LS9 '67 Nova

[youthpastor]

Here's a fun project that showed up a few months ago. We had a client looking for a '66-7, who doesn't right? After looking around at a bunch of rusted out cars for $10K I made a few phone calls and came across a friend's '67 that was a Califorina car complete with one of the first LS9 crate engines!
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/536088_10150826568978549_302853323548_9955040_6330 63950_n.jpg

here it is the day we brought it back to the shop

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/554779_10150826572283549_302853323548_9955044_1625 901225_n.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/521536_10150826568128549_302853323548_9955039_1163 576542_n.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/Apr16a.jpg

[youthpastor]

We came up with a plan to keep is looking fairly original with a few small details. Jet-Stream blue with basic interior, almost as if the car was built in 2012 by GM.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/Apr13a.jpg

At first we were going to put an AME frame under it but it was too clean to cut uphttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/545903_10150826571858549_302853323548_9955043_9001 36576_n.jpg

so we called Allen at DSE!

[youthpastor]

Monday the BIG crate showed up
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/564993_10150826554323549_302853323548_9955028_1461 555570_n.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/156185_10150826555143549_302853323548_9955029_2203 55230_n.jpg

I can't say enough about the quality of DSE's product

one afternoon later
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/551635_10150826553558549_302853323548_9955027_8433 77268_n.jpg

[youthpastor]

we are changing up the firewall to match the inner fenders, hiding the master cylinders and keeping everything hidden. http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/527778_10150826550833549_302853323548_9955020_9100 0536_n.jpghttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/561332_10150826551088549_302853323548_9955021_6764 71757_n.jpg

[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/553619_10150826552318549_302853323548_9955025_2128 807842_n.jpg

[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice. What are u doing in rear?

[Blake Foster]

Are you really balancing a 20,000 motor on one 10.00 jack stand????

[HotRod68Camaro]

Are you really balancing a 20,000 motor on one 10.00 jack stand????

I had to go back and look at that. Pretty funny.

[Bad Bowtie]

Like the game Where's Waldo ??? he's the blue one under the motor :lol: . I know i missed him (the blue jack stand)
BB

[youthpastor]

Are you really balancing a 20,000 motor on one 10.00 jack stand????

that's how we roll in the Great Northwest- My beer didn't fall off the supercharger, so I knew we were just fine......

Seriously- the trans was all bolted up

[youthpastor]

Very nice. What are u doing in rear?

Quadra-link in the rear

[Darrell]

Gonna be nice,that LS9 is bad !!:thumbsup:

[hifi875]

Great combo. My father in law sold his ls9/t56 67 nova at bj Scottsdale. That was the fastest car I've ever driven. He wanted to use the dse susp but it wasn't out yet. Their front clip sure looks better than anyone else's

[waynieZ]

What a sweet combination! 66-67 my favorite years.

[Vegas69]

Bad ass project. Chevy II and an LS9 isn't going to suck. :unibrow:

[suark]

Waaaay cool!

[Ricochet]

Looks like a killer project Chris! That DSE stuff is just killer. Easily the best stuff out there for those Nova's! Those inner fender's are sweet!

[jh99]

Awesome project! Keep us updated.

[tones2SS]

Should be a beast for sure!

[MHORTON79]

Any updates on this one guys?

[kovert]

your re sparking interist in my 67 nova !! great job so far and what a killer starting to pick it up with a ls9

[youthpastor]

We just got the wheels a few weeks back, I'll post some pics. It is one of my favorite cars in the shop. We are keeping it looking mostly stock.

The owner picked up a '70 Chevelle convert that we installed an LS3 535hp crate motor and a list of goodies...so the Nova got pushed back.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

liking this build, nice catch with the car BTW.:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Chris car is looking awesome love what you guys are doing out there! Must be a great feeling to get up in the morning and go do what you love :thumbsup: I know I do!!

[MHORTON79]

Cool. Looking forward to the pictures.

[CRCRFT78]

Let's see some pics of his Chevelle. Love this build.

[nvawgn]

yesm me too. luv 2 c some more photo's....

[youthpastor]

Well the owner of the LS9 Nova had a few other cars in the shop. We finally are got them finished or almost finished. So I got to finally get some time on it.
If you remember we bought all that DSE offers for these little shoeboxes and I gotta tell ya, the design is amazing. We purchased the front clip powdercoated and assembled. I am now installing the tubs, quadralink and frame connectors.
Here's a pic before I put it on the hoist today
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/67-nova-ls9/179590_10151187228978549_130293739_n.jpg
Oh and we got in on Anvil's sale and got one of these:thumbsup:
https://www.anvilauto.com/images/nova/hoods/flathood6667/6667_nova_flathood_lg_3.jpg
https://www.anvilauto.com/images/nova/hoods/flathood6667/6667_nova_flathood_lg_4.jpg
We are keeping the car relatively stock looking, no crazy mods, just simple stuff

[Rick D]

Chris looks great, is the hood flat or a cowl hood? I just love the 62 to 67 Novas :thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

Chris looks great, is the hood flat or a cowl hood? I just love the 62 to 67 Novas :thumbsup:

thanks Rick- it is a satin flat hood

[youthpastor]

Well it's that time of year again when I kiss the rest of summer goodbye and start rocking on another SEMA build. Enjoy the updates

finishing the DSE install
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSCF2409_zps7a6779f1.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSCF2409_zps7a6779f1.jpg.html)

final mock up pic before we ripped it back apart
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[youthpastor]

we tried to fit aftermarket fenders and they weren't even close so we scored a set of NOS locally and the fit way better. the hood is from Anvil

AND back apart for underside prephttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/daf1ab37-9db9-4335-98bd-94a5ebaaa0ae_zps198cd385.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/daf1ab37-9db9-4335-98bd-94a5ebaaa0ae_zps198cd385.jpg.html)

[youthpastor]

We went with Eddie Motorsports rear hinges and moved them in to clear the DSE tubs.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/999999999999999999999999999999999999_zps8115b397.j pg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/999999999999999999999999999999999999_zps8115b397.j pg.html)

The car is going black with red interior so the wheels are getting changed out to.......
Forgeline RB3C
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/product_photo-xlarge_image-608_zps10facbbf.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/product_photo-xlarge_image-608_zps10facbbf.jpg.html)

[youthpastor]

The car is going to look pretty sedate on the outside but the inside will look more industrial meets vintage Italian racing. That's what happens when you have a Ferrari shop across the parking lot:idea: here's the trunk

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/7b8e99fd-b0ba-4683-ae17-4dccca7a7f6a_zpsfa53d505.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/7b8e99fd-b0ba-4683-ae17-4dccca7a7f6a_zpsfa53d505.jpg.html)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0071_zps0fc7040c.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0071_zps0fc7040c.jpg.html)

[youthpastor]

gas struts go through oval holes
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0070_zps16ed1046.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0070_zps16ed1046.jpg.html)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0067_zps5efa3708.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0067_zps5efa3708.jpg.html)

[youthpastor]

Peterson, Thompson Automotive, Hector at Rick's and Carl at Vaporworx put in lots of advise getting this LS9 to play well. Here is the Dry Sump location

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0066_zps1c0fc4ed.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0066_zps1c0fc4ed.jpg.html)

Vintage Air controller and A/C vents
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0072_zps7bd75650.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0072_zps7bd75650.jpg.html)

[youthpastor]

And the custom firewall that the previous build put in was removed to build something that matched the amazing DSE inner fenders

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0076_zps8e2e3545.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0076_zps8e2e3545.jpg.html)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0083_zps9700a184.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0083_zps9700a184.jpg.html)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0078_zpsb3fd883c.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0078_zpsb3fd883c.jpg.html)

[youthpastor]

We welded up the stock cowl vents but it didn't look right. So Rushforth and I fought over a better design. I thought a nice trim ring with mesh flush mounted would look good. He thought we should split it into two. so here ya go

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0082_zps38a2ed10.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0082_zps38a2ed10.jpg.html)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0081_zpse35d627b.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/DSC_0081_zpse35d627b.jpg.html)

once it is all bolted down the trim will be polished and sitting flush
Josh Ewing came though in a pinch again with some amazing metal work

[youthpastor]

Once again we will be parked in the Dynomax / Rancho booth located inside the Central building in Hot Rod Alley up against the back wall.

[Flash68]

Very cool. Is that dry sump tank on DRIVERS side in the trunk?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thats some great fabrication work there Chris. Is the oval opening in the dash made with a custom press die or bead rolling magic?

[youthpastor]

Very cool. Is that dry sump tank on DRIVERS side in the trunk?

Ya the dry sump is new to me. I talked with the Ferrari guys next door and they said it should work just fine as long as the outlets are a straight shot so we set it up to pull pretty straight.

Nascar puts them behind the driver-

[youthpastor]

thats some great fabrication work there Chris. Is the oval opening in the dash made with a custom press die or bead rolling magic?

Thanks man! die work on the A/C

[Flash68]

Ya the dry sump is new to me. I talked with the Ferrari guys next door and they said it should work just fine as long as the outlets are a straight shot so we set it up to pull pretty straight.

Nascar puts them behind the driver-

I'm doing my first dry sump too. Lots of learning.

NASCAR is behind driver because they only turn left. Road race cars or anything other than oval track will place it on passenger side for weight bias (oil tank rear right and driver front left). The filled oil tank is pretty heavy and an opportunity to place weight where you want it. If it matters.

If this isn't headed to a track ever then I'd say no biggie. But if it is then a move to the passenger side is a viable option.

[youthpastor]

I'm doing my first dry sump too. Lots of learning.

NASCAR is behind driver because they only turn left. Road race cars or anything other than oval track will place it on passenger side for weight bias (oil tank rear right and driver front left). The filled oil tank is pretty heavy and an opportunity to place weight where you want it. If it matters.

If this isn't headed to a track ever then I'd say no biggie. But if it is then a move to the passenger side is a viable option.

I put the battery on that side. I think the weight of a case of oil and battery are pretty close....but just in case we moved the seats 7/32 to pass side. lightened all the trim by .005 grams of weight compared to the pass side. Located the air box to the pass side:poke:

who I'm I kidding...it will NEVER see any track time!!:(

I need to build a track car!!

[Flash68]

I put the battery on that side. I think the weight of a case of oil and battery are pretty close....but just in case we moved the seats 7/32 to pass side. lightened all the trim by .005 grams of weight compared to the pass side. Located the air box to the pass side:poke:

who I'm I kidding...it will NEVER see any track time!!:(

I need to build a track car!!

:lol: nice :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice work Chris its going to be an awesome car when your done .

[youthpastor]

Nice work Chris its going to be an awesome car when your done .

Thanks man! Miss you guys! Running the business doesn't leave me much time to be on here much- hopefully that will change

[Lenie]

Chris, good luck w/the crunch. Always liked that year of Nova. I'll stop by at Sema and check it out.

[67XR7]

Loving this build!!

[96z28ss]

Josh Ewing is a real metal crafter. The work he is doing on your builds is awesome.

[youthpastor]

he is amazing! And incredibly humble. I wish you could see the detail work on the trunk panel but the pictures don't do it justice

[BanditDave]

Goddamn...I'm gonna go burn down my garage.

[Flash68]

Goddamn...I'm gonna go burn down my garage.

:lol:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Goddamn...I'm gonna go burn down my garage.

im with you, I already pushed my bead roller off the pier.:rofl: :happy23:

[youthpastor]

Thanks man! die work on the A/C

I stand corrected......Josh did that free hand on the Pullmax!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I stand corrected......Josh did that free hand on the Pullmax!
thanks Chris, that makes me feel much better.

Does Josh have a brother? With equal skill set...looking for work...and doesnt mind gobbs of sunshine?
LOL

[Semel1]

This build is very cool.

[no go nova]

Well the owner of the LS9 Nova had a few other cars in the shop. We finally are got them finished or almost finished. So I got to finally get some time on it.
If you remember we bought all that DSE offers for these little shoeboxes and I gotta tell ya, the design is amazing. We purchased the front clip powdercoated and assembled. I am now installing the tubs, quadralink and frame connectors.
Here's a pic before I put it on the hoist today
http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/67-nova-ls9/179590_10151187228978549_130293739_n.jpg
Oh and we got in on Anvil's sale and got one of these:thumbsup:
https://www.anvilauto.com/images/nova/hoods/flathood6667/6667_nova_flathood_lg_3.jpg
https://www.anvilauto.com/images/nova/hoods/flathood6667/6667_nova_flathood_lg_4.jpg
We are keeping the car relatively stock looking, no crazy mods, just simple stuff

Whos wheels are those?

[youthpastor]

those are Forgelines and for sale, we are going a different direction

[youthpastor]

Assembly begins tomorrow. Car turned out great. We went with SEM Hot Rod Black in the trunk and firewall. PPG black and 2002 PPG clear. 6 coats so we can sand and buff.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1294514_523322321078922_13622537_o_zpsa39d715e.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1294514_523322321078922_13622537_o_zpsa39d715e.jpg .html)

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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1208871_10201113156728681_799103979_n_zpsa9533219. jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1208871_10201113156728681_799103979_n_zpsa9533219. jpg.html)

stay tuned, we should be having regular updates from here till SEMA:gitrdun:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looks awesome chris, you guys painting in house now?

[youthpastor]

no we work closley with a good friend of mine, so a few of us just worked on the car at his shop well the other guys held the fort down

[Vince@Meanstreets]

cool, its nice to have a network.

[youthpastor]

cool, its nice to have a network.

ya, I rely on lots of vendors and I think I've got a good group now. From metal fabrication, paint, interior, polishing, plating, powder-coating.

We deal with vendor issues all the time and when I get a good group of people to run with It makes the builds more fun.

[bmiller]

those are Forgelines and for sale, we are going a different direction

What are the details on the Forgelines? I'm looking for a set for my 63 Nova project

[waynieZ]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one go together! Very Nice.

[tones2SS]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one go together! Very Nice.

^^I agree with Wayne. Looks really good!

[youthpastor]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one go together! Very Nice.

thanks guys!

day one at the shop for assembly and got alot done...but we have a LONG way to go.

BTW- I'm getting alot of interest on the Forgeline wheels, The customer is going to hang onto them for a second set.

If you are interested I am a Forgeline and Rushforth dealer. I know there are few other dealers here...but I would like a shot at your business. Give me a call for a quote

pics tomorrow- promise...I'm going to bed:cool:

[tmadden]

That's my new favorite Forgeline wheel.

[Lenie]

Chris, you've got your work cut out w/this deadline but you always seem to produce a great product....I think you just thrive on the pressure! Can't wait to see it at SEMA:thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

Chris, you've got your work cut out w/this deadline but you always seem to produce a great product....I think you just thrive on the pressure! Can't wait to see it at SEMA:thumbsup:

thanks Lenie..I think it is a Psychological issue :wacko:

Here are some updates after 2 days back from paint
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1234489_10151649071313549_658800593_n_zps93796cf9. jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1234489_10151649071313549_658800593_n_zps93796cf9. jpg.html)
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[youthpastor]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1186903_10151651224533549_864553451_n_zps228b8637. jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1186903_10151651224533549_864553451_n_zps228b8637. jpg.html)

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1240630_10151649447868549_1740362729_n_zpsf6af96bb .jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1240630_10151649447868549_1740362729_n_zpsf6af96bb .jpg.html)

We are super happy with the paint and the way everything is going together.

[EBMC]

Figured you would be doing burnouts in front of the shop by now!
Seriously, though , that thing is going to be pretty awesome, look forward to seeing it come together:thumbsup:

[Code510]

Another wicked build! Can't wait to see this one all finished up. Keep up the awesome work! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

That is looking killer Chris!

[GregWeld]

If I wasn't in Sun Valley - I'd come over and slam the trunk lid!


Looks good Chris....

[tubbed69]

Another wicked build! Can't wait to see this one all finished up. Keep up the awesome work! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

X2 love these cars,right color,nice wheels

[syborg tt]

The car looks incredible. You guys are doing a outstanding job.

[waynieZ]

The car looks incredible. You guys are doing a outstanding job.

I'm with Marty. Incredible.

[youthpastor]

I'm with Marty. Incredible.

thanks guys, It's really fun to see this one coming together and even with less than two months to SEMA I'm not too stressed. The crew here and our vendors are doing an amazing job getting it done.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

thanks guys, It's really fun to see this one coming together and even with less than two months to SEMA I'm not too stressed. The crew here and our vendors are doing an amazing job getting it done.

dooohhhh, you only say that after the build is done!!

great build

[youthpastor]

so here's a little Rushforth rendering to enjoy

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/rushforth_zps427017bd.jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/rushforth_zps427017bd.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

So you're stretching the front end and putting in Corvette coves in the car??

[tmadden]

Now that i've been around Mike at Musclerodz' 67 I love this body style.

[JayR]

So you're stretching the front end and putting in Corvette coves in the car??

That's a stock wheelbase and reflections in the paint, dillrod......

[youthpastor]

Here are some updates, It has been a busy week. We got the front clip back this week with an amazing engine cover for the LS9. All the stainless trim showed up from the polisher. Interior is coming together. Should fire it up this week.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1381852_10151704016758549_745388932_n_zpsb4cfec43. jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1381852_10151704016758549_745388932_n_zpsb4cfec43. jpg.html)
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[youthpastor]

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[tubbed69]

that is as good as it gets,definitely my favorite build:trophy-1302:

[tmadden]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1391516_10151707166268549_419300463_n_zps119409ab. jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1391516_10151707166268549_419300463_n_zps119409ab. jpg.html)http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/LS168/LS9%20Nova/1380591_10151707166653549_335138630_n_zpse1c3b42c. jpg (http://s250.photobucket.com/user/LS168/media/LS9%20Nova/1380591_10151707166653549_335138630_n_zpse1c3b42c. jpg.html)
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Damn Dude!!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Looks great Chris!
You guys are killin it.

[Che70velle]

Most excellent! Great looking car!

[Stuart Adams]

Thats a beauty

[Jr]

Looks killer!

[214Chevy]

looking good. An LS9 always adds icing on the cake no matter what it's in.

[youthpastor]

thanks guys, it's always good to get some affrimation from your fellow Lat-G brothers to make sure we are headed in the right direction. Busy week coming up with interior install, glass, stainless and hopefully fire off that LS9:unibrow:

[kwhizz]

Beautiful.....Beautiful...........Just Freak'in Beautiful!!!!!

Ken

[NOPANTS68]

Man that car sis very special. Great stance, THE engine to have and killer wheels. Wow great job.

[Code510]

I'm pretty sure you could stuff that engine into a Civic and it would be cool. :relax:

Can't wait to see this ride at SEMA! Looks like you're right on track= too much to do, too little time left! :RunninDog:

[Greg from Aus]

Missed this one, it's looking great

[youthpastor]

Thanks guys, I'll post some pics tonight with today's progress. :gitrdun:

[coachwinbush]

this is coming along great

[Sinco]

Beautiful work!

Doug

[Power]

Where are these pics u speak of? Lol I'm loving the build! Does that CAI come through the passenger inner fender?

[EBMC]

Lookin very good Chris! See ya in Vegas

[youthpastor]

http://static.squarespace.com/static/525ecce8e4b02bebac6582af/t/5272fe68e4b0bdb9a1dafb33/1383267946610/_RFH5380_HDR-Edit.jpg?format=750w

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teaser shots...going back to work- see you in Vegas

http://chrisholstromconcepts.com/

[Ricochet]

Looks Killer Chris! I like the "Flack" jacket pattern on the door panels!

[waynieZ]

Looks great, definitely need a lot more pictures later!

[tmadden]

Looks great, definitely need a lot more pictures later!

Ditto

[DOOM]

Chris this Nova was absolutley outstanding!!!!! I went back three times to look at it!! Well done!!:trophy-1302:

[Musclerodz]

Nice to meet you Chris finally in person. Outstanding job making a killer Nova and congrats on the Gran Turismo award!

[youthpastor]

Thank You Guys!! I'll post up more pics later when I get some sleep. i just got home from a LONG drive home.

It is always good putting names to faces!

here are some pics

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Wednesday was surreal and a day I'll never forget.

here's a quick recap from my blog
I’m sitting here reflecting upon the first few days of the show. The level of quality cars in one place is second to none anywhere in the planet! I have met some really amazing people in the industry and it is always a joy to see friends that we only see once a year.

Yesterday was a day that CHC will not soon forget. Goodguys selected the Nova for a Golden 5 award. It was an incredible honor to be selected for the this prestigious award.

While we were accepting the award and having an interview with Rob Kibbe from themusclecarplace.com, I received a text from the booth that the Sony Playstation producers were checking out the car for the Playstation video game “Grand Turismo”. This is where things get interesting. Chris

I asked Mark to give a play by play on what was going on. “A couple of us from the shop had just returned to the Dynomax booth after receiving the Goodguys Golden 5 Award and no sooner than placing the award in front of the car, three guys and a video camera man ask “Did you build this Nova?” I let them know I was part of the team and introduced myself. They introduce themselves as the producers for Gran Turismo from SonyPlaystation. They then extend a handshake congratulating the CHC crew as being selected as a Top 5 nominee for the Gran Turismo Award. I’m in disbelief and just thinking - what?”

“They ask me to walk them through the car to help them with their decision in selecting the winner of the Grand Award later that night at the Gran Turismo party. One of the finalists would be selected to be included in a future Gran Turismo edition. The Sony Producers kept getting more and more excited about all the subtle details that kept popping out at them as they looked closer. They loved the pro-touring style of the build and really appreciated that it was a car to be driven and could make a stand on any day at the track.”

“One of the producers asked to sit in the car and they took turns sitting in the driver seat and imagining what it would be like slapping through the gears with the LS9 screaming down a straightaway. It was so cool to see their faces light up with excitement as they told each other how they could see this hot rod taking the track with any car in the game! WOW... how cool to have this team of amazing artists that can literally make any computer generated car their heart desires for the game say they thought this car was exactly what they had been looking for.”

We snapped some shots of them with the car and they gave us the official invite to the party!” Mark

Chris asked me to relate a couple of words on the rest of the story... The CHC team were all discussing the obvious at the close of the day at SEMA - there was a sudden change in plans for the evening. After dinner we made our way to the Aria Resort as VIP guests of Sony Playstation. The scene was surreal as we were now escorted into the party as VIPs and given preferred seating. Yep kind of cool...a group of car guys walking into the club in work shirts- mixing with suits and evening attire. After a short visit with friends the ceremony began. The presenter was CJ Wilson, a starting pitcher for the LA Angels. The five finalists were called up to receive their awards, the anticipation grew as we all waited to see which vehicle was going to be selected as the Grand Award winner and be immortalized in a future edition of Gran Tursimo. When we heard CJ Wilson say “And the envelope please and then reading the 1967 Chevy Nova....we just cheered and felt so proud of the CHC team that at moment were realizing that all their hard work was paying off.

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[Ricochet]

Chris this Nova was absolutley outstanding!!!!! I went back three times to look at it!! Well done!!:trophy-1302:

Chris, I will echo what Mario stated..I also went back numerous times to look it over. Very we'll executed! Every car your shop builds gets better and better. This one for me by far is the best yet! Congrats on all the awards! We'll deserved!

[Rick D]

Wow Chris congrats on all the hardware!!! You guys really pulled it off with this Nova, and to think its black!!! Most guys do not understand how hard it is build a car black and have it stand out above the other flashy colored cars!! Great job!!

[214Chevy]

Nova is sweet. Love the brushed wheels up against the black paint.

[Sonar Chief]

WOW!!! Very nice compliment to the builder and crew and very deserving :trophy-1302:

Feed us junkies that didn't go with some detail pictures!!!!!

[ozziefortner]

very proud to be a part of this ,seeing the car at sema was amazing!!
Happy for chc ,you guys did awesome and the guys behind the scenes. Austin (paint and body guy):y0!: