelbrock Air Cleaner that we machined to eliminate the fins. We then Machined a 1/2" wide by 1/16" deep groove that matches the valve covers. The trim pieces were made from Clayton Machine Billet Strips.

[HRBS]

As we load up the Nova for Columbus, I realized not everyone here will get to see it finished. So for those who arent going to make the trip, here are some (almost) finished pics just for you...... We look forward to a great trip and meeting alot of you out there. :thumbsup:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1018.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1021.jpg

[hotrodgary]

Looks great! I'll see ya there.
-Gary

[67ragtp]

Steve,

The car came out beautiful! Really enjoyed the build thread. Great job :thumbsup:

Rich

[bigtyme1]

Good Luck Buddy, see you soon. We leave out on Wednesday as well. Don't forget the hess stuff, Anything you need let me know tonight and I'll pack it.

[HRBS]

We leave out on Wednesday as well. Don't forget the hess stuff.

Wait.... I thought you said Thursday. Lets time it so we can meet up and tag along. We are leaving between 8-9. You are 2.5 hours ahead of me.
I got the hess stuff already packed in the trailer :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

WOW!! This thing is coming out great.:thumbsup:

[bigtyme1]

Wait.... I thought you said Thursday. Lets time it so we can meet up and tag along. We are leaving between 8-9. You are 2.5 hours ahead of me.
I got the hess stuff already packed in the trailer :thumbsup:

I'm hoping around Noon. My buddy has to work 1/2 day. Keep in touch on the cell.

[tones2SS]

Wow, that car looks very nice Steve. Very nice.:thumbsup:

[HRBS]

We are back from Columbus !!!
It was not without a struggle. About a 100 miles from getting there Wednesday night, the tow vehicle had one of the most devastating blow-outs I've ever witnessed damaging the undercarriage and quarter panel badly. Then I went into the trailer to get the tools and smelled gas fumes before I even opened the door. It seems the filler neck on the Nova broke off during the ride and about 4 gallons splashed out on the trailer floor.
Once we got past all that (and a lot of JB weld) we were able to drive the Nova around (even in the rain on Friday) without incident.
Thanks to all those who stopped by !!
I have to thank Mark Lengal (bigtyme1) for all his help and during my "bad mood" on Thursday. I even managed to kick a can of brake clean clear across a parking lot and hit the only truck there (his).
Here are some pics from the show:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1324.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1449.jpg

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[HRBS]

The "Shop Bitch" Nova was awarded the "Best Ride on Intro Wheels" Award:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1460.jpg

Mark and I in the winners Circle (Mark won the "Cool Camaro" Award):

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/IMG_1443.jpg

[HWY Nova]

Steve,

It was great talking to you on Sunday! You built an awesome Nova. Hopefully others on this site get a chance to see it.


--Eric

[GregWeld]

Mark is a good guy! Always always there to help others! Way to go Mark.

Good wins you two! Nice cars and they deserve the kudos they've gotten!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Great job to both of you, Steve the Nova looked great

[waynieZ]

The cars look great guys Congratulation's on the awards.

[tones2SS]

Congrats! That is a great car. :cheers:

[Hdesign]

Nicely done Steve! Interior goes really well with the exterior. Congrats on the recognition, it's well deserved. Mark's car looks killer too!

[coolwelder62]

Great job on the nova,It turned out awesome.:thumbsup:

[TorqDork]

Very very nicely done!:thumbsup:

Clean, nice stance and the interior gorgeous.

[bigtyme1]

Me, Steve, Pop and Mike (Muscle Rodz ) all stayed at the same hotel and had a great time togethor. It was nice to spend some time with some fellow Lat g members again. Steve's car really turned out great and you need to see it in person to really appriciate it. I'll never forget the trip to the elevator saturday night.:rofl:

[HRBS]

Thanks again guys..... It really means alot. The last month has been a crazy one and it feels really good knowing that others appreciate the car and how it came out :thumbsup:

I'll never forget the trip to the elevator saturday night.:rofl: That will stay between us for the sake of not going to jail..... LOL. I dont know whats better, that or Kyle AKA "Moonshine Muscles" moving the trailers around at midnight ! He seemed to disappear after that night.... anyone hear from him ? Mike (muscle rodz) ?? :lol:

[hotrodgary]

Car looked great, Congrats on the award!

Good seeing ya again!

-Gary

[GoolsbyCustoms]

Im still not sold on the color choices ...I mean it just doesnt flow .....:D :D
Im kidding of course this thing in person is a really clean and thought out car, great job Steve

[HRBS]

Im still not sold on the color choices ...I mean it just doesnt flow .....:D :D


I know.... I should have made the air filter element blue ? :rofl:

[HRBS]

Heres a nice pic from last week.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/1-1.jpg

[SteveMarsa]

Car looked Awesome, I got to see it in colombus congrats on the award.

What was the color name and brand you used on the engine/engine bay?

Friend has a LS going together and he digs the color combo you used.

[HRBS]

The shop Nova build / concept has been paying off. We have gotten quite a few inquires and exposure. The last few months have been spent driving the heck out of it. Here are a few shots from a recent shoot for an upcoming new magazine publication (these were behind the scenes shots from my camara)

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/31.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/32-1.jpg

[bulldog19]

I saw this car in person 2-weeks ago in Ocean City, MD and WOW!
Awesome job. That color in bright sun was killer.
Worth everybit of the price you were asking!

[cantcatchmitch]

I saw this car in person 2-weeks ago in Ocean City, MD and WOW!
Awesome job. That color in bright sun was killer.
Worth everybit of the price you were asking!

i saw it there too, and damn! killer attention to detail. was my favorite car there.

[bigtyme1]

Big Deal!!

[HRBS]

I saw this car in person 2-weeks ago in Ocean City, MD and WOW!
Awesome job. That color in bright sun was killer.
Worth everybit of the price you were asking!

Thanks alot ! OC was a blast. The color showed me yet another shade that weekend that I've never seen. It actually had a green hue to it. The car showed well there !

i saw it there too, and damn! killer attention to detail. was my favorite car there.

WOW.... thanks ! There were thousands of cool cars there. That means alot.... The night time action was pretty tough.... I just cruised it on my best behavior.

Big Deal!!

Listen Pissy Pants..... that comment just cost you dinner the next time I come up there ! :lol:

[HRBS]

We are currently making a few small updates and getting the Nova ready for a great weekend at the Cruisin Ocean City (Maryland) show (May 17-20). If you make your way down, stop by and say hi ! :lateral:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff143/hrbs/NovaBuild2/21.jpg