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NOPANTS68
07-17-2010, 01:37 PM
1968 Nova

Body

-Finished in Lemans Blue PPG base/clear with semi gloss black Baldwin Motion style stripes bordered in vintage white (most people love the stripes- I will have my team remove them if the buyer does not.)
-started with completely rust free body with all original sheetmetal (aftermarket steel 4 inch cowl hood)
-New door and hood hinges
-All panels gapped perfectly- doors and trunk shut with minimal effort
-Newer vinyl top with new stainless trim
-Detroit Speed minitub kit installed- trunk finished with factory style look
-S&M race cars 8 point cage with camera mount- custom floor plates
-New mirrors, emblems, door locks, etc
-Paint is in excellent shape with some minor flaws- far better than driver quality- car is shown and does win paint oriented awards
-Entire floor covered in Fatmat sound deadener

Chassis

-QA1 adjustable front billet coilovers
-Addco 1.125 inch sway bar with urethane mounts
-SSBC front brake kit- slotted rotors and billet calipers- Wilwood billet master cyl.
-Unisteer manual rack and pinion steering system with polished stainless link kit
-New urethane bushings, new ball joints, wheel bearings etc
-Competition Engineering subframe connectors
-Inboarded Eaton Detroit leaf springs using Comp engineering rear mounts
-Custom rear shock mounts with Comp Engineering adjustable shocks/ custom lower shock perches for optimal shock angles
-Custom traction bars with adjustable links
-Custom ordered Currie 9 inch rear diff. with 5 inch narrower track to optimize DSE kit (gives more wheel options and a far wider rear lip) Currie 31 spline axles, big bearing outers, Currie rear disc brake kit with parking brake, ½ inch studs
-Richmond 3.73 gears, Detroit locker, billet 1350 series yoke
-Centerline Telstar billet wheels- 15 x 7 (new 205/60/15) and 15 x 10 (Mickey Thompson 325/50/15 Drag radial)

Engine

-2003 LS1 (all aluminum)
-Autokraft oil pan
-Edelbrock motor mounts and coated headers
-Thunder Racing Trex 2.0 cam (242/248 .608/.612 110 LSA)- new LS2 timing chain-matched valve springs, locks, Ti retainers etc
-Thunder Racing new ported and polished LS6 oil pump
-Comp Cams Heavy duty pushrods
-6.0L heavy duty Coil packs and Taylor plug wires
-Edelbrock victor intake manifold and custom Holley HP 750 carb built by Competition Carburetion of Nevada
-MSD 6010 timing controller with easy to use laptop software, custom billet bulkhead harness plate
-2.5 inch exhaust with 3.5 inch electric cutouts, Bullet mufflers, X pipe, and over the axle terminating under the bumper tailpipes (car has a nice street rumble- loud and nasty with the flick of a switch)
-Brand new custom built TH350 (stage three TCI shift kit, HD clutches and bands, Continental 3000 RPM stall conveter, B&M Quicksilver shifter, Hughes LSX SFI flywheel and spacer)
-Meziere billet electric water pump with in-car adjustable speed controller
-Holley HP150 fuel pump- (-10 delivery line, -8 to carb, Aeromotive reg. with gauge, -8 return line,20 gallon aluminum cell with AN beathers and sump)
-Custom ordered Griffin radiator with 1.5” tubes (-20 AN water lines, 1600 cfm fan) car runs 175-190 on even the hottest days in traffic
-brand new steel driveshaft by Driveline service with all 1350 Spicer joints

Interior

-New door panels, hardware, and dash pad
-Custom built gauge panel with billet gauge surround, billet control panels, Autometer gauges and tach
-Corbeau race seats, G force 5 point harnesses, custom rear bulkhead panels and package tray
-New carpet and floor mats
-New headliner and mirror
-Painless wiring harness
-Lecarra steering wheel

I have built this car from the ground up and have enjoyed the process as much as the end result. This Nova is a hard running street car that can be driven absolutely anywhere at any time. I have used it in parades, many car shows, limited drag racing events, and even a little autocross. The LS1 makes the car light and nimble but still puts out somewhere in the 450 Hp range and delivers a large, useable torque band. The converter in this car is very streetable and makes for a nice, tight driving car. The rack and pinion makes the car easy to drive and eliminates all bumpsteer and drama on uneven roads. The car has been on the dragstrip on two occasions and runs 11.60 at 120 MPH back to back to back. The car weighs 3220 pounds and is as easy to drive down the strip as my GMC pickup- simply no drama. You have the option of adjusting the coilovers and rear shocks to set the car up for an autocross event in about a half hour making the car very versatile and useable. This car can go pro touring with a wheel change and a shock adjustment. We have gotten countless compliments on the car. It’s different in almost every facet from all other Novas out there. My family is expanding so it’s with a heavy heart I must let it go.

NEW PRICE- $25K

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zniu3AK8gJQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiJa6zty3MI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo2o7YwZda4

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/sideshot.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/DSC05466.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/frt3qtr2.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/LS1LTSDE.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/trunk1.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/dash2.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/dashplate.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/dashbadge.jpg

more pics at http://s394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/Nova%20for%20sale/

GEORGE SANCHEZ
07-17-2010, 07:14 PM
I was just wondering where can I get an air cleaner assembly like that, I have been looking for one but I have had no luck.
Thanks good luck with the sale

NOPANTS68
07-18-2010, 01:11 AM
I got that one on ebay, but I've seen them at Speedway and DSE's sites.

tones2SS
07-18-2010, 09:53 AM
Nice looking car. Looks clean.
Good luck with the sale.:thumbsup:

boonedog
07-18-2010, 10:03 AM
I was just wondering where can I get an air cleaner assembly like that, I have been looking for one but I have had no luck.
Thanks good luck with the sale

Jegs!

98ssnova
07-18-2010, 04:42 PM
Do you have any pics of it in PT form? Great looking car by the way..

NOPANTS68
07-18-2010, 06:29 PM
thanks guys-

here it is with a wheel change an two clicks on the coil overs- these are VWW 17 x 8s and 17 x 11s with a 6 inch rear lip. 315/35/17s on the rear.

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/nov1.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/nova%20stuff/DSC05109.jpg

orangevert
07-18-2010, 10:39 PM
Nice looking car...

sick71
07-19-2010, 10:42 PM
Very nice looking Nova!

NOPANTS68
07-19-2010, 11:27 PM
thanks dudes- this thing would be wicked with your procharger on it!

NOPANTS68
07-24-2010, 01:51 PM
a couple vids and a way sweeter deal-

cold start and cutouts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8fVezU0ujY

walk around the car:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0dL_VBNqEI

This car is dressed in drag gear but could go PT with minimal effort. I'm gonna sweeten the deal for PT members and Lateral guys- I'll throw in an LS1 T56 six speed, Hurst shifter, billet face plate, the manual trans linkage kit, and the 4 speed pedals. I had a TKO600 in it a few years ago so the trans tunnel is already cut for it. I also have California Car Covers super soft cover for the car. I wanna move on to my new car, but I can't until this one finds a new home.

NOPANTS68
07-30-2010, 10:36 AM
still got it dudes- open to offers!

NOPANTS68
08-03-2010, 12:17 AM
new price $25K

6D9
08-03-2010, 11:02 AM
Great car! Well worth the price....:yes:

SS1156
08-07-2010, 06:45 AM
Sweet ride and it sounds bad ass too. Good luck with the sale.

NOPANTS68
08-16-2010, 08:17 PM
thanks very much

wanna move on to my new car- make offer- I'm motivated.

NOPANTS68
10-08-2010, 09:54 PM
to the top

Flash68
10-19-2010, 03:57 AM
Very cool Nova. Looks badass with the VWW 17's. Great value of a car for someone.

Beegs
10-19-2010, 07:53 PM
Very cool Nova. Looks badass with the VWW 17's. Great value of a car for someone.

Yup...can't be duplicated for that kind of money. Good luck with the sale :thumbsup:

NOPANTS68
10-19-2010, 09:31 PM
thanks fellas. It's been a great car all around. I think if it doesn't sell at Pleasanton in a couple weeks, I'll just keep it and take it to the next level this winter.