67 Nova build-- Chop top [Archive]

69c4x11

04-23-2010, 05:39 PM

Roger

It looks like you leveled out the rain gutter. That has always been an idea of mine on those cars. I'm sure it will be bad ass like your vette when it is done.

Roger;; Neal is giving me guidance... Still it all comes down to $$$$,,His brain has to many ideas for my budgit and skill !!! Check out this low budgit jig zero $$ ,,Can't beat the price ,Thanks Temple Inland,,, my emplorer,,

69c4x11

05-09-2010, 06:42 PM

NO the aluminum ramps are just temp, til i get the tubing cut to the right length's,,It will have a 5" ride hgt, waiting on the front subframe,,then maybe can show some progress,

69c4x11

05-20-2010, 08:10 PM

Pics of mock-up,,http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/

BritishGreen68

05-21-2010, 02:10 AM

slow4dr

05-21-2010, 08:46 AM

:cheers:

That's one sexy front clip. :_paranoid

69c4x11

05-21-2010, 02:38 PM

The top has already been cut, 7/8 on A pillar,3/16-0 on B sail panel,, do you think it looks out of proportoin now ?? Most will never think it's cut ??:_paranoid :lateral:

rjsjea

05-21-2010, 04:42 PM

Cool looking build........interested to see how the chop looks when the final product is ready

tones2SS

05-21-2010, 06:30 PM

Nice build. Digging it.:thumbsup:

69c4x11

05-22-2010, 07:25 AM

I hope you are going to be able to get it low enough to the ground to make the low roof line look proportioned.. Muscle cars always look weird chopped to me because the body is proportioned to the roof pretty well from the factory.. im looking forward to seeing how this comes out!:thumbsup:

My inspiration is the Eddie Krawiec buil in past issues of Super Chevy, They did a3/4" cut,,, Go to Super Chevy site and look at build in Tech,,

69c4x11

05-23-2010, 08:52 AM

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GregWeld

05-23-2010, 10:21 AM

Good to see you learned how to post the pics up...

Doing the photo dance of open and close... is a real PITA.... :thumbsup:

69c4x11

05-23-2010, 12:12 PM

Good to see you learned how to post the pics up...

Doing the photo dance of open and close... is a real PITA.... :thumbsup:

Ignorance is Bliss !!! Thanks !!,, Greg

71RS/SS396

05-23-2010, 05:23 PM

" The top has already been cut, 7/8 on A pillar,3/16-0 on B sail panel,, do you think it looks out of proportoin now ?? Most will never think it's cut "

The roof line on these cars stock is all wrong, the front is higher than the back. What you are doing makes a huge difference in look of the car. :thumbsup:
I like the proportions of the Venom glass bodies,they made me realize how bad the stock roof was. Check out Jesse Greenings site, he's doing one also.

69c4x11

06-01-2010, 04:14 PM

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/100_4418.jpgNow I can throw a Cat through It !!!

waynieZ

06-01-2010, 05:33 PM

Plenty of room in there now. Nice build!

tones2SS

06-02-2010, 07:03 AM

Excellent work. Looks good.:thumbsup:

E.rodz

06-02-2010, 11:18 AM

I like it so far .still one of my favorite body styles of all time.keep the picts coming.and keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

69c4x11

07-04-2010, 05:52 PM

Been on Maintenance shutdown at Mill where I work,, Hope to get back started after holiday,,Going to start on chassis layout,,Got to connect the dots, to a 9" ford and triangulated 4-link,

69c4x11

08-08-2010, 07:41 PM

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wellis77

08-08-2010, 11:19 PM

Subscribing to this one! I like what you are doing. I'm going a similar direction with my 69 Dart, except I'm building the front and rear clips using Viper suspension pieces. Hard to tell in the pics, but how are you attaching the frame to the body? Did you remove the inner rockers? I am thinking about cutting out the inner rockers and moving the frame perimiter into the rockers and welding there. Nice work you are doing, I am looking forward to seeing more. Just curious, why 2"x3" tube instead of 2"x4"? Are you running a cage?

69c4x11

08-10-2010, 07:19 PM

Since it is a perimeter frame, and the rocker panels would accept 3" and not 4" , is my reasoning,,I also wanted the floor space and leg& knee space,, the bottom of the 3x2 will be the floor pan,, the exhaust will be in the tunnel along with driveshaft,,, 2x4" will be used from the rear tie-in, to the rear of car,

wellis77

08-11-2010, 05:59 AM

Thanks for the explanation, makes sense. How far into the rockers did you go with the perimeter?

69c4x11

08-14-2010, 07:10 AM

The rockers on the nova have a double vertical panel in it,, I cut through the first which is close to3/4" from the other panel,, This left the original piece to help support car on the jig !! It would have crushed the rockers,, I built a 69 camaro 5" ride height 5yrs ago and used 3x3 in the rockers & 2x4 for the frame rails,, but floor pan was flat, and not much knee room !!!! It was perimeter but the main 2x4 was straight ,on 28" centers,,, the 2x3 added structural rigidity ,,http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0014.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0014.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0016.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0016.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0017.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0017.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0018.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0018.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0019.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0019.jpg)

69c4x11

09-12-2010, 07:49 PM

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wellis77

09-12-2010, 11:38 PM

It's definitely not the Novanutcase but you are making good progress and you should be proud of where you're at with it. Are you planning on fishplating your joints on the back-half? Out of curiousity also, did you do anything when welding your chassis together to avoid warpage. I'm planning how I'll be attacking that part of my chassis build now and I've read that some don't worry too much about it, others go over-the-top crazy to avoid it. Looking good! Will

N2TRUX

09-13-2010, 05:17 PM

Very nice Nova build. Reminds me of one a buddy built a few years ago.

tones2SS

09-13-2010, 05:58 PM

Very nice Nova build. Reminds me of one a buddy built a few years ago.

That paint is KILLER!!!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

craigs73

09-14-2010, 11:14 AM

looks like its gonna be a fun car are you a member over at stevesnovasite.com. i have seen this build over at pro-touring too.

slow4dr

09-14-2010, 03:54 PM

are you a member over at stevesnovasite.com.

:yes: http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146407

69c4x11

09-15-2010, 11:47 AM

:yes: http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146407
Yes- 69c4x11,, Same Member name,, Steve's site is growing,Will never be as cool as this site,, just
joined in early part of yr. when I bought the Nova..,, The last 2 nova's I had were Pro-street,, this is my first Pro-touring Nova, The last was a Blown BBC, A death trap !! Sold it in 03,,

69c4x11

09-21-2010, 07:24 AM

Here are a couple of pic's of dash and tubs,Hope I'm going in right direction on the dash ??,http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0025.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0025.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0023.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0023.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0024.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0024.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0026.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0026.jpg)http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/th_000_0027.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/?action=view&current=000_0027.jpg)

1969x11

09-22-2010, 08:59 AM

Looks good pops!!!! Dash is gonna look killer.:cheers:

wellis77

09-22-2010, 11:55 PM

What are you doing for the wheel tub to quarter panel seam? Looks like weather stripping on there now.

Looks good so far, though it's hard to tell for certain the direction of the dash. Got any sketches to give us a better idea?

69c4x11

09-23-2010, 08:04 AM

I'm using 63-82 Corvette hood ledge seal on the tub to qtr,, If Neal Lea says it'll work ,it's gospel !! The only sketches I have are on a carton of Bud + Busch light ! More sketches on qtr's with Sharpie,, Will update progress !!

69c4x11

09-26-2010, 03:13 PM

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GregWeld

09-26-2010, 03:40 PM

Not trying to rain on anyones parade etc -- but how do you plan to get behind the dash for wiring - and installs etc? Is it removable? Ditto the console...

69c4x11

09-27-2010, 07:52 AM

The original dash was welded in,, ??? Was it fun to wire or pull heater ?? No, There will be a glove box door, to match the cluster bezel, with access,, Any way it still will have more room to get to than a Vette !!!!

jkade72

10-07-2010, 05:21 PM

You done yet? Hell, you have done more in the last 2 months than I have done in 2 years:hail:

69c4x11

10-17-2010, 06:07 PM

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69c4x11

11-29-2010, 03:25 PM

Little bit of progress MAKING room for The 12 X 18 FIKSE Profil Wheels,,, !!! YES ,,http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/000_0044.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/000_0045.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/000_0046.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/000_0047.jpg

tones2SS

11-29-2010, 05:18 PM

Very nice. Keep us posted on your build.:thumbsup:

69c4x11

12-13-2010, 09:52 AM

Here is a link to my new project,, It's sure not a Novanutcase!! And just another Chevy II with a few mod's , 9" ford {triangulated 4 link} 2x3 perimeter frame, url]http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/[/url]

Now a Name, L$II-Bad

69c4x11

12-25-2010, 07:18 AM

My first attempt at building the carbon fiber instrument cluster bezel,, was a failure,,,Learned from mistake ,,will go forward in Warm weather ,,and vac bag!!!

69c4x11

02-12-2011, 04:47 PM

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coolwelder62

02-12-2011, 05:03 PM

Awesome work.Love these chevyII's.:thumbsup: Scott

eddiek

02-12-2011, 07:54 PM

My inspiration is the Eddie Krawiec buil in past issues of Super Chevy, They did a3/4" cut,,, Go to Super Chevy site and look at build in Tech,,

Wow!!! That is funny how I missed this. I spend a lot of time on this site looking at builds and to see someone talk about mine is really funny. I'm glad what we have printed so far has given others ideas. Super Chevy will be running the rest of my build Project Getaway in roughly 8-10 more issues in the coming months. We have been stacking the stories so it will be in every issue until complete.

I also started a post on here about it. I will be showing a lot of little things that the we couldn't show in the Magazine issues due to space. Check it out.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=30411

Good luck with your build and I can't wait to see how it turns out.

EK

69c4x11

02-12-2011, 09:29 PM

Eddie, When I saw the first picture of Your car iN Super chevy, and the top was cut ,I said WOW what a difference it made,,I have Carrols shop on favorites but no new News from Them,, Would like to talk to You, See You at Commerce Ga. ?? May 15th,, Roger J

69c4x11

02-13-2011, 04:30 PM

Eddie, did you ever get the door glass installed ?? What did you do for thefuzzy replacement on top of door, Would like to talk to You !!have ???'s

69c4x11

03-29-2011, 07:43 PM

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69c4x11

04-24-2011, 07:42 PM

Has anyone had a problem with cowl hood fitting ?? to much arch along fenders ???

GregWeld

04-24-2011, 08:21 PM

You going to have to play like a surgeon.... "cut to cure"?

MarkM66

04-25-2011, 08:11 AM

Yeah, no aftermarket hood fits.

You're luck if an original hood fits. :)

chevy 2

04-25-2011, 06:18 PM

I am building a 66 also had the same problems hood didn't fit the fenders and the quarter panels were a 1/4 inch short on the door gaps I blamed it on after market parts glad to see I was not alone. It looks like you cut the quarter and filled it in? If I ever get computer smart I will post pictures us Nova guys have to stick together.

COOP

69c4x11

04-25-2011, 08:25 PM

The picture of hood is after it was mauled with a 4lb hammer and a 4x4 to de-arch it,, Yes it will have some filler, but either possum stomp it or maul it with a hammer !!! The link to my old Camaro shows after the possum stomping and mauling !!!http://www.lateral-g.net/members/jennings/

BossaNova

05-03-2011, 09:32 AM

Search over on "Steve's Nova Site" for an answer to this question.

Has anyone had a problem with cowl hood fitting ?? to much arch along fenders ???

69c4x11

05-04-2011, 02:07 PM

As Greg Weld said cut to cure !!! that has been done, the aftermarket parts for a nova are no better than for a camaro-etc,. !! Nothing a little welding and cutting won't cure,, but it just adds moe work to get the gaps right,,

69c4x11

05-07-2011, 07:35 AM

What feedback do ya'll have with Slick Sand ??

dhutton

05-07-2011, 08:31 AM

What feedback do ya'll have with Slick Sand ??

I used it with good results, easy to sand and builds nicely. I think I had to use a 2.2 tip to get it to spray. Economical alternative to high build primer. Keep in mind I am a novice so my feedback value is limited.

69c4x11

05-25-2011, 02:18 PM

I used it with good results, easy to sand and builds nicely. I think I had to use a 2.2 tip to get it to spray. Economical alternative to high build primer. Keep in mind I am a novice so my feedback value is limited.

I also used a 2.2 tip,, it worked fine !! Sands Slick !!! Will definetly use again.. Amazing build and toughness ,,,

Mrfixit

05-25-2011, 03:32 PM

Has anyone had a problem with cowl hood fitting ?? to much arch along fenders ???

I know that this note is too late for the hood on this car but I had the same issue with my hood not matching the curvature of the fenders on my 68 Camaro, too. I tried the bend and twist method first and all it got me was a dented hood.

The advise I got from a restoration guru was to drill out the spot welds along the offending areas then push the sheet metal or hood frame up or down until the curvature matches. The method worked really well for me and was much easier then trying to bend and twist the whole hood. Maybe this will help someone else before he grabs the 4-lb hammer.:willy:

elitecustombody

05-25-2011, 08:54 PM

I also used a 2.2 tip,, it worked fine !! Sands Slick !!! Will definetly use again.. Amazing build and toughness ,,,

Try Featherfill G2 black, builds same ,sands much easier

69c4x11

05-26-2011, 02:11 PM

I know that this note is too late for the hood on this car but I had the same issue with my hood not matching the curvature of the fenders on my 68 Camaro, too. I tried the bend and twist method first and all it got me was a dented hood.

The advise I got from a restoration guru was to drill out the spot welds along the offending areas then push the sheet metal or hood frame up or down until the curvature matches. The method worked really well for me and was much easier then trying to bend and twist the whole hood. Maybe this will help someone else before he grabs the 4-lb hammer.:willy:

The edge off the hood on the Camaro comes down at a 90 and is spot welded to the inner structure where the Nova hood is rolled back under as a door skin is to the inner frame, it would have to be completely removed from the inner support !Hope you understand my lingo ??

Mrfixit

05-27-2011, 02:04 PM

The edge off the hood on the Camaro comes down at a 90 and is spot welded to the inner structure where the Nova hood is rolled back under as a door skin is to the inner frame, it would have to be completely removed from the inner support !Hope you understand my lingo ??

Yep. Funny thing is... I have a 65 nova in the garage at my mother's house. It's been so long since I've opened the hood, I couldn't tell you what it looks like. After I finish my '68, the '65 is next. :unibrow:

69c4x11

05-27-2011, 02:08 PM

Yep. Funny thing is... I have a 65 nova in the garage at my mother's house. It's been so long since I've opened the hood, I couldn't tell you what it looks like. After I finish my '68, the '65 is next. :unibrow:

Hey,,I could be wrong about that,it's been since 05 since I had my Camaro-69.. but it wouldn't be the first time ?? Anyway that sounded like a good fix !!! repo parts suck !! thanks for looking at my build and problems !! Roger J

69c4x11

05-29-2011, 07:03 AM

Try Featherfill G2 black, builds same ,sands much easier

If it sands easier, I will try it,, I ordered 2gal,, will order the G2 on the final blocks,, can you get it in gray ??Haven't looked yet !! Thanks Roger J

69c4x11

06-21-2011, 07:54 PM

Finally it's off the rack, Undercoated then Clearcoated,,Should make it easier to clean,, Had to strip the old Epoxy ?? Found the same problems on the top and deck lid that was on the doors,, spider web streaks of rust!!! Sanded it back to bare metal now the DTM Epoxy,, Now I know what's there !! It's IN THE WEEDS !! ----http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/109_4879.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/109_4877.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/109_4883.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/109_4874.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/109_4878.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/69c4x11/109_4880.jpg

69c4x11

07-30-2011, 04:45 PM

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69c4x11

08-28-2011, 12:02 PM

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elitecustombody

08-28-2011, 01:56 PM

If it sands easier, I will try it,, I ordered 2gal,, will order the G2 on the final blocks,, can you get it in gray ??Haven't looked yet !! Thanks Roger J

yes, it's available in gray as well

69c4x11

08-28-2011, 04:46 PM

yes, it's available in gray as well
Yes I got a gal of gray,, Sands like you said it would,,, Bought a cheap gun with a 2.5mm tip, it makes a difference,, G2 sands as easy as most 2k primers,, which I'm using to final block,,, thanks !! RJ

69c4x11

01-15-2012, 05:41 PM

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waynieZ

01-15-2012, 06:41 PM

Looking Good..

jh99

01-17-2012, 01:05 PM

Nice looking project!!!

I'm wanting to cut 3/4" out if the a-pillars on my 67 nova. How much work is involved and what do you run into that was unexpected?

69c4x11

01-18-2012, 02:24 PM

More than you would think !! Door latch is on outside of glass, this will have to be changed,, to move to inside of door because glass will run length of door, fuzzies will not work and no way of mounting then unless you make inner top of door removable so you can screw them in,,I'm using fuzzie's thar are wider because ,with the stainless trim gone the gap is wider, The door latch was the fun part, had a shaft with bushing made to go behind the glass channel. there is enough clearance to work with stock latch, you are going to need a long channel for the front of door ,so glass will be stable, you could use your old vent window channel,, If I can help ?? send phone # , Roger J

jh99

01-19-2012, 12:57 PM

69c4x11

02-10-2012, 02:29 PM

In process of welding up 57 Ford dash. drastic improvement !!Will post pics later,,

jh99

02-10-2012, 04:56 PM

Let's see some pics of that dash!

69c4x11

02-11-2012, 04:02 PM

A friend of mine, Scott Widby,put one in his orange 69 Camaro several yrs. ago, Ya'll might remember it or the Black 69 with the 59 Chevy dash,, that i also put in my 69 Camro that I sold, in 06,,
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jh99

02-11-2012, 05:25 PM

That dash looks good! I have some similar ideas for mine.

waynieZ

02-11-2012, 06:17 PM

X2 the dash looks good to me too.

69c4x11

04-24-2012, 06:01 PM

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Now the Sod comes tomorrow !! Never ending !! I've spent several months on the Honey Do Patio !!

69c4x11

06-17-2012, 11:44 AM

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Next ..to smooth undeneath the hood, start with a little Mercedes Paint !!

jh99

06-20-2012, 07:30 PM

The dash is sweet! Everything looks awesome Roger. I like what you are doing with the front end. How about some new updates!!!

66winstang

06-30-2012, 09:29 PM

Honey-do looks great Rog. I've got a patio that need some help. You help out your old cuz? Glad you're back on the car. I'll have to stop by one weekend. That patio got AC too?

daemon2

07-01-2012, 11:15 AM

Are you having glass custom made for the doors? Just noticing the wood template you have in the pass door.

69c4x11

07-03-2012, 02:25 PM

Yes, going with lexan, already have the back Lexan, trying to save some wght,,, The Luan wood was a test pc., to make sure my tracks are correct,, The windshield will be Lexan and use S10 molding,, I have since gutted the Cowl hood garbage, and blocking undeneath it,, Saved some wght, got rid of the ugly baggage,,, Thinking about gutting the deck lid ??Sure is heavy !!!

69c4x11

08-12-2012, 09:20 AM

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This is the Mercedes color I'm going with,,

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69c4x11

08-14-2012, 06:07 PM

69c4x11

08-14-2012, 06:43 PM

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Had to move from outside of door glass to panel side, since going with vent window delete&powerwindows,,upper panel had to be removable for fuzzies to screw in,, Hope this makes cent$Poor Ass White Boys Have Poor ass ways ,,When You lack funds and Tools ,You have to make do,, Novanutcase,That's $$$$'s and Skiiiilllll !! John's is the Mother of all Nova's,,

69c4x11

12-23-2012, 01:20 PM

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A/C trail fit,, Brake lines in position,,,,Defroster vents cut in,,

G-Body

12-24-2012, 04:57 PM

Amazing build look forward to following this bad boy.:thumbsup:

69c4x11

03-07-2013, 05:48 PM

Men, Sorry no progress,,,Had knee replacement 1-15-13,,, Still hobbled, Can't do anything stupid yet,,, Gaining ground every day,,:getout: : :bitchslap:

E.rodz

03-10-2013, 01:41 PM

nice job on the build so far. Hope the recovery goes well and you will be back in action in no time!

214Chevy

03-10-2013, 04:38 PM

Hope for a speedy recovery. Take your time sir and rehab like you're supposed to. I work at an orthopedic surgery hospital, so I know exactly what you're going thru. You'll be up and running in no time with that new, titanium knee. Take care!! :thumbsup:

smitty29

03-24-2013, 08:15 PM

I love your dash but how are you going to service your brakes. Its a sweet build

69c4x11

03-25-2013, 01:28 PM

syborg tt

03-25-2013, 02:43 PM

Dash, will bolt in,,, brakes and clutch will be operable before dash goes in,, Can access, from bottom ,will need a hose and bottle to service if a leak shows up ??? Will have to pull steering column ,to remove dash,,,,

Kenny had to do this three or four times on the 57 till he finally got the correct pedal feel. Each time was a master cylinder swap and I am pretty sure he call the car every name in the book.

69c4x11

04-19-2013, 01:01 PM

After 2yrs, they are mounted and under it !!This is a 5" ride hgt..
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BossaNova

04-19-2013, 04:12 PM

Awesome! You must be excited.

wellis77

04-19-2013, 05:46 PM

Nice!!!

no go nova

05-06-2013, 10:08 AM

Nice 67 with the 66 front end. I'm doing a 66 with a 67 front end. You gonna run E-85 with this engine?

69c4x11

05-08-2013, 05:01 PM

No,,, i'm going to need more octane, 93 at that! might blend a little,,,,

Royalworks

05-08-2013, 05:54 PM

E-85 is 104 octane i think. Just get less gas mileage.

69c4x11

05-09-2013, 07:29 AM

E-85 is 104 octane i think. Just get less gas mileage.
That was just My dumb ass speaking and not knowing!!! I thought it was like alcohol blend with 85 octane ???? Some one put some knowledge on Me !!!:thankyou: :thankyou:

waynieZ

05-14-2013, 10:59 PM

It looks great.

jbg00d

08-31-2013, 07:38 PM

Roger;; Neal is giving me guidance... Still it all comes down to $$$$,,His brain has to many ideas for my budgit and skill !!! Check out this low budgit jig zero $$ ,,Can't beat the price ,Thanks Temple Inland,,, my emplorer,,

Hey. Just joined up with Latral-G... found your post on google while looking around for idea's for chopping a Nova... Anyhow, names Brian, my Dad and I have plans to do the same to our '67. It's currently at the stripping shop... We've had to remove the roof skin and whatnot due to rust and started thinking about putting more slant on the windshield. That's when we came up with the idea of just chopping it since the new skin was not installed yet...

Anyhow, did have a question about front ends... Looking for best front clip that will provide a good ride without sacrificing looks... Don't want something so stiff that you feel every little bump - no what I mean?

Was thinking about a Detroit speed but they're too damned expensive so what's a good alternative?

Thanks
Brian

waynieZ

08-31-2013, 07:41 PM

Welcome Brian

69c4x11

09-01-2013, 10:57 AM

Hey. Just joined up with Latral-G... found your post on google while looking around for idea's for chopping a Nova... Anyhow, names Brian, my Dad and I have plans to do the same to our '67. It's currently at the stripping shop... We've had to remove the roof skin and whatnot due to rust and started thinking about putting more slant on the windshield. That's when we came up with the idea of just chopping it since the new skin was not installed yet...

Anyhow, did have a question about front ends... Looking for best front clip that will provide a good ride without sacrificing looks... Don't want something so stiff that you feel every little bump - no what I mean?

Was thinking about a Detroit speed but they're too damned expensive so what's a good alternative?

Thanks
Brian

Brian ,, Welcome:welcome3: :welcome3: Bang for buck on the front suspension, That is a big debate !! one I'm not qualified to answer, I went with the TCI after it was introduced,, Had read their reviews and mag., articles,,,, For my car and $$$ I went with the TCI-pro/touring,,, Any thing You throw under the front is still better than the Factory Junk,,, I had -um when they were new couldn't stop-um or corner-um in a 10acre field:superhack: :superhack: Cut it, let it hit the ground:superhack: As the top goes ,I seen the Eddie Krawic car in Super Chevy,, Loved the look , and cut it 7/8'', on the A,, 3/16'' to 0'' on the B pillar,,,, Welcome !!!!

jbg00d

09-01-2013, 02:00 PM

Brian ,, Welcome:welcome3: :welcome3: Bang for buck on the front suspension, That is a big debate !! one I'm not qualified to answer, I went with the TCI after it was introduced,, Had read their reviews and mag., articles,,,, For my car and $$$ I went with the TCI-pro/touring,,, Any thing You throw under the front is still better than the Factory Junk,,, I had -um when they were new couldn't stop-um or corner-um in a 10acre field:superhack: :superhack: Cut it, let it hit the ground:superhack: As the top goes ,I seen the Eddie Krawic car in Super Chevy,, Loved the look , and cut it 7/8'', on the A,, 3/16'' to 0'' on the B pillar,,,, Welcome !!!!

Thanks for the info!

So your're saying you cut 3/16" on the sail(B pillar) and 7/8"(A pillar)? If so, man, that isn't much... from what I can see, it looks as if you cut and narrowed the sail's from top to bottom and just leaned the A pillars(window frames) back a bit giving the windshield a bit more slant (Bad ass!) saving time and forgoing the roof stretch.

Just seeing if my thoughts are correct on proceeding with a plan of action...

I have a ton of questions about this project and greatly appreciate and idea's and or comments.

I will be posting pictures of our progress shortly.

Thanks agian!

Brian

jbg00d

09-01-2013, 02:06 PM

One other thing...

We've noticed a few cars with one piece door glass, but can't find anywhere selling the kit???

would you know where we could get a kit?

Thanks.

Brian

69c4x11

09-02-2013, 09:33 AM

One other thing...

We've noticed a few cars with one piece door glass, but can't find anywhere selling the kit???

would you know where we could get a kit?

Thanks.

Brian

Brian,,, You will to get your glass cut,, I'm going with power windows , the door latch will have to be modified,,because the rod and mechanism will have to be moved to the inside of the door glass,,, I also moved the windshield header at the roof up, so the stock glass won't need to be cut,, since your roof panel is off ,, think this out for a flush mount glass,,My new glass is at the shop now,, I have a pro-glass rear,, RogerJ

jbg00d

09-02-2013, 11:19 AM

Brian,,, You will to get your glass cut,, I'm going with power windows , the door latch will have to be modified,,because the rod and mechanism will have to be moved to the inside of the door glass,,, I also moved the windshield header at the roof up, so the stock glass won't need to be cut,, since your roof panel is off ,, think this out for a flush mount glass,,My new glass is at the shop now,, I have a pro-glass rear,, RogerJ

Door Glass: So are you saying that we'll need to have the door glass made..?

Windshield: We had planned on cutting and shortening the sails just enough to lay the windshield pillars back a bit.

Flush mounted glass would be very cool, but it seems like more work than I'm feeling like I want to do (lol), unless I'm over-thinking it which is quite possible??? A crash course explanation would be greatly appreciated. :)

Btw, I've worked in the auto body industry for 30 years and have plenty of knowledge to share if needed, but will never claim to be an expert on any matter of the subject... ;)

Thanks

Brian

69c4x11

09-03-2013, 09:41 AM

Door Glass: So are you saying that we'll need to have the door glass made..?

Windshield: We had planned on cutting and shortening the sails just enough to lay the windshield pillars back a bit.

Flush mounted glass would be very cool, but it seems like more work than I'm feeling like I want to do (lol), unless I'm over-thinking it which is quite possible??? A crash course explanation would be greatly appreciated. :)

Btw, I've worked in the auto body industry for 30 years and have plenty of knowledge to share if needed, but will never claim to be an expert on any matter of the subject... ;)

Thanks
Sent You a PM, If you want to BS ,about the Nova,,:superhack: When You lay the A- pillar back the vent window becomes' the problem,because the angle changes,, also the back window and quarter window,,Corner molding at drip rail,,and on and on,,,
Brian:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:

69c4x11

09-03-2013, 01:56 PM

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=30411
This is the link to His car,,$$$$$$$$$ ,I talked to him last yr. when he was at Atlanta Southern Nationals,,,It was my inspiration !!!!

69c4x11

10-16-2013, 09:58 AM

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Lot of cleaning to do also !!!

69c4x11

11-18-2013, 05:38 PM

Poor -boys , Taillight lense..what do you think ??
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