Project Full Circle - 1966 Nova

[malbright]

Some may have seen my build on pro-touring but thought I would post here as well. Relatively new to Lateral-g but figured I should be here as well as there is a wealth of info here too.

Im currently building a 1966 Nova to be used at autocross events, shows and weekend fun and driving. Ive owned the car for 12 years and still have never driven the car. I am finally at a point in life to be able to invest the time needed to build a car.

The car is currently at Detroit Speed receiving the deluxe treatment of a front clip, rear quadralink, subframe connectors, trans tunnel and mini tubs. The build so far is going extremely well and the car should be returning home soon where it will be finished. I cannot say enough about Kyle and the crew at DSE and the level of service in which they have provided.

1966 NOVA:

DSE Front Clip
DSE Quadra link
DSE Mini Tubs
DSE Subframe Connectors
DSE Custom Fit Fuel Cell
TKO-600 Transmission (yet to be purchased)
NewGen 3 piece Lite Wheels (yet to be puchased)
LS Motor (standard) - Looking at running MAST Motorsports LS3 416


PLANS FOR CAR:

As mentioned above I do plan on using this car and would really like to get into events such as RTTC and GoodGuys and anything else that time permits. I live in SoCal and plan on attending as many events as possible and would love to be able to compete and have some fun.


How the car sat for 10 years

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/NOVA2.jpg

First stages at DSE back in September/October

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/DSE-08-26-10-114.jpg

First Mock up of front end

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/IMG_9542.jpg

Preparing for Mini tubs

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/DSE081310079.jpg

Rebuild of Wheel houses prior to install of mini tubs

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/1_IMG_9548.jpg

Wheel houses were stretched a little more than normal to allow for a bigger tire. DSE was able to retain factory look even with the stretch.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/2011-01-25_14-06-13_702.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/2011-01-25_14-06-20_844.jpg

Subframe connectors installed

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/2011-01-25_14-07-03_482.jpg

DSE Quadralink and DSE rear end housing installed

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/2011-01-25_14-07-12_345.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/2011-01-25_14-06-48_30.jpg

Front end installed and car is now a rolling chassis. I was able to take a trip back to NC last month and visit DSE and take some cool pics.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/newanddse106-1.jpg

Trans Tunnel with TKO-600 Trans

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/2011-01-25_14-06-01_532.jpg

275 Front tire

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/newanddse107.jpg

Chevy II DSE headers. These things are wicked and look even better in person.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/newanddse092.jpg

Photo op with Kyle and Stacey Tucker. DSE Owners.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/newanddse168.jpg




Thats good for now. I will keep it updated as things progess. Couldnt be happier with the progess thus far. Big thanks to DSE.

[GHOSTDANCER]

Welcome 2 :lateral: Can't wait to follow along with your build :thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

wow...love their parts! killer project, Welcome aboard:D

[waynieZ]

Welcome ! Thats a sweet project you have there. Its got some swesome part on it.

[malbright]

Thanks for the welcome. I feel fortunate to be in the position that I am with my car. They truely do have some awesome parts. This past weekend I got to spend some time with Kyle, Ryan, and Keith from DSE out at RTTC in El Toro and I can vouch that their cars really do work. I even was able to ride on a few autocross laps with Kyle.

But again thanks for the compliments and a rendering is coming soon from Carter Hickman Designs.

[XcYZ]

Welcome. :cheers:

[Jr]

DSE does solid work.

Your Nova looks damn nice!f

Welcome.

[malbright]

Well I got my rendering finished and must say that I am very pleased with it. Never thought my rendering would have turned out this good but I do love it. A big thanks to Carter Hickman of Carter Hickman Designs for putting out such a nice poduct and help with my vision.

Always looking for some feedback so please let us know. Remember this is a retro SCCA "style" build had they built a Nova back then to race yet still trying to keep a new age flare to the car. Hope you like it. I do.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac205/projectfullcircle/AlbrightFinal_s.jpg

[radrambler]

Congrats

Looks great :thumbsup:
Carter is GREAT TO WORK WITH.
Keep posting..

[wiedemab]

Awesome! New Gen Lites.....? Ahhhhhh, I'll live vicariously through you for the time being..........Chevy II with DSE treatment. Yep, I am a bit jealous.

I can't wait to check this thing out when it is done. I saw it at their open house.....very nice.

[waynieZ]

The rendering looks great.

[malbright]

The rendering looks great.

Thanks Wayne. Yeah when Carter and I first spoke I never thought that the car would look the way it does. Who would have guessed white on my car? Not me thats for sure. I always saw it as plain and boring, but when I saw it on the car I thought "thats it". I cant wait to get it on the road, its gonna be a bit yet but Ill get there. Still working with DSE on some R & D but we are making progress.

Ill keep posting pics as we progress.

[scottysimp7]

Very nice. DSE does such clean work, very impressive. Im jealous of your tire size! keep postin pics.

[IIisbetter]

Your car looks amazing. That is exactly what I want to do to my 65 nova.
I even want to paint it white. I can't wait to see your finished product

[62ChevyII]

Looking good! The DSE set up is super. That's doing it the right! Keep us updated.